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The 'secret code' you can use to tell how fresh your supermarket produce is
Supermarket experts have spilt the 'secret code' that is key to knowing how fresh the produce we buy is. Consumers across the UK are constantly looking for creative solutions to cut down their spending and the cost of their weekly shopping.
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Supermarket own-brand baked beans top new taste test ahead of Heinz and Branston
Aldi’s own-label baked beans have beaten well-known brands Heinz and Branston in a blind taste test by consumer group Which? Aldi’s Bramwells Baked Beans In A Rich Tomato Sauce costing 41p for a 410g can achieved a top score of 76% from 66 tasters
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Watch dramatic moment police EXPLODE WW1 bomb found in canal
Police have exploded a suspected World War One bomb that they found in an Oxfordshire canal. Residents reported hearing a “big bang” in Banbury on Friday evening while some locals wondered if a bomb had gone off. It turns out that is exactly
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'Serious incident' leads to Oxford Road closure in both directions
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Woman reportedly hit as she crossed road in city centre
A woman is believed to have been knocked down as she crossed the road in Oxford. Two police cars and an ambulance attended the incident at the corner of Glanville Road and Cowley Road at around 4.30pm this afternoon (Friday September 27). Onlookers
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Travellers issued with order to leave after encampment set up in layby
An order to leave has been issued by Oxfordshire County Council after Travellers set up an illegal encampment. The order was issued after the caravans recently appeared by the roadside on Cuckoo Lane off the A40 at Barnard Gate. Locals said
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Objections to holiday cottage plans by Oxfordshire country pub
More than 20 people are objecting to plans for a new holiday cottage in an Oxfordshire village. Applicant Blaze-Inn Saddles want the new single-storey building at The Pheasant Pluckers Inn, in Burdrop near Sibford. The scheme has drawn criticism
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Fresh plans to build 26 new village homes previously turned down
Fresh plans have been submitted for new homes after previous plans were turned down. Mackenzie Miller Homes has applied to West Oxfordshire District Council for permission to build 26 detached and semi-detached homes, including 46 per cent affordable
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James May responds to Clarkson’s Farm spin-off speculation
James May has responded to speculation regarding him and Clarkson’s Farm. The 61-year-old and chums Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond have gone their separate ways professionally after 22 years. Having made a name for themselves on Top Gear
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Oscar-winning Downton Abbey and Harry Potter actor Maggie Smith dies aged 89
The actress Dame Maggie Smith has died at the age of 89. In a statement issued via her publicist it read: "It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith. “She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning
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Siblings in 60s 'threatened to put mum with dementia in ice barrel on TikTok'
A brother and sister allegedly threatened to freeze their elderly mum suffering from dementia in an ice barrel while they filmed a TikTok video on social media. Martin Murphy, 60, and Caroline Murphy, 61, face charges of conducting themselves in
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MP visits bank to celebrate branch's 60th birthday
Oxford West and Abingdon MP Layla Moran has visited a bank branch to celebrate is 60th birthday. Ms Moran visited the Nationwide in Abingdon's High Street and learned about the recently launched Safe Spaces initiative. This offers a private
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Training centre hosts event to drive sustainability
The AkzoNobel Automotive Training Centre in Didcot hosted the Ageas Sustainability Day, an event focused on exploring the best in sustainable practices within the automotive industry. The event underscored the importance of collaboration and
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Crowds flock to display of wedding dresses through the ages
An exhibition of over 30 wedding dresses dating back from wartime to the present day raised thousands to help turn an ancient church into a community space. The funds raised by the event at St Denys Church in Northmoor far exceeded expectations
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TikTok to promote mental health content created by Oxford professor
TikTok and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have announced a collaboration to promote mental health education content including the work of an Oxford University professor. The social media platform said the year-long collaboration seeks to promote
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Oxford campaign bids to boost vaccine uptake as whooping cough and measles cases rise
Parents are being urged to get their children vaccinated as experts in Oxford launch a campaign to boost uptake in the UK amid rising cases of whooping cough and measles. Researchers at the Oxford Vaccine Group, which is part of the University
