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Are you ready for this year’s Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone?
The 2024 Formula 1 British Grand Prix is soon set to thrill fans near the Oxfordshire border as police have issued advice to those planning to make the trip. Officers from Northamptonshire Police have issued advice for those heading to Silverstone
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Oxford College buries pet tortoise after she died aged around 100 years
An Oxford University College has bid farewell to a beloved pet tortoise this month after she died at what is believed to be the age of 100. Plum's age was never certified, the female Hermann Tortoise having been discovered under a plum tree before
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Wallingford A-lister cast as Shakespearean lead on London stage
Oxfordshire-raised A-lister Jonathan Bailey has been cast in the title role of Richard II in the iconic Shakespeare play. The Bridgerton star was born in Wallingford and grew up in nearby Benson - and has made a name for himself on stage as well
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Police warn of disruption during European summit at Blenheim Palace
Police have warned of disruption on roads near Blenheim Palace during next month's European Political Community summit. The Prime Minister following the General Election vote on July 4 will host the summit on July 18, bringing together around 50
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Long delays on A34 after crash near Oxford Parkway
8:05pm We are now closing this blog as this incident has been cleared. Thank you for following our coverage.
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Zac McEachran signs new deal with Oxford City
Zac McEachran has signed a new deal with Oxford City extending his stay at the club. The 28-year-old has made over 250 appearances for The Hoops but went through an injury-hit season in the National League. McEachran is now fully fit and has
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Motorway crash causes long delays as lane blocked
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World Productions ‘frustrated’ at new Shaun Evans crime drama rescheduling
Delays have caused the rescheduling of a new ITV crime drama starring Endeavour’s Shaun Evans. After a year has passed since the final episode of Oxford-based Endeavour aired, lead star Shaun Evans is set to star in another ITV crime drama.
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Trains running at reduced speed due to 'fault'
Trains have been running at reduced speeds on Friday afternoon which is causing delays for passengers. Chiltern Railways announced at around 3.45pm that a fault with the signalling system is causing delays near Banbury. Trains heading towards
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Watch as Taylor Swift EXTINGUISHES fire in flat days after Oxfordshire move
A video has circulated online of Taylor Swift extinguishing a fire in her own apartment. The fire occurred in her New York City apartment this week after a candle in the kitchen fell over and flames started to rise. Gracie Abrams and Swift
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Oxford United's youngest ever captain joins Banbury United
Banbury United have signed centre-back Nico Jones who holds the record for being Oxford United’s youngest ever captain. Formerly of Fulham academy, Jones joined United in 2018 and quickly made an impression at the Kassam Stadium. The teenager
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Academics ‘furious’ as University of Oxford prepares U-turn on scrapping of fees
Academics are "furious" as the University of Oxford prepares to backtrack on its scrapping of application fees. Students who are applying to study a Master’s or PhD course are required to pay a £75 application fee for graduate admission. A
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Party shop in Oxfordshire town set to close next month after 28 years
A party shop in Banbury town centre will be closing next month after 28 years of trading. The family-run business, ran by Jane Gillett and her husband Kenny, sells party accessories, fancy dress clothing and provides a balloon decorating service
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Town pub announces a change of hands next week
A town pub near Banbury will be changing hands next week as the existing owners leave after running the pub since 2019. Gary Ward has been at the helm at The Red Lion pub in Deddington for more than five years with his partner, Julie, but they
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Labour plans to 'revitalise' high streets in Bicester, Woodstock and Kidlington
Labour candidate for Bicester and Woodstock, Veronica Oakeshott, has launched plans with local business leaders to "revitalise" the Bicester, Woodstock and Kidlington high streets. Local business leaders joined Ms Oakeshott at a business breakfast
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Police officer fundraises to save the dog he rescued from illegal hare coursing
An Oxfordshire police officer is fundraising to save the dog he first rescued after being called to an illegal hare coursing incident in the county. South Oxon and Vale of the White Horse response officer Nick Fisher first met Chase, the lurcher
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Jeremy Clarkson calls Clarkson’s Farm star Kaleb Cooper a ‘rural halfwit’
Jeremy Clarkson has called his Clarkson’s Farm co-star Kaleb Cooper a “rural halfwit”. The pair have become an entertaining duo on the hit Prime Video show which documents day-to-day life on Oxfordshire’s Diddly Squat Farm. Amongst their many
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Sentencing of alleged drug dealer delayed
THE sentencing of an alleged drug dealer has been delayed in court. Daniel Riasat, 26, was due to be sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Friday (June 21) charged with one count each of possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply and acquiring
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Rapist jailed after targeting 'vulnerable' student
A RAPIST has been jailed after targeting a university student and assaulting her in a city churchyard during the early hours. Khaliz Alshimery, 47, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Friday (June 21) for rape, assault by penetration and three
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Oxford Cheetahs make temporary signing for injured rider
The Oxford Cheetahs have made an emergency signing to cover for an injured rider. Adam Roynon has put pen to paper on a temporary 28-day deal to take the place of the injured Henry Atkins. Atkins broke a finger earlier in the season and has
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Future Belgian Queen’s ‘romance’ with student at Uni of Oxford could be over
The future Queen of Belgium’s rumoured romance with a University of Oxford student could be over. Crown Princess Elisabeth has been at the esteemed institution since 2021, studying a History and Politics undergraduate course at Lincoln College.
