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'The BBC was jammed with complaints' - Soft Cell look back ahead of Blenheim show
Dave Ball of Soft Cell remembers that the ‘BBC switchboard was jammed full of complaints’ after the band first performed Tainted Love on Top of the Pops. Vocalist Marc Almond’s appearance created a stir when the electro pop duo appeared on the
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Chipping Norton's Pride celebrates rainbow community, love and acceptance
The second ever Chipping Norton Pride event, hosted by the fabulous Willow Won’t-She, has proved another hit for the town. Held on June 1, organisers said the Pride spectacular was a remarkable success that "reverberated through the local community
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How to watch the ITV general election debate and who will be taking part
ITV will be hosting the latest general election debate today, Thursday, June 13, ahead of polling day on July 4. The multi-party debate comes just a day after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer appeared on Sky News facing
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Serious crash causes disruption on A34 near motorway
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Warning over little-known rule when filling up at Tesco petrol station
Drivers are being made aware of a little-known rule in place at Tesco petrol stations. While filling up your vehicle with fuel should be fairly straightforward, those looking to fill up anything else should be wary of the obscure regulation.
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Leah Williamson talks at Oxford Union on issues surrounding women's football
Captain of England’s women’s football team Leah Williamson sat down at the Oxford Union to discuss her career and the progress made with the Lionesses. The Oxford Union has released a three-part series from her talk last month where she addressed
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Who is independent MP candidate Barry Ingleton?
An independent MP candidate for Witney said he "knows the odds are stacked against him" and he has heard the words "impossible" and "a waste of energy" used about his campaign. Father of two Mr Ingleton, who lives in Carterton, moved from Didcot
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Jeremy Clarkson gives hilarious response to National Beer Day
Jeremy Clarkson has hilariously reacted to the news that National Beer Day takes place this week. The former Top Gear host is famously a beer lover having created his very own lager, Hawkstone, using ingredients from his Diddly Squat Farm in Chadlington
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Business says 'LTNs' and 'lack of parking' to blame for closure
A business couple has said "LTNs" and a "lack of parking" are to blame for the closure of a city restaurant prompting a politician to claim Oxford has been made "totally inaccessible". Gourdans Steak Frites in St Clement's Street has announced
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Man charged with harassment accuses probation officer of 'being drunk'
THE sentencing of a man charged with harassment has been delayed so a psychiatric report can be obtained. Emanuel Liszko, of Abingdon Road, Oxford, was due to be sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (June 13) for five counts of harassment
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New pasta restaurant set to open in Oxford
A new pasta restaurant is opening soon in Oxford. 100% Pasta will open on the site of the former Kaspars dessert shop at Gloucester Green, next door to BBuona Pinsa Bar. The pasta restaurant is owned and managed by staff from BBuona, led by
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Hawkstone lager used in fan's tradition to drink beer from every Euro nation
A football fan who has gone viral for buying a beer from each nation competing in Euro 2024 has included close-to-home Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone larger to represent England. Gus Hully, 37, who now lives in Bromley, east London, grew up 20 miles
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Brits urged to retune TV as 'important changes' made to channels in Freeview update
Brits are being urged to retune their TVs after "important changes" were made to a number of channels in the latest Freeview update. The latest update will see 15 changes including the launch of four new channels and the closure of three others
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'Addictive' Cadbury chocolate bar from New Zealand 'back by popular demand' at B&M
A Cadbury chocolate bar from New Zealand, labelled "addictive" by shoppers, is "back by popular demand" at B&M. The confectionery company is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including Boost, Crunchie, Creme Eggs and the classic
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Oxford student blasts Rishi Sunak over Sky TV ‘sacrifice’ claims
A University of Oxford student has blasted Rishi Sunak’s claims of sacrifices after growing up without Sky TV. The Prime Minister was partaking in an interview with ITV this week when he was asked if he had ever gone without something. Mr Sunak
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Housing chief 'proud' as millions set aside for 'Net Zero' homes
A housing chief has said she is "proud" millions of pounds will be spent on "energy efficient" homes in Oxford as part of the city authority's Net Zero ambitions. Councillors at a cabinet meeting yesterday (June 12) evening agreed unanimously to
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Family accuse US government of obstructing inquest after coroner criticism
The family of teenage motorcyclist Harry Dunn have said they are looking forward to working with “the next government to establish this public inquiry” after accusing the US government of “obstructing” their son’s inquest. Both representatives
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Drivers fined on A34 for vehicles over legal weight limit
Drivers have been fined after their vehicles have been found over the legal weight limit while on the A34 in Oxfordshire. Police officers conducted a road safety check with DVSA enforcement officials checking load security and the driver hours
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Radiotherapy by robots could improve treatment for common eye disease
Radiotherapy administered by robots could improve treatment for a debilitating eye condition, a trial has found. The approach means patients would no longer require regular injections into their eyes to preserve their vision. The savings made
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Inside hidden countryside spot that Taylor Swift is 'staying at' this summer
Taylor Swift is reportedly coming to Oxfordshire this summer to a celebrity hotspot nestled in the countryside. The global superstar singer is understood to be staying in a £3,250-a-night farmhouse which is on the outskirts of Chipping Norton.
