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Grand opening of new mural to be held tomorrow
A new mural in Banbury and networking hub will open tomorrow at a grand opening. The ribbon will be cut at 2pm tomorrow (June 1) afternoon and will mark the completion of the mural, along with the opening of a 'first in the UK' networking hub called
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Abingdon event to celebrate culture and community
Abingdon's culture and community are set to be celebrated at an event in the town next month. One Planet Abingdon is preparing to host the One Planet Living Festival, taking place in the Market Place on Saturday, June 15, from 10am to 5pm.
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Girlguiding Oxfordshire launches new badge for OxTrail 2024
Girlguiding Oxfordshire has teamed up with an Oxford hospice to launch a limited-edition challenge badge as part of a city-wide art installation project. OxTrail is Oxfordshire's first ever art sculpture trail and is raising funds for Sobell House
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Charity dog walk through Henley supports rescue centre
A charity dog walk organised by a housebuilder has taken place in Henley in support of a rescue centre. Housebuilder Crest Nicholson organised the event which followed a route starting at their Highlands Park development. Walkers had the chance
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Ronnie Barker antique shop sign sold at auction for more than expected
Chipping-Norton based comic genius Ronnie Barker's antique sign sold at auction yesterday - and it sold for more than the estimated value. The result of the sale of Ronnie Barker’s sign was a total sale price paid by the buyer of £1,430 including
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Crash on A-road with one lane closure causing delays
8:56pm There have been no further updates so we will now be closing this live blog. Thank you for following along.
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Crash involving car and lorry as firefighters called out
Emergency services were called to a crash involving a car and lorry on a major route near Bicester. Firefighters were among the blue light services which attended following reports the car had caught fire near Baynards Green on the A43 on Thursday
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Billy Bodin misses out on place in FA Cup team of the season
BILLY Bodin missed out on a place in the Emirates FA Cup team of the season. The 32-year-old, who will leave Oxford United this summer when his contract expires, grabbed three goals in the FA Cup this campaign. He scored a match-winning brace
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RECAP: Major city route closed in both directions due to fallen tree
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City roadside grass cutting scheduled to begin in June
ROADSIDE grass cutting is due to start in month as part of the councils work to support biodiversity. Oxford’s grass verge cutting schedule was updated earlier this year in response to feedback from residents and budget decisions announced by
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Council defends Pride logo after backlash online
A DISTRICT council has defended its use of a rainbow logo ahead of Pride Month after an influx of negative comments from critics. South Oxfordshire District Council has changed its social media pictures to feature a rainbow ahead of Pride month
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Three family businesses will close in one day due to 'traffic restrictions'
The owners of multiple businesses are "devastated" their enterprises will all close on the same day due to traffic restrictions. Akiport Café, Akiport Convenience Store and the Berkshire Pub for Portuguese food are set to shut their doors tomorrow
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Update on ITV Endeavour star's new BBC film as filming starts
Filming has commenced on ITV Endeavour star Roger Allam’s new BBC film. It is over a year since the final episode of ITV's Inspector Morse prequel Endeavour was screened with the episode on March 12, 2023, watched by millions of viewers. This
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Work starts at 246 home development
Work has begun at a housing development in Harwell that will deliver 246 new homes. Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties received approval for its Valley Park development, which will be located adjacent to its Great Western Park development, from the
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Man admits to setting fire 'accidentally' to building
AFTER a building in Oxford was damaged by a fire, a man has been charged. Michael Corcoran, of Walton Street, Oxford, appeared at Oxford Crown Court on Friday (May 31) via video link from prison for a plea hearing. He was charged with one count
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Second Annual Charity Golf Day to Support Dementia in June
Concept Events, based in Banbury, are hosting a charity golf day in June, supporting local organisation, Dementia Active. This second annual event sees Oxford United FC Legends again participating, led by Peter Rhoades-Brown. The match will
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Smoke control areas to be expanded across whole of Oxford
Oxford‘s longstanding smoke control areas will be expanded to the entirety of the city later this year. Smoke control areas (SCAs) are intended to reduce the burning of heavily polluting fuels in chimneys and wood-burning stoves. This helps
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Oxford extends e-scooter scheme until 2026
Public hire e-scooters will be available in Oxford until at least 2026 after the government confirmed the UK’s e-scooter trial programme will continue. Oxfordshire County Council has extended its contract with Voi until May 31, 2026, after the
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Jeremy Clarkson reveals when he will be at farm after star spotted at shop
Jeremy Clarkson has told fans when he frequents Diddly Squat Farm Shop. The former Top Gear host has found further fame through the hit Prime Video documentary Clarkson’s Farm set at his Chadlington farm. Fans from all over the world have been
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City council begins £7 million retrofit to transform homes
Oxford City Council has begun a £7 million retrofit project to transform homes and improve lives. The council has appointed VINCI Facilities and Oxford Direct Services (ODS) to work on a £7 million project to retrofit more than 300 social homes
