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UPDATES: Oxford United fans’ forum at the Kassam Stadium – live
8:07pm And that draws to an end this evening’s fans’ forum. Thanks for joining the live blog. See you again here at Grenoble
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£1m riverside pub up for sale gets five-star food hygiene rating
A pub for sale for £1.2m has been awarded a five-star food hygiene rating. The Maybush is one of two pubs at Newbridge on the River Thames, on the road between Abingdon and Witney. The Rose Revived is the other popular pub close to the bridge
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Major disruption to rail services after person killed by train
A person has been hit and killed by a train on the rail line from Swindon to Didcot Parkway, police have confirmed. British Transport Police (BTP) said it was called to an area of the line in Swindon at around 1.10pm today (Thursday, September
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Suspected tornado spotted amid amber warning for rain storms
A man captured a dramatic picture of a tornado as warnings are issued for extreme weather across the UK. The image shows the grey vapour of the tornado swirling into the sky. The man spotted the remarkable sight near the A34 in Abingdon this
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Police officer awarded £1million in discrimination case
A former Thames Valley police officer has been awarded £1.1million compensation after it was ruled she had been discriminated against. Katrina Hibbert was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and depression because of the stressful nature
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State of the art office building approved for new business park
Plans have been approved for a state of the art office building near Bicester Village retail park. The permitted building will be part of the 48 acre Bicester Arc commercial business park, off the A41. Rachel Wood, managing director at Sladen
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Shortage of farm labour likely to drive up food prices, data shows
A shortage of farm workers in Oxfordshire could potentially increase food prices and risk food security, according to new data. In a survey carried out by Britain’s biggest dairy company Arla Foods more than half of Britain’s dairy farmers surveyed
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Police release e-fit image after sexual assault in Oxfordshire town
Police in Banbury have released an e-fit image of a man wanted in connection with a sexual assault in the town. The incident happened as a woman was walking in a woodland between Beaumont Close and Griffith Road, when a man walked up behind her
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Car seized after police notice child stood up on seats
Police in Banbury had a stroke of luck in finding out a car had no insurance or tax after spotting a child standing up while the vehicle was moving. Officers noticed a child looking at one of their motorbikes near the former Odeon building in
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Emergency services dealing 'sensitively' with incident on line
5:15pm British Transport Police have now issued a statement on the rail incident. See the full story here: Major
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Delays due to crash on M40
4:16pm Thanks for following our live blog. 4:15pm
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Ratings agencies downgrade Thames Water further into ‘junk’ status
Credit agencies Moody’s and S&P have downgraded Thames Water’s debt rating even deeper into junk status, in a fresh blow to the struggling utility. The agencies have both cut their ratings for the water company after it said much of its day-to-day
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DVLA releases brand new number plates while drivers warned of £1,000 fines
The DVLA has released more than 150,000 new personalised registration numbers this week. These registrations have never been assigned to a vehicle or been offered for sale before so are brand new to the market. The highly desirable format
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Council cabinet shake-up as councillor steps down from post
A councillor has stepped down from a district council leading to a shake-up of roles. Rizvana Poole has stepped down from West Oxfordshire District Council. Cllr Rachel Crouch has replaced her as executive member for stronger, healthy communities
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Man, 39, found dead in Oxfordshire village
An inquest has opened after a man was found dead in an Oxfordshire village. Andrew Kirby, of no fixed abode, died on Friday, September 13 at an address in Chiltern Close, Chalgrove. An inquest was opened at Oxford Coroners' Court on Wednesday
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70 objections to plans for Traveller site in Oxfordshire countryside
Objections have been flooding in over plans for a four-pitch Traveller caravan site and a stable building in the Oxfordshire countryside. Murdoch Planning previously had its proposal rejected in Fringford near Bicester, but has submitted a new
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Major commuter station targeted in cyber-security attack
A ‘cyber security incident’ has hits wifi at Network Rail stations across the UK, including Reading. The station, on the main route from Oxford to London, and some of the biggest railway stations including Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New
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Warning to football fans due to A34 closure this weekend
