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Police detectives commended at awards for major 'chop shop' investigation
Two police detectives have been commended for their work in a major 'chop shop' investigation near Bicester which resulted in the recovery of £500,000 worth of stolen vehicles. Detective Sergeant Simon Travis and Detective Constable Sam Buzzard
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Female genital mutilation victims seen by NHS in Oxfordshire
Several female genital mutilation victims were seen by NHS services in Oxfordshire last year, new figures show. FGM, where female genitals are deliberately cut, removed or changed without a medical justification, is most commonly inflicted on girls
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Oxford Wine Company to open third bar by Christmas
An award-winning independent wine merchant is to open its third bar in Oxford. Oxford Wine Company will open a new bar on South Parade in Summertown. It wil be on the site formerly occupied by Bia, which opened in November 2023, and before
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Fall in vaccinations blamed for rise in measles in Oxfordshire
More than a dozen patients were diagnosed with measles after visiting accident and emergency services at Oxford University Hospitals Trust last year, new figures suggest. Experts blame poverty and falling vaccination rates for a surge in diseases
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Banbury United rename club shop in honour of 'beloved' volunteer
Banbury United's club shop has been renamed in memory of a former volunteer and shop manager. The shop at the Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium is now called the John Ward Club Shop, in memory of Mr Ward, who died aged 51 on September 6.
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Countdown to Oxford's big beer festival as barrels roll in
Barrels are being rolled in for the annual beer festival at Oxford Town Hall. The Oxford branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is busy getting ready for the three-day celebration of real ale at the St Aldate's venue. From Thursday drinkers
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New champions appointed to support Oxford City Council's work
New 'champions' have been appointed by Oxford City Council to assist in key areas of its work. Councillor Mary Clarkson will continue as the heritage champion, collaborating with councillor Louise Upton. Councillor Mark Lygo has been appointed
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Oxford Cheetahs bid for first league title in 23 years
Oxford Cheetahs will look to secure their first league title in 23 years when they face Poole Pirates in the second leg of the Championship grand final on Wednesday evening. Cheetahs head into the 7.30pm meeting at Poole's Wimborne Road with a
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Petition for a city centre playground reaches 850 signatures in one week
Campaigners for a playground in Oxford city centre launched a petition which reached 850 signatures in one week. A group of residents calling themselves OxPlay have started a petition to ask the city and county councils to install a playground
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Firefighters tackle '30 foot high' hay bale blaze next to A40
Firefighters have tackled a '30 foot high' blaze involving 600 hay bales. Four fire appliances from Witney, Charlbury and Kidlington were called to fire in large bales of straw which partially collapsed next to the A40 today (October 8). The
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Warning over rogue traders following flood damage
Residents are being warned to be on their guard against rogue traders after the recent heavy rain led to some flood damage in Oxfordshire. As repairs begin Oxfordshire County Council’s trading standards team is warning that doorstep traders and
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Teenager knocked to the ground as women fight in street
A teenager was knocked to the ground during a fight with another woman in the street. An argument broke out between two women near Coffee #1 in Market Place in Banbury at around 7.50pm on Friday (October 4). The victim was described as a teenager
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Music therapy facility opens at Warneford Hospital in memory of Oxfordshire mum
After nearly seven years of fundraising, a new music therapy facility has opened at an Oxford psychiatric hospital in memory of an Oxfordshire woman. Lucy's Room opened at Warneford Hospital on Saturday, October 5. Family and friends of Lucy
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Civic chiefs still deciding how to proceed after local plan bombshell
Civic chiefs are still deciding on how to proceed after planning inspectors recommended the withdrawal of Oxford's draft local plan, a recent meeting heard. This comes after the Planning Inspectorate issued the decision at the end of September
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City planners refuse scheme for 'unduly prominent' street hubs
Plans to introduce "lifesaving equipment" in a prominent city centre location have been turned down by civic chiefs, who said it would be "unduly prominent". The Urban Innovation Company (UIC) applied to Oxford City Council for permission to construct
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Zombie hoard to descend on Oxford city centre
A hoard of zombies will descend on Oxford tomorrow, visiting a number of the city's iconic locations throughout the afternoon. The event will begin from Oxford Castle and Prison at 2pm on Wednesday, October 9, and will visit landmarks such as the
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M&S bosses answer customers on reducing manned tills
M&S bosses have answered their customers following complaints about a reduction in the number of staffed tills. Earlier this month, customers at the foodhall in Banbury Road spoke out following the "removal" of a number of 'manned' tills.