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Man, 26, admits to making sexual violent threats
A SENTENCING date has been set for a young man who admitted to controlling his ex-girlfriend. Max Paintin, 26, pleaded guilty to one count each of controlling and coercive behaviour, intentional strangulation, threatening to disclose private sexual
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Majority of Oxford residents in favour of lifting cycling ban in parks
A majority of Oxford residents have said they would be in favour of the blanket ban on cycling in the city's parks being lifted. Oxford City Council conducted a public consultation that ran from February 12 to April 8, to gather opinions on updates
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Thames Water to appear at hearing after untreated sewage claim lodged
Thames Water will appear in a joint hearing following a claim over untreated sewage. The claim relates to allegedly misleading regulators regarding the number of discharges of untreated sewage made into rivers, lakes, coastal areas, and other waterways
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Increased traffic expected this weekend due to palace event
Increased traffic and activity is expected this weekend due to the Blenheim Palace Triathlon in Woodstock. Oxon Travel, a traffic account managed by Oxfordshire County Council, has issued a statement about predicted traffic and activity in the
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Almost 400 knives handed into the amnesty bins
POLICE have conducted a series of activities in support of Operation Sceptre, the national week of action to reduce the threat of knife crime. As part of a national knife crime week of action that ran from May 13 to May 19, the public were reminded
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Two men arrested after 'stealing' almost £100 worth of meat and chocolate
Two men were arrested in Oxfordshire on suspicion of stealing chocolate and meat totalling almost £100. During a patrol of the shops on Bell Street in Henley earlier this week, Thames Valley Police officer Victor Till was altered to the pair by
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Bomb squad respond to reports of hand grenade in shed on residential street
The bomb squad has responded to reports of a hand grenade in a shed on a residential street. Images show the Ministry of Defence’s explosive ordnance disposal team at the scene in Victoria Road near the Claremont car park in Bicester yesterday
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Queen Camilla to remain patron of Oxford children's hospice
An Oxford children's hospice said it is "so delighted" following the announcement that Queen Camilla will continue as its patron. The announcement of the Queen's support for Helen & Douglas House comes on the first anniversary of the coronation
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Is wine good for you and what are the healthiest options - dietician has their say
Who doesn't love a glass of wine with their food, while out at the pub with friends/family or sitting at home after a long week at work. From reds to whites, shiraz to rosé there are so many varieties of wine to choose from. But which ones
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Oxford traffic filter trials explained: how will they work?
Oxfordshire County Council has announced that from November 2024, it will be trialling a new way of reducing traffic congestion in and around Oxford by introducing traffic filters. Here is more information about the new systems and how they will
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Road casualties drop in county despite series of crash deaths this week
New figures have revealed there were fewer road casualties in Oxfordshire last year despite a recent spate of four fatal crashes in the space of a fortnight. Provisional figures from the Department for Transport suggest there were 1,110 road casualties
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Oxford airline bus routes to Heathrow Airport cancelled
Oxfordshire bus service to Heathrow Airport has been cancelled after unforeseen circumstances. The Oxford Bus Company said in a statement that the 1pm service this afternoon (May 31) would not run. The company also apologised to customers
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Gang throw object to smash barbers' window and raid vapes from inside
Vapes were stolen from inside an Oxfordshire barbers after offenders threw an object through the shop’s window. The incident occurred at around 1.25am on Thursday (May 30) in Stert Street in Abingdon when the offenders came onto the street from
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Oxfordshire welcomes first batch of Local Policy Fellows
Nineteen Oxford graduates are the first to take part in a new partnership between the University of Oxford and Oxfordshire County Council. These graduate students have been announced as the inaugural Local Policy Fellows as part of a collaborative
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Oxford woman fined £300 after buying stolen blue badge on social media
An Oxford woman has been fined £300 after purchasing a stolen blue parking badge from Snapchat. Tasnim Al-Samad of Westminster Way in Botley illegally used a blue badge to park in Oxford city centre on September 26, 2023. When officers from
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Exact time Red Arrows will fly over Oxfordshire on way to air festival
Arguably the most famous military planes in the world - the Red Arrows - will be flying over Oxfordshire today on their way to the Midlands Air Show. The planes will be flying over Oxfordshire on their way to the Midland Air Festival at Ragley
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Oisin Smyth linked with move away from Oxford United
OISIN Smyth has been linked with a move away from Oxford United. The 24-year-old midfielder is rumoured to be close to a move to Scottish Premiership side St Mirren, according to the Belfast Telegraph. St Mirren are managed by former Northern
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Man arrested on suspicion of sexual exposure
A man has been arrested in Oxfordshire on suspicion of sexual exposure. Police said today (May 31) that the incident occurred at around 3pm on Monday, April 29 in Drayton’s Oday Hill near Abingdon. Thames Valley Police has now arrested a man
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Who are the 8 acts on Britain’s Got Talent 2024 last live semi-final tonight?
