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One Direction bandmates 'devastated' following Liam Payne's death
Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates have paid tribute to him following the singer's sudden death. Payne died after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 16 aged 31. Police in Buenos Aires shared that
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Police rescue adorable dog left abandoned in Oxfordshire
Police in Oxfordshire have rescued an adorable dog which was left abandoned. Thames Valley Police (TVP) discovered the animal in Chipping Norton on Thursday, October 17. Officers revealed the shocking discovery was made following reports of
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New chocolate 'bar' is opening in shopping centre
A new chocolate 'bar' is opening at Bicester Village shopping centre. Global chocolate brand Lindt & Sprungli is now serving up a variety of waffles, hot chocolates, milkshakes and ice creams at the designer outlet centre from Monday to Sunday,
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Second arrest made following police incident at school
Police have arrested a second teenager following an incident in Abingdon at a school. Armed police were seen as a 17-year-old was arrested on Wednesday afternoon. Thames Valley Police officers were called at about 2.45pm to reports of disorder
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Six councils join forces in attempt to block third bridge over the River Thames
Six councils have joined forces to oppose a project that would see a third bridge built over the Thames to alleviate traffic on each side of the river. The prospect of a third Thames crossing has stretched back decades, as the existing crossings
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Man exposes himself near city bus stop
A man exposed himself near a bus stop in Oxford, police have said. The incident occurred at about 12.45pm yesterday (Wednesday), next to the bus stop near Boots Pharmacy on London Road in Headington. The offender is described by Thames Valley
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Teenage weightlifter now the number one junior in the country
FOUR teenage weightlifters flew the flag for Oxfordshire at an international competition held in Spain. The athletes from St Birinus Weightlifting Club took on club teams from Portugal and Spain, plus national teams from Germany and Hungary, at
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The new chef heading the kitchen at FarmED Cafe near Chipping Norton
Gareth Rhodes, former Executive Chef at Soho Farmhouse and Head Chef at COYA in London, has taken charge of the kitchen at the FarmED Cafe, a farm-to-fork eatery based at the regenerative demonstration farm and conference barns near Chipping Norton
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Campaigners bid to save swimming pool with petition signed by almost 2,000 people
Campaigners are due to present a petition with almost 2,000 signatures to civic chiefs in a bid to save an Oxford swimming pool. Oxford Brookes University closed the 25-metre swimming pool at its Harcourt Hill campus on September 1. The university
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Ryanair threatens to axe hundreds of flights if aviation tax is raised
Ryanair could axe hundreds of UK flights if Chancellor Rachel Reeves raises aviation tax in the upcoming Budget, the airline has warned. CEO Michael O'Leary said any increase in air passenger duty would not only hurt customers but undermine the
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Cadbury chocolate discontinued 20 years ago returns to B&M with a twist
A Cadbury chocolate bar, discontinued in the UK around 20 years ago, has returned to B&M stores across the UK with a slight twist to it. The confectionery company is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including Boost, Crunchie, Creme
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All the winners from the Oxford Aunt Sally finals night
KEVIN Baker from Gladiators successfully retained the Oxford Singles Cup when he defeated Roger Goodall from White House 2-1, writes Andy Beal. Goodall set in the opening leg with three, Baker passing that with four and a stick to spare. Baker
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EastEnders legend looks unrecognisable in terrifying new role
EastEnders legend Anita Dobson looks totally unrecognisable in a terrifying new role on Channel 4's Generation Z. The actress, who left the popular BBC soap opera 36 years ago, is now starring in the new series alongside other stars like Sue Johnston
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NHS buildings 'falling apart' putting patients and staff at risk amid £14b backlog
The safety of patients and staff is being put at risk by NHS buildings that are “falling apart”, according to health senior health leaders. The list of essential repairs waiting to be done on NHS buildings across the UK is increasing, while costs
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Britain's Got Talent auditions postponed following death of Liam Payne
Auditions for the new series of Britain's Got Talent have been postponed following the tragic death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne at the age of 31. One Direction was formed in 2010 after singers Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne,
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Police race to city street as man stands in middle of the road
Police raced to a street in Oxford where a man was standing in the middle of the road. The incident occurred at around noon today (Thursday, October 17) as a man was standing on the central reservation on the A414 by Horspath Driftway. In a