A warning has been issued to Oxford United football fans heading to the Kassam Stadium this weekend as a stretch of the A34 will be closed for key works. The northbound carriageway of the A34 near Oxford will be closed this weekend for continuing
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Shoppers hiding money among baby products in 'sweetest' viral social media trend
Shoppers all over the UK have begun leaving money in baby items at supermarkets as a new social media trend starts to sweep the country. The viral "She Deserved The Purse" trend began in the US when TikTok user Denaesha Gonzalez posted a video
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Pedestrian left seriously injured after M40 crash near Oxfordshire border
A man was seriously injured after being hit by 'several vehicles' on the M40. The pedestrian, in his 30s, was struck on the northbound carriageway of the M40 between junction 11 for Banbury and junction 12 for Gaydon at about 8pm on Saturday (September
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Tesco store stays closed as car park is still seriously flooded
Abingdon Tesco Extra store remains closed today as its car park is still flooded. The store off Marcham Road, one of the biggest in the country, was shut yesterday after its car park was flooded. The River Ock burst its banks following heavy
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Rain weather warning upgraded from yellow to amber
A weather warning for Oxfordshire has been upgraded from yellow to amber by the Met Office. Yesterday the Met Office issued a yellow warning for heavy rain later and tomorrow. This morning the national forcecaster brought it forward to start
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£4.2m revamp begins at Traveller site linked to PC Andrew Harper's killers
Work has begun on a £4.2 million project to renovate a Traveller community site where Wallingford PC Andrew Harper’s killers hid after his death, with residents and local councillors branding the works as an "obscene" use of public money. PC Harper
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U’s Women move up to third with 3-1 win at MK Dons
OXFORD United Women moved up to third in Southern Premier Division with a 3-1 win at MK Dons. The U’s had a chance quarter of an hour into the game when Phoebie Poole broke into the penalty box, but she was denied by Anna Draper. Three minutes
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Football team photos are wanted for Oxford Mail supplement
Local football teams are being invited to send in their photos so they can be included in an Oxford Mail supplement. The aim is to publish the supplement in the paper on Tuesday, October 15, so photos need to be submitted by the end of Friday,
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U’s boss to return to former place of work for Q&A session
DES Buckingham will return to his former place of work having been confirmed as the latest guest speaker at the Manor Club. Oxford United’s head coach worked behind the bar at Cowley Workers Social Club as a teenager and will return there next
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POLL: Air fryer, microwave or oven - what do you use? Britain's favourite revealed
What kitchen appliances do you use the most to make food for yourself, friends and family? Air fryers are now the third most-used appliance in British kitchens after toasters and microwave ovens, according to an annual survey. Sales of air
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Developer defends housing scheme after floods leave surrounding roads underwater
A developer has defended plans for more than 1,000 homes in the Oxfordshire countryside after major flooding left the surrounding roads underwater. Oxford University College Christ Church and its partner Dorchester Residential Management are planning
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Domino's Garlic & Herb dips appear on eBay for £100 after recalls
Domino’s Garlic & Herb dips have begun appearing on online auction site eBay for as much as £100. The beloved dips were withdrawn from sale over allergy concerns last week, after traces of peanut were found in batches of both the Garlic & Herb
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DWP to get powers to check bank accounts under new benefits policy
The DWP will be granted new powers under Sir Keir Starmer’s Government that will allow them to request information from benefit claimants’ bank accounts. The new Fraud, Error and Debt Bill will require banks and other financial institutions to
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Martin Lewis warns households to take meter readings 'now' as energy cap rises
During his co-presenting duties on Good Morning Britain (GMB) today (September 26) alongside Susanna Reid, Martin Lewis urged households to send their meter readings in “now”. Mr Lewis shared that it’s “meter reading week” as energy prices change
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Heinz confirms change to Beanz product as original recipe discontinued
Heinz has confirmed the original recipe for its Beanz and Sausages has been discontinued much to the despair of fans. The company is known for a range of different products including various sauces, soups and baked beans. Heinz has already
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The important reason you need to bang your bonnet 3 times this winter
We are all being urged to bang on our bonnets three times before setting off in our cars this winter. As the colder months approach, it is important to check for cats and kittens who might have crawled into your bonnet space for warmth from the
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School buses caught in road closure following crash on A-road
12:55pm Traffic is now flowing well in the area so we will bring this blog to a close. Thank you for following.
