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Public meeting to be held in Banbury ahead of general election
A meeting held this week will give general election candidates in Banbury the opportunity to answer questions from the public. The hustings will take place at the Memorial Hall, Browns Lane, Charlbury from 7.30pm until 9.30pm on Friday, June 21
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Winners announced for annual scarecrow trail featuring ‘favourite TV characters’
The winners have been announced for an annual village scarecrow trail with this year’s theme being ‘favourite TV characters’. The East Hagbourne village scarecrow trail first started in 2005 and this year saw 25 scarecrows enter. Following
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Club's massive weekend of football with goals for charity and community
Hundreds of football teams from across Oxfordshire enjoyed another spectacular Summertown Stars tournament over the weekend in what is the club's 50th year. More than 410 teams took part on Saturday, June 15, with clubs from across the county
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'I'm very sorry' This Morning's Cat Deeley apologises for 'cruel' epilepsy joke
This Morning presenter Cat Deeley has issued an apology for making a “horrific” epilepsy joke live on air yesterday (June 17). After welcoming viewers back from an advert during Monday’s show, Cat and co-host Ben Shephard were getting ready to
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'I will die on this plane’: Love Island star's deadly ordeal after allergic reaction
Love Island star Jack Fowler has recounted the moment he nearly died while on an Emirates flight recently after he claimed there were nuts in his on-board meal, despite flagging his severe allergy. Fowler originally appeared on season four of Love
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Everything to know on series 2 of BBC comedy Peacock starring Allan Mustafa
A second series of the BBC Three comedy Peacock will be released soon, with Allan Mustafa returning to lead the cast. Mustafa, who is known for having acted, co-wrote and co-created the mockumentary series People Just Do Nothing, stars as the titular
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Oxford City name former Tottenham player as new manager
Oxford City have named Sam Cox as their new manager ahead of the 2024/25 season. The 33-year-old moves to Court Place Farm after adding some invaluable experience to his CV whilst holding the interim managerial role at Wealdstone last season.
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Handmade craft store on the move in city centre
The Crafters Emporium is on the move in Oxford. The base for more than 100 different traders is moving from High Street to Cornmarket. The store, which displays handmade crafts, announced the move in a statement online. READ MORE: Everything
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Boy, 16, missing for a week has been found, say police
* Thames Valley Police said on Tuesday evening that Isiah has been found * Police have issued an urgent appeal for help to track down a missing teenage boy last seen in Oxford a week ago. Isiah, aged 16, whose surname has not been disclosed
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Fire crews called after young boy gets locked in car
Firefighters were called after a young child got locked in a car. A crew from Oxford's Rewley Road Fire Station were called to reports of a child locked inside a vehicle today (Tuesday June 18) at around 10am. When they reached the scene they
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Man accused of downloading and sharing over 700 child sex abuse images
A COURT hearing has taken place for a man accused of downloading and sharing over 700 child sex abuse images. Kyle Bell, of no fixed abode, appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (June 18) charged with three counts of making indecent
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More Oxfordshire children with special needs assessed as needing extra support
New figures show that more children in Oxfordshire with special needs were assessed as needing extra support last year. Across England, the number of new education, health and care (EHC) plans rose by more than a quarter, but nearly half of all
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Everything Taylor Swift needs to know about living in the Cotswolds
Superstar Taylor Swift is rumoured to already be staying at a £3,000-a-night rental property in Great Tew, near Chipping Norton, between dates on her sell-out Eras tour. Taylor, and boyfriend Kansas City Chiefs footballer Travis Kelce, are thought
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Shaun Evans and Roger Allam on whether ITV’s Endeavour will return
Shaun Evans and Roger Allam have revealed if they think Endeavour will return to TV screens. It is over a year since the final episode of ITV's Endeavour was screened with the March 12, 2023 episode watched by millions. This brought an end
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A34 service station restaurant awarded top hygiene rating
A Cherwell restaurant has been handed a new five-out-of-five food hygiene rating. The Food Standards Agency's website shows that KFC at Family Farm Services, Weston On The Green near Bicester, has been given the maximum food hygiene score following
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Oriel College receives £1m donation from one of biggest benefactors
