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Jeremy Clarkson forced to stop working after tractor breaks at farm
Jeremy Clarkson ran into an unexpected problem while working on his Oxfordshire farm. The former Top Gear presenter purchased Chadlington’s Diddly Squat Farm in 2008 before taking the reins shortly before season one of Clarkson’s Farm was released
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Pre-owned ODS vehicles and equipment to be sold at auction
Cars, vans, mowers, landscaping equipment and power tools are some of the items set to go up for sale in Oxford at the end of the month. The Oxford Direct Services (ODS) vehicle and plant equipment sale will offer pre-owned vehicles and machinery
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Love Island star calls for cancer to be top election priority after mum faced disease
Former Lover Island star from Didcot Sharon Gaffka is calling for the next government to help save more lives from cancer after her mum faced the disease. The then 25-year-old civil servant joined the hit dating show in 2021 for the seventh series
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City pub given colourful makeover with Alice in Wonderland wall art
An Oxford pub has been handed a colourful makeover with some Alice in Wonderland and Endeavour wall art. The Library in Cowley Road received the facade revamp in May, welcoming several vibrant characters to the pub’s frontage. Among those featured
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Celebrity TV presenter spotted with Gary Barlow after Take That gig
Celebrity Oxford United fan Michaela Strachan has been spotted with Gary Barlow after a gig. The Springwatch presenter went along as Mr Barlow’s Take That played at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton on Sunday night. Ms Strachan was spotted with
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Football tournament this weekend to remember community stalwart
A charity football tournament is set to take place this weekend to raise funds for a disability caravan in memory of a beloved member of the community. The event, which will take place on June 8 at Leys Pool and Leisure Centre in Oxford, will be
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June Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?
If you own Premium Bonds or are just curious to see who won the top £1 million prize, look no further. National Savings and Investment (NS&I) has announced the 2024 June winners. Only two lucky winners get to claim the top million-pound
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All to know on Nigel Farage's political career as he becomes leader of Reform UK
Nigel Farage is a name that many will likely be aware of in the world of UK politics, and he has made a surprise announcement that he will be standing in the 2024 General Election. The 60-year-old has been revealed as the new leader of Reform UK
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How to watch first 2024 General Election debate between Sunak and Starmer
A head-to-head debate will be taking place between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer with a month to go before the General Election in July. The Prime Minister and Labour leader will be debating live in front of a studio audience which ITV News presenter
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Child Benefit payments delayed as thousands of claimants left without money
Thousands of Child Benefit claimants have been left without payments this morning, HMRC has confirmed. The issues are a result of a problem with the system that sends the cash directly into claimants’ bank accounts. The benefit, claimed by
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Rishi Sunak plays football in Oxfordshire visit to town club
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited an Oxfordshire town football club to play football with local children during his campaign trail. The Conservative called for a general election last month with campaigning now in full swing ahead of the voting
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Incident on A-road causes delays
2:16pm We will now be closing this live blog. Thank you for following along. For all the latest traffic news and
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City's housing chief accused of 'racism' in heated exchange
Oxford's housing chief has been accused of "racism" after a video circulated online where she told people their politics "belong in Iran". Labour city councillor Linda Smith, who represents Blackbird Leys, was out campaigning in the North Durham
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Oxford North companies will be matched with charities
A digital platform which matches companies to charities is now in partnership with Oxford North, the new innovation district in Oxford. Matchable works in 15 countries with local partners to identify non-profit and start-up organisations to boost
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Historic village pub looking for new owners as its placed on market
Nestled in the heart of a picturesque Oxfordshire village, an 18th-century pub has been placed on the market. The Lamb Inn in Crawley near Witney dates back to the 1700s and has “remained at the heart” of the village ever since.
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What are Oxfordshire's previous Love Islanders doing now?
The latest batch of Love Island recruits will make their way into the villa tonight as the dating show returns to our screen. The ITV dating show returns for its 11th series with Maya Jama back as host of the ITV reality dating show and Iain Stirling
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Cheer, community and fun top of the menu for beer festival
The organisers of the Chadlington Beer Festival have marked another successful year with the 20th annual event last weekend. The team put on another well-received day on Saturday (June 1) in what has become a must-attend occasion for the region
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Oxfordshire teen Lilly set to impress in global darts event
An Oxfordshire teen will be attending the Junior Darts World Championships later this year after also being selected to play for England. Lilly Wheeler, 14, was one of three Faringdon Darts Academy juniors participating in the 2024 Junior Darts
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Fancy some free crisps? Aldi has the dream job for you - here's how to apply
Fancy some free crisps? Well does Aldi have the dream job for you? The supermarket giant is on the hunt for its first ever 'crisp taster' - a role which will involve sampling a selection of Aldi’s most popular crisps from the comfort of your own
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Clarks to open new store in Westgate this month
Shoe shop retailer Clarks will be introducing a "modern workshop" to the Westgate Centre in Oxford. Customers have noticed new signage at a unit in the shopping centre in recent weeks advertising Clarks. The new store will be opening on Monday
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Woman, 24, denies being drunk and disorderly in city centre
A TRIAL is due to take place for a woman accused of being drunk and disorderly in a public place. Tiffany Sayer, of Banbury Road, Oxford, appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (May 30) charged with one count of being drunk and disorderly
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Which U’s players are set for international action this month?
