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Politicians accused of 'deceit' for encouraging tactical voting
An Oxford Labour politician has accused the Liberal Democrats of "deceit" for allegedly encouraging people to vote tactically on election day tomorrow. Labour city councillor Susanna Pressel is saying the Conservatives might come third in Oxford
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Oxford United players enjoy paddleboarding, golf and raft making at hotel
They are used to kicking a ball on the football pitch but players from Oxford United Women tried their hand at something completely different on the edge of Bicester last week. Oxford United in the Community, which runs programmes for children
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Voters reminded to take photo ID to polling stations for general election
Voters are being reminded they will need to show photo ID to vote in the general election on Thursday. It is the first time photo ID will be required at a general election and the The Electoral Commission is reminding voters of what they will have
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Fire and rescue team educates bikers on safety
An Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service team attended two of the counties biggest biker events over the last week. The Road Safety Biker down team promoted road safety to thousands of visitors at Cassington and Luggershall bike nights. Biker
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Stolen caravans located in small Oxfordshire village
TWO stolen caravans were located by police in Oxfordshire this week. The Thames Valley Police Rural Crime Task force found the stolen vehicles while carrying checks on caravans and trailers on Wednesday (July 3). Several were checked at the
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U’s snap up midfielder after exit from fellow promoted side
OXFORD United have snapped up versatile midfielder Louie Sibley after he failed to agree fresh terms with fellow promoted side Derby County. The 22-year-old was out of contract at the end of last month, and a new deal was offered by the Rams, who
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Oxford City defender Andre Burley signs new deal
Oxford City defender Andre Burley has signed a new deal to stay at the club next season. The St Kitts & Nevis international is preparing for his third season at Court Place Farm. He will be looking to add to his 78 city appearances under new
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People's Carnival set to take place on Cowley Road this weekend
Musicians, DJs, young talents, live graffiti and more will entertain crowds at an event on Cowley Road this Sunday. On July 7, from midday to 11pm, In-Spire Sounds and Inner Peace Records will join MES Crew in hosting the People's Carnival at the
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What to expect from our General Election coverage tonight
With election day finally upon us, here is a summary of what to expect from our coverage. We will have reporters stationed at each of the seven Oxfordshire constituencies from 9pm ready to feed you all the latest through our online live blog ahead
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A34 delays near Oxford as motorists urged to be cautious
7:07pm The delays have now cleared. Thank you for following this live blog.
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Three men let animals out, start fire and steal items at farm
ANIMALS were freed from their pen and a fire was started at a farm in Marsh Baldon. Police are hunting for individuals who may have information about the incident which took place at Baldon Lane Farm between 9.30pm and 10.30pm on June 12. Three
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DeepTech Recycling relocates to Oxford science and tech hub
DeepTech Recycling has secured the first suite in Wootton Science Park's new Origin lab building. The plastic recycling tech firm has moved into its new home in the purposely constructed unit located in the south-west of Oxford. Since 1975,
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Cyclists stop on 300 mile journey at Goring care home for garden party
A Goring care home recently welcomed two cyclists taking part in an event aimed at raising awareness of social care. The Grange hosted participants of the Great British Care Cycle Relay during Care Home Open Week, which ran from June 24-30.
