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Police CLOSE roads after heavy flooding hits county
Police in Oxfordshire have closed several roads due to flooding. The county experienced heavy downpours throughout Sunday night into Monday morning which caused severe flooding. Bus services have been diverted throughout the day while multiple
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Trains cancelled as Oxfordshire railway station flooded
Trains have been cancelled after an Oxfordshire railway station flooded. Adverse weather has been seen across the county throughout Monday after severe rainfall fell all day. All trains via Didcot Parkway Station have been cancelled due to
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Ale fans enjoy knees up in a brewery at annual Oktoberfest
Craft ale fans enjoyed special brews on tap at a knees-up in a brewery at the weekend. Little Ox Brew Co in Freeland, near Witney, opened its doors for its annual Oktoberfest, the biggest beer event of its year. Beer was available in steins
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Charity shares heartwarming pictures of first foal born on site for years
An animal charity is celebrating the healthy arrival of a foal, the first to be born on site since 2019. Little Alpine surprised the team at Blue Cross in Burford by appearing sooner than expected, with the team overseeing her birth on the afternoon
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High-end patisserie wins special multi-award for excellence
A high-end patisserie run by a Michelin-trained chef has picked up another award to add to its collection. Hugo Lovage at 54 Burford High Street has been awarded The Prestige Award for 2023, 2024 and 2025 for Patisserie of the Year. The special
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EastEnders icon lands role in beloved Netflix show alongside Bridgerton star
An EastEnders icon will star in season three of the beloved Netflix drama Heartstopper, six years after being 'axed' from the BBC soap opera. Annette Badland, who played Aunt Babe on EastEnders, will now star alongside Jonathan Bailey and Hayley
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Sir David Jason reveals the one 'mistake' that ended Only Fools and Horses
Sir David Jason has revealed the one mistake that ended the popular BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses. The actor, who is best known for playing Del Boy alongside Nicholas Lyndhurst (Rodney Trotter), said that the way the original series ended made
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What does the winner of The Great British Bake Off get?
The Great British Bake Off is a popular programme where amateur bakers try to impress the judges with their creativity and execution of ideas when baking. Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith judge amateur bakers’ creations while Alison Hammond and Noel
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New Freeview update sees 'important' changes made including closure of 2 channels
Brits are being urged to retune their TVs after "important changes" were made by to a number of different channels as part of a new Freeview update. The latest update will feature eight changes including the launch of three new channels and the
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Oxford University chancellor hopeful William Hague warns tuition fees may rise
Oxford University chancellor hopeful William Hague has warned that tuition fees could be on the rise. The 63-year-old was leader of the Conservative Party and the Leader of the Opposition from 1997 to 2001 during Tony Blair’s time as Prime Minister
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Tributes paid to former journalist and diplomat who studied at Oxford University
Former economic journalist and diplomat Peter Jay who studied at Oxford University has died at the age of 87. Tributes have been paid to him by colleagues in both the political and media world following the news of his death. According to the
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Road closed in BOTH directions after emergency gas leak
7:20pm Road closure remains The road closure is still in place but traffic appears to be flowing Ok in the surrounding
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Oxfordshire MP urges Thames Water to take action on blocked drains amid flooding
An Oxfordshire MP is calling on Thames Water to take action on blocked drains as flooding causes widespread disruption across the county. Banbury's MP Sean Woodcock announced this morning (September 23) that he has written to the company following
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'No change' to Winter Fuel Payment cut plans as Chancellor warns of 'tough decisions'
Rachel Reeves has said “tough decisions” in the upcoming Budget would not “dim our ambition for Britain” and insisted Tory austerity had been a “destructive choice” which would not be repeated. The Chancellor was speaking at the Labour Party conference
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U’s Women fall to home defeat against previously winless Lewes
OXFORD United Women fell to a 2-1 home defeat against previously winless Lewes. The away side were 2-0 up at half-time, and although Kate Wiseman pulled a goal back, the U’s were unable to find a leveller. Lewes started brightly, with Olivia
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Public warned as city underpasses left UNUSABLE after severe flooding
Members of the public have been warned after severe flooding has left Oxford underpasses unusable. Excessive rainfall throughout Sunday night and into Monday morning meant that flooding hit the county and caused several disruptions this morning