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Liam Payne's family say they are 'heartbroken' over his death in first statement
The family of former One Direction star Liam Payne have said they are “heartbroken” over his death, in their first statement. The singer died after falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in Argentina on Wednesday (October 16). Local
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Parent’s horror as police swarm 'quiet' school after ‘weapon’ threats
A parent has shared her horror after police descended on her daughter’s Oxfordshire school amid a weapon incident. The incident occurred at around 2.45pm on Wednesday as Thames Valley Police officers were called to a disorder on Abingdon’s Wootton
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Didcot couple visit every RNLI lifeboat station
A couple from Didcot have visited every RNLI lifeboat station in a bid to raise £10,000 for the charity. Julian Coles and Debbie Claridge set off from the RNLI's headquarters at Poole in Dorset on January 1, aiming to visit all 238 of the charity's
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Extent of rent rise in Oxford revealed in new figures
Rent in Oxford rose seven per cent in the past year, new figures show. It comes as campaign group Generation Rent said renters across Britain are being exploited by an "out of control market" and a lack of protections. Provisional figures from
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Cristiano Ronaldo 'chased' for half a mile down street after Hampden draw
Cristiano Ronaldo was chased for half a mile as he left Hampden following the draw between Scotland and Portugal. The Real Madrid icon - now at Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr - was swarmed by supporters throughout his short spell in Scotland on
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HMRC to crackdown on parents who've 'gifted' children money in past 7 years
Sir Keir Starmer's Labour government are considering a possible crackdown on "inheritance tax" which could decrease HMRC relief for parents who gift children money. Inheritance tax is paid on the estates of people who have sadly passed away.
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Kate Middleton flies over Oxfordshire in royal helicopter
Kate Middleton has flown over Oxfordshire in a royal helicopter. The Duchess of Cambridge was meeting the families of the stabbing victims in South Port on Thursday, October 10. This was her first community visit since her cancer diagnosis
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Campaigners angry after key decision on future of city park
Tensions ran high as civic chiefs progressed with a move for an Oxford park to be developed into 30 homes. Oxford City Council's cabinet made the appropriation decision on Wednesday, October 16 for New Hinksey Playground in Bertie Place, known
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Trains badly delayed from Oxford due to issue on line
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U’s boss pays wholehearted tribute following tragic deaths
DES Buckingham has paid a wholehearted tribute following two tragic deaths within the Oxford United and wider footballing community. Last week, two-time former United loanee George Baldock died aged just 31 after he drowned while swimming in the
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Motorcyclist remains in hospital with BROKEN LEG after serious crash
A motorcyclist has been hospitalised with a broken leg following a crash in Oxfordshire. The incident occurred at approximately 7.10am on Wednesday, October 16, when a Yamaha motorbike and a blue Hyundai i10 were involved in a collision. This
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Rare 50p coin being sold by for £10,000
A householder is selling a rare 50p coin on eBay for £10,000. The item is listed on the online marketplace for 20,000 times its face value and features Beatrix Potter character, Mr Jeremy Fisher. With Queen Elizabeth II on the back, the coin
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Firefighters rescue girl, 13, who trapped herself in bicycle
Firefighters helped rescue a young girl who managed to get trapped inside her own bicycle in Oxford. The incident happened near the underpass in Raleigh Park, Hinksey, yesterday (Wednesday, October 17). Grace, a 13-year-old girl, slipped off
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Did Liam Payne have a baby with Cheryl? When the X Factor stars first met
Before Liam Payne and Cheryl were in an official relationship, the pair first crossed paths back in 2008 when he was 14. When the former One Direction star, who has died at the age of 31, first auditioned for X Factor, Cheryl was a judge on the
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Olly Murs leads tributes to Liam Payne following 'devastating' death
Tributes have been pouring in after it was revealed One Direction star Liam Payne has died at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Liam was one of five One Direction members, along with Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson,
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Ex-One Direction star Liam Payne's last social media post hours before his death
Just hours before his death at a hotel in Buenos Aires, former One Direction band member Liam Payne was posting on social media. Local police said the 31-year-old fell from the third floor into the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel in the Palermo
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Covid XEC cases on the rise - what is known about the new variant so far
