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This is how old you have to be if you want to fly alone - did you know?
You might have a child wanting to jet off on their first holiday with friends, or you have encountered a situation where a young person in your life wants to visit a family member abroad and no one can take them. In these circumstances, wondering
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U’s make left back their sixth summer signing
OXFORD United have made their sixth summer signing with the addition of left back Jack Currie. The 22-year-old arrives from Sky Bet League Two side AFC Wimbledon, where he had a year left on his contract, for an undisclosed fee. Currie, who
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer reveals new cabinet in full - see their roles
New Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced his new cabinet appointments, hours after he addressed members of the public outside 10 Downing Street for the first time in his new role. He has promised to rebuild trust in politics and restore
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Motorcyclist hit by car on outskirts of Oxford
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Oxford City announce trio as first summer signings
Oxford City have announced a trio of signings as their first summer additions ahead of the new season. The Hoops confirmed Guyana international goalkeeper Kai McKenzie-Lyle, left-back Chi Ezennolim and defender Jalen Jones will join
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Sentencing of bookkeeper who admitted fraud delayed
THE sentencing of a farm shop bookkeeper who admitted to fraud by abuse of position in Oxfordshire has been delayed. Sally Burborough, 47, of Bicester Road, Aylesbury, appeared at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (July 4) charged with one count of
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Oxfordshire residents invited to shape county's flood response
Oxfordshire residents, businesses and organisations are being invited to give their views on the county's flood response strategies. The invitation comes after a year that saw Oxfordshire hit by flooding in January, as well as repeated flood warnings
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Rachel Reeves appointed as first female UK chancellor in Keir Starmer cabinet
Rachel Reeves has been appointed as the UK's first female Chancellor. Newly elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer began assembling his cabinet on Friday afternoon shortly after addressing the nation from Downing Street. It comes after Reeves
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LIVE: Hundreds without power after unexpected cut
5:33pm An engineer is now on site and they hope to get the power restored by 10pm
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'We will rebuild Britain' - Keir Starmer addresses nation for first time as PM
Leader of the Labour Party Sir Keir Starmer has addressed the public for the first time as Prime Minister of the UK, saying "we need to move forward together." Speaking in Downing Street this afternoon, where he was greeted with applause, he said
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Oxford Spires gain crucial point but lose out in super heat
Oxford Spires gained a crucial point but lost out in a super heat against league leaders Ipswich Witches, After a 45-45 draw, the concluding super heat went to Ipswich in the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership at Oxford Stadium last night (Thursday, July
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Police hunt for man who exposed himself to a dogwalker
POLICE are looking for a man who exposed himself to a dogwalker in Henley. This incident happened at about 2.20pm on Wednesday (July 3). A man exposed himself to a female dog walker in her twenties at Gillotts Field. He walked towards the victim
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Teenage boy in court accused of raping two girls
A PLEA hearing has been set for a teenage boy accused of raping two teen girls. The young boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (July 4) charged with three counts of rape. READ MORE:
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Girl allegedly 'distressed and pale' after ex-boyfriend 'stalked her'
A YOUNG girl allegedly stalked by her ex-boyfriend has been described as being ‘very distressed and pale’ when he showed up at her family’s home, a jury has heard. Christopher Dudman, of Papist Way, Cholsey, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court this
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Oxford University graduate who shepherded England into professional era
Oxford University graduate Jack Rowell guided England to a Grand Slam and World Cup semi-final, but it was as the architect of Bath’s glory years that a rich career found its true calling. Rowell, who has died aged 87, possessed the highest win
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Paedophile breaches court order downloading messaging apps
A PAEDOPHILE is back in court after being caught downloading and deleting apps on his phone against court orders. Ethan Nash, 24, was first in court in May 2019 for three counts of possession of extreme pornography and one count of downloading
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Arrest made in connection with racially aggravated offence at park
An arrest has been made in connection with an alleged racially aggravated offence in an Oxfordshire park. A woman in her 30s made offensive racially aggravated comments towards a group of people in the Abbey Meadows area of Abingdon, said the police
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Dog given CPR by neighbours after setting kitchen on fire
A dog was given CPR by neighbours after being rescued from a kitchen fire it started by turning on the hob. Fire crews were called to a home in the Smith’s estate area of Witney yesterday (Thursday, July 4) at around 3.20pm. On arrival, firefighters
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'This is a difficult day' - Rishi Sunak gives final Downing Street statement as PM
Rishi Sunak apologised to the country following a landslide Conservative defeat in the 2024 general election, describing it as a "difficult day". Labour swept to victory, having claimed 412 seats at the time of writing with just two left to declare
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Drivers warned of A34 weekend closure
