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Study reveals Oxford as UK’s freshers' flu hotspot
Oxford is the UK’s freshers’ flu hotspot, according to new research. The study, conducted by claims.co.uk, analysed Google Keyword Planner data on more than 2,400 cold and flu-related terms for each UK city from 2021 to 2023. To find out which
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Person struck by train as services grind to a halt
A person has been hit by a train as passengers are facing cancellations and widespread delays across the county. Great Western Railway (GWR) has confirmed a person has been struck on the line near Shrivenham. The gender and age of the person
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Train lines reopen after hours as person hit
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Oxfordshire oxen sculptures auctioned off for hospice
Oxen sculptures that took over Oxfordshire during the summer have been auctioned off. The auction raised more than £150,000 for Sobell House Hospice. The "OxTrail" event, organised by Wild in Art, featured 31 large and more than 100 mini painted
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Major Oxfordshire road closed temporarily from today
A key Oxfordshire road is closed temporarily both ways from today. The A41 in Bicester will be closed from today (September 19) and it is expected to be closed until Saturday (September 21). The road will be shut both ways from 9pm until 5am
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Let the challenge begin – CBBC star calls for Raven comeback as Balamory returns
A legendary CBBC game show star has called for the hit series Raven to make a comeback following the return of Balamory, which was confirmed by the BBC earlier this week. The popular children’s TV series will return to CBeebies in 2026 and is expected
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Coronation Street legend dies aged 87, Helen Worth leads tributes to 'lovely' man
Geoffrey Hinsliff, best known for playing Don Brennan on Coronation Street has died at the age of 87, the ITV soap has confirmed. The legendary Corrie actor was on the cobbles from 1987 to 1997 and now Helen Worth, who plays the role of Gail Platt
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Cheetahs reach Championship play-off final after thrilling end to semi
OXFORD Cheetahs reached the Championship play-off final, where they will face Poole Pirates, after a 49-41 victory at home to Scunthorpe Scorpions in the second leg of the semi-final. Although Cheetahs would go on to secure a 95-85 aggregate victory
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Kylie Minogue announces world tour including UK dates - how to get your tickets
Australian pop star Kylie Minogue has announced a UK tour with shows scheduled for 2025. The Padam Padam singer, 56, also announced that a “sequel” to her 2023 album Tension which includes nine new tracks, will be released on October 18. She
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Olympic medallist presents Oxford United with stadium project award
Oxford United's project preparing for a new stadium in Kidlington has won an industry award amid criticism from some members of the community. The scheme picked up the deal of the year at the OxPropFest Awards which was presented by Dame Katherine
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New electric bikes 'take up too much pavement space' in city
Lime bikes are "taking up too much pavement space" in Oxford, according to a campaigner for pedestrians. American company Lime run app-registered electric scooters, electric bikes and electric mopeds in various cities and has started to hire out
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Revealed: Amount of water pollution incidents not visited immediately in Oxford
Almost 100 water pollution incidents have not been immediately seen to in Oxford since 2018, new figures show. A Freedom of Information request shows the Environment Agency is attending fewer incidents across England than before the pandemic.
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118 e-scooters and e-bikes seized in three months across the Thames Valley
More than 100 e-scooters and illegal e-bikes have been seized by Thames Valley Police in the three months to September 8. The force reported that they had seized 118 e-scooters and e-bikes since June 1, with 21 of those occurring since the beginning
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Woodstock 12 road race to return after three-year hiatus
An iconic road race is set to make a return. The 12-mile Woodstock road race will be back after a three-year hiatus. The race, which takes place through the parkland of Blenheim Palace, was cancelled in 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic and
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Council chief executive's plans unanimously approved
The city council's chief executive has had a plan permitted for changes to a property in an Oxford suburb. Caroline Green's proposal is to demolish a garage and rear extension and build a part single, part two-storey side and rear extension with
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Man arrested after 'shoplifting' in Oxfordshire town
Police in Abingdon have arrested a man on suspicion of shoplifting in the town centre. Police community support officer (PCSO) Susie Morley was on a cycle patrol when she was called to respond to the incident on Tuesday, September 17. A man