The University of Oxford's Oriel College has received a £1 million donation from one of its biggest benefactors. The gift from Hoi Tung, who studied engineering at Oxford before graduating in 1991, will finance the fellowship in mechanical engineering
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Oxford community sends best wishes to Sir Ian McKellen after fall
The Oxford community has sent its best wishes to Sir Ian McKellen after the iconic actor fell off a theatre stage during a Monday performance. Sir Ian is a patron of Oxford Pride and played a key role in the creation of the local festivities,
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Mystery surrounds TripAdvisor plans for building at industrial park
Mystery surrounds plans to put up TripAdvisor signs at Oxford Business Park. Plans have been submitted to Oxford City Council to place TripAdvisor signs on a ground floor building at Alec Issigonis Way. The site is on the industrial park opposite
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Pair found guilty of animal abuse including five cats and a terrapin
TWO animal owners have been found guilty 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 ensure welfare of an
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We take a look around the Cotswold town Taylor Swift is staying in during UK tour
Residents and shop owners in a Cotswolds town where Taylor Swift is rumoured to be staying are preparing free gifts for her - and even picking out outfits she could buy. Global superstar Taylor Swift is rumoured to have moved into a £3,000-a-night
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Man dies after being found by police in city centre
A man has died after being discovered ‘unresponsive’ by police officers in Oxford city centre. Officers found the man at around 5.10am on Cornmarket Street on Tuesday and South Central Ambulance Service who were already at the scene, took the man
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Year 11 students in Bicester celebrate their final day of school
Year 11 students at a school in Bicester have celebrated their final day as they approach the end of their exams. The Cooper School students finished the academic year with shirt signings, an assembly, and awards, led by teachers Mr Lynch and head
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Burglar jailed after breaking into homes to fund drug addiction
A BURGLAR has been jailed for almost four years after breaking into three homes to fund his drug addiction. Simon Snuggs, of Tighe Close, Wantage, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Monday (June 17) charged with three counts of dwelling burglaries
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No plans to alter 'gridlocked' Sainsbury's car park, council says
There are no plans to alter a supermarket car park after drivers said they became trapped for more than an hour. Sainsbury's has apologised after motorists were stuck for long stretches in the car park last week including on Thursday, June 13,
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Rare Hulk Xbox console donated to shop fetches for £7,700
A rare Xbox console donated to an Oxford charity shop has sold for thousands of pounds - with the funds going towards the British Heart Foundation. The bright green, unique gaming console finally sold on Saturday night after 62 bids - ultimately
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University slams fringe group who disrupted exams, commits to engage with protesters
The University of Oxford has condemned a fringe group of seven individuals who "invaded" examinations last week, while committing to ongoing discussions with pro-Palestine protesters. An examination was cancelled and others were disrupted after
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Man arrested after police spot city 'drug deal' taking place
A man has been arrested in Oxford on suspicion of drug dealing. The incident occurred in East Oxford on Tuesday as Thames Valley Police officers intercepted the alleged drug deal and apprehended the man. This was following reports by concerned
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Horspath retain Oxfordshire crown in tense finish
Horspath picked up the Voneus Village Cup for the third time in four years with a nail-biting four-wicket win at Oxford Downs in the county final. A fine effort in the field by the holders saw the Standlake-based hosts restricted to 144-7 after
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Police probe into 'sexual' abuse of donkey after man's belt found in field
POLICE are investigating the abuse of a donkey in an Oxfordshire village. The animal, named Masie, was found unwell by her owner in Watchfield village, near Shrivenham, on Saturday morning (June 15). Her injuries were described on the Shrivenham
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Oxfordshire RFU win promotion with last-minute try at Twickenham
Oxfordshire beat Cheshire 38-37 thanks to an Owen Wildgoose score and a James Miller conversion with the clock in the red to win the Bill Beaumont Division 2 county final. At half-time, it seemed like the game was won by Cheshire, but a spirited
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Greggs and McDonald’s shut down by police in city centre
Greggs and McDonald’s have been shut down by police in Oxford city centre. The two eateries located on Cornmarket Street have been closed by officers alongside several other businesses in the area. This comes after an alleged incident which
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Jeremy Clarkson takes swipe at London in controversial online post