The new Covid XEC variant has been detected in the UK as it continues to spread across the world. The new Covid variant was first detected in Germany earlier this year and has now been identified in 29 different countries. The new strain is
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Armed police spotted after officers arrest boy, 17, and impose Section 60
Armed police were seen after a 17-year-old was arrested in Oxfordshire on Wednesday afternoon. Thames Valley Police officers were called at around 2.45pm to reports of a disorder in Wootton Road, Abingdon. A 17-year-old boy from Abingdon has
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Calls to raise tax on petrol and diesel cars in bid to reduce electric car costs
Ministers have been urged to consider raising taxes petrol and diesel cars so that they can reduce the “premium” associated with electric vehicle purchases. A report by the Resolution Foundation recommended that this action is taken if “concerns
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Police update on Oxford school was placed into lockdown
Police have given an update on why an Oxford school was locked down. Oxford Spires Academy was placed under an emergency partial lockdown yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, October 16). The school sent out an email to parents informing them that
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Am I legally allowed to fill in potholes myself on UK roads? Here is the law
Potholes are everywhere with many of these lingering for weeks, months and even years. In recent times, many have started to fill in potholes themselves after becoming tired of the state of the roads. If you've ever considered filling in potholes
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Oxford High School GDST: Preparing Girls for Tomorrow’s Challenges
In a complex world, full of change and uncertainty, what can you do to support your daughter’s education as she navigates her future path? Oxford High School GDST is the only all-through school for girls from 4-19 years in Oxford. As an outstanding
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Oxford science and ideas festival underway with over 100 events planned
A science and ideas festival featuring more than 100 events and activities is currently underway in Oxford. IF Oxford, an annual community-led festival, will run until November 3, offering events at more than 40 venues across the city. These
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Scam prevention talk to be held at care home
A scam prevention talk is set to be held at a care home near Thame next week. Hempton Field Care Home, in Chinnor, will host the event with Age UK on Tuesday, October 22, from 11am. Experts will demonstrate how to recognise scams and the correct
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Puppet show in Oxford to support children to read
A puppet show in Oxford will encourage young children to read this Christmas. The Elves and The Shoemaker will be staged by Oxford-based puppet company Wild Boor Ideas in collaboration with Pegasus Theatre. Running from December 11 to 24, the
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What is the easiest way to unblock a toilet without using a plunger?
There is nothing worse than a blocked toilet but finding a way to deal with this quickly can be challenging, especially if you don't have a plunger. If you've only got one bathroom or have guests coming over, dealing with this problem right away
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Poundland confirms major change in stores and online affecting customers
Poundland has announced a major change heading to stores and online nationwide this week. The change will see the launch of the brand's first rewards app, 'Poundland Perks'. The £20m investment by Poundland hopes to bring customers more value
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Which?'s best and worst energy companies for green credentials revealed
Octopus Energy, Ecotricity and Good Energy have come top in the latest Which? annual rankings of energy firm green credentials, while E and Outfox the Market finished bottom. The top three earned the Which? Eco Provider endorsement and scored full
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Controversial Oxford park cycle path scheme permitted for the second time
“This sticks two fingers up at biodiversity net gain.” Those are the words of one objector to plans for a new cycle path at Donnington Recreation Ground. The controversial scheme, submitted by Oxford Direct Services, was initially permitted
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Anger over 'ill-managed traffic jams' following road closure
Reader Kate Dobson has complained in a letter about traffic jams following the Oxford Half Marathon on Sunday. Here is my regular lament about the ill-managed traffic jams after the Oxford Half Marathon 2024 event. Once again we had the Banbury
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Oxford MP says more needs to be done to make electric transport affordable
An Oxford MP has said more needs to be done to make the switch to electric more affordable after the transport secretary said the city was “well on its way to becoming the first all-electric city in the country". Louise Haigh made the announcement
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Teenage martial artists set for 7,000-mile trip to Argentina for World Cup
TWO teenage martial artists will be travelling more than 7,000 miles to compete at the ITF Taekwon-Do World Cup in Argentina. Lucas Clamp, 14, from Long Wittenham, and 18-year-old Amelia Richardson, from Didcot, who train at Didcot & Watlington
