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Has the exit poll ever been wrong before? The times in history it got it wrong
The exit poll for this year’s General Election will be published just after polling stations close later today, Thursday 4 July. Exit polls take place at about 144 polling stations across the country, with tens of thousands of people asked to privately
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Exit Poll predicts Labour and Sir Keir Starmer will win election landslide
Sir Keir Starmer will be the next Prime Minister according to the exit poll, which predicts Labour will win 410 seats at the election. A party needs 326 seats to hold a majority in Parliament. The second largest party is expected to be the
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When is the exit poll published and will it tell us who has won the election?
The exit poll for this year’s General Election will be published just after polling stations close later today, Thursday 4 July. Exit polls take place at about 144 polling stations across the country, with tens of thousands of people asked to privately
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Results, reaction and analysis after election shockwaves in Oxfordshire
2:14pm Phew. What an epic 24 hours it has been. The election result means Oxfordshire has no Conservative MP for the
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Former Oxford United player and his mum attacked by armed robbers
A former Oxford United player and one of Wycombe Wanderers’ youngest-ever players has been attacked by robbers. At around 11am on Friday, June 28, two men armed with a Taser and a hammer broke into a property in Benmead Road in Kidlington.
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Dog saved from house fire by members of the public
A dog has been rescued from a house fire by members of the public in an estate in West Oxfordshire. No one was in the house fire service has confirmed, but the dog was rescued before firefighters arrived at the Smith Estate in Witney at around
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Emergency services respond to house fire in Oxfordshire estate
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Long delays after multi-vehicle crash on A34 with police on scene
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When England and Euros hero Paul Gascoigne wore an Oxford United shirt
Several famous players have either played in, worn or held an Oxford United shirt over the years. One of these was Brazil legend Pele, widely regarded as one of the best football players of all time, who won three FIFA World Cups. We recently
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Oxfordshire chef and judge of baking show releases debut cookbook
Benoit Blin, judge and host of Channel 4's Bake Off: The Professionals and who has worked as a Chef Patissier at hotel in Oxfordshire for almost 30 years, has shared his top baking tips in his debut cookbook. Born in Normandy, Mr Blin has worked
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Jeremy Clarkson calls out council after dairy farm purchase
Jeremy Clarkson has called out a UK council after it committed to buy and remove a dairy farm as part of nature-recovery efforts. Dorset Council has agreed to buy Middle Farm at Higher Kingcombe which is located alongside a Dorset Wildlife Trust
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Clarkson's Farm best-selling author Kaleb Cooper pens new book
Kaleb Cooper has a new book out revealing some of the stories behind the non-stop chaotic energy we see on Clarkson's Farm. The farming contractor from Chipping Norton, who shot to fame as the breakout star of Jeremy Clarkson's hit reality series
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Employer hosts function to thank carers for all that they do in the community
Carers are an essential groups of people in our society that often do not get thanked enough. A local company wanted to change that by saying a big thank you to its staff who go above and beyond. Caring Plus Healthcare Services has celebrated
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Mum issues warning to parents after toddler's 'freak' burns on kitchen flooring
A mum has issued a warning to other parents over “trendy” kitchen floors, after the slate baked in the hot weather and burned the sole of her toddler’s foot. Romain Woolhouse was having his nappy changed at his gran's house when he wriggled free
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How you might be owed cash if your supermarket delivery is late
Many Brits are unaware that they could be owed refunds if their supermarket delivery is late. Consumer group Which? has recently shared that if you've paid for a "special delivery" or your order arrives at your door "later than agreed" you can
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GMB viewers mock 'p***take' voter ID question for 2024 General Election
Viewers of Good Morning Britain have mocked a question relating to voter ID that was posed on the day of the 2024 General Election. Presenters Kate Garrway and Adi Ray were discussing voter ID on the ITV programme, but a viewer question that was
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What time do the polls close today? All to know for 2024 General Election
The 2024 General Election is now upon us, with millions of people set to head to the polls on Thursday, July 4. Rishi Sunak will be hoping to maintain a majority for the Conservative Party in government, whilst Keir Starmer is looking to get Labour
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The 15 foods you can safely eat when they've gone out of date
While you might often check the expiry date of your favourite foods, sometimes it can be fine to eat them when they've gone out of date. To help cut down on unnecessary food waste, Brits are being encouraged to eat foods that have gone past their
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General Election 2024: Do I need ID to vote?
