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Is it against the law to ride a bike on the pavement? These are the rules
Going for a family bike ride with a picnic at the end or planning an hour or two of cycling after work are some of the best ways to make the most of the outdoors. However, in the past, you might have felt the need to ride on the pavement at the
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Walkers Cheese & Onion to Kettle Lightly Salted - which crisps are the healthiest?
Everyone loves a packet of crisps. Whether you are a ready salted or cheese and onion fan, Walkers or Kettle, there is something out there for everyone. But we are always being told that crisps aren't good for us. For example, dietitian and
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Martin Lewis asks experts if landlords are responsible for 'severe damp' and mould
One of the many frustrations of living in a rented property is having your home invaded by black mould and damp, as it can be difficult to deal with. Not only can it be harmful to your health, but it can also damage your belongings. Various
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Beer festival is returning to village in Oxfordshire this weekend
Fringford Beer Festival is returning to Fringford this weekend. Now in its 15th year, the festival is "an annual highlight of the village calendar". Entry is free and this year there will be a continued focus on helping the planet through green
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50 more teachers join Oxfordshire state schools but 63 more are needed
A total of 50 more teachers are working at Oxfordshire schools, new figures show, despite a “retention crisis” across England. While the school workforce across the country has increased slightly, thousands of teachers have left the state school
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Oxford-based medical pioneer's life chronicled in new book
A book detailing the life of a 20th century Oxford-based woman who dedicated her life to medicine has been published. "Bloomsbury, Belsen, Oxford: Janet Vaughan – Medical Pioneer" by Sheena Evans shares the story of Janet Vaughan, a promising doctor
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Future Belgian Queen wears royal blue to celebrate former King’s birthday
The future Queen of Belgium, who studies at the University of Oxford, wore a royal blue outfit to celebrate her grandfather’s birthday. Crown Princess Elisabeth has been in the city since 2021, studying History and Politics at Lincoln College.
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Family successfully complete Blenheim Triathlon together
A family of four who are part of Bicester Triathlon Club successfully completed the Blenheim Triathlon, according to the latest race reports. Bicester Triathlon Club welcomes athletes of all skill levels, with training groups designed to cater
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Labour candidate officially launches campaign for Bicester and Woodstock
The Labour candidate for the new Bicester and Woodstock constituency officially launched her campaign in Bicester. There is no existing MP for the seat, which includes Kidlington, Eynsham, Long Hanborough and Yarnton. Ms Oakeshott, who lives
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City hotel chef is back on top after experiencing personal trauma
When chef Andy Robinson got the call asking him to take charge of the kitchen at The Store hotel he finally felt like he was back on his feet. The 101-bedroom boutique hotel on the site of the former Boswells department store opened in Oxford on
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Will Vaulks on what he hopes to bring to Oxford United
WILL Vaulks hopes his experience of the second tier can play an important role after signing for Oxford United. Victory in last month’s Sky Bet League One play-off final ensures United will be playing in the second tier of English football for
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Community pub is celebrating one year on from reopening
A community pub is planning celebrations to mark the first anniversary of its reopening. It's over a decade since families from Marsh Baldon and surrounding villages formed the Baldons and Nuneham Community Society (BNCS), enabling them to buy
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Spires vying for play-off spot in second round of fixtures
OXFORD Spires commence their second round of Premiership fixtures in the fourth and final play-off spot, writes Leon Foster-Hill. It has been a tough baptism for the newest team in the sports’ top flight, with injury and riders struggling to find
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What will new signing Will Vaulks add to Oxford United?