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Man accused of abusing young boy in the Philippines
A COURT hearing is taking place for a man charged with several child sex offences. Felix Valencia, of Ordnance Road, Enfield, appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (June 2) charged with seven counts. The 47-year-old is charged with
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Primary school takes part in outdoor play campaign
A Bicester primary school is taking part in an outdoor play programme which supports schools with improving the quality of children's outdoor play. The Glory Farm Primary School is involved with the Opal (Outdoor Play and Learning) Primary Programme
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St Mirren fans will 'love' former Oxford United midfielder, says new teammate
St Mirren fans will "really love" Oisin Smyth following his move from Oxford United, says his new teammate Caolan Boyd-Munce. Midfielder Smyth was linked with a move to the Scottish Premiership side at the end of May, and made the permanent switch
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Mercedes driver accused of seriously injuring two people in crash
AN Oxfordshire driver is accused of causing serious injury to two people after a crash. Kamal Humrash, of Territorial Way, Oxford, appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (July 3) charged with two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous
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Pub staff hit back at 'vendetta' after £700 wake food backlash
Bosses at a gastropub near Oxford have defended themselves after an online backlash about a £700 food spread which staff had provided. A post on social media shows a picture of the £700 buffet provided at the Abingdon Arms in Beckley's High Street
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'At last': Repair works commence on 'dreadful' city roads
Repair works have commenced on "dreadful" roads in Oxford city centre which a politician has described as being "long overdue". Oxfordshire County Council has put up a sign in Queen Street near the Westgate Centre which says "repairing your roads
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Can you be fined for blocking a fire exit in the UK? The rules you need to know
Fire exits can be lifesaving if a fire breaks out in a work building or someone’s home. Fire exits should always be kept clear in case the worst did happen, so people are given the greatest chance possible to escape. But can you be fined in
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Police ‘making enquiries’ as mum says morphine dose ‘did end’ ill son’s life
Police have said they are “making enquiries” after a mother told how she gave her cancer-stricken son a dose of morphine she believes “did quietly end his life” more than 40 years ago. Antonya Cooper’s son Hamish was five-years-old when he was
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Walkers confirms whether discontinued crisps will return after calls from fans
Walkers has confirmed it has "no current plans" to bring back one of its discontinued crisp ranges despite calls from fans for its return. Walkers are responsible for a range of products including Wotsits, Quavers, Monster Munch, Squares and Bugles
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EastEnders boss teases return of legendary characters to mark 40th anniversary
EastEnders boss Chris Clenshaw has teased the return of a flurry of legendary characters to help mark the 40th anniversary of the show. He said that fans of the BBC soap opera could expect to see more familiar faces in the run-up to the programme's
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Warning for Blue Badge users 'as driver or passengers' given 10-week notice
UK Blue Badges drivers and passengers have been issued a 10-week warning. According to the government website, there is a current 12-week wait for applications to be processed. The permits last three years and are not renewed automatically.
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Who is Jonathan Meijer? The person behind The Man with 1000 Kids on Netflix
A new docuseries has been released on Netflix telling the true story of a serial sperm donor and the families who have tried to stop him. The Man with 1000 Kids has now arrived on the streaming service with there being three episodes in total.
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Rare 1p coin expected to sell for £200,000 at auction
A rare 1p coin is expected to sell at auction for more than £200,000 as Brits have been warned to be aware of the value of their coins. Coin collecting is a hugely popular hobby, and if you are lucky enough to come into ownership of a sought-after
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'More good than harm': Villagers can’t wait to cash in on Clarkson’s new pub
Villagers have enthusiastically backed Jeremy Clarkson’s plans to renovate a Cotswolds' pub despite fears over increased traffic. Mr Clarkson, 64, paid “less than one million” for The Windmill and five acres of countryside, near the village of
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U’s see two early season fixtures rescheduled after being picked for TV
OXFORD United have seen two of their early season fixtures rescheduled after being picked for live broadcast on Sky Sports. United’s first away trip in Sky Bet Championship, at Coventry City, has been moved back from Saturday, August 17, to Friday
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Latrell Humphrey-Ewers leaves Oxford City after contract expires
Midfielder Latrell Humphrey-Ewers has left Oxford City to join Bath City after rejecting a new contract. Humphrey-Ewers informed the club he would not be accepting the offer of a new contract after his current deal had expired. After climbing
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Good news for SEVEN venues as food hygiene ratings dished out
New hygiene ratings have been awarded to seven of Oxford's restaurants and pubs and all seven have been handed top marks. The Food Standards Agency’s website shows it’s good news for every one with each rated five-out-of-five which means hygiene