Jeremy Clarkson has taken a swipe at the city of London in a recent social media post. The former Top Gear star is originally from Doncaster but has made Oxfordshire his home after taking over a farm in Chadlington. Diddly Squat Farm, near
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‘Serious’ concerns raised after study claims to find 'superbugs in Lidl meat'
An independent laboratory in Germany has claimed to find that more than half of the fresh chicken products sold in Lidl GB 'contain antibiotic-resistant superbugs.' However, Lidl has since countered these claims and said: "In the last 12 months
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Vet issues urgent flea warning to all dog and cat owners
Cat and dog owners across the UK have been told for keep an eye out for signs their pets may have fleas. A vet has warned pet owners that flea infestations at this time of year are “more common than many people realise”. PDSA statistics show
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Sir Ian McKellen update issued after the actor's horror fall off stage
A spokesperson for the iconic British actor Sir Ian McKellen has issued a statement following the actor's horror fall during a show in London. The 85-year-old actor fell off stage during a fight scene when he lost his footing during a Monday performance
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This Morning star under fire as fans demand apology for 'horrific' joke
Viewers of ITV's This Morning have called for presenter Cat Deeley to apologise after making a 'horrific' joke on air. The incident took place on Monday, June 17 when hosts Deeley and Ben Shephard were welcoming viewers back from the advert break
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Temperatures to reach 24C as Met Office says 'summer-like' weather is on the way
Parts of the country will see temperatures hit 24C this week as the Met Office says “more summer-like” conditions are on the way. The Met Office said temperatures could reach as high as 24C in south-east England and 20C in Scotland by Friday.
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Going on holiday? Try these 5 tips to get cheaper flights
Are you booking a holiday? If you're trying to organise a trip away, you might be trying to find ways to enjoy it without breaking the bank. If you’re thinking about jetting off at any point this year, you might be wishing for a stress-free airport
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Police cordon off Oxford city centre street
2:19pm Breakout story: Man dies after being found by police A man has died after he was found "unresponsive" by police
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Rush hour crash adds to major traffic delays around Oxford
10:23am Normal traffic flow resumes The traffic around Oxford has subsided to a normal flow following the earlier
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'It's been pretty awful here': Politicians speak out on Labour 'purges'
It was described as a “zombie apocalypse town” by the Daily Mail earlier this year but it seems for some politicians in Banbury, "20th century Russia" may have been a better summary. “It’s been pretty awful here”, Cassi Bellingham, an independent
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Football academy hosts talks on addiction and violence against women
An Oxfordshire football academy has enhanced its academic programme as it looks to "help players thrive on and off the pitch". Velocity Football, a full-time educational establishment that combines academia with football and sport business for
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Husband and wife expanding children's engineering sessions with summer camps
An Oxfordshire couple are looking to play their part in reducing the UK's engineering shortage this summer. Chris and Karen King have launched a series of summer holiday camps aimed at introducing engineering to children aged six to 14. The
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Air pollution causes more than one in 20 deaths in Oxford, figures show
Air pollution causes more than one in 20 deaths in Oxford, new figures show. Campaigners have criticised the Government's slow response to "dangerous fine particle air pollution", and urged it to bring the UK's air quality targets in line with
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Woman 'blackmailed' Tinder date 'by threatening fake rape report'
A TINDER user is accused of blackmailing her date for £500 after threatening to make a false rape allegation to police. Raluca Vasiu, of Charles Street, Oxford, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with one count of blackmail against a man
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Drivers stuck for more than an hour in supermarket car park
Shoppers at a supermarket have renewed calls for improvements in the store's car park to help prevent gridlock and hour-long waits. Frustrated customers using the Sainsbury's store in Kidlington have issued warnings after being stuck again as a
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Man accused of raping his friend after 'getting drunk together'
A RAPE trial has started at Oxford Crown Court where a man is accused of assaulting his friend after drinking alone together. Ethan Allsford has been charged with one count of rape after allegedly assaulting a woman, who cannot be named for legal
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Stalking-accused caught 'persistently knocking' on woman's door
A STALKING trial has started at Oxford Crown Court where a man is accused of ‘persistently knocking’ on a woman’s door at night. John Kibe, 47, is on trial charged with one count of stalking, causing serious alarm and distress between October 21