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Lane closed on major motorway after 'incident'
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How to claim a free coffee from Costa, Starbucks, Caffe Nero or Greggs next week
Brits are being given the chance to claim a free coffee from either Caffe Nero, Costa Coffee, Starbucks or Greggs next Tuesday (October 1). UK discount site VoucherCodes.co.uk is giving 600 Brits the chance to nab themselves a free brew in celebration
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Black people more than four times as likely to be stopped and searched, figures show
Black people in Thames Valley were more than four times as likely to be stopped and searched by police than white people last year, new figures show. Human rights organisation Liberty said stop and search is traumatic and distressing and called
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Firefighters in Oxfordshire respond slower to fires, Home Office figures show
Firefighters in Oxfordshire are taking longer to get to fires than they did a year ago, new figures show. The Fire Brigades Union said the fire service is "in crisis after years of austerity and fragmentation", with fewer firefighters and cuts
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‘To the crusher’: Police seize motorhome with no insurance
A motorhome has been seized by police in Oxfordshire. Thames Valley Police officers PC Shayler and PC Jenkins were patrolling Banbury when they found the vehicle on South Bar Street. It was discovered that the motorhome had no insurance as
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Oxford University beaten by Bristol and Manchester in new rankings
Oxford University has been beaten by Bristol and Manchester in new rankings. PR agency Lem-uhn has crunched the numbers to reveal that Oxford is one of the universities leading the way in post-graduate job prospects but several others placed higher
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New Holland & Barrett store opens in Oxfordshire town
A brand new Holland & Barrett store has opened in Oxfordshire. The health and wellness retailer opened the doors to its new Henley store on Bell Street on Wednesday, September 25. Comprising 1,475 square feet, the shop comes complete with a
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Tesco store reopens but flooding is still a threat
Abingdon Tesco Extra store has reopened but half of its car park remains flooded. The store off Marcham Road closed at about 6pm on Tuesday after the River Ock broke its banks following heavy rainfall on Sunday and Monday. The car park was
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Hoops sack manager as former boss makes sensational return
OXFORD City have sacked manager Sam Cox and acted swiftly to replace him with former boss Ross Jenkins. Cox was appointed Hoops manager in June, after he enjoyed a successful spell as interim boss at Wealdstone last season, when he guided the Stones
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Damage of £500 dealt to farmer’s field as vehicle drives across crops
An Oxfordshire farmer’s field has been dealt costly damage after a vehicle was spotted driving across the crops. The incident happened yesterday morning (Thursday, September 26) as Thames Valley Police were called to Blewbury near Didcot. After
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Michael Mosley's wife shares emotional message as she accepts his podcast award
The wife of Michael Mosley has accepted a prize at the British Podcast Awards on his behalf saying she wishes “more than anything” he was at the event, and reminding the audience that life is short. The TV doctor, broadcaster and columnist went
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Road closures as fifth day of floods blocks Oxfordshire train lines
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Country estate to offer discounted tickets to RG9 residents this weekend
A country house and park near Henley will welcome visitors at a discounted price this weekend. Stonor Park and Gardens is offering a 25 per cent reduction on tickets for people living in the RG9 postcode on Saturday and Sunday, September 28 and
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Man found dead at his home after neighbour's concerns, inquest hears
An inquest has opened after a man who lived on the outskirts of Oxford was found dead at his home. Kevin Banks, of Baynhams Drive in Wolvercote, died on July 23 this year. The inquest was opened by senior coroner Darren Salter at Oxford Coroner's
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'The noise would be unbearable' - objections for plans to host night events
More than 35 residents are objecting to plans for Bicester Heritage to be used for events as late as 9pm. Applicant Bicester Motion wants to remove the condition of a noise management plan from a permitted scheme to change the use of the site,
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Oxfordshire village children's home gets permission, despite parish council concerns
A new children's home has got planning permission in an Oxfordshire village. Gratia Cura Residential Ltd applied for a change of use, from a residential home to a children's home, for a building in The Gap in Marcham, near Abingdon. Vale
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South Oxfordshire environmental projects to benefit from £50k in grants
