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Man who says he can't get a job because of immigrants goes viral
A man who claims to have been in prison has gone viral after telling a Sky News reporter he 'can't get a job' - because of immigration. The man, identified as Jason and who was unemployed and looking for work at the time of the interview, goes
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What is Windrush Day and when is it celebrated? What you need to know
Every year Windrush Day is marked in the UK, following the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush. 76 years ago, saw more than 800 passengers from the Caribbean on board as they moved to the UK and became known as the 'Windrush generation.' Each
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Nestle reveals new limited-edition KitKat Chunky bar set for release this month
Nestle has announced the release of a new, limited-edition KitKat Chunky chocolate bar. The confectionery company is well known for chocolate products including Smarties, Quality Street and Milkybar. Also part of the Nestle range is KitKat.
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DWP pensions warning over scam compensation offers
Women affected by state pension increases have been warned to watch out for websites claiming they can help them access compensation. Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) campaigners warned of a “deeply concerning” spike in claim forms
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Cotswolds pub granted permission to expand with eight new bedrooms
A PUB and restaurant in West Oxfordshire has been granted planning permission for eight additional rooms in a stand-alone new property on-site. The plans for an additional eight guests rooms will bring the total number of future rooms to 12, plus
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Sir Ian McKellen having physiotherapy and will miss shows after fall
SIR Ian McKellen has revealed he is having physiotherapy while he takes a break from performing following a fall from a West End stage on Monday (June 17). The final London dates of the production, Player Kings, will see Sir Ian’s understudy take
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Top Gear stars Jeremy Clarkson and James May hit back at England draw
Jeremy Clarkson and James May have had their say on England’s draw with Denmark at Euro 2024. The former Top Gear duo were both evidently watching as the Three Lions took on the Danes in their second group-stage game of Euro 2024. Playing out
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Man given three years in jail after hitting car driver’s head with baseball bat
An Oxford man has been jailed after striking a car driver with a baseball bat. Ari Najmadeen of The Slade in Headington was on Cowley Road at 2.15pm on August 13, 2022, when he approached a vehicle being driven by a man in his 40s. The 47-year-old
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Country pub to return to original name following refurbishment
AN historic coaching inn which is being renovated will reopen under its original name. The Clanfield Tavern, near Bampton, was bought by hospitality group Country Creatures, owners of exclusive foodie hotel The Double Red Duke, last year. The
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Jeremy Clarkson makes shock U-turn and settles rift with Elon Musk
Jeremy Clarkson has made an unexpected U-turn on his rift with Elon Musk this week. The former Top Gear host has recently moved on from the world of cars due to the ever-growing global popularity of Prime Video’s Clarkson’s Farm. Set on his
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New and shared ownership homes available on Blenheim development
NEW homes have been released for sale on a development by Blenheim. Housebuilder and landowner, Blenheim Estate Homes has announced new listings at its Park View development in Woodstock which has Blenheim Palace on its doorstep. The six
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Victim of crash said she was left 'trembling' after bus and car crash
AN Oxford transport company has investigated a collision between a bus and a car after a victim claimed the bus driver left the scene without speaking to them. The incident took place at the Kidlington roundabout near the Sainsbury's supermarket
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Creative arts teacher celebrated with national award
A creative arts teacher at a school in Didcot was presented with a national award on Thank A Teacher Day earlier this week. Amy King, head of creative arts at Aureus School, was celebrated for her commitment to the school and its creative arts.
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Man accused of stalking by 'persistent door knocking' CLEARED by jury
A JURY has cleared a man who had been charged with stalking. John Kibe, 47, was on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with one count of stalking, causing serious alarm and distress between October 21 and November 9 last year. A jury heard
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Train lines blocked after trespassers break onto train tracks
Train lines in Oxfordshire are currently blocked after trespassers broke onto the train tracks. The incident started on Thursday afternoon as several trespassers entered the tracks between Didcot and Swindon. Delays are expected to last until
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Major traffic build-up in city causing delays for Oxford drivers
4:59pm Rush hour problems As we approach rush hour the traffic issues have not subsided.
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Jeremy Clarkson admits he agrees with prime minister Rishi Sunak
Jeremy Clarkson has admitted that he agrees with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The former Top Gear host has changed his focus from cars to farming in recent years after acquiring Oxfordshire’s Diddly Squat Farm in 2008. Located in Chadlington
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Police update on identity of man who died after being found in city centre
Police have provided an update regarding the identity of a man who died after being found unresponsive in Oxford city centre. At around 5.10am on Tuesday, police officers found a man unresponsive on Cornmarket Street in the city centre. South
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Wallingford inn nominated for Great British Pub Awards' 'pub of the year'
A quaint little spot in Oxfordshire has been nominated at the 2024 Great British Pub Awards. The prestigious awards are highly respected in the food and drink industry. A nomination, let alone a win, can often be seen adorning the inside of any
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Beloved Oxfordshire pub nominated at Great British Pub Awards 2024
A quaint little spot in Oxfordshire has been nominated at the 2024 Great British Pub Awards. The prestigious awards are highly respected in the food and drink industry. A nomination, let alone a win, can often be seen adorning the inside of any
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Bicester Love Island contestant will take part in Celebrity MasterChef
A FORMER Oxfordshire Love Island contestant will be taking part in the new Celebrity MasterChef. Yesterday, Chloe Burrows was announced as one of the contestants among many other celebrities who will embark on six weeks of cooking activities.