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Major Oxford flooding turns car park into swimming pool
Major flooding has left an Oxford industrial estate car park looking like a swimming pool. An exceptional amount of rainfall across Oxfordshire on Sunday night into Monday morning has caused flooding across the county. This has in turn resulted
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Multiple burglaries in south Oxfordshire believed to be linked, police say
Two burglaries in south Oxfordshire are believed to be linked, police say. Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following the incidents, which both happened between approximately 5.30pm and 6.15pm, on Friday, September 20. It is
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Oxford sees highest rainfall total in 56 years
Oxford has seen its highest rainfall total in 56 years in the last 24 hours. This is according to the University of Oxford’s Radcliffe Meteorological Station, which recorded 77.1mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours, from 9am yesterday (September
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Oxford University beaten by Cardiff and Leeds in new rankings
Oxford University has finished behind several other universities in new rankings. The Times has ranked the seven best UK university cities for parents to enjoy while their offspring attend the institutions. Although Oxford does make the cut
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Zara Tindall and royals flock to Blenheim Palace for horse trials
Zara Tindall and fellow members of the royal family have been spotted at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire braving the soggy conditions. Blenheim International Horse Trials took place at the residence in Woodstock with crowds descending on the venue
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GALLERY: Damp scenes across the county as flooding causes havoc
An exceptional amount of rainfall in Oxfordshire has caused flooding across the county resulting in widespread disruptions. The flooding has resulted in nine confirmed school closures so far today (September 23) and bus services being diverted
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Surgery forced to close due to damage caused by flooding
A doctor's surgery in Oxfordshire has been forced to close due to damage caused by flooding. Woodstock Surgery made the announcement this morning (September 23) after being advised by the fire service to close. This comes as flooding causes
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Oxfordshire's weekly Met Office forecast amid widespread flooding disruption
The whole of Oxfordshire has been affected by severe flooding today, Monday 23 September. A Met Office amber weather warning is now covering all of Oxfordshire, previously only covering parts of west and north Oxfordshire. Janine Quibell,
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The face of the man jailed for eight years for sex offences in the 1980s
The face of the man guilty of assaulting four young girls in the 1980s has now been released by police. David Tilley, 77, was jailed for eight years after a trial at Oxford Crown Court in which the Faringdon man was found guilty in July. He
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I tried a Toby Carvery Too Good To Go bag and was impressed with the generosity
I’ve tried a few Too Good To Go bags now but I was curious to see what I’d get if I reserved one at Toby Carvery. There’s nothing like a hot roast dinner, especially when the colder months arrive, but since I was saving food from going in the bin
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Young Reporter Scheme continues to inspire young people
Join our new intake of students and experience what it is like to be a journalist working for a real newspaper. The Young Reporter Scheme, which is returning for its seventeenth year, is now recruiting students from years 10 to 13. Thousands
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Aldi reveals the top 20 priority spots where they're looking for new stores
Aldi has revealed the top 20 priority locations around the UK where it wants to set up new stores. In its annual trading update, Aldi said it plans to open 23 new locations before the end of the year – including Muswell Hill, London and Mere Green
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Met Office say parts of UK could see a 'month's worth of rain' fall on Monday
Summer seems to have officially ended. Severe weather warnings for rain are in place on Sunday and Monday, with 'intense' thunderstorms expected to sweep the UK. Forecasters have warned the public to be wary of local flooding, with the potential
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Check your coins - Royal Mint mistakenly create King Charles £1 coins worth £600
People have been urged to check their change after a "botched" £1 coin turned out to be worth 600 times its face value. 62-year-old Diane Bath, who runs a Post Office in Cumbria, took delivery of coins stamped with King Charles’ face which turned
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NS&I issues urgent bank transfer warning to anyone with Premium Bonds
National Savings and Investments has sent a "next working day" warning to anybody with Premium Bonds. The treasury-backed provider said there could be issues relating to bank account payments and delays. "Yesterday morning I transferred money
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Millions urged to book flu vaccines and Covid boosters - who is eligible?