FOR years now, it seems Oxford United have been on the hunt for a holding midfielder. A player who can do the dirty work and allow the forward players to shine. Not since Alex Gorrin suffered the first of two nasty knee injuries back in November
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Ambitious Oxford Science Park expansion build starts
Work has started on new state-of-the-art buildings at The Oxford Science Park. There are plans for three hi-tech laboratory and office buildings known collectively as The Daubeny Project. This latest development is aimed at solidifying the
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Footy festival set to kick-off this weekend for club's 50 anniversary
The biggest football tournament in Oxfordshire is nearly here with hundreds of teams taking part. The Summertown Stars annual five-a-side tournament is set to take place at Cutteslowe Park on June 15 and 16 with football fun for all ages and abilities
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New secure dog field opens in Oxfordshire
A new secure dog field near Bicester officially opened this week. Wendlebury Walkies, owned by Katherine and her husband, opened the gates to their new dog field today (Tuesday, June 11). The field is located on a parcel of land on their family
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University discipline amendment vote postponed after 'misleading' claims
The University of Oxford is set to change its disciplinary process for serious sexual misconduct - and has said that changes would not affect protests or free speech. The clarification came after claims from the Oxford Action for Palestine group
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Welcome Break staff told not to tell customers about cockroach infestation
Staff at an Oxford service station hit by a cockroach infestation have been told not to mention the outbreak to customers. The M40 Welcome Break services on Thame Road were visited by South Oxfordshire Environmental Health Officers on Monday, May
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Man JAILED for 'monstrous' behaviour controlling ex-girlfriend
A JUDGE has dubbed a man’s controlling and abusive behaviour towards his ex-girlfriend as ‘monstrous’ as he is jailed for four-and-a-half-years. Max Paintin, 26, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Tuesday (June 11) to one count of controlling
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U’s make first summer signing with addition of experienced Championship midfielder
OXFORD United have begun their summer transfer window incomings with the addition of experienced Sky Bet Championship midfielder Will Vaulks. The 30-year-old was offered a new contract by Sheffield Wednesday, after starring for the Owls in the
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Anti-LTN MP candidate backed by new party after U-turn
An anti-LTN MP candidate will now receive the backing of a new Oxford party which previously said it would not be standing candidates. Rose Hill & Iffley ward Independent Oxford Alliance councillor David Henwood originally announced he would be
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Oxford Tube coach travel and local bus fares set to rise
The price of a ticket on the Oxford Tube to London and some local bus fares in West Oxfordshire are set to rise. Stagecoach West said single and return fares on local services will remain unchanged, however, other tickets that are bought on the
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General election public meeting will be held in Bicester later this month
A public meeting held later this month will provide a unique opportunity to hear from the Bicester and Woodstock candidates in the general election. The event will be open to the public and will take place at St Eldburg's Church in Bicester, starting
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Fans hit out at 'money-making scam' at Kassam Stadium car park
Fans have hit out at new parking restrictions at Oxford United’s Kassam Stadium describing it as a "money-making scam". Car park management company Parkingeye was brought in March to reduce over-stays and unwanted parking from people not using
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Pedestrian hospitalised with broken skull after being hit by Ford Focus
A pedestrian was hospitalised with a broken skull after being hit by a car in the High Street of an Oxfordshire town. The incident occurred at around 5.25pm on Sunday, June 2 when a collision occurred between a blue Ford Focus and a pedestrian
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Politician suspended for 'far-right' retweet leaves Conservative party
A politician suspended for retweeting a post from a 'far right' party has left the Conservatives and spoken out on his fate saying "let he who is without sin cast the first stone". Kevin Bulmer, who now sits as an Independent county councillor
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Three teens injured in violent clash with gang of 20 youths
Three young men were violently attacked and injured in a clash with around 20 men during a large scale public order incident. Two 17-year-old boys and a 16-year-old boy required hospital treatment after the attack by approximately 20 men, all believed
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Man arrested on drink driving suspicion as ‘emergency worker assaulted’
An Oxfordshire man has been arrested after an emergency worker was allegedly assaulted. The incident took place when a man from Abingdon was arrested by Thames Valley Police in the county on Friday, June 7. The 65-year-old was arrested on
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POLL: Should teachers be responsible for helping children brush their teeth?
