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Everything you need to know about E.coli as outbreak declared
One person has died linked to the E.coli outbreak which experts believe has been spread via lettuce leaves. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said it had identified two people in England who died within 28 days of infection with shiga toxin-producing
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The Walking Dead star Andrew Lincoln to make UK TV return in new ITV series
ITV has announced a new series featuring The Walking Dead star Andrew Lincoln and Torchwood's Eve Myles set to begin filming later in 2024. The six-part thriller, commissioned by ITV, is called Cold Water and will see Lincoln's "long-awaited" return
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When is the next heatwave in the UK? Met Office and WXCharts predict hot spells
This week, your area will have probably seen a few days of warmer weather as a heatwave has increased temperatures across the UK. Whether you got outside to enjoy the sun or stayed sheltered from it, you might be wondering when the next heatwave
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Neighbours star Ryan Moloney to leave soap after 30 years as Toadie
Neighbours star Ryan Moloney, known for his role as Toadie Rebecchi, is leaving the Australian soap after 30 years. The 44-year-old actor has played the character since 1995 and has now announced he will leave Ramsay Street, the Metro reports.
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What happened to Maxine Carr? The ex-girlfriend of Soham murderer Ian Huntley
In 2002, the town of Soham in Cambridgeshire was changed forever after the abduction and murder of two innocent 10-year-old girls. On Sunday, the 4th of August, best friends Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells were attending a barbecue at Holly’s home
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What happened to the Soham murderer Ian Huntley and where is he now?
In 2002, the town of Soham in Cambridgeshire was changed forever by a devastating event that shocked the nation after the abduction and murder of two innocent 10-year-old girls. The incident took place on Sunday, the 4th of August when best friends
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All you need to know on new Netflix superhero-drama Supacell created by Rapman
Supacell is a new superhero-drama that has been released on Netflix and comes from the mind of the music artist Rapman. Tosin Cole leads the cast as Michael Lasaki, a South Londoner who suddenly gains the ability to travel in time. However,
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Didcot care home welcomes fire crew for breakfast
A care home in Didcot welcomed the town's fire crew for a free breakfast today. George, a member of Alma Barn Lodge Care Home's kitchen team, made bacon butties while the crew enjoyed tea and coffee and chatted to residents and staff. The crew
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Housebuilder opens applications for £12k community fund
A housebuilder has launched a scheme to support community initiatives across Oxfordshire. Redrow South Midlands is introducing a £12,000 community fund to assist groups, organisations, and individuals, and is now inviting applications. The
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Warning issued over fake ticket offer for Cotswold Wildlife Park
Cotswold Wildlife Park has warned customers over fraudulent tickets being sold online. A Facebook page called ‘Zoo Tickets’ has been promoting fake ticket offers, according to the wildlife park. The warning adds that the page goes on to ask
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Jamie Cumming signs for U’s following loan spell last season
JAMIE Cumming has signed for Oxford United on a permanent basis, following his loan spell last season. The 24-year-old goalkeeper had a year left on his contract at Chelsea, but the club and player came to an agreement which has enabled him to
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Closed village pub 'could reopen following refurbishment'
A popular closed pub in a village near Kidlington could reopen following refurbishment. In January last year, The Blacks Head Inn in Bletchingdon shut and it has been closed ever since. Drinkers in the village have been yearning for their pub
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Armed police called as man 'with machete making threats' arrested
Police responded to reports of a "man with a machete making threats" to people in an Oxfordshire village. Armed police were called to the incident in Southmoor at the junction of Wellington Road and Faringdon Road along with the National Police
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A34 closed for emergency works after car fire
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Delays on Oxford ring road due to incident
6:48pm We are now closing this live blog as this incident has been cleared. Thank you for following our coverage.
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Long delays as police called to A34 crash
6:47pm We are now closing this live blog as this incident has been cleared. Thank you for following our coverage.