Parts of the A34 will be closed over the weekend to allow for the next phase of resurfacing works. The road southbound between Milton to Chieveley will shut from 9pm today (Friday, July 5) to 6am on Monday (Monday, July 8). It is the fourth
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Road closed in both directions after 'serious' crash on Oxfordshire A-road
12:11pm Traffic has returned to normal at the site of the earlier crash. (Image: AA)
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Historic regiment returns to Cogges Manor Farm for 50th year
The Marquess of Winchester's Regiment will be returning to the Cogges Manor Farm next month to celebrate their 50th anniversary. (Image: Supplied) The soldiers will be based around the farm, steeped in 1,000 years of history, on August 4 to
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Oxford Independents 'divided' after General Election tension
Oxford Independents are "divided", according to campaigners who spoke of rising tensions within the movement at the General Election vote count. The Labour party was announced as victorious at Oxford Town Hall with incumbent MP Anneliese Dodds
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Marks and Spencer to launch new service that could spark 'industry wide change'
Marks and Spencer is launching a new clothing repair and alternation service in August. The major retailer has joined forces with the clothing repair and alterations experts SOJO as part of the project. M&S customers will be able to book
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New Didcot & Wantage Lib Dem Olly Glover speaks after historic win
Didcot and Wantage’s new MP has spoken for the first time since winning the seat for the Liberal Democrats. Olly Glover won the highly-contested seat with a massive 21,793 votes which bested nearest rival David Johnston by 6,233. The Conservative
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Liberal Democrats make leisure centre a triple yellow celebration
The Liberal Democrats celebrated three constituency wins at an Abingdon leisure centre. Layla Moran held the Oxford West and Abingdon seat and significantly increased her majority. Fellow Lib Dem Frederick Van Mierlo won the Henley and Thame
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Green party's major breakthrough in Oxford East election
The Greens made a major breakthrough in Oxford East as they became the second most popular party. MP candidate Sushila Dhall gained 5,076 votes, putting the party in at second behind Labour's 19,541. This compared to the party being fourth
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Reform UK claim surge of votes in Oxfordshire but fail to win seats
Reform UK managed to gain thousands of votes in the General Election in Oxfordshire but failed to win a single seat. The party is new on the political scene having been founded in November 2018 as the Brexit Party, advocating a no-deal Brexit.
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'It marks a new chapter for our county': Lib Dems claim new constituency
It has been a triumphant and historic day for the Liberal Democrats as they claimed the brand new constituency of Bicester and Woodstock. Calum Miller, the first ever MP for the Bicester and Woodstock constituency, described this as "a new chapter
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Tactical voting defeated Tories in Witney, says candidate
The Liberal Democrats triumphed in the historically safe Conservative seat of Witney following the General Election thanks to tactical voting, said candidates. Lib Dem candidate Charlie Maynard unseated the Tories with 20,832 votes to Robert Courts
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Rishi Sunak takes responsibility for 'disastrous' Tory election campaign
Rishi Sunak shouldered the burden for a “sobering verdict” at the General Election, as competing Tory factions began their battle over the diminished party’s future. The outgoing Prime Minister said it had been a “difficult night” and apologised
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Conservatives lose seat in Banbury for first time since World War
The Conservatives have lost their seat in Banbury for the first time since the First World War as Labour take victory. Labour's Sean Woodcock won the majority with 18,468 votes, making him the new MP of the Banbury constituency. Victoria Prentis
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Liberal Democrat Layla Moran holds Oxford West and Abingdon seat
Oxford West and Abingdon MP Layla Moran is celebrating after holding the seat for the Liberal Democrats and increasing her majority. She contested the seat for the first time in 2015, coming second. Then she won the seat from the Conservatives
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David Johnston loses seat as Olly Glover and Lib Dems win Didcot and Wantage
The Liberal Democrats have claimed a historic victory winning the Didcot and Wantage constituency. Olly Glover is the new MP for the area after receiving a massive 21,793 votes. The Conservative Party's David Johnston lost his seat which he
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MP 'absolutely delighted' as Labour victorious in Oxford East
The Labour Party has held its seat in Oxford East in the General Election with MP Anneliese Dodds saying she is "absolutely delighted". After a long night of verifying and counting, it was revealed the party had managed to secure 19,541 votes,
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Conservatives lose David Cameron's ex-seat as Lib Dems win in Witney
The Conservatives have lost former Prime Minister David Cameron's seat to the Liberal Democrats. Sitting MP Robert Courts lost his seat to Charlie Maynard who was elected with 20,832 votes, beating Mr Courts' 16,493 votes. Richard Langridge
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Henley turns Lib Dem for the first time in 114 YEARS
The Liberal Democrats have won the Henley and Thame constituency in the General Election after more than a century of Conservative dominance in the area. Freddie Van Mierlo has become the new MP for the area after receiving 23,904 votes. This
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Oxford West and Abingdon MP Layla Moran celebrates victory
Oxford West and Abingdon MP Layla Moran has held her seat for the Liberal Democrats and increased her majority. Ms Moran polled 23,414 votes, with Conservative Vinay Raniga in second place with 8,520. The Lib Dem MP had a majority of 8,943
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'We did it': Sir Keir Starmer gives victory speech after Labour landslide win
Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was again experiencing the “sunlight of hope” after a Labour landslide put him on course to be the next prime minister. Tory leader Rishi Sunak conceded defeat after a “sobering” night for his party which saw a record
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Sculptures to spread across city with OxTrail set to begin
A sculpture trail featuring decorated oxen across Oxford is set to begin on Saturday. More than 130 sculptures will take over the city this summer for OxTrail. The art installation is raising money for Oxford hospice Sobell House, which will
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Former F1 champion Ayrton Senna's cars to be exhibited at Silverstone
A collection of former Formula One driver Ayrton Senna's cars will be on display at an event near the Oxfordshire border next month. The Silverstone Festival, held at the circuit, will also feature memorabilia. Mr Senna, a three-time world
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Missing man found dead in River Thames named by coroner
THE name of a man who was found dead in in a nature park after being reported missing for two weeks has been revealed by the coroner. Thames Valley Police first received reports of a man having fallen into the river on East Street near Osney Mead
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'Remarkable' Oxfordshire resident celebrates 100th birthday
A "remarkable" Chinnor resident has celebrated her 100th birthday with her family and friends. Pearl, who lives at Hempton Field Care Home, received a telegram from the King in recognition of her centenary. She was also treated to a champagne
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Chipping Norton care home residents enjoy animal visit
A Chipping Norton care home welcomed rabbits, chickens, guinea pigs and more recently. Residents at Southerndown Care Home enjoyed a visit from Lucia’s Tiny Farm, which saw Bernie the bearded dragon and other creatures roam around the home's lounge
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Artist's nature-focused exhibition launched in Oxford
An exhibition which explores the "sacred and evolutionary" aspects of nature through art is now open to the public. Artist Helen Edwards will be staging 'Breathing of Life' at The North Wall Arts Centre, in Summertown, until August 10. The
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Why isn’t This Morning on TV today? ITV also cancel Lorraine and Loose Women
ITV and BBC soaps including Coronation Street, Emmerdale and EastEnders have faced a lot of schedule disruption over the last few weeks due to Euro 2024. But this week, another popular ITV programme will be removed from its usual slot for an important
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Latest Lazy Saturday gathering in Jericho is a big success
Music and food brought visitors to Jericho for the latest Lazy Saturday gathering. The community events have been staged for several years in Mount Place and often attract people from across the city. A bright sunny summer day, a site beside
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Fundraiser for Cowley Road Carnival set for this weekend
A fundraising event for the Cowley Road Carnival is set to take place this weekend. The Cowley Road Takeover launch and fundraisers, featuring a series of sessions in venues on and around Cowley Road, will take place on Sunday, July 7. The
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Man JAILED for sexually assaulting teen at train station
A JAIL sentence has been handed to a man who sexually assaulted a teen girl at a train station. John Kibe, 48, was found guilty after a trial at Oxford Crown Court of one count of sexual assault against a female. The defendant had drunkenly
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Arrest warrant for man accused of Oxford rape
AN arrest warrant has been issued for a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Oxford. Nelson Williams, of Sandford Road, Littlemore, was due to appear at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (July 3) charged with one count of sexual assault
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Election Result: Rishi Sunak wins Richmond & Northallerton seat
Rishi Sunak has won his seat in the Richmond and Northallerton constituency, avoiding becoming the first sitting Prime Minister to lose his seat. Mr Sunak, who was previously MP for Richmond, has become the new MP for Richmond and Northallerton
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Liberal Democrats WIN Bicester and Woodstock seat
The Liberal Democrats have won in Bicester and Woodstock making Calum Miller the first ever MP for the new constituency. Calum Miller won the seat with 19,419 votes and Conservatives' Rupert Harrison came second with 14,461 seats. Bicester
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Conservatives LOSE seat in Banbury as Labour win
Labour's Sean Woodcock has won the seat in Banbury as Conservatives' Victoria Prentis loses her seat, coming second. Mr Woodcock won 18,468 seats, while the former Attorney General lost her seat with 15,212 votes. Reform UK's Paul Topley came
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Commons leader Penny Mordaunt loses Portsmouth North seat to Labour
Leader of the House of Commons Penny Mordaunt has lost her Portsmouth North seat to Labour. As the exit poll was published at 10pm, the seat was described as "too close to call" with the leading Tory figure given just a 25% chance of defending
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Nigel Farage becomes MP at 8th time of asking with Clacton victory
Nigel Farage has won Clacton for his Reform Party, becoming an MP at the eighth time of asking. Mr Farage, who had been given a 95 per cent chance of winning the Clacton seat ahead of the election, claimed 21,225 votes, a majority of. He saw
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Sir Keir Starmer holds Holborn & St Pancras and is set to become Prime Minister
Sir Keir Starmer has held his Holborn and St Pancras seat as he is set to become the next Prime Minister of the UK. Starmer collected 18,884 votes to win with a majority of more than 11,000 votes. The Labour leader is set to become the next
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Electoral Commission warn of 'abuse and intimidation' at General Election 2024
The Electoral Commission warned there had been “unacceptable abuse and intimidation of candidates,” as well as acknowledging “there is room to improve the experience for some” during voting after the late arrival of postal ballots. In a statement