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Food vendor named after being fined £10K for posing ‘serious’ public risk
A food vendor unlawfully trading near Abingdon has been fined thousands of pounds, having already been prosecuted earlier this year. Ozgur Kayaoglu of Thornford Drive in Westlea, Swindon, was fined nearly £10,000 in fines and costs for unlawfully
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Major Oxford road closed for key roadworks
A major road on the edge of Oxford was closed overnight. Oxford Road in Kidlington was completely shut between 8pm on Friday (June 14) and 6am on Saturday (June 15). The area of the affected road was between Garden City and Kidlington roundabout
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Kate Middleton to make first public appearance since cancer diagnosis this weekend
The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton will make her first public appearance this weekend at the Trooping the Colour parade. In March, Kate announced that she had been diagnosed with cancer sharing in an emotional video message, the Princess said
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Brand new post office opens in Oxford to 'provide vital services'
A brand new post office has opened in Oxford today promising to provide “vital services”. The city’s newest addition opened inside the existing Your Co-op Food store at Rose Hill on Friday, June 14. Sue Spicer, Head of Post Office Operations
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Oxford's Heathrow Airport bus service unexpectedly cancelled
Oxford's Heathrow Airport bus service has been unexpectedly cancelled. The Oxford Bus Company said in a statement that two services would not run on Friday. The bus company also apologised to customers for the disruption. READ MORE: ITV
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Environmental experts to flock to Oxford for nature-based solutions conference
Oxford is set to host a global conference on nature-based solutions for the planet's future, with experts soon arriving from across the world. Leading experts will gather in Oxford next week to develop an action agenda for scaling up community-led
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Oxford University's college marks 300-year milestone of prestigious history chair
Oxford University's Faculty of History and Oriel College have celebrated 300 years since the prestigious Regius Chair in History was established. The position was started at the University of Oxford by King George I in 1724 and on Friday, June
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'Secrecy' concerns over Oxford United's lease option for proposed stadium
Concerns have been raised over "secrecy" following the lease option agreement between Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford United relating to the club's stadium proposals. On May 10, the U’s announced that a legally binding lease option with the
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'Shame': Oxford City Council criticised for limited number of D-Day events
The Oxford City Council has defended its D-Day commemorations despite criticism there was not enough scheduled for the 80-year milestone. The council helped to organise a memorial service at Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, in partnership with Oxfordshire
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New dessert parlour opens in market town
A new dessert parlour has opened today on Abingdon High Street. Love Desserts already has cafes in Bicester, Banbury and Hayes in Middlesex, and started serving customers at the new shop at about 11am. "It's been busy so far - we must have
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ITV give new release update on crime drama starring Endeavour’s Shaun Evans
A new update has been given the release date of a new ITV crime drama series starring Shaun Evans. ITV's Inspector Morse prequel Endeavour came to an end over a year ago with its final episode screened on March 12, 2023, and watched by millions
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Rush hour traffic CHAOS as 'hazardous' conditions cause major delays
6:22pm End of coverage Traffic has returned to a normal flow on the M40 and A34. Thank you for following this
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Beer festival takes on 'Marathon' theme in Olympic year
A beer festival celebrating its 26th year is to be based on the theme of the 26-mile Marathon taking place at this summer's Olympics. Nick Millea, of Charlbury Beer Festival said: "A winning combination of an Olympic year and the 26th festival
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Oisin Smyth completes move away from Oxford United
OISIN Smyth has left Oxford United to join Scottish Premiership side St Mirren on a permanent basis. The 24-year-old midfielder was linked with a move to St Mirren at the end of May, with that move now officially confirmed, as Smyth exits United
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Authority votes to slash telephone contact service by three hours
An authority has agreed to slash its telephone contact times by three hours saying the move will save it thousands of pounds. West Oxfordshire District Councillors made the decision at an executive meeting on Wednesday afternoon (June 12) to limit