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Oxford United announce new head of girls' football
Oxford United Women have announced the appointment of Kerri Coombs as their new head of girls' football. Coombs joins the club from Lewes FC Women and will oversee the structure of the pathway for the U16s and over into the first team. Next
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BBC confirm 'difficult' decision and pull out of Junior Eurovision Song Contest
The BBC has today (June 21) confirmed that they will no longer be taking part in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. It comes as the broadcasting house, shared a statement describing the decision as "difficult" and thanking teams behind the event
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Woman arrested after drugs warrant executed on residential street
A woman has been arrested after police followed out a drugs warrant on a residential street. Officers executed a warrant at an address on Almond Avenue in Kidlington this morning (Friday, June 31). A number of suspected class C drugs and class
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Heavy traffic causing delays on A-road
3:13pm Delays increasing Traffic appears to be increasing both north and southbound, stretching from the M40 down
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Liberal Democrats retain political seat after snap election
Politicians have congratulated a Liberal Democrat candidate on his political win following a snap by-election in south Oxfordshire. The new councillor for the Sutton Courtenay and Marcham county council seat, Peter Stevens, was elected yesterday
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Two cars stolen during early-morning burglary spree in two villages
Two cars have been stolen following separate burglaries in south Oxfordshire villages in the early hours of Friday morning. Thames Valley Police has said an Audi S3 was taken from a driveway at a Chinnor address around the areas of High Street
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Rate of avoidable deaths 'remains stable' in Oxford
The rate of avoidable deaths has remained stable in Oxford but the rate of avoidable deaths in Oxfordshire as a whole are lower than the South East average, new figures show. With nearly a quarter of all deaths across England and Wales in 2022
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'Improvement necessary' for pub after low food hygiene rating
A South Oxfordshire venue has been handed a new two-out-of-five food hygiene rating despite near perfect TripAdvisor scores for food and service. Chefs Taste at The Butchers Arms in Blounts Court Road in Sonning Common, was given the score after
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Annual Blenheim Palace Flower Show is back this weekend
The annual Blenheim Palace Flower Show is back from today (June 21) until Sunday (June 23). The three-day gardening show attracts thousands of visitors every year aims to celebrate the best of homes and gardens. Tickets can be purchased here
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Best places to eat in Oxford revealed in top 10 list
Oxford’s best restaurants have been revealed according to a new study. The city has many restaurants which cover various types of cuisine meaning residents have a plethora of options when choosing where to dine in Oxford. A new study by Online
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Oxford incumbent MP says LTN rollout will 'worsen congestion'
The incumbent MP for Oxford East has criticised controversial LTNs (low traffic neighbourhoods) in the city saying their continued rollout will "worsen congestion". Labour candidate Anneliese Dodds, who has represented the constituency for the
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Bus services diverted causing delays in South Oxfordshire
Some bus routes have been disrupted in South Oxfordshire causing diversions and delays. Delays of 15 minutes are expected due to the diversions and increased congestion. It is not known why the routes have been disrupted. READ MORE: Man
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Joe Bennett signs new deal to extend Oxford United stay
JOE Bennett has signed a new deal to extend his stay at Oxford United. The 34-year-old left back’s current contract expires this summer, but he has agreed fresh terms which will keep him at the club for a further year. Bennett initially joined
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Man dies as emergency services deal with town incident
A man has died following an incident in a Witney neighbourhood. Thames Valley Police received a report from South Central Ambulance Service of a fear for welfare incident in the Tower Hill neighbourhood at around 7.30pm yesterday evening (Thursday
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Boys pick up Duke of Edinburgh awards in ceremony at town hall
What about the boys, one reader asked, after we published a picture of girls receiving their Duke of Edinburgh gold awards. Our picture of girls celebrating their success at a reception at Oxford Town Hall with Lord Mayor Air Vice-Marshal W F MacNeece-Foster
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Mapped: See how Oxfordshire constituencies voted in the 2019 general election
