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Everything to know on Soccer Aid 2024 including how to watch and the squads
Soccer Aid is back for 2024 with the annual charity football match once again featuring a whole host of celebrities and former footballers in order to raise money for charity. The event was created by singer Robbie Williams back in 2006 in order
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At least 37 people hospitalised due to E.coli breakout - what you should do
At least 37 people have been admitted to hospital in an E. coli outbreak believed to be linked to food, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Whole genome sequencing of samples indicates most of the 113 cases reported across the UK
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Costa Coffee drinks to be served on all easyJet flights from this summer
easyJet and Costa Coffee have joined forces to launch the sale of drinks from the coffee shop chain on all the airline’s flights this summer. The new offering will launch in late summer this year with easyJet customers able to enjoy hot drinks
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Lamplight of Peace service ends day of commemorations for D-Day
The Lamplight of Peace service closed a day of events to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Witney. Mayor Owen Collins opened the service with the first reading by humanist celebrant Jacqui Dickenson from ‘Battle Diary’ written by Charles
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Girl whose dad has been deployed for over 500 days surprised with military medal
A seven-year-old girl whose dad has been away for over 500 days since she was born has been given a medal by the Little Troopers charity for her resilience while growing up in the forces community. Lucy Seager-Pollard's dad serves in the British
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GALLERY: Crowds gather to honour D-Day heroes on 80th anniversary
More than a hundred people gathered for an anniversary service held in honour of the aircraft that took off from RAF Harwell 80 years ago. Crowds gathered at the Harwell Campus on Wednesday, June 5 as part of the D-Day 80th anniversary events being
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Blind LGBTQ+ man urges for more conversation on disabilities in community
A blind member of the LGBTQ+ community has called for there to be more conversations around the struggles disabled members of the community face. Andreas Findlow moved to Banbury from Sweden in 2022 and now works at charity MyVision Oxfordshire
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Here's when and where to see the Red Arrows fly over Oxfordshire this weekend
The ever-popular Red Arrows will be back in Oxfordshire airspace over the weekend as they cover large parts of the country's south as well as Wales. On Saturday, June 8, the planes will again be visible in Oxfordshire after a journey setting off
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State school teaching in English, French and German rated 'good'
An unique free school which teaches students in English, French and German has been rated 'good' by Ofsted. Europa School UK in Culham, near Didcot, was given the overall 'good' rating following an inspection by the education watchdog at the end
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National Sausage Roll Day celebrated at Chipping Norton care home
Residents and staff at a care home in Chipping Norton had a "fantastic time" celebrating National Sausage Roll Day earlier this week. The celebration took place at Southerndown Care Home on June 5. Led by head chef Andrei, a variety of fillings
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Rare Pepsi Hulk Xbox console worth £9,000 available from Oxford charity shop
A rare Xbox console worth a whopping £9,000 has been generously donated to an Oxford charity shop and is now for sale online. The generous donation made its way to a local British Heart Foundation store and is now listed on their eBay site - ready
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Former university rowers selected to represent Team GB at Olympics
Eight members of Oxford Brookes University Boat Club have been selected to represent Team GB at this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris. The University’s boat club will make up the entire crew for the men’s coxless four event and four members of the
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Resurfacing work on major town road nears completion
Resurfacing work on a main road into Abingdon is now nearing completion. There have been a number of closures of Oxford Road in recent months so that contractors could complete the resurfacing. This has meant there have been diversions in place
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Politician says LTN is piling traffic on at 'dangerous' junction
There are concerns an LTN (low traffic neighbourhood) in east Oxford is causing traffic to build up at a "dangerous junction" as a politician suggests this could be a "criminal offence". Rose Hill and Iffley ward Independent Oxford Alliance councillor
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Man jailed after 'moment of madness' following drunken night out
A YOUNG man who, in a ‘moment of madness’ grabbed a Stanley knife during a dispute in Oxford, has been jailed. Imam Pobi-Da-Silva, 23, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Friday (June 7) for one count of possession of a bladed article in a public
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Driver DENIES causing injury after crash
A DRIVER is due to stand trial next year accused of causing serious injury through careless or inconsiderate driving. Chad Deakin, 40, is accused of injuring Howard Potter on June 8 last year. The extent of Mr Potter’s injuries are currently unknown
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Duke of Marlborough attends Blenheim Palace D-Day 80 year commemorations
The iconic Blenheim Palace in Woodstock has hosted D-Day anniversary events alongside thousands of other commemorations in Oxfordshire. The Duke of Marlborough and civic dignitaries, including the Lord-Lieutenant, attended the event on the evening
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What time is the election debate on TV tonight? When to watch on BBC and line-up
