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Andy Murray withdraws from singles championship at Wimbledon 2024
Andy Murray has revealed that he won't be playing in the singles championship at Wimbledon this year. The 37-year-old has been battling to recover from back surgery last weekend and had held off on making a decision on whether he would play on
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BBC shelve popular chat show with celebrity couple after just two series
Popular BBC comedy chat show programme, The Chris and Rosie Ramsey Show, has been shelved by the broadcaster after just two series. The show was recently promoted to a primetime spot and first hit the screens on BBC Two in 2022 seeing the married
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Is it safe to travel to Greece? The latest advice as wildfires rage in Kos
Wildfires have been affecting several areas of Greece in the last couple of days, including on the island of Kos, so some people might be wondering if it is safe to travel to the country. Firefighters battled wildfires that broke out on the eastern
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Virgin Media cuts service from TV package in move to make it 'optional offering'
Virgin Media customers all over the UK have had access to TNT Sport removed from their TV packages. In September 2023, Virgin Media removed TNT Sport from all of its TV bundles meaning new customers now have to add it to their package for an additional
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Celebrity chef hopes pub owner Jeremy Clarkson will flag challenges in hospitality
Chef Tom Kerridge has said he hopes Jeremy Clarkson will shine a light on the challenges of running a pub in the same way he did for farming when he opens his own. Clarkson revealed at the weekend that he paid “less than £1 million” for The Windmill
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Oxford researchers look to Caribbean volcano for energy and metals
Researchers in Oxford are looking to a Caribbean volcano to find metals used in batteries and electric cars as they look for a new energy source. Volcanoes emit copper, lithium, gold, and many other 'critical' metals in their volcanic plumes, in
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Lib Dem leader Ed Davey slightly more sedate appearance at football club
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey paid a more sedate visit to a football club to show his support for the local candidate this week. As Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer visited Oxfordshire on the campaign trail this
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Facilities and services expansion for community midwives
A community midwifery service is making the most of new facilities in Oxford after opening recently. The Florence Park Midwives now have three additional clinic rooms, an additional office, and waiting space in the Rectory Centre in addition to
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21 firearms licences revoked in our region in last year, figures show
More shotgun licences were revoked in Thames Valley last year, new figures show. Home Office figures reveal 77 shotgun certificates were revoked by Thames Valley Police in the year to March – up from 45 the year before. The figures also show
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Groups get into spirit of Children's TV Through the Ages theme at carnival
More than 30 entrants in costumes on the theme of 'Children's TV Through the Ages' will lead the procession at Witney Carnival later this month. The schools and local organisations, both walking groups and floats, accompanied by at least five steam
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CCTV images released after a number of items stolen by shoplifter
Police investigating shoplifting offences in Oxford have released CCTV pictures of a suspect and are asking the public to help identify him. Officers would like to speak to this man in connection with "a few" shoplifting incidents in Botley, Oxford
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Kidlington hairdressers raise more than £2,500 for Cancer Research
A hairdressers and barbers in Kidlington has raised more than £2,500 for Cancer Research. On Saturday (June 29), Central Hair and Barber held a cake sale and offered hair braiding and children's tattoos to raise money. The team also ran a
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Cotswolds' Big Feastival named the best in the UK for foodies - find out more
A foodie festival in the Cotswolds countryside has been named the very best in the UK. Fiery demonstrations, Michelin-star chefs and scrumptious street food are just a few things you can expect if you are heading to a food festival this summer.
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Lib Dem MP candidate on the need for a railway and his undiagnosed broken neck
We put five questions to the MP candidates for Witney to gain a bit more insight into their plans. Charlie Maynard is Lib Dem parliamentary candidate and a previous chair of Witney to Oxford Transport Group which campaigned for a new rail link.
