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Bicester mayor attends Battle of Britain memorial service
A memorial service was held at a church near Bicester to commemorate the Battle of Britain. The service was held at St Laurence's Church in Caversfield, just outside of Bicester on Sunday (September 15). It started at 3pm and members of the
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Covered Market hosts major anniversary party
Crowds of party goers danced at Oxford's Covered Market to celebrate its 250th anniversary. They gathered for the special celebration at the historic market on Friday night. (Image: Ed Nix) People came together to sing, dance, try out historic
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Autumnal post box topper created to fund maintenance of woodland
An autumnal post box topper has been knitted to help fund the ongoing maintenance of a woodland in Oxfordshire. The topper was created to raise funds for the maintenance of Island Pond Wood in Launton near Bicester by one of the newer village members
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Emergency gas works prevent access to bridge
5:09pm Bus services have issued a warning over the increased traffic congestion in the city. Due to increased
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Police issue warning over mystery men with ‘large black bags on backs’
Two suspicious men have been spotted on doorsteps with large bags on their backs in a west Oxfordshire town as police issue a public warning. Thames Valley Police say that two Nottingham Knockers, a term for young men who go door-to-door and sell
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Town's colourful celebrations for heritage weekend
Hundreds of people enjoyed lots of different events at Abingdon's annual Heritage Weekend. Morris dancers entertained shoppers in the town's market place on Saturday. There were a wide variety of events organised by The Friends of Abingdon
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Free passes for gym, pool and classes at leisure centres
Residents can take part in National Fitness Day and get a free pass for gym, pool and classes at all Better leisure centres. National Fitness Day tomorrow (September 18) is the biggest physical activity celebration of the year. Run by UKActive
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Jeremy Clarkson posts Clarkson’s Farm season four teaser
Jeremy Clarkson has dropped a teaser regarding season four of Clarkson’s Farm according to fans. The hit Prime Video show was initially released in 2021 and documents life on the 64-year-old’s Oxfordshire farm. Mr Clarkson purchased Diddly
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Oxford boat continues to SINK as Environmental Agency refuses to comment
A half-sunk boat in Oxford continues to drop deeper into the River Thames. The canal boat which has brown wood and white-painted features has been slowly sinking into the water for more than a year. Visible moss can be spotted growing on the
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'Like selling off the family silver': Anger over sale of historic city building
Angry Labour councillors say there has been no proper consultation over the decision to sell Old County Hall and likened it to "selling off the family silver". The building in Oxford is for sale following Oxfordshire County Council's decision in
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Dozens of Oxfordshire road closures to avoid over the next fortnight
Oxfordshire motorists will have more than a dozen National Highways road closures to watch out for over the next fortnight. Some delays will cause slight delays of less than 10 minutes but others will cause delays of between 10 and 30 minutes.
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Man jailed for following woman on train carriage while masturbating
A jail sentence has been handed to a man who followed a woman on a train whilst masturbating and exposing his penis. Fintan Burke was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Tuesday (September 17) for one count of outraging public decency, exposure
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Hair transplants in Turkey: why Smile Hair Clinic is a top choice
In recent years, Turkey has become a global hub for hair transplants, with thousands of patients flying in from around the world for affordable, high-quality procedures. Among the top clinics in the country is Smile Hair Clinic, a well-known provider
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‘Dishevelled man threatened to KNIFE dogs' outside RAF airbase
A “dishevelled” man allegedly threatened to use a knife on two dogs outside an RAF airbase. The incident occurred outside the RAF Brize Norton perimeter fence in west Oxfordshire and involved a man walking his dogs off the lead. He was then
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This major UK retailer is now allowing dogs in its stores for the first time
Major UK retailer The Range has announced they are now 'dog-friendly' in all their stores. This means those looking to shop for all their homeware needs can take their dog along with them. The move was implemented last week and affects some
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Primark to make major change to 54 UK stores - see those affected
Primark has revealed it will expand its Click & Collect service to a further 54 stores in the UK before the end of 2024. The next lot of stores, joining the 57 that already offer Click & Collect, will start to roll out the service from autumn.