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting appeared on Good Morning Britain (GMB) earlier today (June 11) to discuss his suggestion of supervised tooth brushing for three to five-year-olds during the school day, which he claims would be an “absolutely worthwhile
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Riverside pub reopens following major six-figure investment to fix damage
A riverside pub has finally reopened after being forced to close earlier this year following flood damage. The Boat House in Wallingford's High Street has reopened to the public following an exciting six-figure renovation designed to give the
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Oxford College pays tribute to alumnus Dr Michael Mosley
The Oxford University college attended by the late Dr Michael Mosley has paid tribute to the graduate after his death was confirmed over the weekend. Dr Mosley read philosophy, politics and economics (PPE) at Oxford's New College, graduating in
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Italian chain spends £2m on new town centre restaurant
An Italian chain has invested £2million in opening and refurbishing a new restaurant in an Oxfordshire town centre. Piccolino will open inside a Grade-II listed building on Market Square in Henley later this month on Monday, June 24. The restaurant
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Oxfordshire nursery rated as one of top 20 in South East by parents
A Bicester nursery has been rated as one of the top 20 nurseries in the South East of England. Parents have rated Sparkling Minds Pre-school and Day Nursery in Bicester as one of the Top 20 nurseries, out of 2,306 early years settings in the South
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Celebrity Oxford United fan makes special Soccer Aid appearance
Celebrity Oxford United fan Michaela Strachan was spotted at this year's Soccer Aid. The television presenter known for her work on shows such as Sringwatch and The Really Wild Show was in attendance on Sunday night as England took on the Rest
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Oxfordshire restaurant headed by celebrity chef named among UK’s best
An Oxfordshire restaurant headed by a celebrity chef has been named as one of the UK’s best. Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons is nestled in the countryside by the village of Great Milton and recently retained its two Michelin stars which the restaurant
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Bicester Liberal Democrats candidate responds to manifesto
Bicester and Woodstock candidate for the Liberal Democrats, Calum Miller, has reacted to the newly launched manifesto which launched on Monday, June 10. Responding to the manifesto launch by Sir Ed Davey, Mr Miller said: "Across the Bicester and
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Air show attended by thousands announces new date
Abingdon Air & Country Show has announced a new date after the event last month was postponed. The annual air show, which usually attracts about 10,000 people and raises thousands of pounds for charities including Thames Valley Air Ambulance, was
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Probe continues into cause of fire in Oxford
An investigation is continuing into the cause of a fire at a house in Oxford. Firefighters were called to the home in Walton Street, close to the junction with Worcester Place, during the early hours of Monday. Later in the day the house was
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Woman pleads guilty to theft from pet store in six-month crime spree
An Oxfordshire woman has pleaded guilty to stealing from a pet store during a six-month crime spree. Joanne Coughlan of Mawle Court, Banbury, was arrested on Thursday, June 6, and charged later that day by Thames Valley Police. Between January
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Pet owners warned they have weeks to act as new £500 fine rule becomes law
Cat owners have just 20 days to act before they could be hit with £500 fines. It is now the law that all cat owners in England must have their pet microchipped, though figures from the PDSA Animal Wellbeing Report revealed that more than 2.4 million
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Gary Glitter ordered to pay more than half a million in damages to abuse victim
Banbury-born Gary Glitter has been ordered to pay more than £500,000 in damages to one of his victims who sued him at the High Court. The woman is suing Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, following his 2015 conviction for abusing her and two
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Severe delays as 'heavy' traffic builds up on key Oxfordshire road
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'Terrified' dad issues warning to parents after daughter's vaping horror story