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Endeavour’s Shaun Evans to return to Oxford to meet fans
The star of the Oxford-set television series Endeavour will make a surprise return to the city later this year. Shaun Evans played Endeavour Morse for more than nine seasons of the ITV crime drama from its first episode in 2012 to its climax in
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Fundraiser launched to help Oxfordshire shop owner be with son in intensive care
A fundraising appeal has been launched to help an Oxfordshire shop owner be with her son, who is currently in intensive care. Nina Sarpong, who is the owner of running shop Runwize in Wallingford, is currently by her son's side as he fights for
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Police and fire crews on scene as 'blowing smoke' seen at ongoing incident
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Martin Lewis explains if it's better to leave the heating on all day or not
Martin Lewis has explained whether it's more cost-effective to leave the heating on all day or not. Speaking on ITV's This Morning, the ever-savvy money-saving guru shed some light on a matter. He said: "They say it's better to only put the
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Teenager convicted of GBH after stabbing man in the heart
An 18-year-old who stabbed a man in the heart in a park leaving him with life-threatening injuries has been convicted. Alex Luszczkiewicz, of Calthorpe Road, Banbury, has been convicted of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession
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Jeremy Clarkson 'thrilled' as signature Hawkstone beer comes to a store near you
Jeremy Clarkson's signature Hawkstone beer and cider is coming to a supermarket near you. The UK’s fastest-growing beer brand makes its nationwide launch in over 300 Waitrose supermarkets today. Hawkstone’s Waitrose debut will see the brand
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Woman hospitalised after suffering 'serious injuries' in crash
A woman was hospitalised after suffering 'serious injuries' in a crash in Oxfordshire, police say. The collision between a white Mini Cooper and a white Skoda Kodiaq occurred at around 5.20pm on Sunday 1 September on Reading Road in Shiplake, Henley
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Fireworks organisers speak out after bonfire cancelled
Organisers of Oxford's annual fireworks display have said visitor numbers won't be impacted this year despite the bonfire not being included. The event, organised by Oxford Round Table, left parts of South Park churned up last year after some
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Oxford University loses court battle about scientists’ unfair dismissal
Oxford University has lost a court battle against a former scientist who claims he was unfairly dismissed. Dr Amin Moghaddam left the institution in March 2019 after 16 years as he failed to secure more funding and his fixed-term contract ended
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Crystals shop at Covered Market celebrates first year
A trader selling crystals at Oxford's Covered Market is celebrating her first year of welcoming customers. According to some retailers, crystals have been used for their healing and spiritual properties for thousands of years and continue to be
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Oxfordshire road set to close for new toucan crossing works
An Oxfordshire road is set to close temporarily this month for works to install a new toucan pedestrian crossing. Howes Lane in Bicester will be closed to all motor vehicles from 7pm until 11pm on Tuesday, October 22, and it is anticipated to
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Plans lodged to demolish Victorian school and replace with SEND school
Major plans have been submitted to knock down a Victorian school site to build a “much-needed” new special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) school in an Oxfordshire town. Applicant Tilbury Douglas has applied to the Vale of White Horse
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Flowers left at scene where motorcyclist died in Cotswolds
Flowers have been left at the scene of a two-vehicle crash which resulted in the death of a motorcyclist in the Cotswolds. The bouquets, along with a bottle of Doom Bar, can be seen at the turning for Kemble on the A433 Tetbury Road close to The
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Death of man in River Thames near Oxford sparks police appeal
The death of a man in the River Thames near Oxford has sparked a police appeal for witnesses. At around 4.49pm on Saturday September 28, officers attended the River Thames near Heyford Hill Lane, Littlemore following a report from the public.