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Famous Oxford pub to change hands as landlords leave for new venture
A well-known Oxford pub is set to undergo a major change as its landlords have chosen to move on. The Lamb & Flag in St Giles Street is one of the oldest watering holes in the city welcoming in tourists and locals alike. After closing in January
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Farage responds to party links with fascist leader saying 'not all' went to Oxford
Nigel Farage responded to the controversy over Reform UK's Facebook links to the leader of the fascist New British Union saying “not all of our candidates have been to Oxford”. The Reform UK leader wants to be a “national opposition” to Labour
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Mercedes sports car and designer watches stolen from homes in riverside village
A Mercedes sports car and designer watches have been stolen in a spate of burglaries in a riverside village in Oxfordshire. Police are looking for witnesses for burglaries on the High Street and Duchess Close in Whitchurch in the early hours of
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Arrest made after 'man carrying hammer' around town centre
A man has been arrested after police responded to reports of a person walking around with a hammer. Thames Valley Police community support officers were carrying out foot and bike patrols last weekend in Abingdon when they received the report of
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Exams cancelled after Palestine protesters interrupt Oxford University examination
An Oxford University examination has been cancelled after a pro-Palestine protest disrupted students around 9.15am today. The Oxford Action for Palestine group who have staged encampments since May 6 said this morning's protest was not aligned
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Josh McEachran puts pen to paper on new U’s deal
JOSH McEachran has put pen to paper on a new contract with Oxford United. The midfielder’s current deal is due to expire in the summer, and he was one of three out of contract players that United opened talks with over fresh terms. Oxford-born
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Brits warned of costly holiday mistake and told to 'never do it'
Holidaymakers have been warned to avoid making a costly, but common, mistake when travelling, which could see them make one part of their holiday 12 times more expensive. Everyone travelling abroad this summer has been urged to avoid insurance
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BBC offers This Morning star Alison Hammond 'big money deal' to join rival show
The BBC is reportedly looking to poach This Morning star Alison Hammond for a rival show after offering her a 'big money deal'. It is thought that the star could present a daytime programme on at the same time as This Morning alongside a travel
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The worst airlines for delays have been revealed - See the official ranking
The worst airlines for delays have been revealed as a new investigation revealed a surge in fares. Budget airline Wizz Air was ranked the worst airline for UK flights with departures from UK airports an average of 31 minutes and 36 seconds behind
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This Morning expert reveals how to maximise Vinted's 'instant cash' potential
This Morning money expert Dan Hatfield has revealed how we can make the most of the "instant cash" making potential on platforms like Vinted. There is approximately £30 billion of unwanted clothes in this country with 350,000 tonnes of clothing
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'Check your change': Your £2 coin could be worth £500 - how to spot
Experts have urged everyone to check their change and look for a rare £2 coin that could be worth a small fortune. The rare coin, which has been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation and features an error that makes it
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DWP issues £50 fine warning to everyone on Universal Credit and other benefits
Universal Credit claimants, as well as those on other benefits, have been warned they could face fines of up to £50 this summer. Since October 2012, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose fines on benefit claimants
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'Stop using immediately' warning to parents as pram recalled due to risk of injury
Parents have been warned to stop using a pram which has been recalled due to a manufacturing weakness. iCandy has operated in the UK for around 90 years and sells designer prams, pushchairs and travel systems. The company has issued a voluntary
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Brits urged to retune TV as 'important changes' made to channels in Freeview update
Brits are being urged to retune their TVs after "important changes" were made to a number of channels in the latest Freeview update. The latest update will see 15 changes including the launch of four new channels and the closure of three others
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UK passport named one of the worst in Europe for value for money
UK passports have been ranked as one of the worst in Europe when it comes to value for money. Our passports have gone head-to-head with other countries, and following a 7 per cent price increase in April it has lost value for money, new research
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Thames Valley Police rated worst in country for catching drivers with illegal plates
Data has revealed that, of all 45 forces in the UK, Thames Valley Police ranks lowest for catching drivers with illegal numberplates. An anonymous Instagram user known only as 'The Number Plate Spotter' made a series of freedom of information requests
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More than 1,000 demand stop to 'concrete monstrosity' city bridge plan
More than 1,000 people have signed a petition against a "concrete monstrosity" bridge on the edge of Oxford with opponents saying they will march later this month to show the signatures to decision-makers. Committee members at an Oxford City Council
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Pensioner accused of abusing boy describes allegations as 'disgusting'