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Oxford City winger Alfie Potter extends his stay at the club
Oxford City winger Alfie Potter has signed a new deal which will keep him at the club for another season. The 35-year-old has been with City since 2020, establishing himself as a key figure in the team. He is the latest Oxford City player to
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Rishi Sunak speaks on Oxfordshire hospital and 'understands frustrations'
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said investment has been pumped into the Horton General Hospital and health services are expanding as he defended his party on the campaign trail in Banbury this afternoon. Mr Sunak visited a distribution centre in the
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Police issue CCTV appeal after electric cargo bike stolen
A three-wheeled electric cargo bike was stolen after the lock was sawn off. An individual locked up the bike up for half an hour on Stratford Road in Rose Hill Estate in Oxford at 2.30pm on Thursday May 23. In this time, the lock was sawn off
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Man accused of sexually assaulting teen girl at train station
A ‘DRUNK’ man is accused of stroking a teenage girl's leg at a train station and calling her 'sexy', a jury has heard. John Kibe, 48, is currently on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with one count of sexual assault against a female. The
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Former Labour 'stalwart' says Muslim Vote could be 'racist'
A former Labour Party "stalwart" has been criticised for suggesting an organisation that encourages Muslims to vote collectively could be "racist". Independent county councillor Damian Haywood, who represents the Iffley Fields & St Mary's division
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Keir Starmer takes Labour battle bus to 'safe' rural Tory seats
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves met voters in Chipping Norton today (Tuesday, July 2). Sir Keir appeared on the Labour battle bus at an event in the town to meet local people and support Oxfordshire’s Labour
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Police close property over anti-social behaviour and disorder
Police have closed a property in Oxford after continuing complaints over anti-social behaviour and disorder. Thames Valley Police's Rose Hill, Littlemore and Iffley Neighbourhood Police Team obtained a closure order for an address in Barberi Close
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Man assaulted for asking owner to put dogs on a lead
Police are appealing for mobile phone footage of a man being assaulted after he asked for dogs to be put on a lead at Iffley Lock in Oxford. The victim, a man in his 30s, was pushed at around 8.13pm on Sunday June 2 at Iffley Lock in Oxford after
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Airport reveals why Oxford plane had to perform ‘emergency landing’
The reason why a plane had to perform an emergency landing outside Oxford has been revealed. At around 1pm on Monday afternoon (July 1), a plane crashed in a field close to Woodstock Road in Begbroke shortly after taking off from London Oxford
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Keen anglers have the chance to go fishing with David Seaman for good cause
A charity providing special days for seriously ill young adults is set to launch a special Oxfordshire event with support from former England goalkeeper David Seaman MBE. Willow, a charity which provides special days for seriously ill young adults
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Longstanding midfielder extends stay at Oxford City
Lewis Coyle has extended his stay at Oxford City with a new contract. The midfielder joined the Hoops in 2020/21 from local side Kidlington and has now signed a one-year contract extension. Primarily a left-sided winger, Coyle had a very successful
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Reform UK candidate on 'smart' immigration and his Whitesnake tribute band
We put five short questions to our MP candidates to get a further insight on their campaign plans. Richard Langridge is Reform UK's parliamentary candidate for Witney. Q: Why did you decide to stand? There are so many people who have no
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Virgin Media cuts service from TV package in move to make it 'optional offering'
Virgin Media customers all over the UK have had access to TNT Sport removed from their TV packages. In September 2023, Virgin Media removed TNT Sport from all of its TV bundles meaning new customers now have to add it to their package for an additional
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Do speed cameras have to be visible? Lawyers on when you can challenge the fine
A lawyer has explained whether speed cameras in the UK have to be visible and also the circumstances surrounding challenging fines. Ever since the first speed camera was installed in the UK back in 1991, drivers have been trying to trick the system
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Celebrity hotspot hotel reopens after chemical leak causes mass evacuation
A luxury Oxfordshire hotel regarded as one of the world’s best has reopened after a chemical leak. Estelle Manor in North Leigh is a Grade-II Listed property that includes 108 hotel rooms as well as four restaurants, tennis courts and a gym.
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Child 'assaulted' in park as police release CCTV footage of person of interest
A child has allegedly been assaulted by a man in an Oxfordshire park with police hoping to speak to a person of interest. Police say the boy sustained grazing to his arm in the incident and did not require hospital treatment. A Thames Valley
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Oxford East MP candidates tell you a bit more about themselves
There is not long until the General Election now and people in Oxford East are gearing up to find out who will be the constituency's next MP. To make your decision a little easier we have asked all the candidates five questions to let you know
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David Beckham and Sir David Attenborough among stars at Wimbledon
David Beckham joined Sir David Attenborough in good spirits as he arrived in the royal box on Centre Court on the first day of Wimbledon. The 49-year-old former footballer, who has a home in Great Tew near Chipping Norton, dressed in a beige jacket
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Belgian Royal Palace issues statement on Oxford as Princess departs city
The Belgian Royal Palace has issued a statement on Princess Elisabeth's time in Oxford. Crown Princess Elisabeth has chosen to depart the city after studying at the University of Oxford for three years. The 22-year-old is next in line to the
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Commuters stuck in gridlock across Oxford after two-vehicle crash on A-road
Roads in the south-east of Oxford were gridlocked this morning after a crash on the Eastern Bypass junction near Horspath. Morning commuters faced severe delays of around 45 minutes after one lane of the A4142 northbound was forced to close.
