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Judge Rinder says prisoners are 'more dangerous' after release and slams system

Rob Rinder, who recently presented Channel 4 series Britain Behind Bars: A Secret History, has slammed the UK prison system and claimed criminals are “more dangerous” after release. The series looked at the “balance between rehabilitation and punishment

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What are good questions to ask a mortgage adviser? The 10 'most important'

A team of property experts have revealed the ten 'most important' questions you should be asking your mortgage adviser. It can't be overstated how important it is that you choose the right mortgage for your needs. Whether it's a fixed rate

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Find out when results are available for A-Levels in England and Wales

Millions of teenagers across England and Wales will be anxiously waiting to find out their A-Level results.  After spending their last terms studying and taking exams, many will be waiting to see what grades they got so they can find out where

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Two children killed in knife attack at dance class compared to 'horror movie'

Two children have died and nine are injured after a knife attack at a children’s dance class, police have confirmed. Children were seen fleeing a knife attack which has left at least eight injured in what witnesses have described as "a scene from

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Popular vegan festival will NOT return to Oxfordshire town next year

A popular vegan festival will not be returning to Bicester next year. Organisers of Vegan Camp Out made the announcement last Friday evening (July 26). The event consists of four days and three nights of camping, talks, live music, afterparties

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Oxford based biotech firm welcomes new non-executive director

An Oxford-based biotechnology firm has appointed a new non-executive director. Laurence Espinasse began working at Oxford Biomedica, which is a leader in cell and gene therapy, on Wednesday last week (July 24). Ms Espinasse has more than two

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Dick and Angel Strawbridge escape to Blenheim Game Fair

The stars of TV's Escape to the Chateau Dick and Angel Strawbridge brought their cooking and crafting expertise to the Game Fair at Blenheim Palace. The couple and their children Arthur and Dorothy rose to fame when they renovated their derelict

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'Enthusiastic' volunteers at Oxfordshire parkrun praised by visitor

A man from Warwick tried the Bicester parkrun for the first time earlier this month and has praised its "enthusiastic" volunteers. Mark Thomas chose to visit Bicester as his wife could not join him at his usual parkrun in Warwick, and having already

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Fire crews tackle Oxfordshire field fire covering 30 acres of land

A field fire in Oxfordshire spread to 30 acres of land this afternoon after a combine harvester set alight.  Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue was called at 2.25pm after a combine harvester caught fire and spread to a field near Wallingford.  Three

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Pilot dies after solo crash at Oxfordshire airfield, police confirm

A PILOT has died after a crash at an Oxfordshire airfield on Sunday, police have confirmed.  Thames Valley Police were called to Enstone Airfield in Banbury Road at about 2pm on Sunday (July 28) following reports of a light aircraft crash.

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Motorcyclist in serious condition in Oxford hospital following crash

A motorcyclist remains in a serious condition in the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford following a crash in Milton Keynes at the weekend. Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a serious injury collision in Milton Keynes, which

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Three former finalists make it to semi-final play-offs

THREE former finalists fought their way to the semi-final play-offs of the Oxford singles. Kevin Baker (Gladiators) dispatched of Ray Grant 2-0 in the first round (3-2, 3-2), beat Walter Harwood in the next round, and was then pitted up against

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Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards charged with making indecent images of children

Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has been charged with making indecent images of children, the Metropolitan Police has said. Edwards was suspended in July 2023 after claims he paid thousands of pounds for sexually explicit images. He remained

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Tractor crash leaves two motorcyclists in hospital with serious injuries

A crash between two motorbikes and a tractor has left two motorcyclists in hospital with serious injuries.  Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following the serious injury road traffic collision near Chipping Norton at approximately

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Multiple road closures as cycling priority works set to begin on major city road

A scheme which aims to prioritise cyclists and pedestrians on a major city road is set to begin. An off-road cycle path and new pedestrian crossings are set to be installed on Woodstock Road. A schedule of road closures will come into force

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor plays Saltburn hit to thousands at Truck Festival

Sophie Ellis-Bextor performed to thousands of people at Truck Festival this weekend, finishing her set with Murder On The Dancefloor.  Over 25,000 people attended the festival in south Oxfordshire to enjoy a weekend of music, food and fun in the

