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Emma Raducanu makes pre-Wimbledon trip to Oxford
Tennis stars Fran Jones and Emma Raducanu were dreaming of their academic futures on a pre-Wimbledon trip to Oxford. The good friends both excelled at school and, while tennis is very much the priority at the moment, they took a day off last week
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Latest Lazy Saturday event is happening in Jericho
The latest Lazy Saturday event is being staged in Jericho. Jericho Canalside will fill up tomorrow afternoon from noon with the 12th Lazy Saturday in Mount Place. There will be five local bands playing until 5.30pm, Little Ox Brewery will be
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Japanese empress given honorary degree as royals tour Oxford University
The Japanese empress was given an honorary degree as she toured Oxford University on the final day of a state visit to the UK. Empress Masako and Emperor Naruhito visited their former colleges before attending the special ceremony to receive the
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Where can I watch the Euros live in Oxford on Sunday?
Ahead of England playing their next match in the Euros on Sunday (June 30) we have found 10 places in Oxford showing live matches. The match on Sunday will see England take on Slovakia at 5pm. Here is where you can watch the England match
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Mental health festival returns to Bicester this weekend
A youth wellbeing and suicide prevention charity based in the heart of Bicester is hosting its third annual event next month. The BeNice Festival will take place at Garth Park, Launton Road in Bicester on Saturday, July 6. The event will be
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Burglars armed with hammer and Taser assault man and injure woman
Burglars armed with a Taser and a hammer fled on motorbikes after assaulting a man and injuring a woman. Two intruders broke into a property in Benmead Road in Kidlington at around 11am Friday (June 28). They assaulted and threatened a man
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University issues court threat to Palestine protesters
Oxford University has said it will go to court to force pro-Palestine protesters to leave if they do not vacate its land by July 7. The protesters set up camp by the Radcliffe Camera in May in addition to a protest also taking place at the Museum
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Florence Pugh tells Glastonbury she's ‘tiptoeing’ towards directing
Actress Florence Pugh has revealed she is “tiptoeing” towards directing and producing films during a Q&A at Glastonbury Festival. The Oxford-born actress, 28, whose father is restaurant proprietor and anti-LTN campaigner Clinton Pugh, said
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Police hunt for man after burglary and racially aggravated offence
POLICE are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a man who is wanted in connection to a burglary in Banbury. Thomas Butler, also known as ‘Tommy’, is being sought by Thames Valley police following a burglary in Ruscote Avenue on February 17
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Key striker becomes latest player to commit future to Oxford City
JOSH Parker has become the latest Oxford City player to commit to the club next season. The 33-year-old striker will be embarking on his third campaign with the Hoops, while aiming to keep up his excellent scoring record so far. He found the
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Endeavour’s Shaun Evans talks about new ITV crime drama series
Endeavour star Shaun Evans has spoken about his upcoming ITV crime drama series. The Liverpool-born actor played the titular character in ITV’s Inspector Morse prequel Endeavour which ran for 11 years. After its final episode last year, fans
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Police arrest 27 Just Stop Oil supporters over plans to disrupt airports this summer
Dozens of Just Stop Oil supporters suspected of planning to disrupt airports this summer have been arrested. The Metropolitan Police said 27 people were taken into custody, including some believed to be 'key organisers' for the climate group.