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - JOANNE WALFORD, 57, of Orchard Rise, Chesterton, pleaded guilty to drink driving in Chesterton on August 11 this year with 105 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. She
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Half of private rental homes fail to meet band C energy efficiency rating
Half of private rental homes in Oxford were rated D or below for their energy efficiency, new figures show. Friends of the Earth called for more financial support for those who can't afford to upgrade their homes. All properties in Britain
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Man who accused fiancée of murder during trial found guilty of assault
A jury has found a man guilty of assaulting his fiancée after a fight he claims started because she had reportedly committed a murder. Liam Cooper, 48, of Spitfire Drive, Witney, was on trial at Oxford Crown Court accused of assault occasioning
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Cameron Brannagan: ‘This is where I see myself for the rest of my life’
CAMERON Brannagan can see himself living in Oxfordshire for the rest of his life, reaffirming how settled he is at Oxford United. The 28-year-old midfielder joined the U’s from Liverpool for an undisclosed fee in January 2018, and this summer,
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Dog owners warned amid outbreaks of fatal Parvovirus - signs and symptoms
Pet owners have been warned to keep an eye out for Parvovirus - a severe illness that can prove fatal to dogs. Just one month ago an animal rescue centre in Warwickshire was forced to close temporarily following an outbreak. The virus attacks
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Discover more about Oxford Sixth Form College at their Open House Event
Bridging the Gap As firm believers in the sentiment that one size does not fit all, Oxford Sixth Form College is committed to ensuring that we offer the right support for your child. Whatever your past experiences, we can help your child to
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How to claim compensation from the council for pothole damage to your car
Driving around the UK can be a treacherous task for motorists with potholes being a common sight on roads across the country. The number of potholes on British roads has surged in recent years, seeing the number of callouts for stranded drivers
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Oxfordshire couple cycle along longest French river
An Oxfordshire couple have completed a month-long cycle following the longest river in France to raise money for a conservation charity. Richard and Sian Liwicki, aged 65 and 62 respectively, pedalled more than 1,150km along the Loire to raise
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Jail for man who threatened to upload private sex videos to TikTok
A jail sentence has been handed to Bicester man who threatened to upload sexual videos of his girlfriend onto TikTok. Christopher Dwyer was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Wednesday (October 16) for one count each of stalking involving serious
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Deadline approaching for care sector award nominations
Third sector workers in Oxfordshire and beyond are being urged to get their nominations in for awards celebrating those in the not-for-profit health and care sector before the deadline. The Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards, organised by Care Management
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Campaign group slams 'ludicrous' toucan crossing ahead of works starting
A campaign group has slammed a 'ludicrous' new toucan crossing in Bicester ahead of the works beginning later this month. Howes Lane in Bicester will be closed temporarily to all motor vehicles from 7pm until 11pm on Tuesday, October 22, and it
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Thame care home marks first anniversary with party
A Thame care home has celebrated its first anniversary with a country and western themed party. Cuttlebrook Hall marked the occasion by hosting the celebration for residents, staff, and the community. The day featured musical entertainment,
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Man JAILED for sexually abusing teen after giving her drugs in town centre
A jail sentence has been handed to a Bicester man who provided a teenage girl drugs before sexually assaulting her. Stuart Crawford, of Market Way End, was found guilty after a trial at Oxford Crown Court in August of three counts – three counts
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Planning committee chairman gets another house application permitted
The chairman of Oxford City Council's planning committee has had a second application permitted in successive meetings for alterations to a property in Headington. Mary Clarkson applied for changes to indoor areas to include the reduction in size
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Noodle Bridge scheme permitted by planning chiefs
A range of new bridges and access roads have been permitted by the city council in association with planned development for more than 1,400 homes. The new infrastructure, submitted by Oxford University College Christ Church and Dorchester Residential
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Village gastro pub now on the market for £600,000
A village gastro pub near Witney is now on the market for £600,000. The Hand & Shears is a traditional Cotswold country pub situated in the picturesque village of Church Hanborough. The freehold for the pub - two miles from Blenheim Palace