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Jeremy Clarkson shares sneak peek inside his new pub as he pulls pints for pals
Jeremy Clarkson served behind the bar after opening his new £1million pub in Oxfordshire early for the Euro 2024 final. In a video posted on social media, Mr Clarkson, 64, is pulling pints in a crowded Windmill pub near Burford which he has bought
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Oxfordshire triathlon club members compete in Half Ironman
Members of the Bicester Triathlon Club took part in the Swansea 70.3 Half Ironman event on Sunday (July 14). A Half Ironman is one of a series of long distance triathlon races organised by the World Triathlon Corporation. The total miles covered
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Oxfordshire primary school achieves its best ever year six results
Year six primary school students in Bicester have achieved the best results the school has ever received. Glory Farm Primary School said it is "extremely proud of all their year six children" as they received their year six test results last week
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Oxfordshire school hosts public speaking competition
Last week year 12 students from Bicester organised and hosted a KS3 public speaking competition. On Monday, July 8 two teams from The Cooper School school entered along with teams from Whitelands Academy in Bicester and The Warriner School near
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Community band perform summer concert in Oxfordshire
A Bicester community band recently performed a summer concert to a "near full house". Bicester Concert Band led by musical director, Wendy Marks, played their summer concert at St Edburg's church in Bicester on Sunday, July 7. The programme
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'Our children are stranded' - end of term panic over loss of school transport scheme
Parents said a review of the decision to scrap a home to school transport scheme will take too long and they remain "in the dark" about how their children will get to school from September. Oxfordshire County Council has been scrapping the Spare
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Cafe at video game arcade handed one-star rating for food hygiene
A cafe attached to a video arcade has been handed the second lowest possible score for hygiene. The Old Bank Cafe at Arcade Didcot in Broadway was inspected on May 31 and rated one star, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. Inspectors
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Delays build up following crash on A34
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Decision made to restrict development in 'flood risk areas'
Proposals to restrict development in "flood risk areas" have been backed after a politician claimed householders across Oxfordshire "watch the skies with trepidation". During a full county council meeting on Tuesday (July 9) last week, there was
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Main town road closed for 24 hour emergency work after rush hour delays
Work will be taking place 24 hours a day following long delays caused by emergency gas repairs in an Oxfordshire town. There were delays of up to 50 minutes in Henley this morning (Tuesday, July 16) following the emergency closure of Hart Street
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Leading biotechnology company to be part of commercial science scheme
A leading biotechnology company will be part of Oxford’s first purpose-built commercial science scheme development. Littlemore-based Nucleome will occupy almost a third of a new 65,000-square-foot building in Oxford’s West End following a partnership
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Goalkeeper leaves training camp for U’s medical – reports
HULL City goalkeeper Matt Ingram has left the club’s training camp in Turkey to undergo a medical at Oxford United, according to reports. Hull Live has reported that a deal with the U’s has been agreed for Ingram to join on a permanent basis.
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Cara Delevigne and sisters announce prosecco partnership
Oxford's new luxury hotel The Store has announced a prosecco partnership with Cara Delevigne and her sisters. Simon Drake, general manager of the 101-boutique hotel, opened it on May 7. The hotel is on the corner of Broad Street and Cornmarket
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Children's soft play closes after five years due to increased costs
A children's soft play in Bicester has closed after five years due to increased costs. KidzZoo was an indoor soft play, café and party venue on Crown Walk near the town centre of Bicester. The business closed its doors on June 27 after being
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5,000 people attend fun-packed annual carnival
Up to 5,000 people attended Witney Carnival on 'a perfect day for it', said organisers. Thirty entrants dressed on the theme “Children’s TV Throughout The Ages” filed past the judges – Sophie Law (Radio Oxford), Pamela Reid (director of clinical
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Bicester MP asks rail minister for meeting about London Road crossing