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Man leaves hospital after knife wounds to neck in village assault
A man who suffered knife wounds to his neck in a village assault has been discharged from hospital. Police were called to Berinsfield near Wallingford at around 9.20pm on Wednesday following reports of an assault near the parade of shops on Fane
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Jeremy Clarkson runs into new problem at Diddly Squat Farm
Jeremy Clarkson has run into another problem at his Oxfordshire farm this week. The former Top Gear presenter purchased Chadlington’s Diddly Squat Farm in 2008 and took the reins in the past few years Day-to-day life on the farm has been documented
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More than 300 ice creams handed out on hottest day of year
More than 300 ice creams were handed out at a science park as the country experienced its hottest day of the year so far. Wednesday was the hottest day of the year so far, the Met Office said, with temperatures hitting the late 20s in Oxfordshire
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Jury acquit man of child sexual assault charges
A JURY has found a man not guilty of sexually assaulting a young girl. Shane King, 45, was on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with two counts of sexual assault of a girl under-13. The offences were allegedly committed between January 2019
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Shoppers face 'nightmare' queues as car park branded 'useless'
Shoppers faced more “nightmare” queues as Sainsbury’s line up marshals to help with traffic flow at their car park which has been branded "useless". Customers using the Sainsbury's store in Kidlington have faced more issues using the car park as
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Landfill site writes open letter after spike in odour complaints
A landfill site has written an open letter to householders after a spike in odour complaints caused an investigation to be launched. The Environment Agency said in a statement nine days ago that the odour coming from the FCC Environment landfill
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Council apologises for calling Oxfordshire TOWN a village
Oxfordshire County Council has apologised after it called a town in Oxfordshire a village while advertising for a "European leaders" event. The authority sent a letter out to residents of Woodstock with the mistake in the run-up to the European
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Police officer who had sex with vulnerable suspect admits misconduct
A Thames Valley police officer has admitted having sexual contact with a vulnerable woman he was investigating. PC Matthew Lynch, 36, based at Slough, pleaded guilty to misconduct in a public office at the Nightingale Court in the Barbican, London
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Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone listed as one of UK’s fastest-growing companies
Jeremy Clarkson’s lager company Hawkstone has been listed as one of the fastest-growing in the UK. The former Top Gear presenter swapped cars for agriculture when he started filming Clarkson’s Farm at his Oxfordshire farm. He bought Chadlington
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Slimming club members pay the penalty to support sick children
The kind-hearted souls above had to pay a penalty for every pound they put on in weight. It was only a penny a time, but it was a novel way for members of Marston Slimming Club in Oxford to boost the finances of an important hospital fund.
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U’s set for Andy Whing reunion in pre-season friendly
OXFORD United will build on their preparations for the Sky Bet Championship campaign with an Andy Whing reunion. The former U’s defender is the head coach of Vanarama National League side Solihull Moors. He suffered double Wembley penalty heartbreak
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Motorcyclist killed after hitting central reservation on M40
A motorcyclist has been killed after hitting the central reservation on the M40. A BMW motorbike veered across the lanes before hitting the central reservation between junction 4 for High Wycombe and junction 5 for Stokenchurch at around 8.55am
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A34 road closures for essential bridge repairs
A major road will undergo a series of closures for essential repairs. National Highways will carry out repair work including replacement of road expansion joints, installation of new kerbs and resurfacing on Oxford Road (A4183) in Abingdon.
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Teenage boys throw rock at vehicle on A34 as window smashed
A vehicle window was smashed after a rock was thrown at it on the A34 near Oxford. The criminal damage incident happened on the A34 at approximately 7.15pm on Wednesday, June 26. Thames Valley Police says two teenage boys were walking alongside
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Peter Schroeck blasts ‘unacceptable’ Spires performance
PETER Schroeck described Oxford Spires’ Premiership defeat at Ipswich Witches as ‘unacceptable’. Spires quickly fell eight points behind in the first three races, with the gap increasing to 12 points after seven heats. Ashton Boughen, 16, and
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MP suggests favouring of Ukraine refugees 'makes no sense'
An Oxfordshire MP candidate has suggested the favouring of Ukraine over Afghanistan in relation to refugees "makes no sense" during an appearance on BBC Question Time. Liberal Democrat Layla Moran, who has represented the Oxford West and Abingdon
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Man in 60s dies at scene as M40 was closed both ways
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Oxford United ‘leading race’ for Tottenham Hotspur youngster
OXFORD United are leading the race to sign Tottenham Hotspur youngster Jamie Donley on loan, according to BBC Sport. Reports suggest United are in talks to add the 19-year-old centre forward on loan, with Donley also attracting interest from other
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Man who missed court hearing spotted outside days before
AN arrest warrant has been issued for a man who missed his court hearing despite being spotted outside days before. Jason Bourton, of no fixed abode, was due to appear at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (June 27) charged with several counts – including
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Eastenders legend gives career advice at Oxford school