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New Korean restaurant needs to hire more staff
A new Korean restaurant in Oxford is to hire additional staff following a successful first three months. BBQ restaurant chain Yori, which has branches across London, Brighton, Cambridge and Staines, opened on the site of the former Byron burger
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Oxfordshire council works to protect young people from botox and fillers
Oxfordshire County Council's trading standards team has been working with businesses that administer Botox and fillers in an effort to protect young people. The focus of this ongoing initiative has been to ensure that those involved in cosmetic
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Quentin Blake's book cover art to be celebrated in exhibition
Illustrator Quentin Blake's works are set to be showcased through an exhibition in Woodstock this summer. The Oxfordshire Museum will host Quentin Blake: Book Covers from June 29 until October 8. The exhibition contains 60 of Mr Blake's book
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - ANDREW CHRYSTAL, 60, of Elm Crescent, Charlbury, was found guilty to one count of criminal damage in Witney on July 13 after damaging a white Ford Transit van to the value of £744. He pleaded
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Westgate Centre eatery gets top rating for food hygiene
An Oxford restaurant has been handed a new five-out-of-five food hygiene rating following an inspection. Mowgli Street Food at Cinnamon Kitchen in the Westgate Centre was given the maximum score after an assessment on June 10, the Food Standards
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Duke to build grand new estate house after 'wish for more privacy'
A grand new estate house will come to Blenheim Park after a duke suggested the existing palace did not offer him enough privacy. Councillors at a West Oxfordshire District council planning meeting on Monday granted permission for the home at Furze
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Banbury set to host stamp collectors event
Stamp collectors will descend on Banbury later this year for an all-day event. The event hosted by Banbury Stamp Society will feature the Midland Philatelic Federation Autumn Convention and Thames Valley Federation annual competitions alongside
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Banbury man set for 10k mile road trip for children’s brain tumour charity
A Banbury man and three of his friends are set to take on a 10,000 mile road trip to some of the "silliest" and most difficult places to get to in a car. Julian Baring from Banbury, Hector Trower from Essex, Will Smith from Northamptonshire, and
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Unexpected work on new 'hostel' prompts concern
Concerned householders have said the construction of a new "hostel" in a family area has taken them by surprise as they hit out at the city council blamed for "cramming people in". A husband and wife, whose garden neighbours that of the house in
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Wantage paramedic to tackle 1,000-mile motorbike ride in memory of mum
A paramedic from Wantage is set to ride the length of the UK on a motorbike in memory of his mum. Matt Luker will be joined by 40 other riders as they travel 1,000 miles from Land's End to John O'Groats, without a stop, for the Longest Day Challenge
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Revamped laundry facility opens in Banbury after £1.9m investment
A revamped laundry facility has been opened in Banbury following an investment of £1.9 million. The facility belongs to Clean, part of the Alsco family of companies and a leading provider in the laundry services industry. The 24,000 sq ft facility
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Women's peace choir coming to Oxford for tour
A women’s peace choir will be performing in Oxford later this month as part of their UK tour. The AMAR ‘Ashty’ Yazidi women’s peace choir, currently based in Khanke refugee camp near Dohuk in the Kurdistan Region of Northern Iraq, is made up of
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Recovering drug addict found dead at home was 'getting life on track'
A RECOVERING drug addict who was ‘getting his life back on track’ died after an accidental overdose, an inquest heard. Ryan Almond died at home in Hamfield, Wantage, on December 16 last year after an accidental overdose of prescription medication
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Banbury Show entertains with performances and music
Banbury Show welcomed residents of all ages for performances, entertainment, and food at the weekend. Spiceball Park teemed with displays and stalls on Saturday, June 16, providing businesses and talent a chance to showcase their products and skills
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Community wardens complete suicide prevention training
Cherwell’s community wardens are capable of providing help and support to anyone experiencing a mental health crisis after completing suicide prevention training. Trudie Rose, Helen Inskip and Yvonne Jaggs are well-known in north Oxfordshire as
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Abingdon man completes 54 mile cycle eight months after heart attack
An Abingdon man was joined by two of his children as he cycled from London to Brighton on Father's Day, just eight months after suffering a heart attack. Retired teacher Malcolm Banfield, 63, was one of more than 12,000 riders who took on the 54