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Warning issued to drivers over traffic light fault
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Playground that lacked 'play value' gets an overhaul
A playground has been given an overhaul with new swings and slide after parents said it was not "engaging" enough. New play equipment has been installed at Empire Drive within a new housing development in Carterton. The original play equipment
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Primary school's forest school receives boost from supermarket customers
A primary school near Wallingford has received a £500 donation thanks to supermarket customers. The funds were donated to Ewelme C.E Primary School as part of Tesco's Stronger Starts Grant scheme, with contributions made by customers in Didcot,
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Family affair as celebration cake shop branches out into pancakes
A cake shop already well-known for its incredible celebration cakes is launching a new pancake menu. The Cake Bakerie in West End, Witney, offers a range of cakes cookies and other sweet treats in its open kitchen and the business is now experimenting
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Oxfordshire student represents UK at international Scout event
A student from north Oxfordshire has represented the UK at a Scout event in Norway. Rebekah Arnaboldi took part in the European Scout event, Roverway 2024, which is set on the fjord coastline of Lundsneset, Stavanger. Roverway, a gathering
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Young Bicester racer voted Driver of the Day after race win
A racing driver from Bicester was voted as Driver of the Day following a win in Kings Lynn recently. Chloe Bricknell, 22, has been involved in racing since the age of 10 and has enjoyed a successful time in the sport. Most recently, she achieved
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Music drama to tell story of pioneering black footballer
A new music drama telling the story of a pioneering black footballer will be performed in Oxford during Black History Month. Anti-racism educational charity Show Racism the Red Card UK has commissioned the drama, which will play at the Burton Taylor
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Hundreds enjoy launch of Didcot Garden Party
Hundreds enjoyed a host of free activities as this year’s Didcot Garden Party started began with a day of entertainment in the sun. The Cornerstone courtyard was packed on July 27 for the start of this year's summer of fun in the town. The
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'No place for racism, Islamophobia or any discrimination here,' say council leaders
'There is no place for racism, Islamophobia or any other kind of discrimination' in Oxfordshire, council leaders have said. The deputy leader and chairman of Cherwell District Council have issued a statement following days of unrest in towns and
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Optometrist warns this symptom could be a sign of irreversible eye damage
This common eye complaint could be a sign of irreversible eye damage, according to an optometrist. Blurred vision could be a symptom of Diabetes, Cataracts and other conditions, an expert has warned. You could be affected in either one or
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Oxford United ‘looking for the right partner’ when it comes to shirt sponsor
OXFORD United chairman Grant Ferguson has confirmed the club remains in discussions with potential sponsors for the front of the new shirt. The U’s released their new home kit last week without a front of shirt sponsor, leading to fans questioning
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MAPPED: The 18 UK locations facing protests on Wednesday
Police forces across the UK are bracing for another day of unrest on Wednesday (August 7) with more than 30 potential protests planned in various locations across the country. Riots and protests have broken out in locations across the UK - including
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Burglars broke into home through window in broad daylight
Burglars broke into a home in broad daylight through a window in a village, police have said. A house in Sandleigh Road in Dry Sandford, which is three miles north-west of Abingdon, was burgled between 9am and 11am on Saturday, August 3. A
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Shocking video shows rubbish dumped next to 'no fly-tipping' sign
A shocking video has shown rubbish strewn across a road in east Oxford right next to a sign which says it is "an offence to fly-tip in this area". The crime was carried out in St Mary's Road and has prompted a householder in the area to say there
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Family release tribute to ‘loving husband and father’ killed in plane crash
The family of a pilot killed in a replica Spitfire crash in Oxfordshire have issued a heartfelt tribute. Peter Hughes died following a light aircraft crash at Enstone Airfield, Chipping Norton, at around 2pm on Sunday, July 28. The crash occurred
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Swinford named among UK’s highest-earning toll bridges in study
A notorious toll bridge has been named in the top 12 highest earning in the UK in a new study. The Swinford Toll Bridge near Eynsham rakes in £190,000 a year, according to Moneybarn Car Finance which placed it 11th in a list of toll roads' total
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Coffee giant Starbucks to close its doors in shopping centre
Coffee giant Starbucks is to close its doors at a town centre shopping centre. The worldwide brand, which has branches in towns and cities across the globe, will move out of the Woolgate Centre in Witney on August 16. The company has a Starbucks
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'For crying out loud, open up the roads': Roundabout works cause traffic concern
East Oxford householders have hit out at the council for not opening up an LTN (low traffic neighbourhood) ahead of roundabout works, prompting one critic to say "for crying out loud, open up the roads". The Littlemore roundabout on the eastern
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Pre-inquest hearing scheduled after death of three teens in crash
A PRE-INQUEST review has been scheduled after the death of three teenagers after police sent their investigation to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). Passengers, Elliot Pullen, 17, Daniel Hancock, 18 and Ethan Goddard, 18 all died in the early
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Oxford woman wins £50k jackpot at bingo hall