TYLER Goodrham has found himself as the latest Oxford United player to not be selected for international duty, despite an impressive campaign. The 20-year-old sparkled for the U’s this season, grabbing eight goals and four assists in Sky Bet League
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WATCH: Rishi Sunak photobombed by Lib Dem boat in Oxfordshire
Rishi Sunak has been photobombed by a Liberal Democrat boat whilst campaigning in Oxfordshire. The Prime Minister was in Henley on Monday morning to speak to the public as part of the election campaign trail. Whilst sat down with food and drinks
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Oxford woman takes the plunge with Love Island's Chris Hughes on loo visit
An Oxford woman joined Love Islanders Chris Hughes and Naz Majeed alongside TikTok sensation Sarah Gordon on a visit to the deepest underground toilet in Britain. Kelly Flaherty from Oxford and Julie Dann from Berkshire joined the celebrities on
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Heritage railcar returns to Thames Valley
An ex-British Railways rail car arrived in Wallingford last week. The class 121 single-carriage unit, carrying the number 55034, was on loan at Cholsey and Wallingford Railway from Locomotive Services Ltd. The vehicle, commonly referred to
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Comedy club coming to Oxfordshire this month
A comedy club known for its sold-out shows featuring highly acclaimed acts will be coming to Witney this month. The Lone Wolf Comedy Club was first set up in 2017 by resident MC Andrew Bird, who has previously performed with the likes of Rhod Gilbert
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Pentathlon success for Bicester man
A Bicester man has shared the success of his recent pentathlon competition in which he won gold. On Sunday May 26, David Kuester, aged 80, won gold in the male 80 plus age group British Masters Weight (Throws) Pentathlon Championships. A pentathlon
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Thousands turn out for 20th Blenheim Palace Triathlon
The Blenheim Palace Triathlon returned for its 20th edition at the weekend with more than 6,000 people taking part. The triathlon took place on June 1 and 2 in Woodstock, and saw an increase in entries from last year. One notable participant
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GALLERY: Red Arrows soar over Oxfordshire for 'amazing' air show display
The Red Arrows performed an "amazing" display at the Midlands Air Festival after passing over Oxfordshire. Arguably the most famous military planes flew through Banbury and Chipping Norton to RAF Brize Norton on Friday afternoon before heading
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Woodcarvers show off their skills at shopping precinct
Woodcarvers gathered at Abingdon's shopping precinct to show off their skills. The Oxford & District Woodcarvers is a club for woodcarvers of all levels of experience, from beginners to advanced. The club has been running for 18 years and was
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Search for Witney Football Club break-in culprits continues, after police update
The search for the culprits behind a criminal damage incident at a Witney sporting club continues, after the community was left shocked by the recent break-in. Thames Valley Police has released a revised statement in the break-in at the Witney
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Fire crews remain on scene at barn fire
Firefighters remain on scene at a barn fire near Banbury, which saw seven crews initially respond to the incident. The fire happened at a farm in the Chipping Warden area a few miles outside Banbury just over the county line in south west Northamptonshire
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Motorists warned due to traffic lights fault on A-road interchange
There are reports that there is a traffic light signals fault at the A34 Milton Interchange with the A4130 for Didcot. The advisory was issued on social media by Oxon Travel, which is run by Oxfordshire County Council. READ MORE: Oxford: Crash
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Oxfordshire school closes due to water supply issues
Water supply issues have caused an Oxfordshire school to shut today. Bardwell School in Bicester has fully closed today (Monday, June 3) due to a burst water pipe, resulting in the water mains being turned off. There is currently no water
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Radio station dedicated to Taylor Swift launches across the UK - how to listen
Capital has launched a 24/7 pop up radio station dedicated to Taylor Swift ahead of the UK leg of her Eras Tour. Swift's first performance as part of her Eras Tour in the UK will be in Edinburgh on Friday (June 7), before she heads to locations
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Universal Credit £470 increase for many claimants this month
Thousands of Universal Credit claimants are set to see their payments increase this month. Millions of benefit recipients, including a number on Universal Credit, saw their payments increase by 6.7 per cent in April. The increase was announced
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Liz Truss says 'I'm not the worst PM ever' (and reveals who she thinks is)
She ran the country for the shortest period ever, but Liz Truss is determined that won’t define her legacy. Here, speaking to Richard Porritt, she blames dark forces for her downfall. Liz Truss believes maths should be a compulsory subject for
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Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer agree to televised BBC general election debate
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer will go head-to-head in a BBC General Election debate, the corporation has announced. The debate between the Prime Minister and the Labour leader will be hosted by BBC newsreader Sophie Raworth and take place in
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What is motor neurone disease? Everything you need to know
Motor neurone disease is a well-known but uncommon condition that affects the brain and nerves. A number of famous people have been diagnosed with this such as the late Rugby League legend Rob Burrow and Scottish Rugby Union player Doddie Weir.