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This week is your only chance to see a bigger and brighter Full Moon
This week you have the chance to see a bigger and brighter moon with the annual Harvest Moon taking to the sky. The celestial event always occurs before the autumn equinox and signals the start of the new season as we wave goodbye to the summer
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Coldplay announce UK summer 2025 concerts - How to get tickets
Coldplay has announced that they will be hitting the road in the summer of 2025 as they tour around the UK. The 'Fix You' band first teased UK dates with posters spotted at Dublin Castle in Camden, London which is also the spot they first performed
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Police launch search for wanted man with skull tattoo on neck
Police in Oxford are searching for a wanted man with a skull tattoo on his neck. Lewis Thompson is wanted in connection with a shoplifting incident and a series of burglaries between July and September 2024 in the city. The 36-year-old is white
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Centenary celebrated in style with fourth League Cup in a row
HEADINGTON A capped off the club’s centenary year celebrations by clinching a fourth League Cup in a row. The final of the Oxfordshire Bowls League competition was hosted under the floodlights at Kidlington, with Headington up against an Adderbury
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Police officer resigns after stealing £2.50 to pay off tuck shop debt
A former police officer who stole £2.50 to pay off his tuck shop debt would have been dismissed if he had not resigned, a misconduct hearing found. Former police constable James Tillcock, who joined Thames Valley Police in December 2022 and was
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Homeowners with gardens urged to create hedgehog havens for the colder months
As we get closer to the cosy seasons, it’s not just us Brits wanting to stay warm and cosy as hedgehogs will be preparing for their hibernation. Hedgehogs begin their hibernation period in October or November and it lasts until March or April.
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Canal festival returns to north Oxford
Oxford Canal Festival is returning to an area of the city. The free day-long event will take place at Aristotle Lane Recreation Ground in north Oxford on Saturday. Proceeds will go to The Kilsby Boat Project, a 112-year-old narrowboat being
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Administrators 'on standby' at TGI Fridays UK, reports suggest
TGI Fridays could vanish from the high street according to reports, as the group which owns it may be set to collapse. The future of the restaurant chain is reportedly in doubt following a failed bid to buy the US owner of the brand, Hostmore.
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Lowdown of The National Trust's pass with unlimited visits (there's a catch)
Many people across the UK enjoy trips to National Trust sites and there is a membership scheme on offer that some people may not be aware of but there's a catch as the membership allows unlimited visits (in a short time span). The heritage and
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‘Fireball’ seen over neighbouring town as 33-metre asteroid flies by Earth
A “fireball” has been seen over the neighbouring town of Swindon as a 33-metre asteroid was scheduled to pass by Earth. Sightings in the sky were reported across the Wiltshire town both Friday night and Saturday morning as green flashes or a “huge
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Multiple fire crews called to kitchen fire in Oxford flat
Multiple Oxfordshire fire crews attended a kitchen fire in an Oxford flat last week. Oxfordshire County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service were called on Thursday, September 12 at 2.19pm to a flat on Henry Taunt Close in Oxford. Two fire engines
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Top food hygiene ratings given to dozens of Oxford businesses
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 19 of Oxford’s food venues, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. Eighteen businesses were awarded the top score of five stars, which means hygiene standards are "very good". The Food Hygiene