The Bicester and Woodstock MP has written to the rail minister to ask for a meeting to discuss the importance of the London Road crossing in Bicester. Calum Miller said the East Railway project will result in the London Road crossing being closed
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Woman's rucksack stolen from outside Sainsbury's in Westgate
A woman’s rucksack has been stolen after being placed on the floor outside Sainsbury’s at the Westgate Oxford shopping centre. The bag was placed on the floor outside the shop just before 3pm on Friday, June 28 when the theft happened. Thames
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Man found guilty of murdering 39-year-old who was attacked with baseball bat
A man has been found guilty of murdering a 39-year-old who was battered with a baseball bat and stabbed in the neck before blaming it on two innocent people. Janaed Saeed Akhtar, aged 40, formerly of Cope Road, Banbury, was found guilty by unanimous
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Tom Cruise hangs off airborne plane in Oxfordshire for Mission Impossible stunt
Tom Cruise was seen holding onto a plane for dear life in Oxfordshire this week. He was reportedly filming for his latest Mission Impossible daredevil stunt. The actor, 62, who will return to screens as agent Ethan Hunt next year, clung on
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Votes in support of Oxford United football stadium plan
Oxford City Council has voted in support of plans to build a new football stadium north of the city. Councillors discussed a motion put forward by the Labour group "expressing support for proposals for a new stadium at Stratfield Brake" at a full
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Oxfordshire road closures ahead of Blenheim Palace summit this week
There will be road closures in Oxfordshire as Sir Keir Starmer hosts more than 45 leaders from neighbouring countries at a major summit at Blenheim Palace this Thursday. The summit has migration, energy and “defending and securing democracy” high
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Two Oxfordshire streets crowned among best to live on in the UK
Two streets in Oxfordshire have been named among the best to live on in the UK. Buying a new home can be stressful and complicated with many different things to think about. Choosing where to live is one of them. The Daily Mail said: "You
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The 21 places children can eat for free or £1 during the 2024 summer holidays
Are you looking for ideas to get you out of the house in the summer holidays and where you can treat the kids to a nice meal without breaking the bank? From supermarket giants like Asda and Tesco to hotel chain Premier Inn or pizza restaurant Purezza
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Nasty surprise for driver of shocking pink BMW caught with no insurance
The driver of a shocking pink four-door BMW was in for a nasty surprise when he was pulled over by police after being caught without insurance. Police Constables Dollery and Jenkins with the Thames Valley Police Rural Crime Task Force spotted the
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What's the legal age you can leave a child home alone?
THE Euros and Wimbledon are over, and the Olympics are just around the corner - but for many children summer will truly arrive with the school holidays. While young people look forward to a long summer break, parents and carers might find themselves
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Oxfordshire politicians slam 'disgraceful' sewage dumping
Oxfordshire politicians have slammed the dumping of sewage in rivers calling it a "real disgrace" and saying they have "no confidence" in the authority responsible. County councillors discussed Thames Water at a full council meeting on Tuesday
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New charity hub at John Radcliffe Hospital will help boost donations
A new charity hub has opened at the John Radcliffe Hospital to boost donations for good causes. Oxford Hospitals Charity, which raises funds to make a difference across Oxfordshire hospitals, now has a fully staffed space to talk to more supporters
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Mayor attends primary school annual summer fayre
A primary school summer fayre in Bicester last weekend received a visit from the mayor. Bure Park Primary School held its annual summer fayre on Saturday, July 13, in which raised over £400. The money will go towards providing iPads for the
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57 people arrested in crackdown on serious criminals using transport network
Police have conducted an operation targeting serious criminals who exploit the transport network to commit offences. Operation Pandilla last week used police technology and intelligence sharing across forces to crack down on serious acquisitive
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Plans submitted to extend Oxford University bar dating back to 1300s
Plans have been submitted by the University of Oxford to extend one of the oldest buildings at Magdalen College. The Old Kitchen Bar dates back to the 1300s and is the former location of the college kitchens. The university has applied to add
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Why Gareth Southgate deserves huge credit – and what needs to happen now