A 25-year-old woman from Oxford new to bingo has won a life-changing amount of money while playing in Didcot. The winner, who wants to remain anonymous, called bingo when all her numbers came up on the National Bingo Game while playing with her
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Oxford ranks third most expensive place in UK outside London
A recent study has revealed Oxford as the third most expensive place to live in the UK outside of London. According to the study compiled by GoCompare, the average price of a flat in Oxford stands at £277,562, requiring an average annual salary
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North Oxfordshire residents to be consulted on social housing allocation changes
North Oxfordshire residents are being invited to share their opinions on how social housing is allocated by Cherwell District Council. The authority has launched a consultation on changes to its allocations policy intended to better support domestic
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More Oxford protests planned this week
FURTHER protests will be held in Oxford this week in response to violent scenes across the UK following the Southport stabbings. A unity rally was held at Carfax Tower in the city centre on Monday evening by Oxford Stand Up To Racism amid anti-migrant
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Police update on arrests after major protest in city centre
Police have issued an update when asked how many arrests took place following a protest in Oxford. Crowds gathered in Cornmarket Street in the city centre late on Monday afternoon and remained into the evening. The unity rally, organised by
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Person killed on rail tracks on route to airport
A person has been killed on the tracks at a railway station on the route to Gatwick Airport. Emergency services including British Transport Police and paramedics raced to the Earley railway station at around 10.25am today (Tuesday, August 6).
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Superdrug closes down with Greggs rumoured to take its place
A major health and beauty retailer has closed its doors in Oxford with rumours that popular bakery Greggs could be taking its place. Superdrug in Cowley Road shut for good on Saturday, July 27 and it has already left people wondering what will
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Aunt Sally results: Gladiators lead the way in Premier table
WITH just five games to go, all sections are still up for grabs, and in the Premier section only three points separate the top three, writes Andy Beal. Gladiators lead the way by one point after their 2-1 win at North Leigh FC. The leaders won
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Car blaze among 25 incidents attended by fire crews
A car blaze was among 25 different incidents attended by firefighters in the past two weeks. Bicester fire crews have tackled a tractor fire on the A41, a car fire on the Banbury Road and a fire at farm buildings near Launton. The fire station
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Meet the seven adorable puppies recruited to the police force
SEVEN adorable puppies have been recruited by Thames Valley Police. A mix of black and golden Labrador puppies are now in the force as per an update on the police’s social media pages on X, formerly Twitter. Posting photographs of the cute,
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Oxford Brookes praises 'inspirational' club rowers after winning Olympic medals
Oxford Brookes University has praised the “extraordinary achievements” that saw members of their boat club pick up gold and bronze medals in the Paris Olympics. Eight members of Oxford Brookes University Boat Club (OBUBC) picked up a medal in two
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University of Oxford looks to defend crown as best in world
THE University of Oxford will be looking to defend its crown when new rankings are released in the coming months. Times Higher Education’s World University Ranking releases a list of the best universities around the globe every year in either
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South Oxfordshire residents urged to 'love your area' for anti-litter campaign
South Oxfordshire residents are being urged to "love your area" as part of an anti-litter campaign this summer. "Love your area - bin your litter, don't drop it" is the message from the South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse District Councils
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Owner asks for help as car left scratched in late-night hit-and-run
A CAR in Oxfordshire has been left scratched following a late-night hit-and-run. The incident occurred between 2.30am and 3am on Thursday (August 1). A dark blue car hit Bobby le Feaux’s car near his home on Waverly Avenue, Kidlington. Mr le
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Trains to airport cancelled due to emergency incident
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Probe launched into overnight burglary in Oxfordshire village
An investigation has been launched after officers have been alerted to a home burglary in an Oxfordshire village. Officers believe a burglary took place on Mowforth Close near Wayside Green in Woodcote overnight. The suspected burglary happened
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Thames Water faces £104m fines over raw sewage spills after investigation
Ofwat has proposed £168 million of fines for three of England’s biggest water companies for failing to manage sewage spills, including a £104 million penalty for Thames Water. The proposed fine for Thames Water, as well as a £47 million penalty
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Police stop and seize vehicle believed to be stolen
A suspected stolen car has been recovered in an Oxfordshire village. Officers were patrolling Wheatley last night (Monday, August 5) when they came across a Nissan vehicle believed to be stolen. Thames Valley Police‘s intelligence team and
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How can I reduce my council tax bill? You could claim 100% back - see how
If you are responsible for paying the Council Tax and you are on a low income, you may be able to get help with some or all of your Council Tax bill. You’ll get a discount on your bill only if you’re eligible. But who is eligible and how does
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Thame author releases Oxfordshire-inspired novel
A Thame author has released his second novel, which follows the journey of a boy who discovers another world. T.S.J Smith, 39, recently released his fantasy book, 'Where Giants Walk', following on from his debut novel, 'The Soviet Comeback'.