As millions of us head to polling stations to cast our vote at today's General Election, it is important to remember ID so that you can make your voice heard. For the first time at a UK General Election, voters in England, Wales and Scotland will
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Oxfordshire politicians share message to voters on "crucial" day for county
Oxfordshire politicians have spoken out with messages to voters on a “really crucial day” for the county. People all over the UK will be going to polling stations today to decide who they would like to represent them in parliament and who they
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New Korean convenience store, juice bar and ramen restaurant comes to Headington
Oxford locals are already loving a new hybrid Korean grocery and juice store based in Headington, with the House of Seoul highlighting the best of South East Asian flavours. The team behind the new restaurant has said they had fallen in love
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Racing driver to be sentenced for sexual assault on teen girl
A SENTENCING date has been set for a racing driver who was previously found guilty of sexually assaulting a young girl. Peter Jones, 21, was previously found guilty by a jury of sexually assaulting a teenage girl in Didcot. The banger racer
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Hundreds of people employed in green jobs in Oxford despite UK decline
New analysis reveals that hundreds of workers are employed in green jobs in Oxford, but the UK is lagging behind other nations for green manufacturing. The Institute for Public Policy Research has found the country has suffered an "exceptional
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Electric motorbike seized and driver fined after escaping from police
An electric motorbike has been seized by police after its driver recently evaded police in a south Oxfordshire town. The offending driver has also been fined and will have points added on their licence after the incident around the village and
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Tom Kerridge warns Jeremy Clarkson about opening new pub
TV and celebrity chef Tom Kerridge has warned Jeremy Clarkson about the 'difficulties' of running a pub after he shelled out on a 'village boozer' near his Oxfordshire farm. Kerridge, who owns The Hand and Flowers in Marlow in Buckinghamshire -
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Dogs return to polling stations as their owners vote in the General Election
Some early birds - and their dogs - have already headed to polling stations across the county to have their say in the General Election vote. Hanna was on hand at the Didcot Civil Hall Polling Station, while the Cherwell District Council spotted
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Cyclist stable after suffering life-threatening injuries in ambulance crash
A cyclist is now in a stable condition after being taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a crash with an ambulance. An ambulance was responding to an emergency on blue lights when it was involved in a collision with a cyclist
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New TV channel launches on Freeview via little-known platform with over 70 channels
A new TV channel has launched on Freeview this week through a little-known streaming service which offers Brits access to more than 70 different channels. There have been several Freeview updates in recent months seeing the launch of various new
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Should school sports day be banned? Mum criticises 'stress-inducing spectacle'
There are calls for school sports day to be banned after one mum recently donned the days as a "stress-inducing spectacle". The annual event takes place across many schools in the UK, as classmates take part in competitive sporting activities from
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Oxford Spires produce last-heat heroics to beat Sheffield Tigers
Last-heat heroics saw Oxford Spires beat Sheffield Tigers in a nail-biting televised league fixture encounter at Oxford Stadium Points from Rohan Tungate and Chris Harris in the last heat saw Oxford Spires take a 48-42 victory in the ROWE Motor
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RECAP: Incident on A34 causes long delays towards Oxford
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Patio window smashed in South Oxfordshire home burglary
Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident of burglary in South Oxfordshire this week. The burglary happened at a property in Churchfield Lane, Benson near Wallingford on Tuesday, July 2 at 2.27pm. Police say the offenders smashed
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Polls in Oxfordshire are now open
Oxfordshire polls have now opened as the General Election gets underway. Polling stations in the seven constituencies will be open for people to cast their vote between 7am and 10pm. Those in Oxfordshire are reminded to bring photo ID when
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RECAP: Incidents in South Oxfordshire causing delays
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Oxford law firm celebrates raft of promotions
An Oxford-based law firm has announced the promotion of three partners, five senior associates, and five associates. The Promotions at Reeds Solicitors LLP include the elevation of Scott Primmer and Nathan Seymour-Hyde to partnership and Alison
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MP candidates share conflicting views on Oxford United stadium plans
Ahead of the General Election, Bicester and Woodstock candidates have shared their views on plans for a new Oxford United football stadium in Kidlington. The proposals for the 16,000-capacity stadium on land known as The Triangle include a 180-
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Taekwando instructor accused of stalking ex-girlfriend
A TAEKWONDO instructor is on trial accused of stalking his ex-partner in Oxford. Christopher Dudman, of Papist Way, Cholsey, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court this week charged with one count of stalking. It is alleged that between April 16