Pupils at a school in Oxford received a visit from Eastenders legend Pat Butcher this week. Pupils at Mabel Prichard School welcomed Pam St Clement who played the iconic Pat Butcher in BBC's Eastenders to their school yesterday (Thursday, June
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New figures show rent in Oxford costs nearly two-thirds of average wage
The average rent in Oxford costs nearly two-thirds of the area's median wage, new figures show. Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show the average rent in Oxford was £1,659 a month in May. Separate data from the ONS show
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Corner shop accused of encouraging drug use slammed by hygiene inspectors
A corner shop in Oxfordshire which was accused of encouraging drug use has been slammed by hygiene inspectors. Wantage Convenience Store opened in January 2023 in the old McColl’s building in Market Place but left residents concerned. At the
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Delays and diversions after car fire closes A34 throughout night
Drivers faced long delays and diversions after a long stretch of the A34 was closed following a car fire. The A34 northbound between Milton and Abingdon closed last night (Thursday, June 27) at around 9.30pm for emergency resurfacing works following
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Oxford's Heathrow Airport bus services cancelled after 'major disruption'
Multiple bus services between Oxford and Heathrow Airport have been cancelled. The Oxford Bus Company said in a statement that some services would not run today (Friday, June 28) due to a closure on the M40. A spokesperson for Oxford Bus Company
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Ed McGinty attracting interest from ‘a number of clubs’
OXFORD United goalkeeper Ed McGinty is attracting interest from various clubs. The 24-year-old is on loan at League of Ireland Premier Division side Sligo Rovers, where he has impressed manager John Russell. McGinty returned to his former club
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Households could save £1,000 a year on weekly shop with little known trick
Households have been told they could save up to more than £1,000 a year on their weekly shop by using vouchers. A recent study revealed that shoppers could each save an average of £532 a year by using voucher codes, the equivalent of £1,223 per
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JK Rowling slams another former Harry Potter star over trans controversy
JK Rowling has responded to actor David Tennant after comments made at the British LGBT Awards. Tennant previously played Barty Crouch Jr in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, an adaptation of Rowling's best-selling novel. Tennant was speaking
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Former Oxford City forward completes move to League One giants
FORMER Oxford City forward Klaidi Lolos has completed a move to Sky Bet League One side Bolton Wanderers. The 23-year-old attacker left the Hoops last summer, to join Crawley Town in League Two, after bagging 16 goals in 36 games to help City secure
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U’s announce exciting home friendly against Italian side
OXFORD United will welcome Italian side Palermo to the Kassam Stadium in what will be United’s final pre-season friendly of the summer. The fixture will take place on August 3, with a 3pm kick-off. The U’s will then kick-start their Sky Bet Championship
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Raymond Blanc and Le Manoir chefs to cook special feast at national awards
Raymond Blanc and his Oxfordshire-based team are set to cook up a feast at a national awards ceremony. The celebrity chef founded Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons in the countryside by the village of Great Milton in 1984 and the venue has been one of
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Oxford revealed as one of most expensive places to die in UK
Oxford has been revealed as one of the most expensive places to die in the UK according to a new study. The city is an expensive place to live for residents with house prices rising rapidly in recent years but it has now also been revealed to be
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I figured out how to stop flies invading my home with this cheap vinegar hack
I have absolutely loved watching my house plants burst into life over the last few weeks, as the sunshine has been taking over every room in my house. The warm temperatures (which I have found a little insufferable) have encouraged so much new
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U’s boss on budget after Josh Murphy exit and the search for width
DES Buckingham says that Oxford United will have more room in the budget this summer following Josh Murphy’s decision to leave the club. Murphy’s contract expires on Sunday, and earlier this week, the 29-year-old chose to join Portsmouth on a three-year
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Extremely rare banknote sells for £32,000 at auction
An extremely rare banknote has sold for £32,000 after being expected to fetch more than £24,000. The rare £100 note, from the Liverpool branch of the Bank of England, dates back to 1855 and was one of the key lots in an auction of British and Irish
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Coronation Street star 'secretly' quits soap after year-long absence
A Coronation Street star has 'secretly' quit the popular soap opera after more than a year off our screens. Lorna Laidlaw, who played Aggie Bailey, secretly exited the show a year after her last appearance. The former Doctors star made her
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First Dates star Fred Sirieix joins BBC presenting line-up for Paris Olympics
First Dates star Fred Sirieix will join the BBC's presenting line-up for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The former I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! contestant, whose daughter, Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is competing as a diver for Team GB, will
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RECAP: Heavy traffic coming into Oxford due to road works
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RECAP: Delays on A-road due to incident
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'It's payday and I can't access my wages': HSBC customers fume as app unavailable
Account holders with HSBC have reported issues with the bank's app not working. There have already been more than 7000 reported issues on Downdetector this morning (Friday, June 28). All the issues reported are about the app and users not being