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Tinder user accused of blackmailing date CLEARED by jury
A TINDER user accused of blackmailing her date for £500 has been cleared by a jury. Raluca Vasiu, of Charles Street, Oxford, was on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with one count of blackmail against a man who cannot be named for legal reasons
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Classic car call for evidence consultation closes soon
A CLASSIC car 'call for evidence' announced at Bicester Heritage will close in just two weeks. On May 9, The Secretary of State for Transport, Rt Hon Mark Harper MP, launched a ‘call for evidence’ at Bicester Heritage, which aims to preserve and
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The Oxfordshire postcodes with the largest number of XL Bully dogs
THE top Oxfordshire postcodes for XL Bully breed dogs have been revealed with 360 of the animals in total across the county. The Banbury postcode of OX16 was the top location for approved applications for the XL Bully - with the area ranking 127th
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Approval granted for new city supermarket at development site
APPROVAL has been granted for a new Tesco Express supermarket on a city road by a major housing development. Oxford City Councillors made the decision to grant permission for the planned store at Barton Fields road in Headington at a licensing
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Oxford United looking at short-term options after leaving Kassam Stadium
Oxford United are looking at short-term options for their home games during the period between the lease at the Kassam Stadium expiring and the new proposed stadium being ready. Following requests from Oxfordshire County Council and Cherwell District
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Thief JAILED after several crimes over a nine month period
A THIEF has been jailed for numerous thefts from shops in Oxford. Liam Smith, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to a year and four months imprisonment after pleading guilty to 35 counts of shoplifting at Oxford Crown Court on June 11. READ MORE
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Former international midfielder becomes Banbury United's fourth summer signing
A former Antigua and Barbuda international midfielder has signed for Banbury United. AJ George previously played for the club in 2015 when he signed on loan from Oxford United. He made three appearances, and one start away at Cambridge City
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Increased traffic expected this weekend due to event
Increased traffic levels are expected from tomorrow (Friday June 21) to Sunday (June 23) due to the annual Blenheim Palace Flower Show taking place. Oxon Travel warned motorists on social media today to expect increased traffic levels on the A44
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Oxford United linked with loan deal for Ipswich Town striker
Oxford United are reportedly looking at a loan move for Ipswich Town striker Ali Al-Hamadi this summer. According to Indonesian publication Bolasport, the 22-year-old forward is not part of Kieran McKenna’s first-team plans for next season in the
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Oxford City Stars skipper to leave club after 16 years
Oxford City Stars captain Dax Hedges is to leave the club after 16 years. The ice hockey club have confirmed the 34-year-old will step away from Oxpens Road where he skippered his home team Hedges said: "Thank you to the fans, staff and teammates
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The Traitors and Love Island stars among Celebrity MasterChef lineup
The Celebrity MasterChef lineup has been announced with the likes of Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby, soap actress Danielle Harold and Steps member Ian “H” Watkins among those preparing to cook up a storm. Judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace
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UPDATE: Missing teen found after concerns for welfare sparked search
A teenage boy, originally from the Witney area, has been found after being reported missing on Wednesday. EARLIER: Thames Valley Police has previously said there were concerns for the young boy's and that he may have been travelling by bike.
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All the major pubs closing as almost 500 shut for good in the UK
472 pubs across England and Wales have permanently closed in the last year, according to new analysis. In the first three months of 2024, the country saw 236 pubs shut their doors for good, government figures by real estate firm Altus Group have
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'Striking' new stamps released to mark Red Arrows' 'milestone' 60th season
A set of "striking" new stamps have been released to mark the "milestone" 60th display season of the Red Arrows. The eight stamps feature the Red Arrows' trademark red, white and blue trails in the sky. The iconic aerobatics display team are
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These are cheapest airlines for seats and extra luggage costs
Summer holiday season is officially underway, and an estimated 63 million passengers are expected to fly out of UK airports between June and September. Short-haul flight tickets to popular locations such as Majorca, Portugal, Italy and Croatia
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Noisy neighbours: How late is too late to be making noise?
