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Des Buckingham unwell and dizzy during U’s draw with Rams
DES Buckingham left the Kassam Stadium almost immediately at the full-time whistle against Derby County after feeling dizzy and unwell during the second half. Oxford United were held to a 1-1 draw by the Rams, a fifth consecutive draw for the U
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Major incident as FIVE police cars and EIGHT fire vehicles descend on lock
10:37am Fire service comment A spokesperson for Oxfordshire County Council Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were
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Five consecutive draws for U’s after goal apiece against the Rams
OXFORD United made it five consecutive draws in Sky Bet Championship after sharing a goal apiece at home against Derby County. Dane Scarlett ensured it was two strikes in two games for himself when he opened the scoring after just 12 minutes on
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Costa Coffee reveals 2024 Christmas menu with 10 new items - See the full list
Costa Coffee has revealed its Christmas menu early this year with festive food and drinks coming to its stores across the UK. The coffee shop chain has a variety of new and returning festive items including hot chocolate, lattes, toasties and cakes
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Petition for 'Liam's Law' in honour of late 1D member reaches milestone
A petition in honour of the late One Direction star Liam Payne has reached a significant milestone, just 72 hours after it was launched. Payne died aged just 31 last Wednesday (October 16) after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Oxford nurse with rare blood type encouraging others to donate
An Oxford nurse with a rare blood type said it is "fulfilling to know that every donation I make could save up to three lives". Amino Ali, a 29-year-old renal nurse at Oxford University Hospitals, discovered her rare Ro subtype blood after her
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Oxfordshire environmental charity appoints new CEO
An environmental charity based in Oxfordshire has announced the appointment of a new chief executive. Ian Barrett will take on the role at Earth Trust on December 2, bringing "extensive experience" in nature conservation, community engagement,
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Annual market to return to town with global street foods
The annual Autumn Market will return to Thame High Street. Hosted by Zoom Events, the street market is a firm fixture in the town’s annual calendar with a selection of international street foods, handmade groceries, arts, crafts & gift ideas.
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Flight Club launches competition for artists ahead of Westgate opening
Artists from across Oxford have been invited to enter a competition to have their work displayed at a new venue in Westgate shopping centre. Flight Club, a fairground-inspired bar and social darts experience, is opening in Oxford in November and
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Warning as major Oxford road to close TONIGHT
A warning to drivers has been issued as a major Oxford road will close tonight. The Eastern Bypass Road (A4142) will be shut tonight from 8pm until 6am tomorrow morning (Wednesday, October 23). This closure will be between Green Road Roundabout
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UPDATES: Oxford United v Derby County – live
11:03pm Reaction from Craig Short as Des Buckingham left the Kassam Stadium almost immediately at the full-time whistle
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Firearm threat near school sees armed police swarm and arrest man
A gun threat near an Oxfordshire school has seen armed police swarm the area and arrest a man. The incident happened earlier this afternoon (Tuesday, October 22) and occurred in Camp Road, Upper Heyford, near Bicester. Armed officers were deployed
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Botley Skatepark Construction - Skaters get ready!