A WOMAN accused of indecently assaulting a child in the early 1990s has described the allegations as ‘disgusting’. Josephine Wagner, 74, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with three counts of indecent assault on a boy, three counts of indecency
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Couple deny not caring properly for six animals
TWO animal owners are due to stand trial after being accused of not caring properly for five cats and a terrapin turtle. David Ebsworth and Ivy Rusher, of Tower Close, Abingdon, have been charged with two counts each of failing in their duty to
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Man due in court after being charged with sexual assault
A COURT hearing has been set for a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Wantage. Richard Illingworth, of Church Street, East Hendred, has been charged with one count of sexual assault and one count of assaulting a female by penetration
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Ofsted rates Oxfordshire college as 'good' in latest inspection
A college has been praised in a new Ofsted inspection. The education watchdog rated Abingdon & Witney College as "Good", the second highest rating, following an inspection last month. Inspectors also judged the college's apprenticeship provision
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Council pays out staggering £95K in claims amid ‘worrying’ rise
Oxfordshire County Council has paid out £95,350 in compensation for data breach claims since 2021 amid a "worrying" rise in security attacks. It reported the second-highest figure of all county councils in the UK according to new Freedom of Information
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - TYEESHA ROBINSON, 36, of Arnold Road, Oxford, pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen for testing in Abingdon on June 11 last year after being suspected of committing a traffic
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Spires set for battle with injury-hit Premiership leaders
OXFORD Spires are set to welcome Premiership leaders Ipswich Witches, currently battling injury problems. Both Jason Doyle and Danny King will miss tonight’s meeting, with Doyle ruled out for the season with a shoulder injury. Spires team manager
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Residents share stories to commemorate 80th D-Day anniversary at care home
A care home celebrated the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings with a tea party. Middletown Grange Care Home, in Witney, had entertainment from the Witney Day Centre to mark the occasion. Along with watching services attended by the royals
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Man allegedly caught sending 'sexual messages' to child online
A COURT hearing has been set for a man accused of engaging in sexual communication with a child. Matthew Keeble, of Meadow Way, Kidlington, has been charged with one count of engaging in sexual communication with a child. It is alleged that
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800 homes plan approved despite 'only enough water for 50'
The approval of 800 homes for a village near Oxford has prompted concern there will "only be enough water for 50" after a major public body objected last minute. Cherwell district councillors gave the green light for the new homes on land just
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Jail sentence for man with 'flagrant disregard' for people and property
A JAIL sentence has been handed to a man who was charged with three counts of burglary. Amir Mahmood, of no fixed abode, was in Reading Magistrates’ Court on June 6 charged with three counts of burglary. The 32-year-old was charged with three
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Driver DISQUALIFIED after speeding on the M40
A DRIVER has been disqualified for six months after being caught speeding on the motorway. Andrew Bradley, of Bampton Road, Clanfield, Bampton, was caught on November 4 last year speeding on the M40 southbound. The 57-year-old was caught on
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The Oxonian’s guide to watching the Euros
THE wallchart went up weeks ago, time for the Euros to begin. This week’s Oxonian is a simple Sofa Dweller’s guide to following the action, a ‘To Do List’ to get the most out of the next few weeks. 1. Finish all box sets If you are halfway
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Moving Parts Theatre Company to perform outdoor Shakespeare in Oxford
The renowned Moving Parts Theatre Company are bringing their splendid outdoor rendition of Much Ado About Nothing to Oxford. The performance in Oxford will take place on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Set in the picturesque gardens of Worcester College
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Ambulance staff accused of sexually abusing patient said 'everything was normal'
AN emergency care assistant accused of sexually assaulting a patient in an ambulance told police ‘nothing untoward’ happened, ‘just chatting’. Marcus Gunn is on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with two counts of sexual assault which are alleged
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James Henry on U’s goal record and linking up with Matty Taylor
JAMES Henry is proud of the goal record he will leave behind at Oxford United when his contract expires this summer. The 35-year-old midfielder is one of four out of contract players set to leave the club, alongside Billy Bodin, Marcus Browne and
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Over half of Oxford men with erectile dysfunction admit to emotional distress
Research has revealed that over half of men suffering from erectile dysfunction (ED) in Oxford are reduced to tears. The survey, Eroxon, which produces an over the counter ED therapy gel, found that 57 per cent of men in the city admitted that
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Controversial shopping centre to get makeover after plans approved
A controversial shopping centre will get refurbished windows after a district council was granted planning permission for the changes. The Castle Quay shopping centre in Banbury was purchased by Cherwell District Council in 2017 but figures in