Projects which increase biodiversity and encourage public access to green spaces in South Oxfordshire are set to benefit from £50,000 in grants. South Oxfordshire District Council has released the funds following the success of its grant scheme
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Ant queens eat infected offspring to protect against disease, Oxford study finds
Ant queens eat their infected offspring at the first sign of illness, then benefit from the nutrients when producing new eggs, a study led by the University of Oxford has found. Researchers at the university's Department of Biology believe this
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Oxford circus show to include British Sign Language
A circus show will be signed in British Sign Language when it comes to Oxford next week. Circus Starr's performances will be held at 4.45pm and 7pm at Christian Life Centre on October 1. The group, which was the first circus to welcome an interpreter
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Over 65,000 children not seen by an NHS dentist last year
Over 65,000 children in Oxfordshire were not seen by an NHS dentist in the past year, research has revealed. 67,153 youngsters in the county could not get a free check-up, according to House of Commons Library research, commissioned by the Liberal
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Opinion split over self-build house plans in Oxfordshire woodland
Opinion is split over plans for a self-build house in Oxfordshire woodland. Leroy Barry has applied to build the three-bed house at Woodland Lodge in Frilford Heath. The proposal is for a traditional style timber framed dwelling on the area
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Witney school hosts 140 guests for business networking breakfast
A Witney school welcomed more than 140 business representatives for its latest networking breakfast last Friday (September 20). The event at Cokethorpe School, which focused on 'Leadership and the Power of Partnership', featured two guest speakers
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Aldi stores in Oxfordshire donate 11,000 meals to charity
Aldi stores in Oxfordshire donated 11,000 meals to families in need during the recent summer school holidays. All of its Oxfordshire stores supported local charities and foodbanks during a period of increased demand by redistributing surplus food
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Documentary to explore railway line linking Oxford and Cambridge
A railway line which once connected Oxford with Cambridge is set to feature in a new documentary, 56 years after it was first closed. The Varsity Line, which was first opened in 1846, will be the focus of Channel 4's Abandoned Railways From Above
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Two visiting steam engines join Didcot Railway Centre's autumn gala
Two visiting steam trains joined the regular fleet at Didcot Railway Centre for its autumn gala last weekend. The gala, which ran from Friday, September 20 to Sunday, September 22, featured two 1940s tank engines. One was No 41241 from the
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City ice rink celebrating 40 years with Back to the 80s Gala
This October sees Oxford’s Ice Rink celebrate four decades of skating fun with a Back to the 80s Gala. Ice skating fans will get two chances to see this retro fun-fest, with shows at 2.30pm and 6pm on Saturday, October 5. The gala coincides
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Service that helps adults with additional needs find work graded 'good'
A service that supports adults with additional needs to find stable employment has been graded 'good'. Oxfordshire Employment, an arm of Oxfordshire County Council's adult social care services, was given the rating under the new European accreditation
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Oxford and Cambridge battle it out as stag and hen do 'hidden gems'
Oxford has found itself in a new battle with historic rival Cambridge as the two cities establish themselves as hotspots for stag and hen dos. The university cities, known for the fiercely contested Boat Race, are now competing to be the most popular
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Kyle Edwards on U’s return and how upbeat personality helped during tough times
KYLE Edwards has joked that Oxford United winning promotion while he was sidelined with a series of hamstring problems was like winning the lottery. The winger made his first appearance for almost 10 months when he played the final nine minutes
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Rape support charity changes name to improve reach and visibility
Oxfordshire Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre is changing its name after a six-month research and consultation process. The charity, founded as Oxford Rape Crisis in 1979, will now be known as Survivor Space Oxfordshire. The change comes
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12-day beer festival to feature drinks from around the world
A selection of 20 real ales, including five from international brewers, will be available at a 12-day beer festival in Bicester next month. The Penny Black in Sheep Street will host the festival, featuring brewers from Japan, Canada, New Zealand
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Pre-schoolers take part in cooking project using £500 grant
Pre-schoolers in an Oxfordshire village have been taking part in weekly cooking sessions. Customers from Tesco stores across Witney voted to donate £500 to nearby Leafield Pre-school as part of the supermarket’s Stronger Starts Grant scheme.