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Reason revealed why horde of police cars swarmed business park
The reason why several police cars flocked to an Oxfordshire business park has been revealed. At around 6pm on Monday evening, a group of emergency service vehicles descended on the Bicester Business Park on Telford Road. Four police cars,
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Prime Minister answers staff questions in Oxfordshire distribution centre
In the final days of campaigning, this morning the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was challenged by staff in a Q&A session at a distribution centre in Banbury. He was joined by Victoria Prentis, Conservative candidate for Banbury, who welcomed
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Investigation underway after ‘serious’ plane crash outside Oxford
An investigation has been launched after a plane crash-landed on the outskirts of Oxford. The incident occurred at around 1pm on Monday afternoon as a plane crashed in a field close to Woodstock Road in Begbroke. It sparked a large response
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'Do not eat': Supermarket recalls chocolate cakes due to 'health risk'
Chocolate cakes sold at Waitrose are being recalled as customers have been warned they may be a “possible health risk”. The supermarket is recalling its Waitrose Chocolate Mini Cupcakes because they contain walnuts which are not mentioned on the
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Crews called to e-bike fire as it threatened a garage overnight
A malfunctioning e-bike in Standlake has caught fire overnight with homeowners narrowly avoiding damage to their property. Witney Fire Station and Abingdon Fire Station crews were called to the fire in a garage just after 10pm in the village on
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Bank launches 'first of its kind' safety features to thwart phone thieves
An online bank has launched a new safety feature to prevent phone thieves from transferring large sums of money. Monzo has implemented a new security measure so that their customers' savings could be protected if their phone was stolen. They
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New free streaming service aimed as rival to Netflix to launch in the UK
A new free streaming service owned by Rupert Murdoch's Fox is set to launch in the UK as a rival to Netflix. Tubi is an ad-supported platform that has been gaining market share in the US where, according to Fox, it has almost 80 million monthly
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You can claim a free meal at Morrisons Café using this magic word
Supermarket giant Morrisons has announced that they will be offering customers free meals as long as they say this magic word. Running until Sunday, July 14, Morrisons Café customers can get a free jacket potato topped with Heinz Cheesy Beanz.
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Royal Mint releases new 50p coins to honour Team GB and ParalympicsGB athletes
Royal Mint has released a range of new 50p coins to honour the Team GB athletes set to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The new 50p coins also pays tribute to the ParalympicsGB athletes who will be heading to Paris this year as well for
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Universal Credit claimants warned payments could be stopped if they gamble
Universal Credit claimants have been warned they could have their Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) payments stopped if they gamble. Gambling winnings could see benefit payments reduced or stopped as they are counted towards your capital,
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Rishi Sunak visits Morrisons supermarket on Oxfordshire campaign trail
Rishi Sunak has paid an early morning visit to an Oxfordshire Morrisons supermarket on the election campaign trail as he downplayed the current polls which are predicting a near Labour landslide. He visited the store in Carterton on Tuesday morning
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Emergency services on scene of crash as road blocked
10:44am Thank you for following our coverage of this crash. As the traffic has returned to normal we will now close the
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Oxford man shares journey to career in logistics to inspire others
An Oxford man who is encouraging people to consider a career in logistics has told the story of how he turned his second job into his career. Tom Dedman, 28, first trained as a sports therapist and began his career working part-time with professional
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Solicitor transforms redundancy into thriving legal firm
An employment law solicitor from Bicester has made the most of his redundancy package by using it to launch an award-winning business. Roy Magara, founder and director of Magara Law, was laid off from his role at a law firm in August 2020 during
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Historic Oxfordshire law firm unveils new Chipping Norton office
One of Oxfordshire's oldest law firms has opened the doors of its new office in Chipping Norton. Hedges has recently launched a new office on the Chipping Norton High Street, adding to its existing range of sites across the county. The wide-reaching
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Blenheim Palace giving Bridgerton fans chance of experience inspired by show
Blenheim Palace is giving Bridgerton fans the chance to follow in the footsteps of the show's cast with a new trail this summer. The Woodstock palace is also launching a competition to give fans a "complete Bridgerton experience". The palace
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More Oxfordshire children being accepted into first-choice schools
More children in Oxfordshire got into their first-choice school this year, new figures show. The figures come during an intense debate about the future of school places, following the Labour Party's plans to remove the VAT exemption on private