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'Prime' retail property available as charity shop moves to new premises
An Oxfam shop is set to move premises to allow better access. The charity shop in Witney is moving from 49 Market Square to 16 High Street. It has been running a half-price sale on donated clothes, accessories and homewares, Fairtrade food
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University of Oxford college gets green light to expand student housing
A University of Oxford college has been granted permission to extend its student accommodation. National property consultancy Carter Jonas secured planning consent on behalf of St John’s College. The plan is to replace and extend the accommodation
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Development plans to improve south Oxfordshire sports park unveiled
Plans to improve Wallingford Sports Park for the future with the announcement of community consultation launching this week. The consultation will be about plans to improve the parks sporting offer, which includes plans for new all-weather pitches
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Shoppers pick up fresh produce, cakes and gifts at Witney's monthly farmers' market
Fruits and veg, jams and pickles, eggs, bread, cakes, baked goods and artisan candles were on offer at Witney Farmer's Market. The monthly market, which is held from 8.30am to 1.30pm on the fourth Friday of the month in the Market Place, provides
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Outdoor play to highlight child exploitation in drug trade
An outdoor physical theatre show is set to tell the story of how drug dealers are using children to operate their trade. Theatre company Justice in Motion will perform 'CODE', a physical theatre piece featuring parkour athletes, stunt bike riders
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Murder trial delayed again for legal issues
A MURDER trial has been adjourned for a third day as a jury is set home for a second time. Janaed Akhtar, 40, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court after being charged with the murder of Neil Comins in their shared home in Cope Road, Banbury, on Wednesday
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Family distraught as pet cat left for dead in alleyway after dog attack
An Oxford family have been left shocked as their pet cat was left for dead in an alleyway following a dog attack. Terry Georgeson from Headington let out Monty at 8.20am on Wednesday, June 26 but the pet cat did not come home. The family were
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Boris Johnson called 'deranged idiot' as he makes first election appearance
Boris Johnson made his first appearance as part of the 2024 General Election campaign, with one political commentator calling him a "deranged idiot". The former Prime Minister made a surprise appearance at a Conservative Party rally in Chelsea
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Ryanair warning as woman who booked to fly to Paris ends up in Alicante
Ryanair are warning holidaymakers to double check their boarding gates after a tourist boarded the wrong plane and woke up in Benidorm instead of Paris. Jem Maybank arrived at Leeds Bradford Airport at 5am ahead of a short city break to Paris.
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Second man charged in connection with attempted murder after stabbing near mosque
A SECOND man has been charged in connection with an attempted murder after a stabbing in the centre of Oxford this year. Kane Khan, a man in his 40s, was stabbed in the Cosin Close alleyway, off Manzil Way, on March 13 this year. He was rushed
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RECAP: Reports of heavy traffic in Oxford due to emergency road works
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EastEnders to air shocking new storyline to reflect 'alarming' topic in the UK
BBC's EastEnders is to run a new storyline to raise awareness of “alarming rates” of spiking in the UK. The story will see Anna Knight, played by Molly Rainford, spiked while on a night out at nightclub Peggy’s, but the incident initially goes
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Aldi launches sports bursary with Team GB to help support local sports club
Supermarket giant, Aldi has launched a special sports bursary scheme to help the "underfunded and unsupported" sports clubs in the UK. The scheme comes as recent research revealed that 31% of Brits are part of a local sports club or team, but over
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UK tourists going to Europe issued key advice to avoid wasting money needlessly
UK tourists travelling to Europe have been given a key bit of advice on how to avoid wasting money needlessly on their holiday. If you're paying by card abroad the customer is often asked if they would like to pay for the transaction in pounds
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Machete and drugs found during police vehicle stop in village
A man has been arrested on suspicion of multiple offences after police stopped and searched a vehicle in a village near Abingdon last night (July 2). Police stopped the vehicle in Marcham after "information suggested it was being driven by a non-licence
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YouTube series explores behind the scenes of ejection seat manufacturer
A company which designs and manufactures ejection seats is the focus of the latest episode in an award-winning YouTube series. Martin-Baker, which has its testing facility at Chalgrove Airfield, is showcased on The Fighter Show's latest episode
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Classic car insurer renews deal to back Bicester motoring events
A classic car insurer will continue to support motoring events at a Bicester site after renewing its partnership. Footman James has renewed its collaboration with Scramblers, Bicester Heritage's membership club. The highlight will be Scramblers
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General Election: What's been the story so far in Oxford East?