A “terrified” dad has issued a warning to other parents after he claims his daughter nearly died when vaping burst a hole in her lung. Mark Blight rushed Kyla Blight to hospital after receiving a phone call that she had collapsed and turned 'blue
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Warning to anyone with an air fryer to follow these 'must-know' steps
Air fryer users have been urged to follow these five "must-know" steps when cleaning their appliances. In recent years, the UK has been gripped in an air fryer frenzy with sales rocketing for the gadget at many major retailers. Their popularity
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Warning to everyone going on holiday over Ryanair, easyJet & TUI scams
Everyone going on holiday this summer has been warned not to fall for scams from social media criminals impersonating major airlines. Scammers are impersonating every major airline operating in the UK, according to new analysis from consumer group
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Homeowners urged to invest in this feature to add 10 per cent to house value
Homeowners have been urged to invest in wooden floors in order to increase their property's value. Wood is the most popular flooring option in the country since it can come in a vast array of colours and patterns. As a result, 80 per cent
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Casualty faces major schedule shake up as BBC confirms change to programming
The BBC has confirmed that regular weekend TV shows face major schedule changes in the coming weeks over the UEFA Euro tournament. Hosted in Germany, the 2024 Euros will see qualified nations from across Europe go head to head, including Scotland
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Does bottled water expire? The important facts you need to know
Bottled water is a common sight on supermarket shelves and some people might wonder if it can go bad. After all, they usually have a Best Before Date printed on the bottle, but can it actually expire or be dangerous to drink after a certain period
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92-year-old Coronation Street legend William Roache avoids bankruptcy
Coronation Street star William Roache has avoided bankruptcy after settling a tax bill with HMRC at the High Court. A previous tribunal saw the Corrie star ordered to settle the £588,015.18 tax bill when it was ruled he was involved in a "tax-avoidance
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Pet owners warned they have weeks to act as new £500 fine rule becomes law
Cat owners have just 20 days to act before they could be hit with £500 fines. It is now the law that all cat owners in England must have their pet microchipped, though figures from the PDSA Animal Wellbeing Report revealed that more than 2.4 million
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Only Fools and Horses fans shocked to discover 'running gag' wasn't a joke
Only Fools and Horses fans will be familiar with the catalogue of long-running jokes from Del Boy and Rodney Trotter which often left audiences in hysterics over the years. The British sitcom which ran for seven series on BBC also had countless
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Police stop man who 'tried to steal over £1,700 worth of goods’ from Tesco
A man who allegedly attempted to steal goods worth over £1,700 from Tesco was stopped by police. The incident occurred last week when officers were out on patrols around Abingdon including retail parks and shopping centres. Officers stopped
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Police seize baseball bat and golf club from gang after man ‘assaulted officer’
Police in Oxfordshire seized a baseball bat and golf club from a gang. Thames Valley Police officers in Abingdon were enduring a 'busy set of shifts' last week when they encountered the group of young people. The gang were in Abbey Gardens
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - CHARLIE DODD, 20, of Edgeworth Drive, Carterton, pleaded guilty to drug driving in Witney on November 13 last year. He was disqualified from driving for 12 months and fined £120. There
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Bronze age to early Anglo-Saxon artefacts on display
Banbury residents were given a first look at some of the historic artefacts unearthed during a housing development excavation. The finds, dating from Prehistoric Mesolithic to early Anglo-Saxon times, were discovered during excavations at Orbit
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Plans submitted to expand Oxfordshire technology park
Plans have been submitted to expand a technology park where multinational firms are based. Catalyst Bicester is already home to companies like Tesla, Evolito and Yasa but new plans would see a further three buildings built at the science park.
