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Disney+ to increase UK subscription prices by up to £24 per year - see when
Disney+ is set to increase its subscription prices in the UK again from October, which could see some members pay an extra £24 per year. The streaming service is home to movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic
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Hoops net stoppage time equaliser at league leaders
AARON Drewe netted a stoppage time equaliser for Oxford City at Vanarama National League North leaders Scunthorpe United. The Iron took the lead with just five minutes on the clock, when Callum Roberts made his way to the edge of the penalty box
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Des Buckingham questions penalty call which went against U’s at Pompey
DES Buckingham believes Oxford United got a slice of justice when Jamie Cumming saved an early penalty in the draw at Portsmouth. The spot kick was awarded after just three minutes, when Will Vaulks was adjudged to have handled inside the area.
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Pool players stage marathon to support sick children
These warm-hearted pool players took part in an all-day – and all night – tournament to raise money for sick children. They performed for 24 hours at Headington Labour Club in Oxford in 1988 and raised £500 for the children’s heart unit at the
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Cotswold Airport signs three-year sponsorship deal with Fairford Rugby Club
Fairford Rugby Club has signed a three-year sponsor deal with Kemble-based Cotswold Airport. The deal sees the airport become main kit sponsor for the senior teams along with pitch side signage and advertising. Fairford Rugby Club, founded
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'Higher than average' traffic expected at motorist event
Drivers are warned to expect ‘higher than average’ traffic levels hundreds of motor enthusiasts are set to descend upon the Bicester Heritage base this weekend for the last Scramble event of 2024. The final classic car event of the year will take
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Award-winning theatre company to perform Rock of Ages
This month, an award-winning theatre company will perform a fan-favourite rock and roll musical. Reading Operatic Society will be taking on the Rock of Ages musical with performances at the Kenton Theatre in Henley from October 23 to October 26
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'World-renowned' orchestra to perform in Oxford
A "world-renowned" orchestra is set to perform in Oxford as part of a nationwide tour. The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment will be at Oxford's Sheldonian Theatre on November 17 to perform J.S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos. It will offer
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U’s boss praises goalscorer after tricky start to life at club
DES Buckingham is happy with how Louie Sibley has stayed patient before making the very most of his opportunity in Oxford United’s draw at Portsmouth. Summer signing Sibley, who arrived from Derby County as a free agent, has founded chances hard
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Portsmouth release statement after racist comment aimed at linesman
PORTSMOUTH are appealing for witnesses after a racist comment was directed at a linesman during Oxford United’s draw at Fratton Park. The game was brought to a temporary halt in the closing stages as referee Lewis Smith went to the dugouts to speak
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Louie Sibley strike rescues United a point away at Portsmouth
LOUIE Sibley netted his first Oxford United goal to help the U’s grab a point at Portsmouth. The home side were awarded an early penalty for a handball, but with four minutes on the clock, Jamie Cumming guessed the right way and saved from Elias
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Crash involving bus and car in city centre
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LIVE: Heavy traffic delays across Oxfordshire
4:50pm One lane closed and slow traffic due to stalled vehicle on A34 Southbound from M40 J9 (Bicester) to B4027 Bletchingdon
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Where to pick pumpkins in Oxfordshire this year
October is here and with it comes a lot of autumnal and Halloween events including the annual favourite – pumpkin picking. Several farms across the county are hosting pumpkin-picking events from circuses and discos to tractor rides and goblin hunts
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Support programmes for Cherwell businesses begin
A series of events are set to take place over the coming months as part of two new support programmes for entrepreneurs and businesses in Cherwell. The Cherwell Business Spark and Cherwell Business Accelerator initiatives were launched by the Oxfordshire
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Local bands join forces to raise vital funds for the John Radcliffe