With the General Election taking place tomorrow, we have looked back at the highlights from the campaigns so far in Oxford East. There are 12 candidates running to be the next MP for the 'safe' Labour seat - more than in any other Oxfordshire constituency
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Plastic Free July: Oxford City Council on how to reduce your plastic waste
This month is Plastic Free July and Oxford householders are being reminded of the ways they can reduce their plastic waste. Plastic Free July started in Australia in 2011 and has grown into a worldwide initiative. The campaign is encouraging
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Man accused of sexually abusing nine-year-old girl
SEVEN historical child sex offence charges have been brought against a Norfolk man. James Cole, 27, is accused of sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl between in the late 2000s in Witney. He has been charged with seven counts of assaulting
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Earth Trust volunteers march in London protests alongside Dame Emma Thompson
Earth Trust volunteers have joined thousands from across the country in the recent Restore Nature Now march through the streets of London. Staff, volunteers, trustees and members from the charity - based in Little Wittenham on the south bank of
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Anger over 'horrendous' delays caused by Frideswide Square closure
Traffic diversions in Frideswide Square in Oxford have caused frustration to drivers as Network Rail continues its £161m scheme to upgrade the city's rail station. The work at the rail bridge has seen Botley Road closed for over a year by the rail
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New facility provides boost for community midwifery service
A community midwifery service is benefitting from new facilities which recently opened in Oxford. The Florence Park Midwives now have three extra clinic rooms and an additional office at the Rectory Centre, where there is also waiting space.
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Car passenger CHARGED for 'not wearing seat belt'
A TRIAL is due to take place for a car passenger accused of not wearing a seat belt. Michael Duffy, of Spencer Crescent, Oxford, was allegedly caught on September 9 last year not wearing a seat belt whilst sitting in the front passenger seat.
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Clean river campaigning groups unveil anti-sewage banners on the A40
Clean river campaigning groups have put up banners on the A40 ahead of the election this week. Oxfordshire-based Windrush Against Sewage Pollution and the Evenlode Catchment Partnership paid for the banners which were put up outside Burford by
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Driver FINED after being caught speeding on M4
A DRIVER has been ordered to pay more than £600 after being caught speeding on the motorway. James King, of Challow Road, Wantage, was caught on September 19 last year speeding on the M4 near Swindon. The 32-year-old was caught exceeding the
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Teenage racer gets podium finish after impressive comeback from last place
A teenage racer from Oxfordshire earned a podium finish despite being in last place during the race. Ben Crossley from East Hanney near Wantage has been racing since the age of nine years old and currently has 250 victories to his name. The
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Grassroots motorsport festival to make debut in Bicester
A grassroots motorsport festival is set to be held in Bicester later this year. The inaugural StreetCar Festival, hosted by Motorsport UK, will take place at Bicester Motion on September 8. StreetCar, launched in 2022, enables anyone to take
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'Insensitive' graffiti to be removed under repair plans for historic bridge
Graffiti labelled “insensitive” would be removed from an historic bridge over the River Thames under new repair plans Plans have been submitted to South Oxfordshire District Council by Oxfordshire County Council to restore Henley Bridge, a Grade-I
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'Disgusting' odour keeps residents up at night as 'complaints spike'
Residents have hit out after being woken up by a “disgusting” odour coming from a landfill site near Didcot. Following months of odour complaints, the FCC Environment landfill penned an open letter to homeowners near the site which sits between
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Universal Credit warning to thousands as 180,000 have benefits stopped
UK households who receive six legacy benefits due to be replaced by Universal Credit have been issued a warning after thousands had their payments stopped. Figures released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) revealed more than 180,000
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What is a wildfire? How you can check for travel advice before going on holiday
Wildfires can destroy land and habitats as they burn through vegetation but what are they and how can you stay up to date with travel advice? Whether you’re going to a destination where there are wildfires or you’re curious as to why a location