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Explosive novel by spy author is being made into new Apple TV series

Spy author Mick Herron has revealed more about his Oxford-based novel which is being made into a new TV series starring Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson. The screen stars have been cast in a new Apple TV+ thriller called Down Cemetery Road set in

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Think tank to review plans for self-build development's second stage

Plans for the second stage of the UK's largest self-build development are set to be scrutinised by a think tank. Graven Hill Residents’ Association (GHRA) has turned to Create Streets, a design practice and think tank, to enhance proposed plans

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'Slip of tongue' reveals major city road could stay closed for another year

A council leader's "slip of the tongue" suggested a major city road into Oxford will likely stay shut "for another year" following further delays to works. Liberal Democrat county council leader Liz Leffman gave an interview this morning on BBC

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Crews remain on site as fire spreads to 30 acres of field in Oxfordshire

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Police officers found guilty of gross misconduct after man dies

TWO Thames Valley Police officers who restrained a 24-year-old man in a hospital, and who later died, have been found to have committed gross misconduct. PCs Martyn Jones and Daniel Simson – both based at Milton Keynes police station - faced a

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Investigation launched into plane crash near airfield

An investigation has been launched after a crash involving a light aircraft near Enstone airfield. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) said in a statement that the incident happened yesterday (Sunday, July 28) with investigators sent

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Oxfordshire airfield closed due to fatal accident

6:15pm We are now closing this live blog after the sad news. Our thoughts are with the pilot's family and friends. 

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Multi-vehicle crash causes long delays with police on scene

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Oxford University receives £9m for breast feeding research centre

An Oxford University research centre studying the role of hormones in human milk production has been given a £9m gift from an organisation that promotes breastfeeding. The Larsson-Rosenquist Foundation Oxford Centre for the Endocrinology of Human

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Chipping Norton girl with 'exceptional talent' signed by Hollywood agents

A girl from Chipping Norton with a "rare and exceptional talent" has been picked up by two Hollywood agents. Seven-year-old Thea Evans has been noticed by the Emerging Talent team at CESD Agency, headed by Domina Holbeck and Sloane Fitzgerald.

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Oxford University Hospitals excels in perinatal care according to new report

Maternity services at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) are performing well in perinatal care, according to a new report. The latest data from the MBRRACE-UK (Mothers and Babies: Reducing Risk through Audits and Confidential Enquiries across the

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Police probe 'neighbour recording through bedroom window' in middle of night

A CCTV image has been released after a person was reportedly filming through a neighbour's bedroom window during the middle of the night. It is understood the offender was standing outside a flat in Upper Heyford with their phone in their hand

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Team GB wins first gold medal on day 3 of Paris Olympics 2024

Team GB has finally claimed their first gold medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. The gold medal was won in the Equestrian team eventing competition on Monday (July 29) afternoon at the Château de Versailles. Laura Collett, Tom McEwen and Ros

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Oxfordshire rowing club win at British Rowing Championships

Wallingford Rowing Club achieved a first this month by winning the junior and overall Victor Ludorum at the British Rowing Championships.  Wallingford Rowing Club, which is a small community club, was among hundreds of clubs competing.  Held

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How many sports facilities are there in Oxford?

Olympic athletes are often quick to praise the sporting opportunities they were given in their local areas as youngsters. With the 2024 Paris Olympics under way, figures show how Oxford stacks up when it comes to opportunities to play sport.

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How do you know if a speed camera caught you? Find out if there's a way to check

Hundreds of thousands of motorists are caught speeding in the UK every year, but is there a way of telling if you are one of them? The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three penalty points added to your licence. In certain circumstances

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Jail for arsonist who set his own canal boat up in flames

A JAIL sentence has been handed to a man who set fire to his own canal boat, endangering a river canal community. James Jonas was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Monday (July 29) for several offences, including one count of arson with recklessness

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Three-vehicle crash causes long rush hour delays

A three-vehicle crash on the A34 in Oxford caused long rush hour delays this morning (Monday, July 29). Police were called to the multi-vehicle crash on the northbound carriageway at around 9am between the Botley Interchange and Peartree Interchange