From a comedian who sadly didn’t have the audience on their feet, to a “beautiful” dancing duo, the fourth live semi-final of Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) 2024 had it all on Wednesday (May 30). ITV viewers even saw an emotional Bruno Tonioni in tears
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Experts warn you could be owed £1,500 in tax refunds
Households have been told they could be owed thousands in tax refunds by HMRC after the average refund rose by 6.1 per cent last year. The latest data release by tax specialists, RIFT Tax Refunds, has revealed that the average taxpayer could be
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You could be fined for failing to register to vote ahead of the general election
UK households have been warned they could face an £80 fine for failing to register to vote ahead of the upcoming general election. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed that the next UK general election would take place on July
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Taskmaster cast revealed ahead of 18th series including Babatunde Aleshe
Stand up Jack Dee and Babatunde Aleshe who has appeared on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here will take part in the latest series of Taskmaster. The comedy gameshow airs on Channel 4 and sees five celebrities compete in a series of bizarre challenges
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Michael Ball hails 'brilliant' Steve Wright as he makes Sunday Love Songs debut
Michael Ball has praised the "brilliant" Steve Wright ahead of his BBC Radio 2 Sunday Love Songs debut. This comes after the sad passing of the "icon" earlier this year which saw huge names from across television, radio and music come together
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Reason revealed for high police presence in Oxfordshire town
A town in Oxfordshire has recently experienced a higher police presence than normal. Residents noticed on Thursday (May 30) that there were several police officers and vehicles in Alvescot Road and Corbett Road in Carterton. Thames Valley Police
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Selling Sunset star to join Neighbours cast as guest businesswoman
Selling Sunset’s Chrishell Stause will join Australian soap opera Neighbours as a guest star, it has been announced. The US actress and reality TV star is known for starring in the Netflix show which follows a team of estate agents marketing high-end
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All you need to know about Geek Girl on Netflix - Cast list, plot and trailer
At long last, Holly Smale's best-selling young adult novel series Geek Girl has arrived on Netflix. The series stars House of the Dragon's Emily Carey as the “geek” Harriet Manners but little does she know her entire life is about to change when
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Brits warned about 'monster ticks' after sightings in the UK and Europe
Brits are being warned about "monster ticks" which are beginning to appear in the UK and across popular holiday hotspots including Spain and Italy. Ticks are commonly found in outdoor environments across the UK, particularly in grassy and wooded
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HMRC reveals major change for drivers from this weekend
HMRC has revealed a major change for thousands of drivers across the UK. New fuel rates for company cars will be introduced across the country from June 1. The newly announced fuel rates for company cars cover electric, diesel, hybrid, petrol
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Coronation Street star returns to rival soap 26 years after shock cobbles exit
Coronation Street star Phil Middlemiss is returning to a rival soap opera 26 years after his shock exit from the cobbles. The 60-year-old actor, who will now star in the hit BBC medical drama Doctors, played the role of Des Barnes from 1990 to
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Check your change: Rare Blue Peter 50p coin sells for 500 times face value
A rare Blue Peter 50p Olympic coin has sold for more than 500 times its face value at an online auction, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune The coin was released in 2009 ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games in
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Top 10 Best Hair Transplant Turkey 2024 – Costs & Prices
In Turkey, people choose to have hair transplants for a variety of reasons: Cost-effectiveness: Turkey offers hair transplant treatments at a far lower cost than many other countries, especially those in Europe and North America. Because of its
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Local financial advisors support community initiatives
For over 30 years, Wise Investment have provided unparalleled financial expertise to their clients – many of whom are based in the Chipping Norton area. Throughout the years, the company has sponsored a wide variety of charitable ventures in Chipping
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Schools developing Climate Action Plans with new support
Schools in and around Henley are being supported to develop Climate And Nature Action Plans and protect the environment. Greener Henley’s Schools Action Network is steering schools towards sustainability in collaboration with Let’s Go Zero.