MORE than a century of games in charge, two finals at major tournaments, plus a semi-final and a quarter final. It’s a record which no other England manager can compare with, aside from of course 1966 World Cup winner Sir Alf Ramsey. The news
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Police tighten security measures ahead of European summit at Blenheim Palace
Thames Valley Police’s new Project Servitor scheme is being used as part of the security operation for the European Political Community meeting at Blenheim Palace this week. The meeting held by Sir Keir Starmer will take place on Thursday bringing
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Art dealer dies six weeks after head injury from playing tennis, inquest told
An art dealer died six weeks after suffering a head injury from falling over while playing tennis in Oxford, an inquest has heard. Nicholas Stogdon, 75, was playing tennis on February 3 this year when he suffered from a fall. In the following
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Noel Gallagher plus other rock icons performing at castle this summer
Music stars Noel Gallagher, Johnny Marr and Graham Coxon will be playing at Warwick Castle this summer, among other talents. The Castle is preparing to offer a series of impressive concerts including the music of film composers, Hans Zimmer and
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'Fearful' Zara McDermott breaks silence over Graziano Di Prima's Strictly exit
Zara McDermott has broken her silence on the sudden exit of her former dance partner Graziano Di Prima from Strictly Come Dancing. The former Love Island star took part in the 2023 series of the show but has since released a lengthy statement discussing
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West Oxfordshire installs covert cameras to fight fly-tipping
Rural areas in West Oxfordshire have been equipped with new covert cameras to curb fly-tipping. As part of the Rural Crime Partnership, £156,000 in funding was secured from the Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley and the Home Office
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Lord’s dream over for Horspath after defeat in Cornwall
HORSPATH’S dream of going all the way to Lord’s in the Voneus Village Cup were dashed in familiar fashion with a five-wicket defeat at Cornwall side Grampound Road in their replayed sixth round tie, writes Russell Smith. Twelve months on from an
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Oxford Sixth Form College A warm and supportive day and boarding community, Oxford Sixth Form College offers an outstanding university-inspired education that empowers each student to achieve their personal goals. Every aspect of our students
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Police chase ends in car crash and woman in hospital as teen arrested
A teenage boy has been arrested following a police chase that ended in a crash between two cars leaving a woman needing hospital treatment. Officers were driving along Newman Road in Oxford when an orange Fiat 500 allegedly drove past at speed
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Martin Lewis issues Amazon Prime Day warning to bargain hunters
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to customers ahead of Amazon Prime Day. Confusingly, the two-day event begins from one minute past midnight on Tuesday, July 16 and runs until the end of Wednesday. The sale has become famous for offering deep
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Brits warned 'expect a knock' over using 'dodgy' Amazon Fire Sticks illegally
Brits who use 'dodgy' Amazon Fire Sticks to illegally stream content have been warned they could expect a knock at the door. The use of these devices, which include USB sticks and other boxes plugged into your TV is thought to have increased over
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Father calls for vaping 'ban' after both his daughters find holes in lungs
A dad has called for vaping to be banned after both of his daughters were hospitalised with holes in their lungs after using e-cigs just weeks apart. Tazmin Blight, who has used e-cigs since she was just 13, says she continued to vape the equivalent
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Has Strictly lost its sparkle? Debate on if show should end amid dancer controversies
Should Strictly Come Dancing come to an end? That was the question being debated on Good Morning Britain (GMB) today (Tuesday, July 16) following controversies with professional dancers on the show. The ITV morning show saw Richard Madeley, Kate
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Martin Lewis reveals how UK tourists can save hundreds on flights this summer
Tourists flying to Spain or Greece this summer can save hundreds using a handy rebooking trick. Martin Lewis has floated the idea of cancelling holidays and hotel rooms and re-booking at a cheaper rate. The finance expert said: "Is your hotel
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DWP issues Universal Credit warning after 184,000 Brits have benefits 'stopped'
Benefits claimants have been warned that as many as 184,000 people could lose their funding. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is continuing its migration process, known as managed migration, as it forces people off legacy benefits.
