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Exact time Northern Lights will be visible over Oxfordshire TONIGHT

The Northern Lights are once again set to be visible over Oxfordshire tonight. 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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Medical cause of death of young footballer confirmed

The medical cause of death of an Oxfordshire footballer has been confirmed during an inquest opening. Jack Badger, a 24-year-old who used to play football for Abingdon United, died on September 17. The former carpenter and joiner, of Savile

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Florence Pugh’s dad sells café after ‘pathetic’ LTNs contribute to £900k losses

The father of Hollywood actress Florence Pugh has revealed he has sold his Oxford café after more than 30 years. Clinton Pugh is a renowned business owner in the city having run several famous names over the years including The Lemon Tree and Kazbar

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Sell-out musical to return to Oxford New Theatre next year

A sell-out musical is returning to Oxford next year, the New Theatre has announced.  International hit SIX The Musical will return to the city in 2025 from Tuesday, December 9 until Saturday, December 13. The announcement was made this week

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Tributes to cricket club legend who died at the age of 79

Banbury Cricket Club has paid tribute to a club legend who has died at the age of 79 and who played alongside West Indian greats such as Gary Sobers.  Brian Griffiths was a Banbury XX Club stalwart, joining the club in 1972 when his teaching career

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Incident on A34 blocks road causing delays of over 30 minutes

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Crash causing delays on the A34 towards the M40

2:00pm The incident has now been cleared with traffic returning to normal. UPDATE - 1:56PM The road-traffic

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Man to run Half Marathon in restricted oxygen mask in memory of dad

A Bodicote man is set to run this weekend's Oxford Half Marathon while wearing a mask which will cut his oxygen intake in half. Physiotherapist Dan Boyd is taking on the challenge to raise funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Mr

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DVLA £1,000 warning to 3.6 million drivers who passed their test before 2015

Millions of motorists are currently driving illegally and at risk of a £1,000 fine from the DVLA, new figures have shown. It is illegal in the UK to get behind the wheel of vehicle without a valid photocard licence, which carries a driver’s personal

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Local MP sleeps rough in Oxford to fight homelessness

Local MPs slept rough with other leaders last night to raise awareness and money for homelessness.  MP for Bicester and Woodstock Calum Miller took part in the Oxford CEO Sleepout, which took place from 7pm last night (October 10) until 6am this

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Man jailed for scamming Oxford university and college students

A London man has been jailed for fraud offences committed in Oxford as well as Reading, Milton Keynes and the capital.  Sir-Folliot Quarm, 32, of The Tower, Vauxhall, London, was sentenced to four years in prison at Reading Crown Court on Thursday

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Detectorists star Toby Jones to make public appearance in Oxford

Detectorists star Toby Jones is set to meet fans in Oxford later this year. The actor is well known for his role in the comedy series as well as Mr Bates vs The Post Office and a memorable guest appearance in Matt Smith’s era of Doctor Who.

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Pumpkin patch near Oxford named among best in the UK

An Oxfordshire pumpkin patch has been named among the best in the UK. October has officially begun, and so has the countdown to Halloween with many families across the UK having made a new tradition of visiting a pumpkin patch ahead of the big

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Oxfordshire mother-of-three makes Miss Great Britain finals

An Oxfordshire mother-of-three has made the finals of Miss Great Britain. Kelly Wilson lives in Burford with her husband and three children but will brace the stage of the longest-running beauty pageant next week. The 30-year-old mum was declared

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Football club launches mental health campaign to tackle suicide stigma

Oxford United has launched a mental health campaign ‘Can We Talk?’ in partnership with the Joey Beauchamp Foundation and Oxfordshire Mind to tackle the stigma around mental health and suicide. The campaign kicked off with a powerful video featuring

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Oxfordshire Lib Dem MPs backing landmark climate bill

Oxfordshire's Liberal Democrat MPs are backing a landmark bill to put the UK back on track to meet climate and nature commitments.  Olly Glover, Charlie Maynard, Calum Miller, Layla Moran and Freddie Van Mierlo, have backed the bill that would

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Gang of thugs ‘grab woman by the throat outside nightclub and punch man’s face’

A woman was “grabbed by the throat” by a gang who repeatedly punched two men outside an Oxford nightclub. The incident occurred between 2am and 2.30am on the morning of Saturday, October 5 as three men approached two men and a woman who had just

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Oxford Half Marathon road closures to affect city

This weekend's Oxford Half Marathon is set to cause road closures across the city. The event, taking place on Sunday, October 13, is set to feature 13,000 participants, raising funds for both local and national charities. Organisers have warned

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Police concerned for wellbeing of missing man with links to Oxford

Police are concerned for the wellbeing of a missing man who has links to Oxford and Aylesbury.  Sean, whose surname has not been disclosed, was first reported missing on Tuesday, October 8 and police are now appealing to the public with any information

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Two Oxfordshire schools suddenly shut with emergency closures