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Northern Lights to be visible again TONIGHT as amber alert issued
The Northern Lights are set to be visible once again across the UK and Oxfordshire. Stargazers across the country have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, several times already in 2024
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Drug dealer who escaped prison evaded police for nine years in Oxford
A drug dealer who escaped prison during his seven-year sentence evaded police capture for almost a decade despite working at Oxford University under his own name. Robert Fitzgerald, 38, was handed seven years and four months imprisonment in September
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Yellow warning issued for heavy rain and thunderstorms
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for heavy showers and thunderstorms across the south of England today. The warning, which included Oxfordshire, is in place today (October 8) from 10am to 10pm. This comes after weeks of flooding
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Aldi’s incredible October specialbuys out now - air fryers to soup makers
Aldi has revealed its October special buy range and shoppers are in for a treat. Want to beat the chill and save money on energy bills this winter? Look no further. Aldi’s latest range of kitchen gadgets includes everything from super-sized
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Royal Mint reveals the new rarest 50p coin in circulation as one sells for £164
A 50p depicting the Atlantic Salmon and bearing the King’s portrait is the rarest such coin in circulation, the Royal Mint has confirmed, as one sold for more than 300 times its face value on eBay this week. The coin knocked the “highly collectable
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Water bills will be reduced as companies ordered to pay £157m in penalties
Water companies have been orederd to pay a £157.6 million penalty after missing key targets on reducing supply interruptions, leaks and pollution, a regulator has said. Ofwat said the problems were ongoing while customer satisfaction with water
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'10 meteors an hour' visible in the night sky across UK this week - see where
The Draconid meteor shower is set to dazzle stargazers this week lighting up the skies from till Thursday. Also known as Giacobinids, it is anticipated to peak between Tuesday and Wednesday. This celestial spectacle, which takes a lap around
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Asda recall issued as the FSA warns customers 'do not eat'
Asda is recalling one of its chicken products due to a mix up which means the ready meal actually contains beef and undeclared allergens. The supermarket is recalling its Asda Chicken Dinners because the product contains milk, egg and barley not
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When is the Amazon Prime Day sale? Everything you need to know
The Amazon Prime Day sale is back, seeing cut-rate prices for thousands of popular products. Whether you're looking for the latest gadget, a new book or autumnal footwear, there is something for everybody. Here is everything you need to know
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Temperatures to plummet next week as more rain and thunderstorms hit UK
Autumn weather is slowly turning into winter temperatures as the Met Office shares a forecast for the coming weeks. For the past few weeks much of the UK has been met with on-and-off heavy showers along with some sunny skies in regions. However
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Holidaymaker's insurance warning as she is refused pay out after horrific burns
A holidaymaker is warning Brits to check their insurance carefully after hers is refusing to cover 'astronomical bills' when she was set ablaze at a festival - as it doesn't cover fire dancing. Beatrice Francovschi travelled from her home in Milton
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These are the five Alzheimer's warning signs you may be missing
An expert has shared five warning signs that could indicate the early stages of Alzheimer's Disease. The condition is a degenerative brain disease that is caused when there is damage to nerve cells responsible for memory, language and problem-solving
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Madeleine McCann suspect acquitted in unrelated rape trial
Christian Brueckner, a suspect in the Madeleine McCann case, has been cleared of all charges in a separate case involving sex attacks. Brueckner, 47, was accused of raping women and exposing himself to children in the Algarve, and was on trial
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DWP issues six-month Universal Credit warning to thousands urged to act
Recipients of some benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have been issued a six-month warning ahead of a change to Universal Credit. The DWP is urging Tax Credit customers to respond to their Universal Credit notices ahead of
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Mum claims Ryanair singled her out for charge but let off 'better looking' passengers
A York mum claims she was singled out by Ryanair staff for her oversized suitcase while “young and good looking” passengers were allowed through without charge. Maxine Haughian was flying to Alicante, Spain, from Leeds Bradford Airport last month
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Ofwat orders water firms to pay £157.6m for missing performance targets
Thames Water is facing repayment totals for under-performance of £56.8m, Ofwat has said. Water companies will have to pay a £157.6m penalty after missing key targets on reducing pollution, leaks and supply interruptions while customer satisfaction
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How to get rid of mould in your home and five hidden spots you might find it
Households have been warned of several hotspots for mould growth which may be hidden. If you don’t identify and deal with mould problems quickly, you could be risking serious damage to your home and potential health problems. While it may be
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Severe delays of the A34 with lane blocked due to 'incident'
9:17am The incident near Didcot is no longer showing on the AA Traffic map. Thank you for following this live blog
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Environment Agency report warns a fifth of water supplies lost in leaks
Almost a fifth of water supplies are being lost through leaks before they reach customers’ taps, a report from the Environment Agency has found. The assessment of water companies’ annual performance data on managing resources warned that although
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Calf rescued by Oxfordshire firefighters after getting stuck in a river
Oxfordshire fire crews battled the rain to rescue a calf that had become stuck. The calf was stuck in the river near Temple Island, Henley, and the fire service thanked members of the public for alerting them to the struggling animal on Monday
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Police arrest man after woman threatened on Oxfordshire bus