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'Capable guardian' CCTV to be revamped in Oxfordshire towns
Thousands of pounds will be spent revamping CCTV in Oxfordshire towns which the authority responsible describes as a "capable guardian". West Oxfordshire District councillors gave the go ahead for the £255,635 enhancement towards high definition
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Former Oxford United striker to help celebrate Refugee Week with young footballers
A former Oxford United star is teaming up with a local grassroots football team as they come together to celebrate Refugee Week. Celebrating its third anniversary later this month, Oxford Phoenix was formed by charity Refugee Resource and Asylum
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Oxford plaque honours couple - 'father of animal ecology' and distinguished poet
A blue plaque has been unveiled to jointly honour the 'father of animal ecology' Charles Elton FRS and his wife E.J. Scovell, a distinguished poet. The Oxfordshire Blue Plaques Board revealed the honour for the descendants and friends of the couple
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Residents given chance to express view on new railway line
A drop-in event is being held for residents to give their views on the plans to reopen the Cowley Branch line. Two new stations, "Oxford Littlemore" near the Oxford Science Park, and "Oxford Cowley" near ARC Oxford, will be developed if the plans
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Decision awaited on 38- room hotel and restaurant in Cotswolds village
Locals have welcomed changes to plans for a 38-bedroom hotel in a Cotswolds village. Bamford Property resubmitted plans last year to redevelop the dilapidated Mill House Hotel in Kingham which closed in 2017. The hotel would include a restaurant
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Badger rescued from Oxfordshire shopping centre as RSPCA calls for more help
An injured badger has been released back into the wild after being rescued from an Oxford shopping centre earlier this year, as the RSPCA calls for more support. The animal was rescued from the first floor of a shopping centre which had closed
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Voters urged to prioritise nature in upcoming General Election
A coalition of Oxfordshire’s leading community and wildlife organisations is calling for voters to put Oxfordshire’s natural environment first in the General Election. Jayne Manley, chair of the Oxfordshire Environment Board and CEO of Earth Trust
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Witness raises alarm as cars stolen from outside home
Two vehicles stolen from outside a home in the early hours may have turned up in the next county. The cars were taken from a property in Shilton, near Burford, in the early hours of this morning (Friday June 14) at approximately 2.50am. The
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Village dancers meet for flash of hankies and clash of sticks
The tranquillity of a summer's evening was broken by the clash of sticks, the jangle of bells and the furious wafting of hankies in the breeze when two local Morris teams met for a dance. Eynsham Morris and their guests Charlbury Morris danced
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Burglar broke into home through window and stole keys to car
A burglar broke into a home, stole keys and made off with a vehicle in the early hours of this morning. The thief got into a house in The Holloway Road and The Laurels area of Great Coxwell, near Faringdon, by forcing a rear window and climbing
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Oxford Spires clash called off after heavy rain
OXFORD Spires saw their home clash with Premiership leaders Ipswich leaders Ipswich Witches called off after heavy rain. Ipswich were 23-13 ahead after six races when the decision was made, but the result will not stand as Heat 10 had not been
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Stephan Negru linked with move away from Oxford United
STEPHAN Negru could leave Oxford United on a season-long loan, according to reports. The 21-year-old centre back has been linked with a loan switch to Sky Bet League Two side Salford City. The Irish Mirror claims that United have agreed to
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BBC to broadcast final interview with Dr Michael Mosley today
Two TV specials remembering beloved TV doctor Michael Mosley will air on the BBC tonight, following his death on holiday in Greece, the BBC has confirmed. The broadcaster and columnist died of natural causes last week after he went missing on the
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Retro Cadbury chocolate bar from the 90s to be relaunched in UK for limited time
Cadbury will be re-launching its Top Deck chocolate bar in the UK as part of its 200th anniversary celebrations. The confectionery company is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including Boost, Crunchie, Creme Eggs and the classic Dairy
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The rare banknote expected to fetch £20,000 at auction this month