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Summer party sees care homes come together for International Friendship Day
A party was held at a care home near Banbury last Tuesday (July 30) to celebrate International Friendship Day. Residents and staff of Chacombe Park and other nearby care homes came together for a summer party with a BBQ, live music, garden games
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Oxford named the happiest city in the UK by new study
Oxford has been named the happiest city in the UK by a new study. Research from Shepherds Friendly analysed 40 of the most popular cities across the country to determine which are the best for raising a family. Although Oxford was found to
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Banbury's Castle Quay to host superheroes every Saturday this August
Movie superheroes and heroines will be gracing Banbury every Saturday this August. Characters including Deadpool, Wolverine, Wonder Woman, and Harley Quinn, will be descending on Castle Quay each weekend. On August 10, between 11am and 2pm,
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Witney farm set for Beer and Cider Festival this weekend
A Witney farm is set to welcome visitors for music, drinks and entertainment at its Beer and Cider Festival this weekend. Cogges Manor Farm's biggest fundraiser of the year promises a lively atmosphere with bands and brews taking centre stage.
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U-turn prompts concern over continued 'slaughter' of badgers
Concerns are being raised over the continued "slaughter" of badgers in Oxfordshire as the new Labour government has been accused of backtracking on its promise to end the practice. The UK badger trust charity said they were "confused" and "disappointed
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Bank in city centre 'could become a boutique hotel'
A bank building in Cornmarket could become a boutique hotel and restaurant, according to a traders' leader. Graham Jones, of ROX: Backing Oxford Business, spoke out after it emerged last week that McDonald's near Carfax is to move to the site of
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Plan to build 99 homes in village refused after concerns raised
A plan to build 99 new homes in an Oxfordshire village near Bicester has been refused after a politician said the proposal made him feel "very worried". Cherwell district councillors put a stop to developer Richborough's scheme in a meeting on
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - DAVID ROBINS, 25, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to one count of harassment without violence between December 12 and 25 last year in Oxfordshire by sending a woman 20 unwarranted texts
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Oxford University spin out developing cancer therapies launches with £16.5m
A University of Oxford spin-out has launched with £16.5 million to work on cancer therapies. Yellowstone Biosciences will develop soluble bispecific TCR-based therapies for cancer, which direct the body to attack cancer cells. Having spun out
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Sculpture exhibition at Waterperry Gardens and Gaza fundraiser
A sculpture exhibition will be held at gardens in Waterperry next month. Sculptor Jenny Pickford is known for her combinations of enduring metal and hand-blown glass in sculptures that portray both the resilience and delicacy of nature. She
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U’s boss outlines where Matt Phillips will play and what he will bring to role
DES Buckingham firmly regards Matt Phillips as a winger after enticing the 33-year-old to join Oxford United. Phillips, who has played as a wing back, in central midfield, and as a centre forward during his career, left West Bromwich Albion as
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Case dropped against man accused of sexually touching 11-year-old
A TRIAL has collapsed for a Watlington man who was accused of touching an 11-year-old girl in Didcot. Raymond Shergold, 55, of Woodpecker Walk, Watlington, was arrested three years ago and pleaded not guilty to an allegation of sexual assault of
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The 9 illegal plants that could land you with a £30,000 fine
Gardeners have been warned to keep an eye out for nine illegal plants that could cost them thousands of pounds in fines this summer. Whether you are a keen gardener or a casual one, it is important to be aware of these plants which could land you
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City centre ice cream cafe publishes CCTV footage after being ‘broken into’
An ice cream cafe in the city centre of Oxford has issued a plea for help after being broken into multiple times. George & Danver’s Ice Cream Cafe on Saint Aldate’s has been the subject of several break-ins according to the management. The