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Bicester cancer survivor takes part in 18th charity event
A Bicester woman who was diagnosed with secondary cancer just two weeks before taking part in a charity event said she is "determined to smash" her treatment. Jeanette Watts, 64, shared her story after completing her 18th MoonWalk London, an event
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Man, 27, accused of sexually abusing child when he was a teen
A TRIAL is taking place for a young man accused of sexually abusing a child when he was a teenager. Cameron-john Brady, 27, has been charged with 11 counts of child sex abuse which are alleged to have occurred in Milcombe, a village near Banbury
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Firefighter, 51, found dead at his home address
AN inquest into the death of a Didcot firefighter has been opened in court. Jonathan Wright, 51, was found at his home address in Newlands Avenue, Didcot, on May 15 this year. The death of the firefighter was verified by a paramedic from South
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Labour housing chief's pro-Israel husband runs to be MP in north England
A Labour housing chief has said she will not be standing down following the announcement her pro-Israel husband is running to be an MP in northeast England. Oxford City Council cabinet member for housing Linda Smith represents the Blackbird Leys
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From drunken dares to sibling rivalries - the stories behind triathlon entrants
From hot tub hen party motivations to outrunning old age, this year's Blenheim Palace Triathlon has drawn participants with unique signing-up reasons. The iconic event sees thousands competing each year, many doing so to raise money for charity
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Cherwell District Council chairman to support mental health charity
A mental health charity is set to receive the support of Cherwell District Council's new chairman after he was elected to the position earlier this month. Councillor Dr Chukwudi Okeke has pledged to raise funds for Oxfordshire Mind during his term
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Tributes pour in from across county after series of fatal crashes
Tributes are pouring in across the county for four crash victims after a series of fatalities. The fatal crashes took place across the space of a fortnight in Abingdon, Bicester, Henley and Besselsleigh. A man in his 20s, named locally as
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Single mum feels ‘unsafe’ as bushes block only fire escape at council house
A single mum living on the edge of Oxford feels unsafe at her council house after grass blocking the home’s only fire escape has been left uncut. Kathryn Deeley has lived on the corner of Ulfgar Road and St Peter’s Road in Wolvercote with her son
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Oxford artist sparks further Cecil Rhodes statue debate with Instagram filter
An Oxford student has created a new augmented reality Instagram filter to encourage debate about a controversial Cecil Rhodes statue. Reuben Meller is a student at Oxford's Ruskin School of Art and his creative tool allows users to digitally "
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Country pub hit with low food hygiene rating
A country pub has been handed a low food hygiene rating. Olivier at The Chequers in Aston Tirrold, three miles southeast of Didcot, has been handed a two-out-of-five rating after an inspection on April 24 from the council’s environmental health
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What you need to be able to vote in general election
Ahead of this summer's general election, Oxford residents are being encouraged to check that they are ready to vote. With polling day set for July 4, Oxford City Council is urging voters to make sure they are registered and possess valid photo
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Retirement home residents cycle distance of Oxfordshire's perimeter for charity
Residents and staff at two retirement homes have cycled the equivalent distance of Oxfordshire's perimeter, covering 200 miles each, to raise funds for an Oxford hospice. Richmond Villages Witney and Richmond Villages Letcombe Regis residents and
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Man jailed for seven years after sexually abusing two children
A SEVEN-year jail sentence has been handed to an elderly man who sexually abused two children, one when he was a teenager and the second when he was in his 60s. Dennis Hawkins, 68, of Saxon Court, Wessex Way, Bicester, was on trial at Oxford Crown
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Oxford Half Marathon sells out in record time as 11k sign up
General entries for the 2024 Oxford Half Marathon have sold out in record time with 11,000 runners signing up. Those who have not yet secured their spot still have the opportunity to be involved as there are charity places available for the event
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What you need to know about new Sky Sports and ITV broadcast deals
OXFORD United could find themselves on free-to-air TV next season, as they also get set for a larger slice of the broadcast deal between the Football League and Sky Sports. It was announced yesterday that ITV and Sky Sports have reached an agreement
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The Oxonian looks at the pros and cons of FA heading ban
IN amongst all the end-of-season awards, promotions and relegations, a fundamental part of football has changed over the last few weeks, writes The Oxonian. The FA quietly introduced a new rule aimed to phase out deliberate heading in grassroots
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New traffic restrictions to come to area with 'dangerous' parking
New traffic restrictions have been approved for an area of Oxford with "dangerous" and "obstructive" parking after a politician claimed there have been stand-offs between motorists in the middle of the road. Oxfordshire County Council highways
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New bus service will link rural communities from July
NEW bus services will restore timetabled public transport coverage to many villages to the north of Bicester, a council has announced. These will be operated by Ability CIC, with financial support from Oxfordshire County Council, from Monday, July