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Person reportedly 'attacked' by mixed XL bully dogs
A PERSON has allegedly been injured by two mixed-breed XL bullies dogs in Oxford, a court has heard. A young person was reportedly injured by the young dogs at a property in Baynhams Drive, Oxford, on October 12 last year. A 38-year-old woman
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New £7k orientation plaque revealed at railway station
A £7,000 plaque highlighting accessible train routes for disabled people was unveiled at a railway station last week. The new feature at Goring and Streatley Railway Station was revealed on June 28. It highlights various routes from the station
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Witney care home invites public to sports day ahead of Olympics
A care home in Witney is set to host a sports day as it looks forward to this summer's Olympics in Paris. Millers Grange will host its own version of the Games on July 24, from 11am to 4pm, and is inviting the public to join them. The event
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'Dangerous' driver accused of causing serious injury in crash
A DRIVER has been accused of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Brandon Hassan, of Willow Road, Ambrosden, Bicester, reportedly injured a person in Ludgershall, Buckinghamshire on April 29 this year. The 25-year-old has been charged
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South Oxfordshire District Council takes top spot for recycling
South Oxfordshire District Council recycles more than any other UK council, according to new research. The study from Enviro Homes Renewables analysed 2022-23 data from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. It revealed 61.6
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Party 'needs to stop' as criticism of fake election newspapers
Liberal Democrats in Oxfordshire have been told they "need to stop" after circulating more fake newspapers ahead of the General Election. The Oxford West and Abingdon Observer and Bicester and Woodstock Observer were among newspapers for two constituencies
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No evidence heard on second day of murder trial
NO evidence was heard on the second day in the trial of a murder-accused man who allegedly beat his school friend to death with a baseball bat. Janaed Akhtar, 40, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court after being charged with the murder of Neil Comins
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20mph speed limit 'imposed' on village 'where it is not wanted'
A council's decision to impose a 20mph speed limit in a village where it was not wanted has been slammed by a Conservative councillor. Oxfordshire County Council is rolling out 20mph areas as a replacement for 30mph areas where it is "supported
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How much can a landlord increase rent? These are the rules you need to know
If you have recently found your rent being increased by your landlord, you are certainly not alone. Having your rent go up is never ideal, but now more than ever, it’s the last thing any tenant wants as they try to juggle the cost of bills, food
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Young Oxford basketball player makes history
An Oxford school student has been selected as one of the top 20 basketball players in the country for his age group. Year 10 Cheney School student Elijah Kandola, who plays for Oxford Elite, has made Oxfordshire sporting history by being chosen
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Electric vehicle company relocates to Banbury
An electric vehicle company has relocated from Upper Heyford to two units in Banbury. Electric Assisted Vehicles (EAV) has taken up residence at units six and seven at the Acre Estate at Wates Way on the Wildmere Industrial Estate. The two
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Abingdon and Witney College unveils new courses for September
Abingdon and Witney College will launch new courses in engineering, computing, and construction management this September. The college is set to roll out seven Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs), which will afford students and apprentices the
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Didcot care home hosts multicultural food festival
More than 30 countries were represented at a food festival in Didcot last week. The event, held at The Meadows Care Home on June 28, attracted residents, their families, community members and the mayor of Didcot, councillor Andrew Jones. The
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Bicester Motion awarded for commitment to armed forces community
A site in Bicester has been awarded for its commitment to the armed forces community. Bicester Motion was presented with the Silver Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, elevating it from the Bronze status it received in 2022. Bicester
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This Morning guest: 'If they ban Bellingham we burn the place to the ground'
A guest on ITV's This Morning has suggested England fans "burn the place to the ground" if star man Jude Bellingham is banned from playing. Uefa is investigating England midfielder Jude Bellingham for a gesture he made following his late equaliser