Noisy neighbours can turn life into a nightmare, especially when they make excessive noise late at night and in the early hours of the morning. Unreasonable or excessive noise is defined as noise that unreasonably and substantially interferes with
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Oxford Cheetahs beat rivals in extra race to move into third in table
Oxford Cheetahs rose to third place in the table after beating their old rival Poole Pirates breaking their 100 per cent record. Cheetahs won a concluding super heat at the Oxford Stadium with a maximum 7-2 from duo Sam Masters and Scott Nicholls
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Mum defends viral 'vile and unhygienic' dishwasher shoe cleaning hack
A defiant mum has defended her trainer washing hack after many branded it “vile and unhygienic” on TikTok. Wendy Glancy decided to load her dishwasher with multiple pairs of grass and mud-stained trainers after hearing about it online. Intrigued
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RECAP: Incident on A-road leaves lane blocked causing long delays
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New mental health hub opens in Kidlington
A new mental health hub has opened in Kidlington, adding to a network of hubs across the county. The Keystone Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub was launched to provide frontline assistance to adults experiencing mental health challenges. The
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Oxford restaurant launches new summer menu
An Oxford restaurant has launched a new summer menu offering a "refreshing take on all that’s great about the British summer". The dishes will be available at the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill at the Leonardo Royal Hotel from June 21
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Car parking charges will increase in city to bypass 'loophole'
Parking charges will increase in Oxford after the authority responsible claimed it discovered a "loophole" in the system. Cabinet members at a city council meeting this week agreed to introduce the tariffs at the Bury Knowle, Sunnymead, Headington
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Thousands expected to join march led by Steve Backshall this weekend
Oxfordshire residents are being encouraged to join a national march for nature taking place this weekend. The Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust is urging people to support the 'Restore Nature Now' march in London on Saturday
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Padbury Brook Solar Farm: A wildlife haven
The proposed ‘wildlife centric’ RWE developed solar farm just north of Mill Lane, Bicester, would help to tackle both the energy crisis and climate crisis by generating enough affordable clean energy for around 16,680 homes, whilst using no good quality
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Hundreds attend Father's Day summer fete in Witney
Hundreds of people turned out for a summer fete at a farm in Witney on Father's Day. Visitors to the fundraising event at Cogges Manor Farm took part in sack races, egg and spoon races, and ferret racing, provided by Millets Wildside Falconry and
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Home care manager wins at Dementia Care Awards
The registered manager of a home care service based near Wantage has been recognised at the Dementia Care Awards. Kam Gill, who works at Walfinch home care Oxfordshire, won the Dementia Care Registered Manager Award at the annual event held in
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What Oxford East MP candidates really think on divisive traffic measures in city
An incumbent MP candidate seeking to retain her Oxford East seat in the general election has been tight-lipped when asked for her thoughts on contentious traffic measures in the city. All 12 candidates standing for the constituency were contacted
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RAF Brize Norton welfare officer recognised in King's Birthday Honours
An RAF welfare officer has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List. Sarah Duviau, stationed at RAF Brize Norton, received the Chief of Air Staff’s Commendation for her professional work and voluntary work with the Soldiers', Sailors
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Properties on site next to Blenheim Palace listed
A number of homes at a site neighbouring Blenheim Place are up for sale. Housebuilder and landowner Blenheim Estate Homes has announced the listings at its Park View development in Woodstock. The six new releases include the two bedroom semi-detached
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - CLAUDIO ANDRADE, 26, of Ock Street, Abingdon, pleaded guilty to drug driving in Abingdon on December 6 last year. They were disqualified from driving for 12 months and fined £80. There
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Multiple fire crews called to portaloo in village
Multiple firefighters were called to reports of smoke coming from a portaloo in a village. The crews were called to the fire in Wykham Lane in Bodicote near Banbury on Tuesday evening (June 18). The crews from Banbury and Deddington found
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Is it illegal to park under a bridge and can you be fined? These are the rules
Many of us will have been in a situation where it feels like we are driving round and round for hours trying to find a parking space. Whether you’re trying to find somewhere to park so you can head into a restaurant for dinner or to nip into a
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Care home residents take on energetic walking challenge
Southerndown Care Home in Chipping Norton has got its residents moving as part of this week's Barchester moving campaign. Combining their efforts with staff, the residents donned their trainers and embarked on an energetic walk around the care
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These are the 7 gardening jobs you need to be doing before June ends
Summer is almost here which means we have some work to do to get our gardens ready this month. From planting summer flower beds to watering hanging baskets, there are plenty of jobs to do before the sunshine (hopefully) arrives. Those wishing
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These are cheapest airlines for seats and extra luggage costs
Summer holiday season is officially underway, and an estimated 63 million passengers are expected to fly out of UK airports between June and September. Short-haul flight tickets to popular locations such as Majorca, Portugal, Italy and Croatia
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Oxford air pollution reduced by 14 per cent
Oxford has had a drop in nitrogen dioxide pollution - with council data indicating low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) and zero emission zones (ZEZ) have had success. Data from Oxford City Council has found that during 2023, overall nitrogen dioxide
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Protesters deliver 1,500-strong petition against 'wasteful' bridge
Objectors to a "destructive" £10m bridge have delivered a 1,500-strong petition demanding a stop to the "wasteful" project. Members of the Friends of Grandpont Nature Park group marched to an Oxfordshire County Council cabinet meeting on Tuesday