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Oxford set for higher temperatures than Ibiza as heatwave hits UK

Oxford is set to be hotter than Ibiza this week with temperatures to soar past 30C in a heatwave across the UK, forecasters have said. The Met Office said the mercury could reach up to 31C in Oxford by Tuesday while long-term forecasts remain warm

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Cause of Oxford student's death confirmed at inquest

THE medical cause of death of an Oxford University student who died at a local beauty has been confirmed at an inquest opening. Wesley Agbor-Ashu Akum-Ojong died on June 21 after celebrating the end of his exams with friends and jumping into the

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Former U’s loanee joins German top flight side

FORMER Oxford United loanee Fin Stevens has joined Bundesliga side St Pauli on a permanent deal. Stevens, who played 43 times as United won promotion from Sky Bet League One last season, linked up with St Pauli at the end of last week, leaving

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Long delays as police called to multi-vehicle crash

12:21pm Thank you for following this live blog. You can find all the latest breaking news from across the county on the

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Original Gladiators referee John Anderson dies aged 92 as tributes made

Gladiators referee John Anderson has died at the age of 92, the TV show announced. The Scottish sports coach was best known for being the umpire in the original ITV show, between 1992 and 2000 as well as appearing in the revamped short-lived Sky

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves to announce cuts to plug £20bn 'black hole' in finances

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce several cuts in order to try and plug a £20bn 'black hole' in public finances. This is expected to include the cancellation of some road and rail projects and a reduction in spending on external consultants

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Here's how you can keep your kids active over the summer, wellness expert shares

A wellness expert has shared three top tips to help you keep your kids active over the summer. Children aged five to 18 should be doing an average of at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day, according to the National Health Service (NHS

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Evri plans to hire 9,000 more people to meet parcel delivery boom

Evri plans to hire 9,000 more staff as it prepares to deliver more parcels. This comes after the company agreed to be bought by new owners in a deal worth £2.7 billion. Evri, formerly known as Hermes, said the recruitment drive is an effort

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Preview of day 3 at the Olympics as Tom Daley returns for synchronised diving

Day three at the 2024 Olympics is set to be a busy one, with 18 gold medals being up for grabs in a wide range of events. One of those will be the Men's Synchronised 10m Platform, which Tom Daley and diving partner Noah Williams will be competing

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Man obstructed railway after hanging banner over bridge

A MAN was caught hanging a banner on a railway bridge in the capital and refusing to get down. Simon Murray, of Magdalen Road, Oxford, was caught on June 24 this year causing the obstruction of railway services at Waterloo Railway Station in London

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Fun activities for young people in summer break

It was the school summer holiday, six weeks when children might be away at the seaside briefly and then at home at a loose end wondering what to do. A day or two in the countryside was one possibility and the youngsters in Picture 1 took full advantage

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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court

The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - ARBER NEZA, 44, of School View, Banbury, pleaded guilty to two counts of drug driving in Beaumont Street, Oxford on December 15 last year in a black Audi A4. He was disqualified from driving

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Oxford's cheapest streets revealed as homes available under £85k

The cheapest streets in Oxford have been revealed according to new data. Sales company Property Solvers tracked average sold price data from HM Land Registry since 2019 to see where the lowest-priced homes are located across Oxford postcodes.

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New signing Will Vaulks reveals bruises after scrap with Mansfield players

Oxford United's new signing Will Vaulks has revealed he was left bruised after the friendly defeat to Mansfield Town. The 30-year-old midfielder clashed with the Stags’ Hiram Boateng late on, after Town scored what was to be the winner. This

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Driver to pay over £1k for speeding on motorway

A DRIVER has been ordered to pay over £1,100 after being caught speeding on the motorway. Peter Ward, of Main Street, Bicester, was caught on May 12 this year speeding on the M6 motorway southbound, between junctions 17 and 16. The 57-year-old

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Commuter furious after losing out on £105 due to rail station car park closure

An Oxford commuter is furious after losing out on £105 due to the car park being closed at the city’s rail station. Jon English commutes weekly to London but saw signs informing of a 10-day closure at the station car park on the morning of Wednesday