An extremely rare banknote is going under the hammer later this month and is expected to fetch more than £20,000. The rare £100 note, from the Liverpool branch of the Bank of England, dates back to 1855 and is one of the key lots in an auction
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James May teases date for last ever episode of The Grand Tour marking end of 'legacy'
James May has teased for the first time when the final episode of hit Amazon series The Grand Tour will be broadcast. May, along with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond first appeared on The Grand Tour back in 2015 after leaving BBC show Top Gear
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Warning to commercial property and landowners over waste criminals
The Environment Agency has warned landowners and owners of commercial property that they are at risk from waste criminals illegally dumping waste on their premises. Criminals operating in the waste industry cause damage to the environment, distress
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Nearly three-quarters of A&E arrivals seen within four hours
Nearly three-quarters of people who arrived at accident and emergency at Oxford University Hospitals Trust last month were seen within four hours, new figures show. The NHS standard is for 95 per cent of patients to be seen within four hours. However
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7 of the very best steakhouses in and around Oxfordshire that you have to try
It's the weekend, it's been a long, hard (and roasting) week, so time to treat yourself. Steak is one of the staples in almost every British restaurant, but finding one that equates to a significantly high asking price can be well done...I mean
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Arrest warrant for man accused of blackmail
AN arrest warrant has been issued for a man charged with blackmail. Michael Thompson, of Murdoch Road, Bicester, was due to be in Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (June 13) for a plea and trial preparation hearing. The 36-year-old has been charged
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Drug driver avoids disqualification after 'accidentally' eating 'laced cakes'
A DRIVER has avoided disqualification for drug driving after accidentally eating a cake laced with cannabis. Maissam Amiri, of Willoughby Avenue, Uxbridge, was caught drug driving on the M40 southbound near Wheatley on July 20 last year. The
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Decision on massive solar farm with objections delayed
A decision on plans to build a massive near solar farm has been delayed amid concerns the "modern project" will have "adverse impacts on much treasured landscape". Cherwell district councillors had been set to make the call on the Padbury Brook
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Bicester to host Tesla owners meet-up event
Tesla owners from across the country will gather in Bicester later this month for a meet-up with a range of activities planned. Following the success of previous events, Supercharged 2024 at Bicester Heritage on June 29 will feature a number of
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Authority denies it is 'dictating' house building outside city
Oxford City Council has denied it is "dictating" house building outside its boundaries as it is accused of being "wrong" and told to "sort yourselves out". The authority is receiving scrutiny for its local plan which sets out its vision to "build
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Free period products trial set to be approved
Free to access period products are set to be made available to those facing period poverty as part of a trial to be approved by Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet next week. The scheme proposes to provide period products in 18 libraries and eight
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Stagecoach attends Oxford and three other Pride events on same day
Oxford was one of four places to welcome bus operator Stagecoach to its Pride event at the weekend. The bus and coach operator attended Blackpool, Canterbury and Peterborough, as well as Oxford, on Saturday, June 8, and has committed to attending
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These 8 'simple' things are reducing the value of your house
An estate agency has warned that these eight 'simple' things could be reducing the value of your house. New data analysis shows the mistakes we might be making that are knocking as much as £23,000 off the value of a property. The full service
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Green steel could drive Ukraine's post-war recovery, Oxford study suggests
Analysis led by the University of Oxford suggests the green steel industry could be key to Ukraine's post war recovery. The researchers believe green steel, the production of steel using environmentally friendly and sustainable methods, could boost
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Funding of up to £75k to boost projects improving lives in South Oxfordshire
Voluntary and community organisations in South Oxfordshire will soon be able to apply for up to £75,000 in funding for projects that help to improve people’s quality of life. The money will be provided through the 2024/25 round of South Oxfordshire