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Update on £300m plans for international theme park near motorway
An update has been issued on plans for a £300m international theme park at a site near the motorway. Puy du Fou declared its interest last year in wanting a 300 to 400-acre site to be built in Cherwell, north of Bicester, by the M40. The historical-themed
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'Impressive' eight-storey lab unanimously approved by planning chiefs
An eight-storey lab and four-storey car park were unanimously approved by Oxford planning chiefs this week. Oxford City Council's planning committee approved the application from Advanced Research Clusters GP (ARC) for plot 2000 of Oxford Business
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Mapped: How far are you from Britain's best pubs as national award winners named
Britain is a country that loves its pubs and the 2024 Great British Pub Awards have now crowned the best in the land. From southern England, to northern parts of Scotland, you may not have to go too far to find one of the prize-winning establishments
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'We are stranded': Parents in despair as no seats left on school bus
Parents are in despair after they were told there are no spaces left for their children on the school bus days before the school year began. Bicester parents were told there were no seats left on the Grayline bus, contracted by Oxfordshire County
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The Great British Pub Crawl viral couple reveal best pubs in Oxford
A viral couple who go on pub crawls across the country have revealed the best pubs in Oxford. Dale and Holly Harvey from Nottingham started their quest in March of 2022 as they had grown tired of seeing pubs closing down so decided to go out and
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Planning chiefs urged to think again over new controlled parking zones in city
Labour councillors are urging civic chiefs to think again over a consultation on controlled parking zones (CPZ) for the Rose Hill area after they found householders were overwhelmingly against the proposal. Oxfordshire County Council has just
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Oxfordshire MP appointed into key role for Liberal Democrats
Bicester and Woodstock's MP Calum Miller has been appointed as the Liberal Democrat's Foreign Affairs spokesperson. He was appointed by the leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Ed Davey on Wednesday (September 18) following the first reshuffle since
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College bosses appeal against car parking 'ban' near shopping centre
Bosses at a further education college have appealed against a decision banning them from offering cheap car parking to shoppers. Since 2012, City of Oxford College in Oxpens Road has been renting out about 91 spaces at its college off Oxpens Road
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Network Rail announces fresh closure on stretch of Botley Road
Network Rail has announced a fresh closure for a stretch of Botley Road in Oxford so that new trial holes can be dug near the rail station. The road has been closed at the rail bridge since April last year as part of a £161m scheme to revamp the
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F1 legend Mark Webber vacuums Jeremy Clarkson’s Oxfordshire pub
Legendary Formula 1 driver Mark Webber has been spotted cleaning Jeremy Clarkson’s new Oxfordshire pub. The Australian is a nine-time Formula One Grand Prix winner but has seemingly swapped the tyres for cleaning equipment this week. In a video
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Police update on hospitalised lorry driver after major M40 crash
Police have given an update after a lorry driver was taken to hospital with serious injuries following a major Oxfordshire crash. Thames Valley Police (TVP) was called to a crash in which a lorry overturned at around noon on Monday. This occurred
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Thunderstorm flood risk as Met Office issues yellow weather warning
A yellow weather warning has been issued to Oxfordshire amid incoming thunderstorms. The Met Office issued the alert to the county as well as south west England and Wales on Thursday morning. With thunderstorms expected to strike the areas,
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Dramatic footage shows smoke billowing from late night 5G mast fire
Emergency services were called to a 5G mast fire in an Oxfordshire town late last night. A fire engine from Banbury Fire Station attended the incident on Queensway in Banbury alongside police who helped assist with traffic control. The fire
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Fundraiser after death of local footballer reaches £15k within hours
A FUNDRAISER to support the family of Abingdon United midfielder Jack Badger, who has passed away aged 24, surpassed more than £15,000 within hours of its launch. The football club announced the death of Badger in a social media post yesterday,
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Police race to busy road as lane blocked after incident
10:51am End of blog The incident has now cleared- thanks for following our live coverage this morning.