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Oxford University encouraged to make significant admissions change
The University of Oxford has been encouraged to make a major change to its admissions process that could massively affect future students. Academics have called for the institution and Cambridge University to scrap interviews and pick their applicants
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Hundreds of mental health detentions made in Oxfordshire last year
There were more detentions made under the Mental Health Act in Oxfordshire last year, new figures show. Under the act, people with a mental disorder may be formally detained in hospital, or "sectioned", in the interests of their own health or safety
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New Covid variant 'taking charge' across the world: Case rates in Oxfordshire
Scientists are warning of new Covid variant that could become the dominant type. The XEC variant was identified in Germany in June and cases have since emerged in the UK. It has now been found in 15 countries across three continents. Experts
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Big night for Oxfordshire stars at TV Emmys
It was a big night for Oxfordshire talent at this year's Emmys. Slow Horses, a critically acclaimed spy thriller television series based on the Slough House series of novels by Oxford writer Mick Herron, received nine nominations ahead of the ceremony
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Horspath celebrate unprecedented quadruple with T20 crown
HORSPATH celebrated an unprecedented quadruple by being crowned Oxfordshire T20 champions with a glorious five-wicket victory over Oxford Downs in the Hartwell Cup final, writes Russell Smith. A thrilling opening stand of 73 off seven overs between
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Man arrested after 'failing to comply' with court community order
A man from Banbury has been arrested for allegedly failing to comply with a community requirement set by a court. The 37-year-old received a community requirement from Oxford Magistrates' Court after he was arrested on suspicion of being in possession
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Police withdraw search for woman after three people attacked on night out
Police have stopped searching for a woman following an attack on a night out in Oxfordshire which led to three people being assaulted. The incident occurred as three people were assaulted inside and outside Aka bar in Parsons Street in Banbury
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UK Government orders more mpox jabs as officials prepare for new strain
Plans are under way to vaccinate more people against mpox as officials work to bolster the UK’s resilience against a strain of the virus rapidly spreading in Africa. While no cases of clade I mpox have been detected in the UK – and the risk to
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Ovo energy customers to receive compensation as firm hit with £2.37m penalty
Almost 1,400 Ovo customers are to receive compensation after the energy firm was hit with a £2.37 million penalty by the industry watchdog for complaint handling failures. Ofgem said that 1,395 Ovo customers were affected by lengthy delays in seeing
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Wetherspoon to cut drink prices this week with a pint for under £2 - full list
You might be able to get a pint of your favourite ale for under £2 this week as JD Wetherspoon is cutting the price of a range of drinks across 700 of its pubs. The chain will be reducing the price of a pint of Ruddles Best from Wednesday, September
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Person killed on railway tracks near bridge
A person has died after an incident on a train tracks in Oxfordshire. The incident happened at around 8.30am on Tuesday morning near Faringdon Road outside Wantage on the railway bridge. Police cars, ambulances and fire engines were all in
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Coronation Street to air botched cosmetic surgery storyline with Bethany Platt
Coronation Street is set to air a storyline in which Lucy Fallon’s character, Bethany Platt, has her life changed over a botched cosmetic surgery abroad. In the new story, Bethany will contract sepsis which leaves her with a permanent stoma.