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East Oxford householders 'unable to vote' due to postal delays
East Oxford householders have voiced concerns they won't be able to vote in the General Election due to Royal Mail postal delays. Anyone who has applied for a postal vote needs to make sure this is received by their local electoral office no later
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Walker needed hospital treatment after 'dog attack' at recreation ground
A man has required hospital treatment after being bitten by a dog at a recreation ground in an Oxfordshire village. While walking through Bampton recreation ground, a man in his 50s was approached and bitten on the leg by a West Highland terrier
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Oxford roadside grass cutting expected to be completed by end of July
Roadside grass verges across Oxford will continue to be cut throughout July as part of the council’s ongoing grass cutting schedule. The schedule began on June 5 but exceptional growing conditions have meant mowing is taking much longer than usual
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Free period products will come to county as part of £10k scheme
Free period products will come to Oxfordshire after politicians agreed to go forward with a £10,000 trial. Those facing 'period poverty' will be able to access the products in 18 libraries and eight children and family centres across the county
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Man states child sex abuse allegations are a 'conspiracy' against him
A JURY is due to retire in the trial of a man accused of sexually assaulting a young girl. Shane King, 45, is standing trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with five counts of sexual assault of a girl under-13 and two charges of voyeurism. The
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Man taken to hospital with stab wounds to neck after village 'assault'
A man remains in hospital with stab wounds to the neck after police were called to reports of an assault near a church in an Oxfordshire village. Nearby homeowners said they first heard police sirens in Berinsfield near Wallingford last night (
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How unpaid invoices almost landed U’s a transfer window fee ban
UNPAID invoices to Sunderland regarding the loan of Jay Matete almost landed Oxford United a transfer window fee ban. The U’s have been fined £3,500 and given a suspended one-transfer window fee restriction, but it could have been far worse if
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Police cordon off village green behind church
A section of a village common was cordoned off by forensics throughout the night after a man was taken to hospital with a neck injury. Nearby homeowners said they first heard police sirens in Berinsfield near Wallingford at around 9pm last night
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One person in England dies as a result of ongoing E.coli outbreak
One person in England has died linked to the ongoing E.coli outbreak, the UK Health Security Agency has said. Last week, it was confirmed that at least 86 people have now been admitted to hospital as a result of an E.coli outbreak linked to lettuce
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Oxford United fined and given suspended transfer window fee ban
OXFORD United have been fined and given a suspended one-transfer window fee restriction. The punishment from the English Football League comes after the U’s accumulated 30 days or more of late payments between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024.
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Clarks shoe shop in surprise reopening after tearful closure
A Clarks shoe shop which closed in Abingdon after trading for more than 20 years is to reopen. Shoppers were shocked when the store in the Bury Street precinct closed suddenly in April. They were given almost no warning before a notice was
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Oxford Cheetahs move three points clear at top of the table
Cab Direct Championship leaders Monarch Oxford Cheetahs secured their biggest score of the season with a convincing 57-33 victory over second-placed Workington Comets at Oxford Stadium on Wednesday. The win puts the Cheetahs three points clear
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Oxford restaurant to offer Amalfi Coast inspired menu
An Oxford restaurant is offering customers a taste of the Amalfi Coast this summer with its new menu. Six by Nico is set to introduce a six-course tasting menu inspired by the Italian destination, available from July 1 to August 11 at its Westgate
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Airport service to Oxford cancelled as apology issued
A bus service running from Gatwick Airport to Oxford has been cancelled "due to unforeseen circumstances". Oxford Bus Company announced shortly after noon today (Thursday, June 27) that the 12.05pm service from the airport to Oxford was unable
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Police hunt for individual after secure garden broken into
POLICE are searching for an individual after items were damaged in a secure garden in an Oxford suburb. The incident took place between 3pm and 4pm on Monday (June 24) in Peat Moors near Wood Farm. An unknown individual went into a secure garden