With the general election just weeks away, there is no doubt that Oxfordshire households will be considering their vote. Among the party leaders hoping to be successful are the Conservative's Rishi Sunak, Labour's Sir Keir Starmer and the Liberal
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James May responds to Jeremy Clarkson publicly for first time in months
James May has publicly responded to Jeremy Clarkson for the first time in months. The former Top Gear duo had been watching England’s Euro 2024 clash with Denmark on Thursday which saw the Three Lions play in Germany. Playing out a 1-1 draw
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Rory Stewart sets record straight amid Oxford chancellor rumours
Rory Stewart has dismissed rumours of standing to be an Oxford University chancellor candidate, saying "there are much better candidates than me". The ex-minister took to social media on Thursday to set the record straight. This comes as he
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TikTok to launch new app feature ahead of the general election
TikTok is launching a new feature for users ahead of the UK general election. The social media platform will have a media literacy hub to help users recognise fake news and misinformation online before the general election. It said the hub
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Cat owners issued 10-day warning as they must act or face £500 fines
Cat owners have just 10 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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Take a look at Thames Valley Police's own football team
Thames Valley Police has shared more about their own football team and highlighted its importance as the England Team kicked off their second group game against Denmark in Frankfurt yesterday in the Euros. Thames Valley Police (TVP) men's football
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What is the fastest way to replace a lost passport? Here's what you need to do
Making sure your passport is in date and has enough validity on it depending on what country you are travelling to is one of the most important things to check before heading to an airport. The last thing anyone needs before boarding a flight and
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Oxford woman, 78, highlights late-life poverty struggles at national conference
A 78-year-old Oxford woman has given an insight into later-life poverty in front of 150 people. Yvonne Bailey, a pensioner and grandmother of three, spoke at a conference discussing financial hardship among older individuals. Outlining her
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Wantage's political candidates to discuss environmental policies
Parliamentary candidates for the Wantage constituency will set out their environmental plans at an event on Friday. Organised by the Churches in the Churn Benefice villages and the Bioabundance Community Interest Company, it is scheduled for June
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Henley museum to host space exhibit for start of five year tour
Relics of human space exploration will be showcased at an exhibition which will start a five year tour in Henley. The Space Vault Exhibition will start its tour around the UK and Europe at the River and Rowing Museum from July 1 after a run at
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Join the One million step challenge in Oxfordshire for Diabetes UK
Oxfordshire residents are being asked to sign up to a step challenge for the charity Diabetes UK. The One Million Step Challenge, running between July 1 and September 30, hopes to encourage participants to walk 10,000 steps per day. This challenge
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Young driver disqualified after causing serious injury in crash
A DRIVER has avoided jail after causing serious injury by careless driving in Bicester. Harry Page, of Sycamore Gardens, Bicester, appeared at Birmingham Magistrates Court on May 13 charged with one count of causing serious injury by careless/inconsiderate
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Trial starts for man accused of breaking into Oxfordshire home
A BURGLARY trial has started at Oxford Crown Court where a man has been charged with breaking into a Banbury home. Clive English is accused of breaking into a home in Broad Gap, Bodicote, near Banbury, on November 24, 2021 with the intent of stealing
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House party event will return to Oxfordshire town for second year
A HOUSE party event will be returning to Bicester next month for its second year. House Party Hugs will take place on Saturday, July 6 at noon in Pioneer Square. The event is free for all to attend with a turnout of approximately 200 people
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Oxford University institute hosts AI ethics conference in Athens
The Oxford University Institute for Ethics in AI has hosted a one-day conference in Athens. On June 20, 'The Lyceum Project: AI Ethics with Aristotle' explored the ethical regulation of AI. This conference, set adjacent to the ancient site
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Abingdon school students take part in wellbeing event
More than 100 school students took part in an event focusing on ways to improve their wellbeing earlier this week. Abingdon School staged the event, comprising wellness workshops and presentations from staff and students, on Thursday, June 20.