The long-awaited Botley skatepark project is finally underway. Since 2010 when the previous Botley Bowl was filled in, locals have been pushing for a new one. Ag MacKeith, a veteran local Councillor, is a member of Botley Sk8s, who have been organising
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Former Oxford College student stars in new StudioCanal TV show
A former Oxford College student turned pilot is starring in a new StudioCanal TV series. Michael Miklos was born in Oswestry, Shropshire, and attended Buckingham Sixth Form and Oxford College. He is now an international actor, model and a qualified
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Oxford researchers discover why IBD therapy doesn't work on all patients
Oxford researchers have discovered why some patients benefit from the most commonly used advanced therapy for autoimmune diseases and some do not. Autoimmune diseases, including inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative
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Rachel Reeves urged to impose tax on certain individuals
A total of 30 MPs have urged Rachel Reeves to impose a wealth tax on Britain’s rich in next week’s budget rather than announce spending cuts that would hit the poor hardest. Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and his then shadow chancellor, John
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Jokers hijack conversation about NHS's future 'Keep apples away from doctors'
Wes Streeting recently opened up "the biggest ever conversation about the future of the NHS" to English residents in an attempt to shape a new 10 Year Health Plan. The Health and Social Care Secretary wanted members of the public to be open and
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Wine drinkers warned of serious price rises set to come into effect next year
Wine drinkers in the UK are being warned of price rises that are set to come into effect next year. Retailers including Majestic, Laithwaites, The Wine Society and Cambridge Wine Merchants are among those with a poster campaign warning of the hikes
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Iconic TV star wants to join EastEnders but only under one condition
A beloved Hollyoaks star has revealed he would love to join EastEnders but only under one condition. Replying to a question during an Instagram Q&A, Ross Adams said that his one "non-negotiable" condition would be that his character is related
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Chanel to sponsor The Boat Race between Oxford University and Cambridge
Chanel has agreed to sponsor The Boat Race between Oxford University and Cambridge University. French fashion designer Chanel is to sponsor The Boat Race from 2025 onwards after announcing a long-term partnership marking its first foray into sport
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Restaurant unveils Halloween-themed plans for customers
A South Indian-inspired restaurant in Oxford is raising the stakes this Halloween – offering guests the chance to take part in a number of wickedly fun experiences. From Tuesday, October 22 to Thursday, October 31, Dosa Darlings in Cowley Road
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Heritage group calls for ancient skeletons to be moved from Oxford
A heritage group has expressed an interest to ensure the skeleton remains of a warrior are moved away from Oxford. The 'Red Lady' of Paviland was found in a cave in Gower, Wales, back in 1823 but has been at the university for the last 200 years
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District council backs calls for government to reverse immigration centre plans
Cherwell District Council is the latest local authority to condemn the government over its plans to reopen a controversial immigration centre. A motion to call for the home secretary Yvette Cooper to reserve her decision to reopen Campsfield House
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Mayor resigns from 'street gang' town council after four months
A mayor on a town council accused of operating like "a street gang" has resigned after just four months in the role. An extraordinary meeting of Woodstock Town Council has been called to deal with appointing a new mayor after the sudden resignation
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New Pret a Manger store opening in Oxfordshire
A new Pret a Manger store is set to open in Oxfordshire soon. The worldwide chain sandwich shop is known for its food and drink with sandwiches, salads, soups and snacks all being prepared fresh in the kitchen while hot and cold beverages are made
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Prominent city centre bar temporarily closes down
A city centre bar in Oxford which serves cocktails has been temporarily closed for a makeover. Turtle Bay on Friar’s Entry near Gloucester Green shut at the weekend ahead of renovations which will last most of this week. The bar is part of
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Plump pumpkins to pick and spooky props at farm's Halloween spooktacular
The fields are full of plump pumpkins and spooky props at a popular farm attraction ahead of Halloween. Families can grab a wheelbarrow and explore the fields to pick the perfect pumpkin at Millets Farm Centre in Frilford, near Abingdon, until
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Incident on A34 causes major delays approaching M40
3:18pm End of blog UPDATE - 3:17 PM The earlier broken-down vehicle on the #A34 Northbound approaching
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Oxford Palestine protests supressed with 'force' at matriculation events
Student protesters from Oxford University claim disruptions in support of Palestine were forcefully supressed by security at matriculation events over the weekend. Oxford Action for Palestine (OA4P) protested at two of the enrolment ceremonies
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Plans unveiled to reduce road deaths after spate of tragedies
A plan to reduce deaths on the roads in our region has been published by Thames Valley's police and crime commissioner Matthew Barber. The Road Safety Strategy seeks to strengthen the collaboration between the various agencies responsible for the
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Woman NAMED and charged with THREE modern slavery offences
An Oxfordshire woman has been named by police and charged with three modern slavery offences. Lydia Mugambe, aged 49, of Lyne Road, Kidlington, has been charged with one count of conspiring to do an act to facilitate the commission of a breach