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Multiple Oxford bakeries crowned among best in world
If you're looking where to go for your next pastry, look no further, because eight Oxford bakeries have been crowned among the best in the world. The bakeries were listed as winners of La Liste’s 2024 edition of the World Pastry Awards, which included
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Woes, wing wizardry and Wembley win: Reflections on Josh Murphy’s time with U’s
LAST summer, many Oxford United fans would’ve been happy to see Josh Murphy leave the club. They might even have gone as far as to drop him off at his new home themselves. Fast-forward a year, and the fickle world that is football was reflected
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U’s face early reunion with Posh in Carabao Cup draw
OXFORD United face an early reunion with Peterborough United, who they beat in the Sky Bet League One play-offs, after drawing them at home in the first round of the Carabao Cup. The U’s beat the Posh 2-1 on aggregate in the play-off semi-finals
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£150-worth of alcohol stolen as CCTV footage released
Police have issued a CCTV appeal in relation to a suspected theft which happened in Thame last month. Thames Valley Police has released images of two individuals officers would like to speak to in relation to the theft. The incident occurred
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Increased traffic expected in city due to university event
Increased traffic is expected in the city today due to Oxford University holding an open day. Oxon Travel, a traffic account run by Oxfordshire County Council, warned people there would be increased traffic and pedestrians as a result of the event
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Health expert issues fresh calls for 'heavy taxation' on ultra-processed foods
A health expert has said 'ultra-processed' foods (UPF) should face 'heavy taxation' and suggested that the revenue from this be used to subsidise fresh produce. This comes amid calls for tobacco-style warning signs on product packets and for a
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Thousands urged to check bank as Child Benefit compensation payments begin
Thousands of people have been urged to keep an eye on their bank account for an unexpected bonus payment from HMRC. Compensation is being sent to thousands of benefit recipients following a delay in Child Benefit payments earlier this month.
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Copa America heartbreak for Greg Leigh and Jamaica
GREG Leigh played the full 90 minutes as Jamaica suffered Copa America heartbreak. The Reggae Boyz lost 3-1 to Ecuador, while Venezuela’s 1-0 victory over Mexico sealed Jamaica’s fate. Ecuador took the lead after 13 minutes, when a cross from
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Morrisons plans to open 400 new convenience stores across the UK
Morrisons has announced plans to open around 400 convenience stores across the UK as part of plans to take on Aldi and Lidl. The supermarket is planning to open more of its Morrisons Daily convenience stores, aiming to increase its number of small
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Person dies on railway track as services disrupted
Oxfordshire train passengers were disrupted this morning after a person died on a train line near West Ealing in London. Trains from Oxford and Didcot Parkway were cancelled and delayed to London Paddington during rush hour as a result of the incident
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RECAP: Trains disrupted between Oxford and London due to incident
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Drivers warned about private parking as 'watered down' code of conduct published
Drivers have been warned about parking in private car parks after parking companies introduced a “watered down” code of conduct. The AA said the set of rules created by the sector does not feature “desperately needed” measures such as a cap on
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Public to get the chance to see world-leading science campus up close
For the first time in eight years the UK’s world-leading science and innovation campus at Harwell welcomed thousands of school children to explore world-leading science up close. Harwell Science and Innovation Campus is a 700-acre site near Didcot
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Where can I get a passport photo? Where to go and the rules to remember
A passport is essential if you are looking to travel abroad. If yours has expired you will need to apply for a new one - which can be done using a paper form or online. There is a lot of information that needs to go into a passport application
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Dog owners issued urgent heatstroke warning as temperatures could hit 31C
Dog owners have been issued an urgent warning by experts as temperatures rise and pets become more at risk of suffering from heatstroke. The warning comes as the UK is experiencing a heatwave, with temperatures potentially reaching 31C in parts
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New pasta restaurant busy with customers