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Driver FINED after caught speeding on the M1
A DRIVER has been fined after being caught speeding on the motorway. Alistair Thompson, of Weirs Lane, Oxford, was caught on November 20 last year speeding on the M1 near Wakefield. The 59-year-old was caught by an automatic speed camera travelling
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James Henry discusses coaching ambition once boots hung up
JAMES Henry wants to carry on playing for at least a couple more years, but admits he has an eye on coaching when he does hang up his boots. The 35-year-old sees his seven-year spell with Oxford United come to an end this summer, as his contract
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Homeless man 'attacked man with wine glass' who offered him place to stay
A JURY has heard that a man was allegedly attacked with a wine glass by a homeless man who he had ‘taken pity on’ and invited home. Cameron O’Malley-Richardson, 29, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with one count of wounding with intent
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New office opening will create 50 new jobs in Oxfordshire town
A services consultancy to the utilities and infrastructure industry will open its new office this month, creating 50 new jobs in the Bicester area. Founded in Bicester in 2003, Dalcour Maclaren has grown its workforce to 475 full-time staff from
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'Overwhelming feedback' as Witney Music Festival proves a hit
There was something for fans of everything from reggae to cutting edge dance music at Witney Music Festival. Headliners at the annual family-friendly two-day event on The Leys were ska and reggae icons The Beat, featuring Ranking Jr, son of the
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Proportion of state school pupils accepted at University of Oxford falls
The proportion of state school pupils accepted at the University of Oxford this academic year has fallen. The University of Oxford’s admissions data shows that 67.6 per cent of successful UK-domiciled undergraduates were educated in state schools
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Shock for community after city centre assault leaves man in hospital
Communities in Oxford have been left shocked by an "awful assault" which happened during the early hours in the city centre over the weekend. A man in his 20s was assaulted by a number of men in Bulwarks Lane between 11pm on Friday, June 7 and
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Explainer: What is the difference between a bus gate and a traffic filter?
Oxfordshire County Council are introducing many ways to try to reduce car journeys and increase walking and cycling. There have been a raft of controversial policies and trials announced and proposed with many people now really quite confused about
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Premier League youngsters U’s could snap up on loan
OXFORD United will no doubt be making use of the loan market as they look to build a squad ready for the demands of Sky Bet Championship football. Victory in the League One play-off final last month means the U’s will be competing in the second
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Mayor returns to office after 50 YEARS 'to liven up council'
The new mayor of Woodstock is returning to the office 50 years after he first served in the role as he wants to "liven up" the council. John Banbury, aged 87, was first mayor of the town in 1972, aged 35. He had been on Woodstock Town Council
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Bluebird Care Oxfordshire announce they are under new ownership
Oxford residents are set to benefit as Bluebird Care Oxford, South and West Oxfordshire comes under new ownership. The home care provider currently looks after more than 124 residents and employs more than 60 care staff across the county. The
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Sentencing date confirmed for child rapist who threw boy from cliff
A SENTENCING date has been scheduled for a man guilty of child rape and attempting to murder a 10-year-old boy by throwing him from a clifftop. Anthony Stocks, formerly of Iceni Close, Goring, was found guilty after a trial at Oxford Crown Court
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Memorial football rescheduled for September
A memorial football tournament has now been postponed until September. The charity event was originally scheduled for June 8, and aimed to raise funds for a specially equipped caravan in memory of Kelly Jackson. Ms Jackson, who suffered from
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City centre convenience store slammed by hygiene inspectors
A central convenience store used by students in Oxford has been slammed by hygiene inspectors. Uni Food and Wine in Park End Street in the city centre sells a variety of groceries and alcohol with the store’s central location attracting tourists
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New retirement apartments plan for 'like-minded' people
Plans to build new retirement apartments have been submitted as part of a major 1,500-home development site. Applicant McCarthy & Stone Retirement has put forward the plans to build 44 apartments on 'Lot 3' of land at Crab Hill north of the A417
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Community-owned pub in village is about to reopen
A community-owned pub in West Oxfordshire which is supported by a Hollywood star is about to reopen. The campaign to save The White Horse in Stonesfield reached as far as the pages of the New York Times, and over £450,000 was raised by locals,
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Ground-breaking trial reveals Viagra could help prevent dementia
A new trial conducted by the University of Oxford has revealed that sildenafil, more widely known as Viagra, could help to prevent dementia. The groundbreaking study found that the drug aids in enhancing blood flow to the brain and amplifying the