You couldn’t see too many of these musicians, hidden behind their large instruments and music stands, but they produced a great sound. Seventy-five members of a dozen local bands joined together for a concert at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford
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Oxford Half Marathon to feature 65 running for learning disabilities charity
Sixty-five runners at this year's Oxford Half Marathon will be wearing bright yellow vests as they take part in support of a charity that helps people with learning disabilities and autism. Yellow Submarine provides a range of services for those
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Police hunt for man with 'important' information after attack
Update - Police have now identified the man and have asked images to be removed. Police are looking for a man who could have 'important information' after a man was attacked in Didcot. The incident happened at about 3.45pm outside a shop in
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Severe delays on motorway after crash
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Major town road closure this weekend for annual fair
Drivers have been warned about a major road closure which will take place in Abingdon next week. The Abingdon Michaelmas Fair will take place on Monday, October 7 and Tuesday, October 8 from 12 noon to 11pm each day. The Michaelmas Fair is
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Delays building up on A40
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UPDATES: Portsmouth v Oxford United – live
6:02pm “It wasn’t a penalty, so I’m glad he saved it. I said as much to the fourth official.” Des Buckingham questions
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Queues of traffic after incident on A34
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Coffee shop slapped with ONE star food hygiene rating
An Oxford coffee shop has been slapped with a low food hygiene rating. Thornhill Coffee, cafe based at the Thornhill Park And Ride in London Road, Headington, Oxford was recently handed a new score after an assessment on August 29. The Food
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More than a dozen hospitalised for measles at Oxford University Hospitals Trust
More than a dozen patients were diagnosed with measles after visiting accident and emergency at Oxford University Hospitals Trust last year, new figures suggest. Experts blame poverty and falling vaccination rates for a surge in diseases such as
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Death of prisoner in Oxfordshire prison investigated
The death of an inmate at an Oxfordshire prison is currently being investigated. An inmate has died at HMP Bullingdon, near Bicester, on September 23 this year. The circumstances surrounding the death of Garrick Pierson is currently unknown
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Audi driver FINED for driving while using mobile phone
A driver has avoided disqualification after being caught driving while using his mobile phone. Shazad Ali Hussain, of Prescott Avenue, Banbury, was caught on March 8 this year driving while using a handheld mobile phone. The 36-year-old was
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Major road closure in village for two weeks
A road in an Oxfordshire is closed from this weekend for almost two weeks for roadworks. The A329 in Stadhampton is going to be closed in both directions from the B480 to Haseley Road in Little Milton. It will be closed from today (Saturday
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Major Oxford train operator to face its critics on Monday
A major Oxford train operator to face its critics on Monday (October 7) in a public meeting. Railfuture Thames Valley has lined up a senior manager from CrossCountry Trains to discuss future service levels through Oxford to Birmingham, Manchester
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Mercedes driver FINED for speeding on M1
A driver has been ordered to pay almost £400 after being caught speeding on the motorway. Thomas King, of Brookside Estate, Chalgrove, was caught speeding on February 18 this year on the M1, near Northampton. The 33-year-old was caught on an
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Millions of Netflix viewers given £1,000 TV Licence fine warning
Brits watching Netflix without a TV licence have been warned they could face fines of £1,000. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. But if you
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How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to find out
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
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Dolly Parton's wine finally arrives in the UK - but is it as good as her music?
If there’s one person who can do anything, I would say the title would go to the legend that is Dolly Parton. From wearing the hell out of giant blonde wigs, sparkling glittery outfits, playing the guitar without chipping a nail and of course her
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Chef reveals secret to 'perfect' crispy roast potatoes - been cooking them wrong?