A new pasta restaurant in Oxford has been welcoming a string of new customers. 100% Pasta has opened on the site of the former Kaspars dessert shop at Gloucester Green, next door to BBuona Pinsa Bar. The restaurant is owned and managed by staff
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Varsity March walkers complete 82-mile walk to support homeless charities
Varsity March wonder walkers journeyed from Oxford to Cambridge to support homeless charities. Over the weekend, the group of 17 adventurers, accompanied by a stuffed sheep mascot named Dylan, partook in the annual event to raise funds for the
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City council set to approve actions on temporary accommodation
Oxford City Council's cabinet is set to approve action on the escalating use and rising cost of temporary accommodation for local households. The cabinet will be asked at the next meeting on July 10 to approve a range of actions to reduce the rapidly
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - ROY SINCLAIR, 55, of Dashwood Road, Oxford, was found guilty of one count of causing harassment, alarm or distress using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour and the offence
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Two-year-old's death ruled 'accident' after found unresponsive behind armchair
THE death of a two-year-old who died at home has been ruled an accident by a coroner. Emaan Raza was found unresponsive at her grandparent’s home address in Tawney Street, Oxford at around noon on May 19. The toddler had been discovered unresponsive
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'DIY disaster' warning issued to anyone planning to do these 10 home jobs
A warning has been issued to anyone planning on doing some DIY work about the jobs that are best left to the professionals. DIY is a great excuse for setting yourself a challenge, giving your home a spruce and saving yourself a bit of money whilst
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BBC wildlife researcher confirms tarantulas inhabit these parts of UK
Did you know that the UK is in fact home to a tarantula? The purseweb spider. The purseweb spider is Britain’s only tarantula and a member of the family that contains these 'tropical giants'. Although the word 'tarantula' still strikes fear
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McVitie's combines its 'best loved biscuits' to create new chocolate Digestives
McVitie's has announced the upcoming release of a new flavour of Digestives which is a collaboration between two of the brand's "best loved biscuits". The British snack food brand is known for popular products including Penguins, Jaffa Cakes, Hobnobs
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Morris dancers commemorate folk champion's death
Headington Quarry Morris Dancers commemorated the 100th anniversary of folk-music champion Cecil Sharp's death earlier this week. The celebratory event took place on June 23 at Headington Quarry where Mr Sharp first witnessed traditional Morris
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Chipping Norton insurance firm Atec Group bought by Perwyn
Perwyn, a prominent European private equity investor, has announced the acquisition of Chipping Norton's Atec Group from Kester Capital. Atec, a digital distributor of specialist personal lines of insurance products, handles policies on behalf
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Meet the engineering apprentice challenging gender norms
An Oxford Bus Company apprentice is encouraging more women to follow in her path. On International Women in Engineering Day, Mercedes Goodhall took part in a webinar exploring how women can get involved in the industry. Ms Goodhall defied national
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Dorchester Festival raises record-breaking amount for mental health charity
Oxfordshire's Dorchester Festival has raised record-breaking amounts for mental health charity, Restore. The festival, which has raised £62,000, is well-regarded as the county's most influential community event. The amount will be shared between
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Free bus passes for hospice staff as part of OxTrail celebration
As excitement mounts for the upcoming OxTrail, Stagecoach West has gifted 50 Gold 7-Day MegaRider passes to staff and volunteers at Sobell House Hospice. The Oxfordshire hospice charity is this year's beneficiary of the event. The bus operator
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Popular music festival will return to Oxfordshire countryside next month
A popular three-day music festival which has been running since 1998 will be returning to Oxfordshire next month. Described on the website as “The Godfather of the small festival scene”, Truck Festival will be taking place from July 26 to 28 at
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All to know about ITV Douglas Is Cancelled - full cast starring Hugh Bonneville
Douglas Is Cancelled is a four-part comedy drama about “cancel culture”, set in the world of television news, featuring Hugh Bonneville and Karen Gillan. The series follows "national treasure" news presenter Douglas Bellowes (Hugh Bonneville) who
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New enterprise in Oxfordshire converts diesel buses into electric ones