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Burglar tried to take own life after targeting his best man
A MAN tried to take his own life after burgling his best man and neighbour. John Kelly snuck into his best man’s window in Corn Street, Witney, on July 16 while he knew he was away and stole two laptops and a tablet. The 47-year-old then tried
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Greggs giving away free bacon rolls this weekend - here's how to claim one
Greggs, in partnership with Heinz, are giving away free bacon rolls this weekend to help celebrate Father's Day. Looking for the perfect gift for Father's Day on Sunday (June 16)? Something that's a little different from the standard socks, wine
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University slams 'unacceptable' actions as police called to city centre
An Oxford University spokesperson has said protesters have crossed a line after "occupying" part of a campus building and forcing examinations to be cancelled yesterday. Around six autonomous pro-Palestine protesters entered an examination around
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Inquest opens into death of woman aged 33
AN inquest has opened into the death of a woman who was found hanging in Witney. Barbara Rooney, 33, was found deceased on May 24 this year in Crown Lane. Mrs Rooney, who resided in The Ride, Plymouth, Devon, was verified dead by a police constable
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Car retailer wins big at national awards ceremony
A car retailer is celebrating after taking home four awards from a national ceremony. Waylands Volvo Oxford scooped Retailer of the Year, Dealer Group of the Year, Online Consumer Experience and Franchised Dealership of the Year at the Automotive
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Simon Russell Beale awarded honorary fellowship by Somerville College
Sir Simon Russell Beale has received an honorary fellowship from Somerville College. Celebrated as "the greatest stage actor of his generation" by The Independent, Sir Simon began his acting career at The Royal Court after gaining a first in English
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Oxfordshire venue responds to 'frustrating' food hygiene rating system
The team from an award-winning Oxfordshire pub has hit out at the "frustrating" rating system that saw their venue given a three out of five star rating. The Dolphin in Wallingford received the food hygiene rating of three which means means that
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Why isn't Coronation Street on ITV tonight? See how long until next episode airs
Coronation Street fans won’t be getting their full fix of the soap this week due to a schedule change on ITV. Corrie won’t be airing tonight (June 14), meaning only two episodes are available for viewers to watch this week. You probably won
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The best of Michael Mosley's health tips that helped transform British lives
Since the news broke that Dr Michael Mosley, famed for his Just One Thing podcast, numerous books and the Fast-800 diet, passed away last week, his everlasting life lessons have been making headlines. Affectionately known as a 'health guru', the
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Oxfordshire unpaid carers urged to seek support
Unpaid carers are being urged to check if they are receiving all the support they are entitled to as part of Carers Week. Running from June 10-16, and with a theme of ‘putting carers on the map’, Oxfordshire County Council and Carers Oxfordshire
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Oxfordshire Business Awards handed out at annual ceremony
Hundreds of businesses were in attendance as the winners of the Oxfordshire Business Awards were announced last week. The ceremony, which took place on June 7, welcomed more than 350 businesses and was hosted at the John Henry Brookes Building
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Live show focusing on gender equity coming to Chipping Norton
A live show which will host discussions about gender equity is set to visit Chipping Norton as part of its UK tour. The Women of the World (WOW) initiative is launching a new live series this autumn, The WOW Show with Jude Kelly, which will be
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Finalists of OUH Staff Recognition Awards announced
The finalists of the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) Staff Recognition Awards have been announced. The annual awards received more than 2,800 nominations, with individuals, teams, volunteers and fundraisers among those in
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NSPCC launches child abuse prevention initiative in Oxfordshire
The NSPCC’s child sexual abuse prevention campaign is launching a new initiative across Oxfordshire this week. Talk PANTS Week will target the prevention of abuse through training and awareness sessions for parents, professionals, and children.
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Learn about heat pump technology at Oxford event
Oxford residents can learn more about heat pump technology at the Clean Heat Streets anniversary event taking place this weekend. The free event, which is taking place at Rose Hill Community Centre on Saturday (June 15) from 11.30am - 4pm, is