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Tributes pour in for rugby legend Rob Burrow after his death at the age of 41
Tributes have poured in for the late rugby league legend Rob Burrow after his passing was announced last night. Former Leeds Rhinos teammate and fundraiser Kevin Sinfield were quick to share their heartfelt sorrow over the news which followed
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A major change to banknotes is being introduced this week
Brits have been told to keep an eye out for a major change to the banknotes they receive from this week. Notes carrying the portrait of King Charles III will be issued for the first time on June 5, the Bank of England confirmed. The portrait
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'Have your say' events to be held by Thames Valley Police next month
Thames Valley Police Cherwell has announced that they will be holding 'Have Your Say' events in Bicester and Kidlington starting from July 1. They made the announcement via their Facebook page on Saturday (June 1). Prior to the events residents
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Reports of a suspicious 'approaching a young person' in Oxfordshire village
Police have received reports of a suspicious person making concerning comments after approaching a young person in an Oxfordshire village. PCSO Nick Morley from Thames Valley Police West Oxfordshire said: "We have had reports of a suspicious person
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Incident on A-road bypass and reports of road closure causing delays
10:48am We will now be closing this live blog. Thank you for following along. For all traffic updates and news
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Britain's Got Talent winner revealed after ‘spellbinding’ final performance
Sydnie Christmas has been named the winner of Britain's Got Talent 2024, seeing her awarded the £250,000 cash prize and a spot at the Royal Variety Show. This comes after five semi-finals were held this week with 11 finalists making it to the last
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Couple sleep in car after 'nightmare' hotel with dead mouse in room
A couple visiting Oxford slept in their car after a “nightmare” stay at a city centre hotel where they discovered a dead mouse in their room. Rachel and Steve Rogers came to the city from Cirencester in Gloucestershire for a theatre show but had
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Gallery: Crowds from Oxfordshire town celebrate Royal British Legion milestone
Faringdon crowds have come together to mark an important military milestone - with members of the public, veterans and serving personnel lining the streets. Locals flocked to the town centre on Saturday, June 1 to mark 100 years of the Faringdon
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - MUBARAK SALIM, 25, of Donnington Bridge Road, Oxford, pleaded guilty to drug driving on November 18 last year in Hollow Way, Cowley. He was disqualified from driving for 12 months and fined
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How did we rate United’s midfielders during historic promotion season?
MORE than 30 players pulled on the Oxford United jersey during the 2023/24 season, each playing their own role in the club’s historic promotion. United beat Bolton Wanderers 2-0 in the Sky Bet League One play-off final, ensuring a return to the
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Man who died in Oxfordshire house fire named
THE name of a man who died in a Headington house fire has been released by a coroner. Keith Carpenter, 63, died at his home address in Franklin Road, Headington on April 19 this year. The incident occurred at around 2am as police officers and
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Midfield ace ‘can never repay’ doctor who saved his eyesight
CAMERON Brannagan says he will never be able to repay the doctor who saved his eyesight almost three and a half years ago. The Oxford United midfielder was hospitalised with a rare inflammation behind his right eye in October 2020, leading to an
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GALLERY: All the colour and joy from Chipping Norton's second ever Pride
There were plenty of smiles - and rainbows - as Chipping Norton came together to celebrate pride over the weekend. The Chipping Norton Pride organisers explain that the key calendar event is a celebration of love, diversity and acceptance within
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Drug user became addicted due to 'childhood trauma'
A DRUG user became addicted due to ‘unresolved childhood trauma’ after growing up in Northern Ireland during The Troubles. Darren Garnon, of Hornton Drive, Banbury, pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of a Class A drug at Oxford Crown Court