Two schools in Oxfordshire have both suddenly shut with emergency closures. Both Clifton Hampden Church of England Primary School on High Street in Long Wittenham and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School on Radley Road in Abingdon have been closed

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Incident on A-road causes delays in both directions

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Family pay tributes to 'adored' former Oxford United player

The family of 'adored' former Oxford defender George Baldock have paid tributes to him following his death this week. Baldock 'tragically drowned' while swimming in the pool at his home in Glyfada, Athens, his family have confirmed follow a post-mortem

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Beer festival at town hall gets off to a busy start

The annual beer festival at Oxford Town Hall got off to a busy start. The three-day festival is organised by the Oxford branch of real ale group CAMRA and is celebrating its 25th year at the St Aldate's venue. This year drinkers will be able

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Oxfordshire all-rounder, 17, selected for Vipers Academy

Oxfordshire Cricket has announced that 17-year-old batting all rounder Aimee Diab has been awarded a place on the Vipers Academy for 2024/25. Aimee, who has played for Oxfordshire at every age group from Under 11s to Under 18s, follows in the footsteps

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Why are the Northern Lights becoming more visible in the south?

In recent months, much of the UK has been delighted by spectacular Northern Light (Aurora Borealis) displays. Although typically only possible to see in the north of the UK, the south of the country has also been treated with regular sightings 

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How to take a photo of the Northern Lights? (A guide for beginners)

The Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis are a natural wonder that paint the night sky with shimmering colours, helping to create a beautiful image. Naturally, people in the UK who are lucky enough to be able to see the Northern Lights from where

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Martin Lewis issues 'important warning' to thousands missing out on £2,000

Martin Lewis has issued an “important warning” to anyone aged under 22 who could be missing out on more than £2,000. The Money Saving Expert is alerting thousands of people aged between 18 and 22 of unclaimed Child Trust Funds they may have in

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The King Charles III coin in circulation selling for nearly 400 times its value

A copy of the Royal Mint's rarest coin in circulation has sold for nearly 400 times its face value on eBay this week. The King Charles III Atlantic Salmon 50p sparked a mini bidding war amid coin collectors on the auction site, as 22 bids were

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'Another tour' Fans go wild as picture of Clarkson, May and Hammond surfaces

Fans of The Grand Tour have gone into meltdown after a picture of Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond went viral. The trio presented the Amazon Prime Video show since 2016 after leaving the BBC’s motoring programme Top Gear. In the

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‘Abusive passenger HIT 12-year-old child’s head’ on Oxford bus

An “abusive” bus passenger allegedly hit a 12-year-old child around the head on a bus in the Oxford area. The incident occurred at around 4pm on Friday, September 27 on Rampion Close in Blackbird Leys as the 12-year-old victim and their friends

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NHS issues urgent self-isolation guidance amid surge in Covid cases

The NHS has issued guidance for Brits if they experience symptoms during the latest surge in Covid cases. Experts explained how to best manage the illness, which includes avoiding certain common nighttime habits. The XEC strain was first detected

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Northern Lights seen across county including iconic Oxford landmarks

The Northern Lights were spotted across Oxfordshire last night including iconic Oxford landmarks. 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

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New bridges and access roads awaiting decision after meeting overran

District council planners are yet to decide a scheme for a range of new bridges and access roads in association with planned development for more than 1,400 homes.  The new infrastructure is set to be decided alongside Oxford University College

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Hundreds take part in walk under stars for palliative care charity

Hundreds of people lit up the night sky as they gathered for an annual charity walk under the stars. The Sue Ryder Starlight Hike Thames Valley was a show of support for the charity which runs a palliative care hub in South Oxfordshire. Taking

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Blenheim Palace's Great Court to become ice rink this Christmas

Blenheim Palace's Great Court will be transformed into an ice rink this Christmas as part of the site's festive programme. The Great Skate will be open from Friday, November 15, to Wednesday, January 1, from 10am to 8pm, seven days a week.

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Death of man found in public confirmed by coroner

The cause of death of a young man found dead in Banbury last month has been confirmed by a coroner. Kudzai Mheta, 25, died in Swan Close Road, Banbury on September 25 this year. A member of the public found the bus engineer, from Hightown Road

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Magdalen Road is 'worth travelling for' say residents as bridge reopens

Oxford's Magdalen Road is "worth travelling for" according to a new campaign which is looking to welcome back visitors following the re-opening of a nearby bridge to cars. Residents in east Oxford have launched the 'Worth Travelling For' campaign

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Farmers and landowners warned of bonfire dangers

Farmers and landowners have been warned of the dangers of bonfires and other autumn events. A rural insurance expert has urged those in the South East to prioritise public safety as scarecrow festivals, bonfires, and outdoor gatherings become more

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Indian restaurant celebrates improved hygiene rating score

A restaurant has been reinspected after its hygiene rating was downgraded by The Food Standards Agency (FSA). Gulshan Brasserie at 47 High Street, Shrivenham, had its rating lowered from two to one after it was inspected on July 1. A re-score

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'Friendly' village pub kitchen closes down after hygiene inspection

An Oxfordshire country pub has closed its kitchen following an abysmal food hygiene inspection. The Three Pigeons on Woodgreen in Witney is described as a "friendly” village pub on the edge of the town featuring a back garden with seating.