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More homes planned for 'swamped' Oxfordshire village
Fresh plans have been submitted towards building 75 new homes in an Oxfordshire village which is said to be "swamped" and "overdeveloped". Applicant Mulberry Homes would like to introduce the houses on land north of Blackthorn Road in Ambrosden
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DWP could pay you £737 a month if you have one of these mental health conditions
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) might pay people £737 a month if they suffer from certain mental health conditions. Over 1.3 million people across Britain were claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for psychiatric disorders by
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Driver caught on motorway speed camera driving faster than 50mph
A DRIVER has been fined over £200 after being caught speeding on the motorway. Kate Fox, of Manor Road, Sandford St Martin, was caught on December 4 last year speeding on the M5 motorway. The 32-year-old was caught driving northbound near junction
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Site near Chipping Norton named England's fastest growing farm attraction
A farm near Chipping Norton has been named as one of England's fastest growing farm attractions by a new survey. According to VisitEngland's latest research, Fairytale Farm experienced a 130 per cent rise in visitor numbers from 2019 to 2023.
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Meet the U’s fan who got Brannagan play-off celebration tattooed on leg
CAMERON Brannagan’s knee slide celebration during last season’s play-offs has been immortalised by a fan who has had the moment tattooed onto his leg. Less than 24 hours after Oxford United’s Sky Bet League One play-off final second leg victory
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Death by dangerous driving rescheduled after accused hospitalised
A DEATH by dangerous driving trial has been rescheduled after the defendant was hospitalised. Lorry driver Barry Archer, 43, was on trial at Oxford Crown Court last month charged with causing the death of Tom Glancy, 64, by dangerous driving.
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Bestselling author to speak at launch of Witney networking group
A bestselling author will be the keynote speaker at the launch of a networking group near Witney next month. Networking expert Stefan Thomas is set to speak at the launch of the Witney Cotswold Networking Group at Minster Mill Hotel and Spa, in
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Driver accused of stealing over £240 of fuel by driving away before paying
CHARGES have been brought against a man accused of filling up his car with fuel and not paying on four different occasions. Steven Jones, of Appleford Drive, Abingdon, has been charged with four counts of making off without payment. READ MORE
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Resurfacing work on key roundabout that led to 60-minute delays complete
A roundabout on Oxford's eastern bypass reopened on time yesterday morning following resurfacing work. The Littlemore/Rose Hill roundabout was closed to traffic from 8pm on Friday until 6am on Monday while the work was carried out using two shifts
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Oxford United in the Community CEO looks ahead to Championship season
Ahead of Oxford United's first season in the second tier of English football for more than 20 years, the CEO of the club's charitable arm has been sharing his expectations. Matt Everett, CEO of Oxford United in the Community, highlighted the excitement
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Oxford Cheetahs secure draw and bonus point in Cab Direct Championship
Oxford Cheetahs consolidated their third position in the Cab Direct Championship with a 45-45 draw at Berwick on Saturday (August 3) night as they claimed the aggregate bonus point but fell short of a third point in a thrilling Super Heat. The
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Silver revolver at betting shop is admitted by man accused
GUILTY pleas have been entered on the day of trial for a man caught with a firearm near a betting shop. Rhys Taylor, 32, was arrested by police after an incident in Headington earlier this year. Police were called near the Betfred store at
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Grandmother disgusted at children's splash park covered in bird poo
A grandmother said she was "disgusted" to find a children’s splash pad covered in duck poo. The splash pad in Abingdon’s Abbey Meadow Park is cleaned regularly but is often covered in poo from geese from the nearby river. Sandra Bishop said