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Police cars and fire engines descend on railway bridge
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Heart Radio presenter Jamie Theakston reveals cancer diagnosis
Heart Breakfast presenter Jamie Theakston has been diagnosed with cancer. The Radio DJ announced the news on Instagram, revealing that he has Stage 1 Laryngeal Cancer. Posting on Instagram, Jamie said: “As you know – I recently had an operation
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Emergency repairs on major road on Oxfordshire border causes delays
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Lane blocked as broken-down vehicle on junction causes severe delays
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Motorway reopens following major crash involving lorry
The M40 has reopened both ways following a serious crash involving a lorry. Thames Valley Police was called to a crash in which a lorry overturned on the southbound carriageway at around noon between junctions nine and 10 near Bicester yesterday
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Why condensation is forming on your windows and how to stop it
Many of us will be noticing condensation on our windows as we try and cut down on the amount of time we have our heating on for this year. Condensation can damage your windows and furniture, and it can also cause mould which could be detrimental
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Cyclist in 70s in critical condition following hit-and-run in Oxfordshire
A cyclist in his 70s is in 'critical condition' following a hit and run in Oxfordshire, police say. The incident happened on the A4130 near Halifax Road in Wallingford between 6am and 6.10am on Monday morning (September 16). A man, aged in
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Football player accused of attacking opposing player after losing match
A football player is accused of attacking an opposing team member after allegedly being ridiculed about losing a game. Michael Hicks, a former Chesterton FC player, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with one count of assault occasioning
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Programme to help communities hardest hit by pandemic extended
A programme aimed at helping communities hit hardest by the pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis will continue until 2025. OxLEP Skills has announced that the 'No Limits' programme, launched in November 2022, will be extended thanks to a £296,000
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Man, 21, admits to 'random' sexual attacks on woman
A trial has collapsed after a man pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a woman in Oxford in a ‘random and out of the blue’ attack. Rio Bunce, 21 was due to stand trial at Oxford Crown Court from Monday (September 16) charged with four counts of
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Electric bike company starts operating 'without permission'
An electric bike company has started operating in Oxford "without permission" from the county council, traders have bemoaned. American company Lime run electric scooters, electric bikes and electric mopeds in various cities around the world.
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House scheme submitted by planning committee chairman set for approval
A planning application submitted by a city councillor will be decided by civic chiefs this week. Mary Clarkson, who chairs Oxford City Council's planning committee, has applied for a single-storey rear infill extension, the removal of a window
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Three men accused of 'gang-raping' woman near train station
Three men are due to stand trial accused of gang-raping a woman in Banbury. Damian Sidor, 28, of no fixed abode, Jaraslaw Szklarski, 56, of no fixed abode, and Patryk Kubacz, 30, of Edinburgh Way, Banbury are all accused of sexually assaulting
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Artist's painting wins 'Art in the Park' competition
A painting by Stephen Gray has won the Howbery Business Park's 'Art in the Park' competition. The competition asked artists to interpret the theme of 'water in our world' and include local references. Mr Gray, the winner of the over-18s category
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Charity football tournament cancelled after drop outs
A football tournament in memory of a woman with spina bifida was cancelled. The Kelly Jackson Memorial Fund announced the cancellation of its annual charity five-a-side day, which was set to take place on September 15, due to late withdrawals from
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Which U’s players are ranked highest on the new FC 25?
FOUR Oxford United players are sharing the crown as being the highest-rated on EA Sports FC 25. It is the second instalment in the EA Sports FC series, succeeding the FIFA games after EA’s (Electronic Arts) partnership with FIFA came to an end
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Plans for 12 flats lodged 20 years after previous scheme
Plans for 12 one-bed flats to replace a bungalow on the outskirts of Oxford have been submitted, 20 years after a similar scheme in the same place was refused. Developer Admiral Homes wants to construct the three-storey building in Sandy Lane,
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Breast cancer charity to hold gala dinner and fashion show
An Oxfordshire breast cancer charity is arranging an upcoming special gala dinner and fashion show. The Oxford Breast Buddy Group (OBBG) is will celebrate breast cancer survivors and raise awareness of the charity's work. The evening will be
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On-street electric vehicle charging bollards to move to new operator
On-street electric vehicle charging bollards in Oxford are set to be moved to a new operator. Oxford City Council announced that from yesterday (Monday, September 16) 13 council-owned on-street electric vehicle charging bollards have been transferred
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Oxfordshire transport operator wins top industry award
An Oxfordshire transport operator has won a top industry award. Darcica Logistics, based in Bicester, was named the winning company in the Sustainable Transport category at the Motor Transport Awards. The awards are prestigious industry-leading
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'It was magical': Oxfordshire actor on playing cameo role in Doctor Who special
An Oxfordshire-based actor will feature in a cameo role in this year's Christmas Special of Doctor Who. Sam Sherpa-Moore, 24 who lives in Bloxham near Banbury, will play Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, the first person to ever climb Mount Everest.
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