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Man claims he was refused chance to speak at council meetings

A councillor said the decision to refuse a member of the public the chance to speak at meetings twice interfered with his 'democratic rights'. Members of the public are permitted to ask questions and address Oxford City Council meetings within

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Oxford named one of England's wildlife conservation hotspots

Oxford has been named as a conservation hotspot by a new study, ranking as one of the best places in England to see wildlife. Research by outdoor specialists Millets placed the city third in the country, scoring 9.13 out of 10. The study looked

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Oxford Cheetahs miss out on league title as Poole Pirates come from behind

Oxford Cheetahs' search for their first league title in more than two decades is set to continue after Poole Pirates overturned a 12-point first-leg deficit to claim the Championship title on Wednesday night (October 9). Cheetahs entered the second

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Hundreds to join parade for Remembrance Day in Oxfordshire town

Hundreds are expected to join a Remembrance Day parade in an Oxfordshire town as part of a service to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in WW1. The service will take place in Bicester's Market Square on Sunday, November 10 and there will

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Finance expert reveals how Premium Bonds users could be losing money

A finance expert has shared how those using NS&I Premium Bonds could actually be losing money in the long run. Premium Bonds have become a popular choice for those looking for a secure way to save while being in with the chance of winning a

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Calls for watchdog to investigate cuts to DWP Winter Fuel Payment

A watchdog has been called on to investigate concerns over the Government’s handling of Winter Fuel Payment cuts. The Conservatives say a ministerial watchdog should investigate the change to the DWP payment for pensioners. From this winter

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British Zoo names endangered penguin chicks after Oasis frontmen

Hertfordshire Zoo has announced the hatching of two endangered African penguin chicks, named after Oasis frontmen Liam and Noel Gallagher. Liam and Noel are the first chicks hatched at Hertfordshire Zoo this year and are proving to be “quite the

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U’s defender has eye on World Cup play-off via Nations League

CIARON Brown says that Northern Ireland are focused on winning their UEFA Nations League group, knowing that a play-off for the World Cup would be the ultimate prize. Northern Ireland began their Nations League campaign with a win at home to Luxembourg

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Oxfordshire Scout group to have plans approved for new building

An Oxfordshire Scout group is set to have plans permitted for a new building.  1st Longworth Scout Group has applied for the facility, which will provide two activity rooms, on land east of Oxford Close in Kingston Bagpuize.  The scheme has

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Chef jailed after stamping on his girlfriend, accusing her of hurting cat

A jail sentence has been handed to a man who stamped repeatedly on his girlfriend after accusing her of hurting a cat. Ben Elliott, 30, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (October 10) for three counts of assault by beating, one count

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Controversial plans to demolish historical cinema and build aparthotel to be decided

Controversial plans to demolish an historical city centre cinema and replace it with an aparthotel are set for a decision.  Applicant Marick Real Estate Limited submitted the scheme to Oxford City Council for the former Odeon cinema in George Street

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Teenager accused of having makeshift electrical stun gun

A teenage boy has been accused of possession a makeshift electrical stun device, a court has heard. Harry Larkins, of Horsa Close, Grove, Wantage, has been charged with one count of possessing a weapon for the discharge of an electrical incapacitation

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Murder trial delayed in the middle of defence evidence

A murder trial has been delayed for ‘reasons the court cannot go into’, a jury has heard. Ryan Byrne, 24, of Hathaway Green Lane, Stratford-Upon-Avon, and George Stephens, 27, of no fixed abode, are on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with murdering

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Oxfordshire parents to help shape SEND school transport

Parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are set to help shape the future of home to school transport in Oxfordshire by sharing their experiences. Parents and carers have been invited to attend a transport listening

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Man wore adult nappy while forcing young girls to act like babies

A jury has found an Abingdon man guilty of forcing two young girls to wear nappies whilst ‘cradling them’. Christopher Jones was on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with four counts of sexual offences against two girls – both of whom cannot

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Oxford physicist aims to raise £100k to provide 'revolutionary' lenses globally

A University of Oxford physicist is looking to provide short-sighted teenagers around the world with adjustable focus glasses lenses. Professor Joshua Silver invented the lens in 1985, allowing users to self-prescribe their vision correction without

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Chiltern Railways puts first revamped train in service

Chiltern Railways has put its first refurbished train into service. The Class 168 fleet is undergoing a refresh programme to improve customer journeys. The first upgraded train is now operational, with the entire fleet expected to be completed

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Man accuses his fiancée of committing murder during his trial

A jury has heard that a man accused of assaulting his fiancée claims she fabricated the allegations to hide an alleged murder she committed. Liam Cooper, 48, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court this week accused of assault, intentional strangulation