Police have arrested a man in connection with threats made on a bus in Wantage. An appeal was launched after the alleged victim, a woman in her 30s, was travelling on the X35 bus from Didcot along the A417 Reading Road into Wantage Market Place
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - DAVID COLEMAN, 49, of Bury Close, Kingham, Chipping Norton, pleaded guilty to being in charge of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, namely 103 microgrammes of alcohol in 100
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Abingdon and Witney College offering new electrician apprenticeship
Abingdon and Witney College has expanded its apprenticeship provision in a bid to meet local demand for electricians. The college will now offer electrical installation and maintenance apprenticeships. The new qualification will be taught at
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Plans for two homes in Oxford suburb refused by district council planning chiefs
A planning committee has gone against its officers' recommendation in refusing a scheme to replace a house in an Oxford suburb with two. Changlong Sun submitted an application to Vale of White Horse District Council for the houses in Cumnor Hill
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Record crowd pays tribute to popular Oxfordshire footballer at match
A record crowd attended an Oxfordshire football match last week to remember a player who died at the age of 24. People paid tribute to former Abingdon United player Jack Badger in a match against Wantage Town on Friday, October 4. A record
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Wallingford Accessible Boat Club enjoys record-breaking season
Wallingford Accessible Boat Club (WABC) has enjoyed its most successful year ever as it broke records for the number of voyages made and passengers carried in a single season. The club, which helps disabled and less mobile people get out on the
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Campaigners get go-ahead for legal challenge to river bridge decision
Campaigners opposed to plans for a new £10million bridge over the River Thames have been granted permission to proceed with a judicial review. The Oxpens River Bridge, is a proposed pedestrian and cycle bridge from a new Oxford quarter to be called
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Fusion energy company achieves 'experimental milestone'
A fusion energy company based just outside Oxford has achieved a new "experimental milestone". Yarnton-based First Light Fusion, in collaboration with the University of Oxford’s Department of Engineering Science, conducted a successful experiment
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Call for continued funding for domestic abuse and sexual violence victims
A call for continued government funding to support victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence has been made by Thames Valley's police and crime commissioner. Matthew Barber has written to the Ministry of Justice seeking a continued funding commitment
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Oxfordshire woman calling for 20mph speed limit on new estate
A Banbury woman is calling for her estate to be included in the county council's recently introduced 20mph scheme after a child was knocked down in 2022. The woman, who wished to remain anonymous, lives in the Davidsons estate off Dukes Meadow
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Kyle Edwards on why different types of winger will be key for U’s
KYLE Edwards says that Oxford United will need the differing qualities of all their wingers for the season ahead. The U’s boast seven wingers within their squad, with Edwards joined by Owen Dale, Malcolm Ebiowei and Matt Phillips in the battle
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Sewage pollution campaigners object to homes plans
Environmental campaigners are raising concerns about plans for hundreds of new homes in Oxford because of inadequate sewage treatment facilities. Campaign groups Windrush Against Sewage Pollution (WASP), Evenlode Catchment Partnership, and Upper
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Over 400 Oxfordshire homes hit by power cut after line brought down by lorry
Over 400 homes in Oxfordshire were hit by a power cut on Monday (October 7). This followed reports of an overhead power line coming down, impacting homes in Bicester and the surrounding areas. The outage was first reported at 8.45am and a total
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Tributes pour in for ‘nice and lovely man’ after police find body in woods
Heartfelt tributes have poured in for a man after police found a body in Oxfordshire woodland. At about 12.40pm on Sunday, Thames Valley Police located the body of a man in woodland near Radley, Abingdon following a month-long missing person search
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Oxfordshire military children attend special workshop
Children from across Oxfordshire who have parents serving in the armed forces came together to explore the unique challenges they face last week. The workshop, attended by 40 children, was organised by Oxfordshire County Council in collaboration
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Oxford United Woman up to second in the league after impressive win
Zoe Barratt scored two goals as Oxford United Women beat Cheltenham Town Women 3-0 at Court Place Farm in the FA Women's National League Southern Premier Division. United took an early lead when Barratt converted a penalty, and they added further
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Public invited to share feedback on north Oxfordshire housing strategy
A five-year plan for improving accommodation and tackling homelessness in north Oxfordshire can now be reviewed by the public. Cherwell District Council is inviting residents to voice their opinions on the Housing Strategy 2025-2030 during an eight-week
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Oxford Brookes researchers develop method to deal with toxic water supplies
A new method of dealing with toxic chemicals in global water supplies has been developed by researchers at Oxford Brookes University. The team has created a new machine called a hydrodynamic reactor, which uses bubbles to tackle per- and poly-fluoroalkyl
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City to celebrate bonfire night without a bonfire after complaints about mud
Oxford is due to celebrate bonfire night without a bonfire after complaints about mud last year. The event, organised by Oxford Round Table, left parts of South Park churned up last year after some 20,000 people attended. Oxford City Council
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Raymond Blanc restaurant told 'improvement needed' in food hygiene inspection
One of Raymond Blanc's restaurants has been hit with a low food hygiene score following a recent inspection. The Black Horse in Thame was given a lowly two star rating after it was inspected on August 21. A rating of two means improvement is
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Baby boomers living longer ‘but in poorer health', Oxford study finds
Baby boomers are living longer but are in poorer health than previous generations, researchers from University College London (UCL) and the University of Oxford say. A new study discovered those in their 50s and 60s are more likely to experience