Last week bus manufacturer Wrightbus took the wraps off a bold new enterprise designed to replace older diesel engines with new zero-emission electric powertrains. NewPower, which has moved into a hi-tech factory in Bicester, aims to speed up
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Swiss institute partners with Oxford University for child health project
The University of Oxford is set to partner with the newly launched Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering (BIIE) in Switzerland. The Global Research Centre, situated in Basel, has been established to advance child and adolescent health through
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Seven prisoners accused of wounding and robbing man
SEVEN prisoners have appeared in court accused or robbing an wounding a man inside HMP Bullingdon, near Bicester. Omar Chaudhry, 29, Ahrfan Hussain, 44, Aqib Jawaid, 26, Gavin Garwood, 34, Vladyslav Yakymchuk, 29, Ryan Hodge, 31, and Zain Shah,
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Aldi on the hunt for new store locations
Supermarket giant Aldi is scouting for new store locations in Oxfordshire as part of a nationwide expansion drive. Last month, Aldi launched a public appeal seeking locations across the UK in need of the supermarket, receiving more than 4,000 responses
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Drivers warned of £1,000 fine for wearing summer clothing in heatwave
Drivers are being warned that driving in a common summer clothing item could land them a £1,000 fine and three points on their licence. The Met Office have highlighted the chance of 31C temperatures in the UK as heatwaves hit the UK this week.
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Child grief resources launched for OxTrail event
Oxford Brookes University and Sobell House Hospice have put together grief and loss resource packs for children. This joint initiative supports tough conversations around bereavement. As part of the OxTrail event, kicking off on July 6, 2024
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New photo ID requirement for the upcoming General Election
A photographic ID will be required for all voters wishing to vote in the General Election. Valid forms of identification include a UK, European Economic Area (EEA) or Commonwealth passport, a UK, EEA or Commonwealth photo driver’s licence, and
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Barchester Healthcare staff cycle across 14 care homes for charity
Barchester Healthcare staff have completed a charity cycling challenge for the third consecutive year. This time, participants travelled from Johnstown in Carmarthen to Wallingford in Oxfordshire, with the aim of raising funds for Barchester’s
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Oxford Health celebrates staff with annual awards
Oxford Health has celebrated the work of its staff after receiving a record number of nominations for its annual staff awards. The trust acknowledged the exceptional contributions of teams and individuals over the last year. Once again, the
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Appeal lodged after £340m science park on Green Belt land refused
An appeal has been launched after controversial plans to turn Green Belt land and part of a golf course into a £340 million science park were refused last year. Oxford-based property and investment company Greystoke Land wants to turn the western
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Driver disqualified for speeding over 100mph on motorway
A DRIVER has been disqualified after being caught speeding on the motorway. Kameran Muhid, of Russ Avenue, Faringdon, was caught on November 14 last year speeding on the M4 near Reading. The 23-year-old was caught on an automatic speed camera
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Anger after removal of garden planted in memory of 'Palestinian martyrs of Gaza'
Anger has been sparked among pro-Palestine protesters after the removal of a special garden. The Oxford Action for Palestine group has said a memorial garden outside the Museum of Natural History, planted in tribute to the Palestinians killed by
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76 per cent of Brits are washing their clothes wrong - are you one of them?
76% of Brits are washing their clothes wrong, according to new research. Over three-quarters of people believe that fabric softener should be used in every wash, a new study has reported. Whilst many people may assume they should use fabric
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Conservatives face historic defeat in Oxfordshire, says bombshell poll
The general election is almost into its final week, and the Conservatives appear to be facing an historic defeat after a bombshell new poll suggested the party could lose all its Oxfordshire seats bar one. At the moment the party holds all Oxfordshire
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Watch: Student looked 'possessed' when asleep after becoming 'deathly unwell' abroad
A student who caught dengue fever on holiday became so poorly that her friend almost ‘called a priest’ after she was acting ‘possessed’ while ill in bed. After spending two weeks in Bali, Indonesia, Cara Pyper, 22, suddenly began to feel ‘deathly