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Liam Manning finds pantomime villain role ‘slightly disappointing’ ahead of reunion
LIAM Manning says he finds it ‘slightly disappointing’ that he might find himself the pantomime villain against Oxford United this weekend. The Bristol City head coach left United for the Robins in November last year, having only took over the
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DWP PIP and ESA warning as benefit payments could be stopped before Christmas
People who receive certain disability benefits may need to act in the next few weeks or risk having their payments stopped ahead of Christmas. People claiming ESA (Employment Support Allowance) are those impacted by the latest warning. ESA
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'It was a dream come true' - Stacey Solomon quits job to spend time with family
Sort Your Life Out star Stacey Solomon has shared an emotional announcement with her fans as she revealed she is stepping back from one of her much-loved roles. Sharing the news on her Instagram stories, the Loose Women favourite said she has shot
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Animal experts issue Alabama Rot warning to dog owners in the UK - how to spot
Dog walkers have been warned of a “flesh-eating” disease affecting pets, as vets warned owners to take extra precautions on muddy walks. The urgent warning comes following an outbreak of the potentially fatal disease, known as Alabama Rot or CRVG
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Drivers are facing £1,000 fines for this common headlight mistake
Experts are warning motorists they risk making this dangerous - and potentially costly - mistake with their vehicle lights. Since 2011 all new cars in the UK are legally required to have ‘daytime running lights’, or DRLs, that come on automatically
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John Lewis reveals Christmas advert hint in new campaign
John Lewis has hinted at its new Christmas advert with its latest campaign on its recently revived Never Knowingly Undersold price pledge. The “through the decades” TV advert is the first in a three-part campaign for the all-important retail ‘golden
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Garage expert's top tips for keeping rats away from garages and outbuildings
Rats find their ways into our homes and gardens when the environment seems ideal for them but they can cause huge problems for homeowners. As the temperatures decrease in the colder months, rats will try to find somewhere warm and with shelter,
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Environment Agency provide update on green water at local lake
The Environment Agency has provided an update on the green water at an Oxfordshire lake. Witney Lake, also known as Duck Lake, has developed algae after receiving flood waters from the River Windrush throughout this year. New photographs show
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DWP reveals another Winter Fuel Payment change for those on Universal Credit
Another big change to Winter Fuel Payments has been revealed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The latest change to the £300 cost of living boost comes after it was announced in July that almost 10 million people who previously qualified
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Emma Raducanu aims to prove critics wrong after split from boyfriend
Emma Raducanu is out to prove the critics wrong this week after a split from her millionaire boyfriend. The tennis star has taken part in several tournaments this year but all have ended in defeat which has led to her number of critics growing.
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Celebrity Race Across The World fans ‘so happy’ for winners of ‘best series yet’
Celebrity Race Across The World fans have said they are “so so happy” for the winners of the BBC show which they claim was the "best series so far". Stripped of all mod-cons and luxuries including smartphones and bank cards, the pairs of celebrities
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Cherwell residents encouraged to recycle their metal packaging
A new recycling campaign is urgin Cherwell residents to adopt a ‘can-do’ attitude. Cherwell District Council, working in partnership with the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation, is rolling out the ‘MetalMatters’ programme to help increase
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Banbury leisure and entertainment venue scoops award
A leisure and entertainment venue has scooped a prestigious award. The Light Banbury won the Wild Property Consultancy Town Centre Award at the Cherwell Business Awards Gala Dinner on Friday (September 13). The venue, which has a cinema, bowling
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University of Oxford to host landmark global climate summit in 2025
The University of Oxford is set to host a landmark global climate summit in 2025. The university will collaborate with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to organise the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit
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Power Station collapse: Expert demands public inquiry into 'failed investigation'
Investigating authorities have 'failed' bereaved families eight years on from the fatal Didcot Power Station collapse, an expert said. The editor of Demolition News, Mark Anthony, has launched a petition, demanding a public inquiry to find out
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Work to begin on creating accessible moorings at Wallingford
Work is set to begin on creating accessible moorings on part of the River Thames. More than £209,000 from South Oxfordshire District Council is being invested into making Wallingford Riverside more accessible. The improvements are designed
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Plans for improvements to Banbury Rail Station approved
Work is set to begin on Banbury Rail Station this autumn, after the council gave its approval. Oxfordshire County Council has approved plans to enhance the road layout and facilities at the station, with construction set to begin in the coming
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Man jailed for hitting woman trying to force her 'to pray the demons away'
A jail sentence has been handed to a man who was found guilty of assault by beating of a woman in Oxford. Binyam Solomon, 28, was on trial at Oxford Crown Court for two counts of assault by beating last week. The offence allegedly took place
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Gateway to Oxford city centre redevelopment accelerates as plans approved