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New beauty salon to open in property vacant for 18 months
A new beauty salon is set to open in a property near Witney which has been empty for 18 months. The property, formerly Salon Copenhagen hairdressing studio, has been vacant since April 2023. It is in the village of Stonesfield and was owned
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Teams take part in epic retail challenge at shops across county
A biotechnology company in Milton Park has taken part in a retail challenge raising nearly £3,000 for charity. A total of 25 employees from MTM (Molecule to Medicine), which is based in Milton Park, took part in the cause at five Helen and Douglas
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HS2 assembles new viaduct over River Cherwell floodplain
HS2 has begun assembling a viaduct across the floodplain of the River Cherwell near the Oxfordshire border. The half-kilometre long Edgcote viaduct will carry the new railway south of Chipping Warden in West Northamptonshire. Set low into
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Bag a signed copy of Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper's latest book
Clarkson's Farm fans can bag a signed copy of star Kaleb Cooper's new book in time for Christmas. His third publication, titled It's A Farming Thing, is about his own incredible journey from a young lad who got a nosebleed from leaving Chipping
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Teenage girl in hospital as driver fails to stop after crash
A teenage girl is in hospital after a crash near Wantage. Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision near to West Hendred in which one driver failed to stop at the scene. The crash occurred at just before
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Station car park set to close for almost a year as works due to start
Upcoming work to improve access to Banbury Station is set to see one of its car parks close for almost a year. Work to connect Tramway Road to Station Approach Road will provide a new route to the station, including a new route to the West car
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Police give update after four-vehicle crash on the Oxfordshire border
A four vehicle crash caused major delays on the Oxfordshire border this morning. Two lanes were closed on the M40 northbound near junction six for around two hours as the vehicles were recovered. There was congestion of around two-and-a-half-miles
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What is Inheritance Tax and who needs to pay it? Everything you need to know
There are a range of taxes paid by people across the UK, covering everything from income to products bought and sold. Inheritance Tax is among the most controversial of these taxes with many calling for it to be scrapped altogether. If you're
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Drivers risking £2,500 fine and voiding their car insurance over common mistake
Drivers have been warned that a common mistake could see them void their car insurance and leave them open to £2,500 fines. A number of mistakes could result in you losing your car insurance, leaving you unable to claim for personal and third-party
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Major delays on the M40 with two lanes blocked due to four-vehicle crash
9:23am All lanes now reopened on the #M40 northbound within J6 (#Lewknor) following the earlier collision.
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - DEAN POTTER, 42, of Boswell Road, Oxford, pleaded guilty to possession of a Class A drug, namely a small wrap of cocaine, on August 24 this year. He was fined £200 and a forfeiture and
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Lake Acacia: Oxfordshire band releases new single Broken
Oxfordshire alt-rock band Lake Acacia has released a new single. The song, called 'Broken,' was released on October 4 and is the third track the Banbury-based band has produced with legendary music producer Glen Robinson. Mr Robinson is renowned
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Oxford firefighters share insight into their job
Firefighters in Oxford were joined by a member of their station's community support service team last week to offer a glimpse into what a day doing their job looks like. On Thursday, October 17, Daisy joined Rewley Road Station's red watch to join
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£126m funding approved for A40 improvements
The government has approved £126 million of funding for a programme aiming to improve journeys between Eynsham and Oxford. The funding, provided by Homes England and the Department for Transport, will go towards Oxfordshire County Council’s A40
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People invited to share memories of Blenheim Palace ahead of anniversary
Blenheim Palace is inviting people to share their memories from visits to the site as it looks ahead to its 75th anniversary of being open to the public. The site near Woodstock will be celebrating the milestone in April next year and is keen to
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'So sad': Concern raised as another body found in water
Tributes have poured in after police found another body in Oxfordshire waters. Thames Valley Police recovered the body from the River Cherwell in Oxford on Sunday, believing it to be that of 67-year-old missing woman Zhihui. It is the latest
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A40 dual carriageway plan is 'SCRAPPED'
Upgrades to the A40 between Witney and Eynsham have been "scrapped" following a review into the scheme. Oxfordshire County Council has successfully negotiated with funding partners Homes England and the Department for Transport (DFT) to confirm
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Giant solar farm objectors stage protest walk over threat to 1,000 year old lane
Campaigners against plans to build one of Europe's largest solar farms have taken part in a protest walk. If approved the 1,400 hectare (3,500-acre) Botley West Solar Farm would cover sites near Botley, Kidlington and Woodstock mostly owned by
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Business park secures £26m loan for firm's new HQ
A £26.8 million development loan has been secured by a site near Bicester to go towards building an electric motor manufacturer's new headquarters. The funds, secured by Bicester Motion, will be used to deliver the first phase of The Ranges, the