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False widow spider warning issued as spider season hits
Brits have been warned of the dangers of false widow spiders invading our homes as spider mating season begins in the UK. Spiders usually start to come out in early September, with their presence noticeable in homes until around mid-October. After
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'Pawfect' relaxing pub retreat with great food in the leafy heart of Surrey
WITH rolling hills blanketed in thick forest and punctuated with pretty market towns and picture postcard villages, leafy Surrey confounds any image of home counties suburbia. It may be on the very edge of London, but get into the wide open countryside
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Heavy traffic and 40-minute delays on A40
8:27am Oxfordshire County Council said there is "heavier than usual" traffic on the A40 eastbound, between Cassington
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Ploughing contest cancelled due to 'unprecedented' weather
A ploughing match and country show has been cancelled as the field has had over five inches of rain in as many days. The Fairford, Faringdon, Filkins and Burford Ploughing Championship and Country Show was due to take place on Saturday (September
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Traffic and flooding updates as yellow warning for rain brought forward
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Blenheim Palace named most popular winter and autumn wedding venue in England
Blenheim Palace has been named the most popular autumn and winter wedding venue in the country by a new study. The 18th-century Baroque palace in Woodstock topped the list by Aura Print, with 206,000 Instagram hashtags. Set in the Cotswolds
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Show exploring works of Da Vinci and Michelangelo coming to Henley this week
A show exploring the works of Da Vinci and Michelangelo is set to take to the stage in Henley this week. The Da Vinci Michelangelo Experience, now in its ninth season, has toured the United States and had a nine-month run off-Broadway. It will
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U’s boss gives insight into physical difference between Championship and League One
OXFORD United are covering similar distances in Sky Bet Championship compared to League One, but at a far greater intensity. The U’s have adjusted well to life in the second tier, playing at the level for the first time in 25 years. United
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Secondary school applications for September 2025 now open
The secondary school application process for September 2025 has opened. Parents and carers of Year 6 children in Oxfordshire can now apply for a Year 7 place for September 2025. As in previous years, parents are invited to choose a first preference
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Oxfordshire MPs explain why they voted for and against winter fuel allowance cut
Labour MPs have explained why they controversially voted to cut the winter fuel allowance which will result in many pensioners losing their heating bills support as charities and opposition parties sound the alarm bell. Sir Keir Starmer saw off
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Des Buckingham confirms he could’ve taken two EFL jobs before U’s
DES Buckingham has said there were two Football League jobs he could’ve taken before joining Oxford United. The U’s head coach moved to his hometown club in November following rumoured interest from Sky Bet League One sides Charlton Athletic two
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Leisure centre welcomes more than 150 dogs for swim at outdoor pool
A leisure centre in north Oxfordshire welcomed more than 150 wagging tails last weekend for a swim to mark the end of the pool season. The dog-friendly swims took place at Woodgreen Leisure Centre in Banbury on Saturday (September 21) and Sunday
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'Roles may be at risk' following restructuring proposals within ambulance service
South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) has confirmed there are proposals to restructure its corporate services amid fears over job losses. Concerns have been expressed that there would be redundancies made at Bicester HQ, however SCAS has confirmed
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£4m construction project set to start at Oxfordshire school
A former Beefeater restaurant and Premier Inn in Abingdon is being converted into classrooms in a £4m construction scheme. The Unicorn School in Marcham Road wants to double in size and last year bought the former Premier Inn and Ock Mill Beefeater
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Objections flood in for plans for car wash in Oxfordshire town
Objections have been flooding in for plans for a hand-operated car wash on the site of a demolished charity shop in Didcot. Bektas Seyrek has submitted the application to South Oxfordshire District Council to use the vacant site at 60-68 Broadway
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - LUKE JONES, 23, of The Elms, Preston Bissett, Buckinghamshire, pleaded guilty to one count of drug driving in Horspath Driftway, Oxford on March 23 this year. He was disqualified from driving
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Oxford Chancellor candidate names free speech among priorities
An author and former ministerial advisor has urged people to "elect a Chancellor who represents you" after announcing he is running for the role at the University of Oxford. Dr Kadira Pethiyagoda, who is also a former diplomat, said he could "advocate
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'It Does Matter' campaign encourages reporting of non-contact sexual offences
People are being encouraged to report non-contact sexual offences as part of a new campaign. The 'It Does Matter' campaign, launched by Thames Valley Police, aims to tackle crimes like exposure and voyeurism, which it says have been historically
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New data reveals number of obesity admissions to hospital across county
There were fewer hospital admissions for patients with obesity in Oxfordshire last year, new figures show, despite the number of admissions rising across England. Campaign group Action on Sugar said the national rise was evidence of "a growing
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Baby and parent group bringing generations together in Banbury
A parent and baby group is bringing generations together in Banbury. Highmarket House care home has started the monthly group for residents and local families. Harley & Friends, which meets on Tuesdays, offers a range of activities including
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County on high alert as flooding expected to continue
Oxfordshire is on high alert with expectation that flooding is set to continue with further yellow weather warnings for rain on Thursday and Friday. Heavy rainfall on Sunday night into Monday caused major issues across the county with train tracks
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Record broken at cancer charity walk in Oxfordshire
A record was broken at a walk in Wallingford in support of a breast cancer charity. On Sunday, September 15, all participants in the Breast Walk Ever Oxfordshire completed their journey by 5.45pm, the earliest time ever. They were welcomed
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Search continues to find school transport solution as parents despair
The search continues to find school transport for pupils in Bicester after parents were told there were no spaces left on the school bus. They were told there were no seats left on the Grayline bus, contracted by Oxfordshire County Council, just
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Three in five women in Oxfordshire opt for long-acting contraceptives
Three in five women in Oxfordshire opt for long-acting contraceptives, new figures show, as pill uptake declines across England. MSI Reproductive Choices, a non-government organisation providing reproductive healthcare, said the popularity of long-acting
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Oxford professor wins Emerging Talent Award for work on materials
An Emerging Talent Award has been presented to a University of Oxford professor for his work on the mechanics of materials. The Society of Spanish Researchers in the United Kingdom (SRUK/CERU) and the Banco Santander Foundation awarded the SRUK