The gateway to Oxford city centre will be getting a major facelift after a scheme for a new five-storey building was given the green light. Oxford City Council planning chiefs unanimously approved the proposal for Beaver House and buildings at
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First patients in Oxford for global CKD treatment trial
The first participants in a new clinical trial for a potential chronic kidney disease (CKD) treatment have been recruited at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH). The trial, named EASi-KIDNEY, will assess whether the new treatment, vicadrostat (also
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Final vintage fair of the year at Stonor Park this weekend
Stonor Park's final vintage fair of the year will take place this weekend. The 850-year-old estate, a short drive from Henley-on-Thames, will host the Antiques & Vintage Car Boot Fair on Sunday, September 22. Lord Camoys, custodian of Stonor
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Eastenders legend will host first-ever Oxford Climate Awards
A legendary soap star has been announced as the host of the first-ever Oxford Climate Awards - with less than one month to go until the big night. Shaun Williamson, best known for playing Barry in EastEnders, will host the prestigious black-tie
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150,000 South East kids in poverty not eligible for free school meals, survey finds
New analysis has found that 150,000 children in the South East are living in poverty but do not qualify for free school meals. The research was conducted by Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG), which said the findings are due to "restrictive and
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Chinese takeaway hit with low food hygiene score
A Chinese takeaway has been hit with a low food hygiene score following a recent inspection. Oriental Kitchen on Sheep Street in Bicester was given two stars out of five following an inspection from the Food Standards Agency on August 8. A
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - GEORGIA-MAE GREEN, 29, of Gessey Close, Long Hanborough, Witney, pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen for testing in Abingdon on July 1 this year after being suspected of having
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'Is that it?!': Mixed reaction to high street improvements scheme
Residents have been quick to share their thoughts on the draft designs for an improvement scheme for a town's high street. Oxfordshire County Council has launched a four-week survey to hear people’s views on proposals it said will "enhance Witney
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Mum aims to inspire Oxfordshire women to follow their dreams
A beauty therapist is aiming to inspire women and girls in Oxfordshire by sharing her story. Andrea Jones, who runs the Andrea Danielle beauty therapy school, became a single mother at the age of 16. Despite this, she pursued her dream of becoming
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24 new homes permitted by Oxford City Council planners
Oxford planning chiefs have approved a controversial scheme for 24 new homes. Applicants Hill Residential and OX Place have been given the green light to build the properties on land north of Goose Green. The scheme forms part of the Oxford
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NHS flu vaccine rollout - who is eligible and how to get it
Children and pregnant women are the first in line for their annual flu vaccination as the NHS ramps up its preparations for winter. The NHS began sending invitations to both eligible groups to come forward for their vaccines on Tuesday (September
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St Michael’s Primary to join the Abingdon Learning Trust
Abingdon Learning Trust is located south of Oxford and is very proud of its existing secondary schools and primary school, and hugely excited about St Michael’s Primary, Steventon, joining us in December 2024. In a nutshell, we offer great education
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Des Buckingham praises coaching staff for their impact behind the scenes
DES Buckingham has praised his coaching staff for their impact behind the scenes at Oxford United. The U’s boss is supported by assistant head coach Craig Short, assistant coach Chris Hackett and goalkeeping coach Lewis Price throughout the week
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Family-friendly cycling event set to take place in Oxford
A family-friendly cycling event is set to take place in Oxford. Kidical Mass Oxford is organising the ride to celebrate World Car-Free Day. Participants will meet at various locations across the city at 2pm, including the John Radcliffe opposite
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Winston Churchill portrait that PM 'loved' could sell for £100,000
A portrait of Winston Churchill that the former Prime Minister infamously loved could fetch over £100,000 at auction. The artwork, drawn by artist Paul Trevillion in 1955, was the only portrait that Churchill ever signed, making it a very valuable
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Historic pub reopens following 190k refurbishment
A historic pub in east Oxford has reopened following a refurbishment costing £190,000. The Greene King-owned pub in St Clement's closed this summer and has now reopened, with Jonathan Perritt in charge. He is an experienced pub operator and
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Officer dismissed after calling female colleague 'sugar t***' and 'sex worker'
A Thames Valley Police officer has been dismissed after referring to a female colleague as ‘sugar t***’ and suggesting another was a ‘sex worker’. Detective Sergeant Charlie Ellis, who was an officer for 18 years, was dismissed without notice after
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Oxfordshire countryside development of 44 homes approved by planners
A major development of 44 homes in the Oxfordshire countryside has been given the green light despite dozens of objections. The scheme, submitted by McAdden Homes, is in Springhill Road, Goring, and was permitted by South Oxfordshire District
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Woman accused of setting fire to building for homeless people
A home which accommodates former homeless people was allegedly set alight by one of the occupants with intent to endanger their lives, a trial has heard. Marina Harries is accused of setting fire to a chair inside her room in Divinity Road, Oxford
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Idris El Mizouni discusses international hopes
IDRIS El Mizouni wants to establish himself in the Oxford United midfield to help get back into the international set-up with Tunisia. The 23-year-old has won one cap for Tunisia, when he came on as a substitute in a 2-0 friendly win against Iraq