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and Labour's Angela Rayner will be among the participants in tonight's (Friday, June 7) general election debate on the BBC. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer went head-to-head in the
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Foreign Secretary David Cameron hits the campaign trail in Oxfordshire
Foreign Secretary David Cameron hit the general election campaign trail visiting a fibreoptic engineering company in his former constituency. Lord Cameron, who was MP for Witney from 2001 to 2016 and prime minister from 2010 to 2016, visited AFE
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Green Party candidate wants to win to 'help hold Labour to account'
The Green Party candidate campaigning to become Witney's next MP has acknowledged that Labour will form the next government but wants to help hold Labour to account in parliament. Andrew Prosser, who is Executive Member for Climate Action and Nature
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Search resumes for Michael Mosley as more officers join rescue efforts in Greece
The search for Dr Michael Mosley, known for fronting diet and exercise TV and radio shows, has continued after he went missing on the Greek island of Symi. A search operation is underway for the 67-year-old broadcaster, who studied Philosophy,
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Oxfordshire Conservatives hit out at PM for leaving D-Day event early
Conservatives in Oxfordshire have hit out at the prime minister after he left a D-Day event early with one saying "there's no justification" and another adding "it should always be country first". Rishi Sunak apologised for leaving the 80th anniversary
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Man accused of 'pocketing money' he said was for charity
FRAUD ‘victims’ claim a man took their money to ‘fund charitable activities’ in Africa and ‘buy artwork’ but was pocketing it instead. Malcolm Thanni has been charged with four counts of fraud by false representation between January 1, 2014 and
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Spotify users experience 'glitch' with popular feature on music platform
Spotify users have taken to social media to discuss a problem they have been experiencing today (June 7). The popular music streaming platform is experiencing a “glitch”, causing users issues with accessing playlists. Some users took to X,
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Sausages spilled over motorway in lorry crash
An overturned lorry spilt its load of sausages across the M40 this morning causing major delays in Oxfordshire. Emergency services were called to the incident at 5.16am today (June 7) after the crash involving the lorry near junction 9 on the M40
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Man in face mask threatened victim in park robbery
Police have released a description of a man they want to speak to after a report of robbery. The victim was approached by a young man wearing a clinical face mask who threatened them before stealing a speaker. The incident happened in Boxhill
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Pictures: Driver cut from wreckage after lorry hit bridge on M40
Fire crews have shared photographs of the aftermath of a serious lorry crash on the M40 motorway which is being investigated by police. Oxfordshire County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service were called at 5:16am today (June 7) to the M40, northbound
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Brits issued warning as 5 TV channels set be axed next month - see which ones
Viewers are set to lose five Channel 4 TV channels in the coming weeks. Freeview revealed back in April that a host of "important changes" were being made as part of an update which saw the launch of several new channels and the closure of others
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Prince of Wales to attend Duke of Westminster's wedding to Oxfordshire fiancee
The Prince of Wales is to attend the wedding of his close friend the Duke of Westminster and his Oxfordshire-raised fiancee today. Billionaire aristocrat Hugh Grosvenor, 33, will marry Olivia Henson, 31, at Chester Cathedral. William will act
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Drivers warned of A34 weekend closure for resurfacing works
Drivers are reminded that part of the A34 will close tonight until Monday for the next phase of resurfacing roadworks. The A34 southbound will be closed between Milton Interchange to Chieveley in Berkshire from 9pm tonight (June 7) until 6am on
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Major delays continue into evening rush hour after lorry overturns
9:11pm The road has been cleared and traffic is now flowing normally. Thank you for following this live blog.
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Blenheim Palace launches nationwide hunt for top fashion designers
Blenheim Palace has launched a nationwide competition in search of the next top fashion designers. The competition winner will be selected by a panel including fashion designers Lulu Guinness and Alice Temperley, with their designs exhibited at
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Man, 20, pleads NOT GUILTY to rape of woman
A TRIAL date has been set for a man accused of raping a woman last summer. Josh Rosum, 20, of Patricks Orchard, Uffington, appeared at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (June 6) charged with one count of raping a woman aged 16 or over. It is alleged
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Oxford healthcare worker wins Exceptional People Individual Award
An Oxford healthcare worker has been awarded for being a "compassionate, capable and caring colleague". Consultant psychiatrist and clinical lead for the NIHR Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility, Dr Katharine Smith, won Oxford Health's Exceptional
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Grade-II listed house once owned by earl on sale for £12.5m
A Grade-II listed house connected to the Earldom of Rochester which combines Baroque and Georgian styles is on the market for £12.5m. The eight-bedroom and eight-bathroom Adderbury House, which dates back to the 17th century, is now for sale.