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Kidlington business to host virtual cycling relay to support homeless charity
A Kidlington business is set to host a 500-mile, virtual cycle relay to raise money for a homelessness charity. From July 15 to 18, Intertronics, an adhesives supplier, will run Wheeling to Wiesbaden. The event will see participants pedalling
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Bus operator team raises money for cancer charity
A team led by a man whose son has previously undergone successful treatment for bowel cancer raised money for Cancer Research UK at the weekend. The newly formed training and recruitment team at Stagecoach West’s Oxford depot took part in the charity's
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Oxford hosts worldwide gathering on secrets to better ageing
The keys to longevity, disease prevention, and improved health in older age were shared at an event in Oxford on Saturday. People from across the globe met at the third The Smart Ageing Summit on June 29. Leslie Kenny, CEO of Oxford Healthspan
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Young gymnasts from Carterton club enjoy success at county competition
Carterton Gymnastic Club took 30 of its members to the Oxfordshire Individual Apparatus and Under Eights Competition on Sunday and enjoyed widespread success. The event, held on June 30, saw 170 competitors from around the county taking part in
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Kennington church celebrates environmental award
A church in Kennington has celebrated winning an award for its environmental initiatives. St Swithun’s was awarded the bronze Eco Church Award and marked the event with an environmentally conscious bring and share lunch. Parishioners brought
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Music festival set to return to Banbury after nine years
Banbury is set to welcome up-and-coming musicians from across the county when it hosts a festival later this month. After a nine-year hiatus, Strummerfest, organised by Chris Oakes, will bring bands from Oxfordshire to Banbury United on July 13
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Oxford University study reveals 80 per cent of people want stronger climate action
The University of Oxford has helped create the biggest ever survey on climate change and the results show 80 per cent of people want more government action on the environment. The survey, which was conducted for the UN Development Programme (UNDP
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Oxford hotel reveals £12m extension block
An Oxford hotel has unveiled a £12 million extension block including 66 additional bedrooms. Holiday Inn Oxford's extension also features new meeting facilities and its own reception area and check-in desk. The new meeting room can seat up
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - JUSTIN WHITE, 44, of Buttercup Square, Oxford, pleaded guilty to stealing £167.50 worth of Emma Hardy beauty products from M&S in Westgate Shopping Centre, Oxford on April 15 this year
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Care home hosts week of charity sports activities
A care home near Oxford has enjoyed a week of sport activities, walks, a cake sale and a badminton tournament for charity. Staff and residents at Oxford Beaumont, in Boars Hill, came together to support Barchester’s Charitable Foundation. The
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Science park celebrates history at demolition ceremony
Past and present members of the innovation community at a business park near Didcot recently gathered to celebrate the science and technology that has spun-out of its wartime buildings. A demolition ceremony saluted the last remnants of 57 and
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Village set to 'paint a vicar' alongside dog show in summer highlight
The Kidlington community is getting ready for a fun annual tradition with the return of the summer parish fete. The Kidlington with Hampton Poyle's Parish Fete will take place around the grounds of Kidlington's St Mary's Church on Saturday, July
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New shops at Covered Market celebrate opening
Two new shops at the Covered Market in Oxford have celebrated opening with a joint party. Staff from Goodies, a new clothes store at the historic market, and a sandwich shop run by Hamblins bakers, got together at the weekend to celebrate their
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Village green pub gets ready for first beer festival in six years
Staff at a village pub are preparing for their first beer festival in six years. At the weekend staff and regulars at the Seven Stars in Marsh Baldon near Oxford celebrated their first year since reopening. And from July 12 to July 14 they
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Plastic gloves and litter on footpath described as 'unbelievable'
Plastic gloves and litter on a footpath in Yarnton has been described as 'unbelievable' by a Yarnton resident. David Brimson is a regular runner in Yarnton, and he claims he has had to pick up fuel gloves that have blown onto the footpath behind
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Oxford East MP candidates on why they should get your vote
With the General Election taking place in just a couple of days, we have compiled statements from Oxford East MP candidates who are all vying for your vote. There are 12 people after the constituency seat and they come from parties ranging from
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Bouldering centre brings latest fitness craze to Oxford
A new indoor climbing centre is bringing the latest fitness craze of bouldering to East Oxford. Gallery Bouldering is based in The Gallery, the former Blackwell’s journal repository, in Marston Street which was converted from office space over