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Traffic concerns tabled as community reacts to new stadium plans
Members of the Oxford community have tabled fresh concerns regarding the latest plans for Oxford United’s new stadium. The club are looking at short-term options for their home games during the period between the lease at the Kassam Stadium expiring
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Man, 24, headbutt victim 'several times' after shop theft
A SUSPENDED jail sentence has been handed to a thief who headbutted a man trying to help shop staff stop the theft. Kyle Jones, 24, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (June 20) for one count of theft and one count of assault occasioning
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'Radical' highways chief calls bus services in county 'amazing'
A "radical" highways chief has praised bus services across the county in a long speech saying they are amazing. Councillor Andrew Gant gave the monologue at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday (June 18) this week where Oxfordshire County councillors approved
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Warning as major sun creams, including Asda, fail safety tests
Three popular brands of sunscreen products have failed an annual safety test conducted by consumer experts Which?. Asda Protect Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF30 High, Calypso Press & Protect Sun Lotion SPF30 and Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free
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Taxi group praises LTN cameras prompting mixed reaction
The introduction of LTN (low traffic neighbourhood) cameras in Oxford has prompted a taxi cab group to praise the divisive measures despite concern they are making streets more "dangerous". ANPR cameras have now been rolled out in areas of east
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'Performative cruelty': Asylum seekers call for transport changes
A disabled asylum seeker has been banned from getting a transport pass with one politician branding the move "performative cruelty". Two refugees spoke out about their condition in an Oxfordshire County Council cabinet meeting on Tuesday (June
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Schoolchildren put on traditional dance show
Children at a primary school in Oxford took part in a festival of dance earlier this week. On Wednesday (June 19), pupils at New Hinksey CE Primary displayed their talent by performing traditional dances. Year 5 and 6 children in Kingfisher
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EF Oxford strengthens fight against climate change with Green Team relaunch
EF International Language Campuses (ILC) Oxford has joined forces with the Oxford Climate Awards and relaunched its EF Green Team. The relaunch is part of a drive to promote sustainability and community involvement. The partnership, which includes
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Friendship cafe celebrates two years since opening
A cafe which brings older people and animals together is celebrating its second birthday. The Roves Farm Seniors Friendship Cafe, located on the Oxfordshire border, welcomes older people, including those with dementia, to interact with farm animals
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A unique sporting event that converts workouts into real-world climate action
LOCAL clean water campaigners, the Henley Mermaids, have given their support to the team behind a recent climate-focused sports event that gave back to the environment. The Climategames and One Race events took place on Sunday, June 16, offering
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Oxfordshire community set to join march in London this weekend
PEOPLE from all parts of Oxfordshire will join a major march this weekend, with a shared call to 'Restore Nature Now'. The rally, taking place on Saturday, June 22, will bring together a 'unique' grouping of national organisations including the
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Technology start-up moves from Surrey to Oxfordshire
A start-up specialising in analysing substances has relocated its headquarters from Surrey to an campus near Didcot. Verdel Instruments, which originated from Warwick University in 2019, now occupies laboratory and research and development space
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Cadbury Freddo chocolates returning to 'original price' of 10p at Morrisons
Morrisons is set to drop the price of Cadbury Dairy Milk Freddo chocolate bars to 10p for a limited time. Cadbury is responsible for a range of chocolates including Boost, Crunchie, the classic Dairy Milk as well as Creme Eggs. Arguably one
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'Check your change': This is the 20p coin worth more than £50
A rare Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for more than £50 on eBay after inspiring a mini bidding war this week. The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008, and fetched more than 250 times its face value at auction. The coin was minted
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Lidl planning to open 'hundreds' of new supermarkets as events announced
Lidl has issued a call to contractors as it looks to open hundreds of new supermarkets across the UK. The retailer is calling on contractors from across the country to sign up to a series of events aimed at forging new relationships and engaging