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Karting prodigy joins Oxfordshire-based racing team
Grove-based Williams Racing has announced up-and-coming karting star Lucas Palacio as the newest and youngest addition to its Driver Academy. The 10-year-old American has been quick to impress in his short career, first taking to the wheel aged
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Simon Cowell 'heartbroken' as he pays tribute to Liam Payne following his death
Simon Cowell has paid tribute to former One Direction member Liam Payne, following his death at the age of 31. Local police said the singer fell from the third floor into the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel on Wednesday (October 16) in the Palermo
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Storm Ashley named by Met Office as strong winds and rain set to batter UK
The first storm of the season has been named as parts of the UK are set to be battered by strong winds and rain on Sunday and Monday (October 20 and 21). Met Éireann (the Irish Met service) revealed on Friday (October 19) that Storm Ashely, the
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Cambridge beats Oxford for railway station access, new figures show
New figures have revealed a small amount of people in Oxford can walk less than 30 minutes to a train station compared to its historic university rival city. New analysis has highlighted that people in Oxford struggle to walk to a railway station
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Scaffolding going up at 'dangerous' town centre building
Work is continuing to ensure a dangerous building in the centre of Abingdon is made safe. At the beginning of October, the district council's building control team took action to manage the safety of a dangerous building at 3 West St Helen’s Street
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Increase in waste incineration raises pollution fears
The amount of waste being incinerated in Oxfordshire has raised pollution concerns among environmentalists. Incineration is a treatment of waste where rubbish is burned and some electricity is generated. But opponents say it creates greenhouse
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William Hague pens heartfelt statement in bid for Oxford role
Former Conservative leader William Hague has revealed his priorities in his bid to become chancellor of Oxford University as he speaks about his deep love of the city. In a statement issued this week, the politician praised the university and
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Oxfordshire team prepares for the semi-finals of ITV singing show
A team of performers from Oxfordshire and Wiltshire will compete in this weekend's semi-finals of The Voice UK with one contestant switching working in prison cells for the big stage. Ace from Oxford and Hollie Peabody from Bicester, alongside
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Driver arrested for suspected GBH after 'tripping man' in row over crash
A driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm after a man was allegedly tripped up in a row following a crash. A delivery van and an Audi A4 collided on Botley Road at the junction with Binsey Lane at around 9am on Tuesday
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Reports of crash near Oxfordshire town
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Police hunt for man who 'watched' people through window
Police have released an image of a person they would like to speak after an incident of exposure and voyeurism in Oxford. The incident occurred on Monday (October 14) at about 8.30pm. A man was watching residents through the windows of a property
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Police hunt for man after woman sexually assaulted in town centre
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to after a sexual assault incident in Didcot. An investigation was launched after the incident on September 18 this year in the Broadway area. The victim, a woman, was approached
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Traffic delays due to incident on A34 near Oxford
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Oxford MP calls on Government to fix NHS GP and dental crisis
An Oxford MP has bemoaned the lack of available GP appointments and NHS dentist places in her first speech in the House of Commons as chair of the Health and Social Care Select Committee. Layla Moran, Liberal Democrat MP for Oxford West and Abingdon
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Winners crowned at inaugural Oxford Climate Awards
An Oxford community group, set up to help people install renewable energy, picked up the top prize at the inaugural Oxford Climate Awards. Rose Hill and Iffley Low Carbon (RHILC) was judged to be the best of the best at the awards evening held
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Russian war rocket made into musical instrument to star at Ukraine fundraiser
A Russian rocket that landed in Ukraine two years ago, causing destruction and pain, has been made into a musical instrument that will help raise funds for the war-torn country. The rocket has been hollowed out and had its explosive components
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Mugshot of man who sexually abused teen released
The police photograph of a man jailed for sexually abusing a teen girl after giving her drugs has been released. Stuart Crawford, of Market End Way in Bicester, was found guilty after a trial at Oxford Crown Court in August of three counts – three
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Suspects interviewed under caution after postbox topper set on fire
Police have interviewed the vandals who set fire to a charity knitted postbox topper. Rachel Crook - also known as Yarnsy - regularly makes beautiful crocheted creations to jolly up letter boxes. Her topper on a postbox on The Broadway in
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Footpath closes to public after dog attack on sheep
A footpath has been closed to the public after sheep were attacked by a dog. Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust has closed the permissive footpath at Homefield Wood to protect the livestock. READ MORE: Couple caught in
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CCTV released after woman injured in fight outside restaurant
A CCTV image has been released by police after a fight outside a Turkish restaurant left a young woman needing hospital treatment. The incident happened outside Antep Kitchen on Cowley Road in Oxford at around 2.45pm on Tuesday (October 8).