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Purse stolen in south Oxfordshire burglary
Police are appealing for witnesses after a property was allegedly burgled in South Oxfordshire last week. Thames Valley Police say the burglary took place at a house in Benson, Wallingford at 11.47pm on June 18. According to Thames Valley
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Car insurance costs increase by more than £132, drivers warned
Drivers have been warned they could face a £132 increase when the time comes to renew their car insurance this year. The cost of car insurance has risen by 18 per cent year on year, according to new Premium Drivers research from Compare the Market
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First Dates star Fred Sirieix joins BBC presenting line-up for Paris Olympics
First Dates star Fred Sirieix will join the BBC's presenting line-up for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The former I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! contestant, whose daughter, Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is competing as a diver for Team GB, will
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Water safety campaign launched by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue
A water safety campaign has been launched by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, amid growing concerns over people getting into difficulties in waterways. Linked to fears about hidden dangers, especially during hot weather, the campaign focuses
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Four golds for athlete celebrating success at national event
A man from Bicester has taken home an impressive four gold medals at a recent track and field event. David Kuester, of Bicester Athletics Club, came first in the male 80 plus age group in hammer, discus, shot putt and javelin at the 2024 Midland
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Husband to stand trial after posting about wife online, breaching order
A TRIAL date has been set for a man accused of breaching a court order by posting online about his wife. Salvatore Di Paola, of Windmill Road, Headington, is due to stand trial on December 23 this year at Oxford Crown Court charged with three counts
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Racing driver accused of rape in park tells jury 'it was consensual'
A BANGER racer has denied raping a girl in a Didcot park, telling a jury what happened was consensual. Peter Jones, 21, is standing trial charged with one count of rape which allegedly took place on December 3, 2021. It is alleged that Jones
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City centre cinema replacement branded 'ugly' as hotel plan unveiled
A new city centre aparthotel plan unveiled to replace an Odeon cinema has been branded "ugly" by critics. Oxford City Council approved a £37million scheme in July last year which would turn the top five building floors of the former cinema in
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School students present scientific research at London conference
Two groups of students from an Abingdon school were in London earlier this week to share their scientific research at a conference. Students across the Midlands and South of England presented research on June 25 at the Institute for Research in
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Abingdon students bag two awards at Junior Theatre Festival Europe
A group of performing arts students from Abingdon have won two awards at the Junior Theatre Festival Europe in Birmingham. Seventeen students from Abingdon Stagecoach Performing Arts School competed against 60 schools and 2,000 young performers
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GALLERY: Tattoo shop has 'queues around corner' for special day
A tattoo shop in Banbury held a fundraising day this week to raise money for charity. The Fat Rabbit offered a tattoo to anyone who made a donation on Tuesday (June 25). A total of £1513.24 was raised for local charity Let's Play Project.
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Planning consent achieved for life sciences building in Cowley
Planning consent has been secured for a life sciences building at a 1.3-hectare site in Cowley. National property consultancy Carter Jonas secured a resolution to grant planning permission from Oxford City Council on behalf of Advanced Research
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Progress on city shopping centre branded 'slow' as plans get green light
An empty city shopping centre has been given a boost after long-standing plans to transform the building have been given the green light. The Clarendon Centre opened in Cornmarket Street in Oxford in 1984 but has been closed for more than a year
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Free entry for members of armed forces at country estate this weekend
Members of the armed forces are being offered free entry at a country estate near Henley this weekend. Stonor Park and Tumblestone Hollow are extending their gratitude to military personnel by granting them free access on June 29 and 30. All
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Thames Water dispute bacteria claims ahead of Henley Regatta
Thames Water has disputed claims there are "alarmingly high" levels of E.coli in the River Thames ahead of the Henley Regatta next week. Campaign group River Action claimed that water quality testing done by them "revealed alarmingly high levels
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Oxfordshire teens offered free Saturday clubs
Young people in Oxfordshire will be offered free Saturday clubs during the next academic year. National Saturday Club is working in partnership with Activate Learning’s City of Oxford College and Banbury and Bicester College to provide Saturday
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RAF aircraftsman said he was 'shocked' about sexual allegations
A SENIOR aircraftman accused of sexually assaulting a woman after a night out has told a jury he was ‘shocked’ about the allegations. Joseph Tuitoga, of RAF Brize Norton, near Carterton, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with one count
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'Anti-LTN' party hits out at Labour for 'confusion over transgender issues'
An "anti-LTN" political party in Oxford has hit out at Labour for its alleged "confusion over transgender issues". Independent Oxford Alliance (IOA) MP candidate David Henwood and party chairman Anne Gwinnett signed a letter asking "can you really