Crispy roast potatoes are an essential on the Sunday dinner table but have you been cooking them wrong all this time? A foodie professional has shared the secret to a "perfect" crispy spud that lies in the bottom of an air fryer. It’s been
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I went to Rhodes looking for love at the world's greatest hotel
I am not a good flyer, nor am I a good sleeper. Waking up in a dingy hotel near Gatwick to prepare for my 5th flight in 9 days filled me with dread. For context, I had just finished a 5-day hike in Norway and was looking forward to three nights
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'I was diagnosed with a brain tumour after blacking out at home with my children'
A woman was diagnosed with a brain tumour after blacking out while at home with her three children. Georgie Maynard, 47, was at home with her youngest children - aged 15, 13, and nine - when she blacked out for 20 minutes. Her children called
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47 Air Despatch Squadron mark 80 years since Operation Market Garden
An RAF despatch squadron with strong ties to Arnhem took part in the 80th anniversary commemoration of Operation Market Garden. During Operation Market Garden in September 1944 89 aircraft were shot down, which is why 47 Air Despatch Squadron still
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Controversial plan for 60 homes in Oxfordshire village refused by planning chiefs
A 60-home development in an Oxfordshire village has been unanimously refused by district council planning chiefs. Developer Gladman applied for the homes at Quarry Close in Bloxham. The developer previously had an application refused at the
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Fresh call made for magistrates in South East
A fresh call for people in the South East to become magistrates has been issued by the Judiciary of England and Wales and the Ministry of Justice. A new campaign was launched on Friday, October 4, to encourage more people to volunteer for the magistracy
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The Sticky Dance is coming to Bicester
The Sticky Dance, a colourful dance performance for neurodivergent children will be performed at Glory Farm School in Bicester on November 2. The performance is part of Out of The Mill, The Mill Arts Centre’s programme of activities taking place
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City Londis store’s management of food safety slammed by inspectors
An Oxford Londis store has been criticised by hygiene inspectors over its management of food safety. The Londis shop on Marston Road in Oxford was visited by Oxford City Council’s Environmental Health team on Thursday, August 22, and given a one-out-of-five
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Loanee backed to ‘go to the very top in football’ by U’s teammate
PETER Kioso believes that Ben Nelson is destined for the very top of the game. Leicester City loanee Nelson has come into the side and started the last two games for Oxford United, making an eye-catching contribution at the heart of the defence
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Dolly Parton's wine finally arrives in the UK - but is it as good as her music?
If there’s one person who can do anything, I would say the title would go to the legend that is Dolly Parton. From wearing the hell out of giant blonde wigs, sparkling glittery outfits, playing the guitar without chipping a nail and of course her
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - RAHIL HUSSEN, 28, of London Road, Headington, pleaded guilty to one count of criminal damage on May 20 last year after damaging police shoes as well as one count of assault by beating of
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More than 1,000 homes impacted by power cut in Oxford
More than 1,000 homes were impacted by a power cut in Oxford yesterday (October 4). Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) engineers arrived on site after the outage was reported at 3.22pm. They aimed to restore power by 9.30pm and
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Chloe Xidhas named South East's 'Local Hero' at awards
An independent consultant has been crowned the South East's 'Local Hero' in the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards 2024. Chloe Xidhas received her accolade at the ceremony on September 30, 2024. The awards, organised by the
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Construction begins on new Watlington apartments
Construction has begun on 25 new apartments at a development in Watlington. The project, undertaken by specialist retirement developer Beechcroft, will offer one and two-bedroom apartments, specifically designed for over 55s. It is the second
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Major Oxford road to reopen after A34 closure frustrates drivers
A major road in Oxford is set to reopen after a closure on the A34 frustrated drivers. The A34, which is maintained by National Highways, was shut from 9pm on Friday night (September 27) until 6am on Monday morning (September 30). This was
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Busy few weeks highlight why there is so much to be positive about for U’s
ANOTHER busy few weeks for OxVox and more points in the bag for the Yellows, both home and away, from two teams just out of the Premier League, writes OxVox chair Paul Peros. Oxford now have a real identity about how we play, and Des Buckingham
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RAF Brize Norton women complete referee training
Four of the 10 female referees in the RAF are now based at RAF Brize Norton after the base's latest cohort completed their training and certification. These women represent a "significant milestone" in promoting gender equality within sporting