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Couple caught in car in 'throes of passion' by police
A couple were caught in a car 'in the throes of passion' by police. Officers from Thames Valley Police rural crime taskforce came across the amorous pair in a Volkswagen Passat parked near Watlington last night (Thursday, October 17). The red-faced
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A34 warning to motorists after traffic incident
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Cheetahs skipper suffers dislocated shoulder in cup final first leg loss
OXFORD Cheetahs saw Scott Nicholls crash out of his opening race with a dislocated shoulder as they were beaten 57-33 by visitors Poole Pirates in the first leg of the Championship Knockout Cup final. The accident happened on the first bend of
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DVLA issues number plate warning to UK drivers - how to avoid £1,000 fines
The DVLA has issued an alert to all UK drivers, advising them what to do if they have their number plate stolen. If your plates are stolen, you must report them to the police and order replacement number plates, the DVLA says. When arranging
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Feeling the cold? Here's how I made French onion soup in 4 simple steps
Now we're in the cold depths of autumn, you might be stuck for ideas in the kitchen. Specifically, comfort food that can guarantee to warm the cockles of your heart. The weather is miserable, the temperature has dropped and getting out of bed in
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Sainsbury's apologises customers as FSA issues 'do not eat' warning
Sainsbury’s has apologised to customers who have been issued a “do not eat” warning over one of the supermarket’s products. Sainsbury’s is recalling its own brand Onion Rings because they pose a possible health risk to some customers. The onion
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DWP update as thousands ordered to repay benefits over 'innocent mistake'
Debts unwittingly racked up by carers due to overpayments of their allowance should be written off immediately, the Government has been urged as it announced a review into the issue. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall acknowledged the problem
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Man found guilty of four counts of vehicle crime
A man is awaiting sentence after being found guilty of four counts of vehicle crime. Alex Lynn-Parsley aged 37, of Knappe Close, Henley, appeared at Oxford Magistrates' Court this week. He has been convicted of three counts of vehicle interference
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Mum issues washing machine warning to parents after explosion
A mum is warning parents not to let their children 'watch' the washing machine - after her's 'exploded' and left her son dripping in blood. Amie McCarthy nearly collapsed when she turned her head to find her 15-month-old toddler covered in blood
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Harry Styles issues tribute to Liam Payne ‘I will miss him always'
Harry Styles said the years he spent with his One Direction band mate Liam Payne “will forever remain among the most cherished years of my life” following the singer’s death at 31. Payne, who rose to fame with the boy band on The X Factor, died
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Delays following incident on A34
11:51am Traffic is still slow moving on this stretch of the A34 between Wendlebury and Hampton Poyle.
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Risk of travel disruption as fog warning issued by Met Office
Drivers are warned to leave yourself extra time for your journey this morning as a fog warning is in place across Oxfordshire. Along with many parts of England the Met Office has issued a yellow warning until 9am. It means slower journey times
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Pictures: Largest and brightest supermoon of the year rises over Oxford
Sky gazers were treated to the largest and brightest supermoon of the year yesterday evening. The full moon shone so brightly astronomers from Australia to parts of the UK were able to see its craters. This month's full moon, called the Hunter's
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Kitten dies after litter found abandoned in bush by schoolboy
A kitten has died after a litter was found dumped in a bush. Volunteers from Cherwell Cats Protection picked up two 'very weak and cold' kittens in Bloxham this week. They were around five weeks old when they were found by a schoolboy in a
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Oxford war memorial vandalised weeks before Remembrance Sunday
Vandals have spray-painted an Oxford war memorial. The word ’thives’ [sic] has been scrawled and the inscription defaced on the Tirah Memorial in Bonn Square. The monument was erected in 1900 to commemorate the 64 men of the 2nd Battalion Oxfordshire
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Oxford teenager beats thousands to win international poetry prize
A 17-year-old from Oxford has seen off competition from more than 6,000 young writers from around the world to win an international poetry prize. The Poetry Society announced the winners of the Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award 2024 at a special
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New Indian restaurant ready to open opposite Westgate Centre
A new Indian restaurant is ready to open opposite Oxford's Westgate Centre. Popular chain Dishoom is opening a Permit Room in New Inn Hall Street. The Bombay-inspired restaurant group has signed a 25-year lease on a new site at North Bailey
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Books being collected at Oxford leisure centres for underprivileged children
Five Oxford leisure centres are welcoming donations of books for underprivileged children this month. More Leisure Community Trust, which manages the centres, has partnered with national charity the Children’s Book Project to run the initiative
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Oxford High School hosts primary school children for STEM event
An Oxford girls' school welcomed 60 primary school children for an engineering, maths, and science event earlier this week. On Tuesday, October 15, Oxford High School hosted Year 5 pupils from St Francis Primary School and St John Fisher Primary
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County council approves latest budget to tackle £13.9m black hole
The county council has approved its latest budget to tackle its £13.9m black hole, despite uncertainly over upcoming government announcements. Oxfordshire County Council rubber-stamped the recommendations at its meeting on Tuesday, October 15.