Health officials are urging those eligible in England for flu and Covid-19 vaccines to come forward to help ease pressure on the NHS ahead of the winter months. It comes amid concerns from NHS England over a so-called “tripledemic” of flu, Covid
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'Evil' winter fuel allowance cut has pensioners feeling 'ashamed'
Labour's plan to take the winter fuel allowance away from millions of pensioners has been described as "evil" by a former monk. 81-year-old Kevin McGrath said he is "deeply concerned about the winter." Recovering from an eye operation at his
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'Scope for more price cuts' as fuel prices plummet at fastest rate of the year
Fuel prices are falling faster than at any other point 2024, new figures show, as the RAC says there is still “scope for further price cuts”. Average prices for petrol and diesel have fallen by nearly 7p per litre on forecourts over the last month
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Universal Credit warning as claimants could miss out on £756 a year
Millions of Universal Credit recipients across the UK are losing more than £700 a year on average as a result of automatic deductions from their payments. Each month the average claimant loses out on £63, £756 over the course of the year, which
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Three teams to once again compete at Sandy Lane in 2025
THREE teams will once again race round Sandy Lane in 2025, Oxford Speedway promoter Jamie Courtney has confirmed. Oxford returned to the sport in 2022 after a 15-year absence, with Oxford Cheetahs competing in the Championship, while Oxford Chargers
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Flooding risk for entire county as Met Office updates weather warning
The Met Office has updated the amber weather warning meaning there is now a risk of flooding for the entire county. The weather warning was previously just in place for parts of west and north Oxfordshire including Banbury and Chipping Norton.
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Multi-vehicle crash causes severe delays on A34
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More schools announce emergency closures due to flooding
A number of schools across Oxfordshire have announced emergency closures due to flooding. Numerous schools have confirmed they are closed fully or partially today (September 23) as flooding causes widespread disruption across the county. Frank
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More than 50 pubs a month lost so far in 2024, 'devastating' new study shows
More than 50 pubs have been lost in England and Wales each month on average so far this year. Real estate intelligence firm Altus Group said the overall number of pubs, including those which were vacant or being offered to let, fell to 39,096 at
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Oxfordshire soaked with persistent rainfall into evening
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Severe delays due to incident on M40
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Trophy smiles from the St John Ambulance cadets
WE often take them for granted, but they provide wonderful support behind the scenes at hundreds of events in Oxfordshire every year. Members of St John Ambulance in their smart uniforms stay in the background, but are ready to spring into action
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - KYRON AHMED, 22, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to possession of a Class B drug, namely a quantity of cannabis, in Abingdon on August 24 this year. He was given a period of conditional
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Oxfordshire MP welcomes announcement on long overdue plans for GP surgery
An Oxfordshire MP has welcomed an announcement that the building of a long overdue GP surgery anticipated next year. Olly Glover, Lib Dem MP for Didcot and Wantage, made the comments about Great Western Park in Didcot. The 3,300-home estate
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Oxford study finds proposed ban on UK hunting trophy imports could do more harm
The proposed hunting law could do more harm than good for the animals it is supposed to protect. This is according to a study led by the University of Oxford's Department of Biology and the Oxford Martin programme on Wildlife Trade. The study
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Ice rink gets major upgrades for its 40th birthday
Oxford Ice Rink has undergone a multitude of new upgrades for its 40th birthday. The upgrades for Oxford Ice Rink and four other leisure centres in Oxford were announced in March by More Leisure Community Trust (MLCT), who operate the centres on
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Food hygiene ratings awarded to multiple eateries
Eleven eateries in Banbury and Bicester have been awarded the top food hygiene rating of five following recent inspections. A rating of five means the hygiene standards are very good and fully comply with the law, according to the Food Standards
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Oxford admin worker unfairly sacked after accidentally calling customer 'a t***'
An admin worker who was sacked after accidentally calling a customer “a t**t” has won more than £5,000 in an unfair dismissal claim. Meliesha Jones, who had been a part-time administrator at Vale Curtains and Blinds in Oxford since May 2021, was