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U’s boss set for reunion with Rams counterpart for first time since Wembley
DES Buckingham is set for a reunion with Paul Warne for the first time since Oxford United’s promotion at Wembley. Derby County head coach Warne guided the Rams to second place in Sky Bet League One last season, and was on punditry duty when the
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Six key players to watch out for against the Rams
OXFORD United will be hoping to stretch their unbeaten record at home when they welcome Derby County this evening. The U’s have won three and drawn two of their first five Sky Bet Championship games on home soil, helping them to sit 11th in the
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Day of Dance: Oxford Morris Dancers celebrate 90th anniversary
Morris Dancers from Oxford enjoyed a day in London to celebrate the 90th anniversary of a group keeping traditional activities alive. Both Oxford University and Oxford City Morris dancers attended a Day of Dance event on Sunday (October 20) to
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Oxford doctor shares ultimate guide to avoiding colds this winter
Getting vaccinated, cutting out ultra-processed-foods, and prioritising sleep can help people to avoid catching the flu and colds this winter, an Oxford doctor has said. Also among Dr Ellen Fallows' advice for avoiding these common winter illnesses
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Oxfordshire council to stop pension fund investments in coal and tobacco
A council pension scheme will no longer make investments in businesses that derive "significant revenues" from thermal coal, tar sands, or tobacco production. Oxfordshire County Council's Pension Fund Committee, which includes representatives from
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Pie and mash could be given protected status as campaigners push for change
Campaigners are hoping to secure protected status for traditional pie and mash to celebrate the “original fast food”. Former Conservative minister Richard Holden and producers have made representations to the Department for Environment, Food and
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Woman found by river in Oxfordshire town died by suicide
A woman was found dead in west Oxfordshire while visiting the area for a funeral in May, an inquest has heard. Barbara Rooney, 33, had travelled to the Witney area from her home in Plymouth to attend the funeral of a relative when she was reported
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Oxford United backs Together Against Racism campaign
Oxford United has backed a campaign looking to tackle discrimination in football. The club is supporting the EFL's Together Against Racism campaign, urging fans to report any instances of discrimination they witness. The club said in a statement
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The two key things to be aware of when signing up for a savings account
When signing up for a new savings account you might be tempted to go for the first one that takes your interest. But it can often be worth taking a few extra moments to fully understand what the account has to offer, including two key details.
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You could lose out on nearly £4000 a year by making this huge pension mistake
A new warning has been issued over an easy-to-make pension mistake that could see Brits lose out on nearly £4000 a year. Deferring a pension is a popular way to boost savings for retirement. For every year a person delays, they boost their pension
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Plans to build six homes on site of former playground
A derelict former playground in Kidlington could have new homes built on it if plans are approved. Applicant Ede Holdings Ltd has applied to build six homes on the site at Morton Close. The scheme, which has been submitted to Cherwell District
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University of Oxford researchers attending UN biodiversity conference
More than 30 University of Oxford researchers are taking part in discussions at a United Nations conference on biodiversity. The United Nations Conference of the Parties for Biodiversity (COP16), taking place in Cali, Colombia, began on October
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Midfielder providing U’s with inside track ahead of clash with boyhood team
LOUIE Sibley has been passing on whatever information he can to help bolster Oxford United as they welcome his former club Derby County tonight. The midfielder was out of contract with the Rams in the summer, and despite being offered a new deal
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F1 team plans further upgrades to HQ 'to ensure they can continue to compete'
A Formula 1 racing team plans a further upgrade to its Oxfordshire headquarters "to support the team's aspirations". Alpine F1 has applied for planning consent to build a workshop extension on to the Wind Tunnel Building at its HQ at Whiteways
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Free autumn extra garden waste collection in Oxfordshire
Residents in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse could get extra garden waste collection. If subscribed to the brown bin garden waste service, extra garden waste can be collected for free this autumn. The collections will take place
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Banbury's Castle Quay shopping centre set for Halloween event
A day of "magical" family entertainment is set to be held at Castle Quay shopping centre in Banbury this weekend. The event, which will take place on Saturday, October 26, between 11am and 3pm, will feature two magicians performing tricks and illusions
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Veterans support earns Oxfordshire care home recognition
A care home near Chipping Norton has been recognised for the support it offers to armed forces veterans. The Old Prebendal House care home, in Shipton-under-Wychwood, has been awarded the Veteran Friendly Framework Accreditation. This award
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Plans submitted to add six caravans to Oxfordshire Traveller site
Fresh plans have been lodged to add six new caravans to an existing Oxfordshire Traveller site. Applicant Charlie McDonnagh has submitted the plans to Cherwell District Council for the scheme at Manor Park in Hampton Poyle, near Kidlington.