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Oxford house prices increased more than south east average
House prices increased by four per cent – more than the average for the south east – in Oxford in August, new figures show. The rise contributes to the longer-term trend, which has seen property prices in the area grow by 4.6 per cent over the
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8 great dog friendly hotels in and around the Cotswolds
Ensure the entire family can go on holiday together by finding hotels with dog-friendly rooms. Here are eight locations to try in the Cotswolds. Check the websites for prices and supplements The Manor House, Castle Combe Located in Castle Combe
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Council acquires more than 350 houses for major development
Civic chiefs have triggered more than £70m to unlock 350 homes to be owned by the city council. Oxford City Council's cabinet made the decision, to transfer 354 homes at Barton Park, at its meeting on Wednesday, October 16. This means more
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Hoops ‘have to get back to basics’ says Ross Jenkins
ROSS Jenkins says Oxford City need to ‘get back to basics’ as the Hoops look to climb out of the Vanarama National League North relegation places. Jenkins returned to City to replace the sacked Sam Cox at the end of September, having previously
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'Check your change' as Royal Mint 50p coin sells for almost 400 times face value
We should all be checking our change, our wallets and down the back of our sofas after a 50p coin sold for almost 400 times its face value at auction this week. The 50p coin in question was released in 2009 to mark 250 years since the opening of
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Freeview launching and closing channels amid 'important changes' to UK TVs
Freeview is making some changes including launching new channels and shutting others down. So with that in mind, you might fancy giving your set-top box or TV a retune. The popular free-to-view service has just announced some 'important changes
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Garden experts share 6 things you shouldn't store in your shed this winter
If you’re lucky enough to have extra storage in the form of a garden shed, it’s easy to fill the space with bits you can’t fit anywhere else. However, there are some things you should avoid storing in your shed this winter. To help you avoid
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Woman, 27, disqualified after drink driving with child in the car
A driver has been disqualified after being caught drink driving whilst a young child was in the car. Jasmit Kaur Chopra, of Glenfield Road, Leicester, pleaded guilty to one count each of drink driving and being drunk whilst in charge of a child
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Council rubber-stamps decision to dispose of college land for future development
Civic chiefs have rubber-stamped the disposal of land at an Oxford college for future development. Ruskin College in Headington is looking to redevelop the educational facilities on the campus. To fund that, the college wants to dispose of
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One in 20 people in Oxford in contact with mental health services
One in 20 people in Oxford were in contact with mental health services last year, new figures suggest. The Mental Health Foundation warned the Government must "shift gears", otherwise people will be left struggling on long waiting lists for "overworked
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Staff from Oxford hotels take part in month of charity support events
Staff from two Oxford hotels have carried out litter picks, taken part in an eight-mile run, and helped with gardening at a hospice as part of a month of fundraising and community activities. The employees from voco Oxford Thames and voco Oxford
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Oxford among best places in the UK for a boat tour, study finds
Oxford is one of the best places in the UK for a boat tour, a new study has found. A study by GetByFerry took TripAdvisor data to find the number of boat tours in each major UK city or town rated four stars or higher out of five. Oxford placed
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West Brom expert on what to expect from the Baggies
OXFORD United welcome West Bromwich Albion tomorrow, looking to build on home form which has recorded three wins and a draw from four Sky Bet Championship games. The Baggies were Championship play-off semi-finalists last season, and sit fourth
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New grant scheme to support businesses in Cherwell with grants up to £20k
Businesses in Cherwell are being encouraged to sign up for the launch event of a new grant scheme. The Cherwell Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) Business Grant Scheme, delivered by OxLEP Business and funded by Cherwell District Council's Rural
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Boss gives update on five of United’s injured players
OXFORD United are set to have centre backs Elliott Moore and Ben Nelson available this weekend, but face a longer wait for other players on the injured list. U’s captain Moore felt a knock on his knee in stoppage time during the 2-2 draw at Luton
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New murder mystery novel inspired by Cotswolds hotel
A new novel follows the work of a detective as she looks to solve the death of a Cotswold hotel guest. 'Murder at the Manor' is the sixth novel by crime and thriller writer Colin Wade. Published on September 28, it centres on Detective Chief
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Investigation ongoing into death of boy, 5, in fatal crash
No date has been set for an inquest into the death of a five-year-old boy after a crash near Bicester due to an ongoing police investigation. A crash between a Ford Focus and a KTM motorcycle on the B4011 in Blackthorn, near the junction with Thame
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Pizza restaurant property still up for sale
A property featuring a Caprinos restaurant in Oxford is still up for sale for £700,000. Caprinos is a nationwide pizza takeaway franchise. The business started in Didcot before going on to have branches across England, Scotland and Wales.
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Oxford charities among those to benefit as foundation reaches £10m milestone
A charitable foundation is celebrating after donating more than £10 million to charities in Oxford and across the country. Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation, which made its first donation in 1999, has reached the milestone "thanks
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Midfielder says U’s will support club doctor after brother George Baldock’s death
WILL Vaulks says Oxford United will be there every step of the way with club doctor James Baldock following the tragic death of his brother George aged just 31. The two-time former U’s loanee drowned while swimming in the pool at his home in Athens