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How you can see shooting stars this month as Perseid meteor shower to dazzle
The night sky is set to get even more interesting this July as the Perseid meteor shower puts on a dazzling display. The Perseid meteor shower is an annual event that is often very popular among skygazers due to the high hourly rate and bright
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Oxford-developed malaria jab begins vaccinations for Ivory Coast children
Health workers in Ivory Coast began this week giving children the latest malaria vaccine which Oxford University developed. It is the start of a regional campaign that experts hope might curb the impact of one of Africa’s top killers. The West
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Man exposes himself to dog walker near playground
A man exposed himself to a dog walker in a wooded area near a playground in South Oxfordshire, police have said. The dog walker was passing through an area of woodland between Heron Lane and Robin Way in Didcot yesterday (Monday, July 15) at around
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Long delays due to emergency roadworks
4:40pm An SGN spokesperson said: "We’re carrying out emergency repairs to our gas network in Hart Street, Henley-on-Thames
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Meet the Teacher of the Year who beat cancer then helped student with leukaemia
A teacher who helped his student through leukaemia after battling cancer himself has been named Teacher of the Year. Ryan Collard, 30, was diagnosed with stage three testicular cancer in June 2017 - the same year his twin brother was diagnosed
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University of Oxford to sponsor Hoops shirt next season
OXFORD City have announced a new partnership which will see the University of Oxford sponsor the front of the club’s shirts. The Hoops are set to benefit from a range of educational and sporting programmes, while the team will also train one day
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How playtime could be the cure to children's mental health
As the children's mental health crisis continues, an Oxford primary school headteacher says the answer is simpler than we think - playtime. Tina Farr, from St Ebbe’s School, said: "Something that I was taught right at the start of my career was
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Warning issued over children being forced to live away from homes
There are more places in children's homes in Oxfordshire, new figures show. However, a charity for children in care and young leavers warned too many children are forced to live away from their homes due to an inconsistent supply of care homes
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Park in Oxford is venue for annual fun day
People gathered in the sunshine for a fun afternoon in a West Oxford park. There were lots of activities on offer on Saturday at the West Oxford Fun Day in Botley Park, behind West Oxford Community Centre. There was music, food and games at
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New pizza takeaway is opening soon in busy street in town
A new pizza takeaway is opening soon in Abingdon. Signs have gone up at a shop unit in Ock Street announcing that Tumazo Pizza will open on Friday, July 26 with some special offers for customers. Ock Street is home to a number of takeaways
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Expert lowdown on summer signing Jack Currie
JACK Currie became Oxford United’s sixth summer signing when he joined from AFC Wimbledon for an undisclosed fee earlier this month. The left back has been a long-term target for the U’s, but what can fans expect from him? We spoke to Edmund
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More than 360 reports of animal abuse recorded in county this year
The RSPCA has warned that animal cruelty is on the rise - with the charity receiving 368 cruelty reports so far this year in Oxfordshire alone, with its busiest period yet to come. The new figures, exclusively released this week by the RSPCA, show
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City disturbed as girls lock themselves in park toilets over ‘sex attack fears’
Oxford’s community has been left disturbed after girls locked themselves in a city park’s toilets over fears of a potential sexual attack. The incident, which led to a man’s arrest, occurred at Bury Knowle Park in Headington between 3.05pm and
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Inadequate care provider 'didn’t consistently protect people from abuse'
A health watchdog has taken steps to protect people at a care service, which has been rated inadequate for the second time. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspected PLL Care Services in Witney in March and again it has been rated inadequate
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - JINGYUAN CHEN, 27, of Overstone Court, Cardiff, was found guilty in absence of travelling to Oxford from Cardiff on December 20 last year without paying the £119.80 train ticket. He was
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - CHRISTOPHER LLOYD, 54, of Reading Road, Henley, pleaded guilty to one count of harassment without violence between February 14 and November 23 last year in Henley by sending a woman unwanted
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Fun-filled Family Archaeology Day at Wallingford Museum
Wallingford Museum will host a Family Archaeology Day on Saturday, July 20. The event, part of the Council for British Archaeology Festival, will run from 11am till 4pm. Organised by the Wallingford Historical and Archaeological Society, visitors
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Change 'shocking' pub name before it reopens, says campaigner
A real ale campaigner is urging a company to ditch a "shocking" new name for a city pub. In May, social enterprise and craft brewery Tap Social Movement pulled out of running The White House in Abingdon Road after three years, handing over to another
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Oxford students triumph at Henley Regatta with six trophies
Oxford Brookes University rowers excelled at the world famous Henley Royal Regatta earlier this month, claiming six trophies on finals day. Rowers from Oxford Brookes University Boat Club (OBUBC) competed in eight races on finals day on Sunday
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Town library could move into former Wilko shop
Banbury library could be moving into the former Wilko unit in the town centre. According to Oxfordshire County Council, a "new opportunity has been identified" in the unit which was last used by Wilko, located at 23 Bridge Street. Wilko permanently
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New flood alleviation channel gets planning permission
Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme is one step closer to becoming a reality after the county council agreed to grant planning permission. This decision marks a significant milestone on the way to reducing flood risk from the River Thames and protecting
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Pub set to reopen with new look and new name after £220K refurbishment
A vacant pub is due to reopen following a substantial £220,000 renovation in west Oxfordshire. The Chequers Inn in Corn Street in Witney is undergoing a refurbishment after being bought by pub group Craft Union. The pub, which is the company's