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Public inquiry into closure of one of railway's most dangerous level crossings
A public inquiry is to be held into plans to permanently close a dangerous level crossing. The level crossing in Tackley was closed by Network Rail and Oxfordshire County Council under emergency measures in 2020 to reduce the immediate risk to
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Anger over removal of popular flowers in town centre
Wallingford locals have been left frustrated after much-loved flowers were removed in the town centre. Multiple residents have said they collected hollyhock seeds to plant along the roads in town both for bees and to beautify the space - with
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Labour tight-lipped over politician's 'racism' row
The Labour party in Oxford has been told it "has some questions to answer" after keeping its lips sealed as one of its councillors is accused of "racism". This comes following circulation of a video online of Oxford city council housing chief and
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New Oxford study ‘demonstrates potential of Viagra to prevent dementia’
Viagra improves blood flow to the brain and could help prevent dementia, a new study by the University of Oxford suggests. The university researchers found that the drug, also called sildenafil, enhances the function of brain blood vessels in patients
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The Oxonian calls for support after Sunday league side broken into
FOOTBALL is not all about Wembley wins and open-top bus rides, writes The Oxonian. Most of us will never get to experience that side of the Beautiful Game, but will be far more familiar with Sunday mornings atop the shoulders of a teammate, frozen
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Ciaron Brown excited by Northern Ireland talent ahead of Spain friendly
CIARON Brown is excited by the potential in the Northern Ireland squad, as the Oxford United defender prepares to take on some of the continent’s most talented players tomorrow night. The Green and White Army head to the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix
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Thief admits to stealing £400 pair of glasses from boutique
A SENTENCING date has been scheduled for a man who admitted to stealing sunglasses from a boutique in Bicester Village. David Hylton appeared at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (June 6) charged with one count of theft. It was heard that the
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'Danger in disguise': Warning issued over common plant causing property damage
A warning has been issued over a common but charming plant - ivy - that can do a surprising amount of property damage to our homes. Ivy cascading down a house, fence or wall is a pretty sight for any onlooker but it's something more of a nightmare
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Man, 24, denies assaulting and beating woman in town
A NEW trial date has been set for a man accused of assaulting a woman in Wantage. Lewis Collins, 24, appeared at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (June 6) charged with several counts against a woman. The defendant pleaded not guilty to two counts
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Royal Mail postwomen to run through mud and dye hair pink
A group of Oxfordshire Royal Mail postwomen are running through mud and dyeing their hair pink. BREAST Friends 4eva features Tina Talbott, Lauren Kershaw, Ella Hedgecox, Mirela Scotti, Sar Cousins, Claire Kain, Helen Jones, Angela Holpin, Theresa
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‘She has to go’: Outrage as fire service chief LIES about qualifications
Firefighters are in uproar after a chief allegedly lied about her qualifications. Joanne Bowcock has been the deputy chief fire officer of Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service since 2021. She has claimed on record that she undertook a three-year
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Memorial to be unveiled in honour of JRR Tolkien at Pembroke College
Pembroke College will unveil a memorial in honour of JRR Tolkien, one of the college’s most well-known former professors and author of The Hobbit. The memorial created by sculptor Tim Tolkien, JRR Tolkien’s grand-nephew, will be officially unveiled
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Campaigners in sewage pollution protest against Thames Water
Campaigners, local politicians and the public are to stage a protest demanding Thames Water stop polluting water in Oxford. A protest is due to be held on Port Meadow near Wolvercote Mill Stream on Sunday, June 16 at noon. Speakers will include
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Driver who died in crash named after five arrested
THE name of a driver who died after a single-vehicle crash in Henley has been released by the coroner. Robert Marina, 24, died after a crash on May 21 in Gravel Hill, between Henley and Rotherfield Greys. The incident took place at about 11.10pm
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Charity football tournament raises thousands for mental health foundation
A charity football tournament has raised thousands of pounds for a foundation set up in memory of an Oxford United legend. The event, which took place at Oxford United's training ground, raised £6,530 for the Joey Beauchamp Foundation. The
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Charity to host its first research conference on childhood trauma
A charity dedicated to transforming the lives of those affected by childhood trauma is one of two Oxfordshire organisations set to hold a research conference on the topic. The Mulberry Bush, based in Standlake, will host its first-ever research
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What time is Celebrity Gogglebox on TV tonight? Mega Channel 4 cast announced
Another Celebrity Gogglebox series is upon us, as the likes of Diversity’s Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely and Jane McDonald and her best friend Sue join forces to critique the week's biggest TV shows. Just some of Britain's best-loved personalities
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Construction work underway on £40M science facility
Construction work on a £40 million research and development facility near Didcot is underway. Drone footage taken over Milton Park shows the ongoing construction of Nebula. The footage shows one of the three Nebula building's timber beams have
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Detached youth work service will meet youngsters 'wherever they happen to be'
A new service has been set up in Witney to support young people. The Station in Witney is a detached youth work service born out of discussions held with local authorities, youth groups and other organisations after a gap in provision was identified
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Care home residents enjoy day out at village pub
Residents at a care home near Witney have enjoyed a day out at a village pub. Middletown Grange care home, in Hailey, took its residents to the village's The Lamb and Flag for lunch. The residents were full of praise for the food and company
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Arrest warrant for pensioner caught sexually messaging child online
A PENSIONER who admitted to sending sexual messages to a child online failed to show up for his own sentencing hearing. Leslie Gaul, 71, was due to be sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (June 6) charged with one count of engaging in sexual
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New findings on mortality rates for those with mental illnesses
People with serious mental illnesses in Oxfordshire face a mortality rate more than four times higher than their peers, new figures suggest. The Mental Health Foundation said the numbers are not "out of the blue" as people with serious mental illnesses