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'Over eight in 10' in Oxfordshire want green belt undeveloped
Campaign groups and politicians have reacted to plans to build thousands of new homes on green belt land which they say is "already under enormous pressure". With the General Election taking place today and the party dubbed very likely to win pledging
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Family says intimate video circulated before construction worker's death
Relatives of a young construction worker who died at his Headington home earlier this year say intimate video footage had been circulating before his death. Nebio Da Costa Martins, originally from East Timor, was 21-years-old and had been living
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Language school delivers sustainability-focused classes
An Oxford language school is delivering sustainability-focused classes after partnering with a global non-profit leader in climate protection. EF International Language Campuses in Oxford has teamed up with MyClimate to create a course that fuses
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20-year-old prepares for skydive after mum's brain tumour battle
A 20-year-old is set to take part in a charity skydive following her mom's brain tumour diagnosis in 2021. On Friday, July 5, Gracie Webb, who lives in Dry Sandford, near Abingdon, will jump from a plane at 12,000ft in support of The Brain Tumour
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Hopes Eastenders star will pull a few pints at family fun event this weekend
Eastenders legend Pat Butcher, played by Pam St Clement, will be making an appearance at a family fun day near Bicester this weekend as organisers hope she pulls a few pints to mark the occasion. Launton Sports and Social and Playing Fields Association
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Summer reading challenge aims to inspire children
Children are being encouraged to pick up a book to spark their imaginations this summer. The 2024 Summer Reading Challenge ‘Marvellous Makers’ is taking place at Oxfordshire County Council’s libraries from July 6. Co-organised with The Reading
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No decision by jury for racing driver charged with rape
A JURY has been unable to reach a decision in a rape trial where a banger racer was accused of forcing a young girl to perform a sexual act on him. Peter Jones was standing trial charged with one count of rape which allegedly took place on December
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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 threat counts of theft from a shop and one count of burglary with intent to steal. On June 6, he trespassed into the Ozone
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How England rugby star's international career was launched in Oxford
He is gearing up for an epic series of rugby for England against New Zealand in Dunedin this weekend, but it was a school 12,000 miles away in Oxford where fly-half Marcus Smith's international career began. The 25-year-old playmaker was first
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Oxford museum set for return of Alice's Day
An Oxford museum is set to hold a city-wide celebration dedicated to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland this weekend. The Story Museum will hold Alice’s Day, an event featuring a range of activities based on the children’s story, on Saturday, July
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Oxford ranked as UK's sixth best city for university students
Oxford has been ranked as the sixth best UK city for university students by a new study. Now Students, a student accommodation provider, analysed cities with a university campus, ranking them based on the cost of beer and taxi fares, safety, the
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Footy fever this weekend with youth festival taking place
A festival of fun, food and football has been organised by a youth club this weekend in south Oxford. The Rose Hill Youth FC ‘Football Festival’ will take place at the Rose Hill Community Centre, Carole’s Way, on Saturday, July 6. The event
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Paedophile back in court charged with more child sex offences
A PAEDOPHILE who was caught asking a nine-year-old girl for naked pictures is back in court. Christopher Phillips, 47, was jailed for four years with a three year extension at Oxford Crown Court on March 12. He was found guilty after a trial
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Highways chief insists businesses are 'flourishing' with LTNs
Oxford's highways chief has come under criticism for suggesting businesses in the city are "flourishing" despite controversial traffic restrictions. LTNs (low traffic neighbourhoods) were introduced in Oxford in May 2022 with the aim of making
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Flag raising ceremony for Armed Forces Day in pictures
The Annual Flag Raising Day was held in Bicester to celebrate Armed Forces Day. Bicester Town Council and Bicester Garrison honoured the annual event last Friday by raising a flag at Garth Park on Friday, June 28 for the Armed Forces. The ceremony
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Covid-19 vaccine patent legal dispute concludes with split ruling
A legal battle between rival developers of Covid-19 jabs over vaccine technology patents has produced a mixed ruling from a High Court judge. Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and drug manufacturer BioNTech were in a dispute with vaccine developer Moderna
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Serving police officer accused of emotionally abusing partner
A SERVING Thames Valley Police officer has been accused of ‘emotionally manipulating’ his former partner. Simon Collins, of Mitchell Way, Milton, first appeared at Milton Keynes Magistrates’ Court on April 17 charged with one count of engaging