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Oxford jeweller looking for 'most romantic' lockdown love stories

Oxford jeweller looking for 'most romantic' lockdown love stories

Cat charity launches 'Snip and Chip' campaign

Oxford Crown Court

Oxford Crown Court

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Pervert caught with thousands of child abuse images spared jail

Underbridge work will start in Bicester this month as part of plans to ease congestion between Howes Lane and Bucknall Road.

Underbridge work will start in Bicester this month as part of plans to ease congestion between Howes Lane and Bucknall Road.

Rail bridge project set to ease congestion and boost housing scheme

Captain Tom Gurney was in top form as Westbury claimed their maiden Tier 1 title Picture: Ed Nix

Captain Tom Gurney was in top form as Westbury claimed their maiden Tier 1 title Picture: Ed Nix

Cherwell League round-up: captain Gurney leads Westbury to first Tier 1 title

Vishane Perera’s 60 was key as Didcot ended Sandford St Martin’s hopes of winning Tier 1A, as they went down by ten runs Picture: Ed Nix

Vishane Perera’s 60 was key as Didcot ended Sandford St Martin’s hopes of winning Tier 1A, as they went down by ten runs Picture: Ed Nix

Cherwell League round-up: Cumnor clinch Tier 1A crown

Tiddington’s Ben Smith is bowled by George Bacon in Cumnor’s 33-run victory Pictures: Ed Nix

Tiddington’s Ben Smith is bowled by George Bacon in Cumnor’s 33-run victory Pictures: Ed Nix

Cherwell League round-up: Shipton skittled for just 36

Will Bull hit 62 for Cumnor, but the innings was in vain as rain washed out Shipton’s reply Picture: Ed Nix

Will Bull hit 62 for Cumnor, but the innings was in vain as rain washed out Shipton’s reply Picture: Ed Nix

CHERWELL LEAGUE: Just ten matches survive wet weekend

Adam Stapleford-Jones is congratulated after taking a catch for Bicester & North Oxford Pictures: Richard Cave

Adam Stapleford-Jones is congratulated after taking a catch for Bicester & North Oxford Pictures: Richard Cave

CHERWELL LEAGUE: Latest reports – Cumnor’s great start to season continues

Cumnor opener Adam Cook adds to his total in the Tier 1A clash with Sandford St Martin Picture: Ed Nix

Cumnor opener Adam Cook adds to his total in the Tier 1A clash with Sandford St Martin Picture: Ed Nix

CHERWELL LEAGUE: Wet weather dominates on second weekend of season

Tim Chilvers (above) celebrates a hat trick in his first competitive match as Abingdon Vale captain Pictures: David Fleming

Tim Chilvers (above) celebrates a hat trick in his first competitive match as Abingdon Vale captain Pictures: David Fleming

Cherwell League round-up: Chilvers takes hat-trick in Abingdon Vale defeat

Shady grove: A quiet corner of a pool in the park

Shady grove: A quiet corner of a pool in the park

Park's beauty and wildlife is down to these urban volunteers

Abingdon Vale 2nd team captain Matt Darley with the Cherwell League award and Abingdon president Julian Shellard

Abingdon Vale 2nd team captain Matt Darley with the Cherwell League award and Abingdon president Julian Shellard

CRICKET: Abingdon Vale 2nd XI end tough year on high

Banbury 2nd celebrate promotion back into the top flight

Banbury 2nd celebrate promotion back into the top flight

CRICKET: Cherwell League season ends

Nathan Patrick took 5-20 in Didcot’s victory over Long Marston in Division 1

Nathan Patrick took 5-20 in Didcot’s victory over Long Marston in Division 1

CRICKET: Cherwell League round-up

Spinner Alex Davies took 5-43 as Cumnor beat previous leaders Didcot in Division 1

Spinner Alex Davies took 5-43 as Cumnor beat previous leaders Didcot in Division 1

CRICKET: Latest Cherwell League round-up as Cumnor mount late title bid

Challow & Childrey’s Conor Jones hits out during their win over Minster Lovell Pictures: Ed Nix

Challow & Childrey’s Conor Jones hits out during their win over Minster Lovell Pictures: Ed Nix

CRICKET: Latest Cherwell League reports

Abingdon Vale’s Joe Butcher appeals in vain for a lbw decision against Didcot Picture: Ed Nix

Abingdon Vale’s Joe Butcher appeals in vain for a lbw decision against Didcot Picture: Ed Nix

CRICKET: All the action from the Cherwell League

Bicester & North Oxford’s Liam Randall is congratulated after running out Joe Harris Pictures: Richard Cave

Bicester & North Oxford’s Liam Randall is congratulated after running out Joe Harris Pictures: Richard Cave

CRICKET: Shipton's nightmare start continues + Cherwell League round-up

Didcot’s Richard Cook is bowled by Cumnor’s Sam Herbert during their Division 1 game Picture: Richard Cave

Didcot’s Richard Cook is bowled by Cumnor’s Sam Herbert during their Division 1 game Picture: Richard Cave

CRICKET: All the action from the Cherwell League

Abingdon Vale batsman Charlie Tomlinson fails to make his ground despite a dive during his side’s thrilling clash with Shipton-under-Wychwood Picture: Ric Mellis

Abingdon Vale batsman Charlie Tomlinson fails to make his ground despite a dive during his side’s thrilling clash with Shipton-under-Wychwood Picture: Ric Mellis

CRICKET: All the action from the Cherwell League

Freddie Robson is bowled by Leigh Smith during Minster Lovell's victory over Challow & Childrey in Division 2 Picture: Ric Mellis

Freddie Robson is bowled by Leigh Smith during Minster Lovell's victory over Challow & Childrey in Division 2 Picture: Ric Mellis

CRICKET: Cherwell League round-up

CHAMPIONS: Oxford Downs after their Division 1 title glory Picture: Ric Mellis

CHAMPIONS: Oxford Downs after their Division 1 title glory Picture: Ric Mellis

CRICKET: Cherwell League round-up – Oxford Downs crowned Division 1 champions

IN THE WICKETS: Tom Costley took 5-38 as Oxford Downs moved just one victory away from the Division 1 title

IN THE WICKETS: Tom Costley took 5-38 as Oxford Downs moved just one victory away from the Division 1 title

CRICKET: Cherwell League round-up

IN VAIN: Challow & Childrey captain Ryan Gordon hit 64 but could not save his side from a defeat which sees them stay in the bottom two of Division 1 with just two games remaining

IN VAIN: Challow & Childrey captain Ryan Gordon hit 64 but could not save his side from a defeat which sees them stay in the bottom two of Division 1 with just two games remaining

CRICKET: All the action from the Cherwell League

Tiddington's Nick Pykett celebrates bowling Cumnor's James Lee in their Division 1 game Picture: Ric Mellis

Tiddington's Nick Pykett celebrates bowling Cumnor's James Lee in their Division 1 game Picture: Ric Mellis

CRICKET: Cherwell League reports

FINE SPELL: Mark Skelton took five wickets as Horspath 2nd defeated Sandford St Martin by 134 runs in Division 2

FINE SPELL: Mark Skelton took five wickets as Horspath 2nd defeated Sandford St Martin by 134 runs in Division 2

CRICKET: Cherwell League round-up

IN THE RUNS: Tom Bartlett’s unbeaten 99 helped Banbury 2nd beat Abingdon Vale by seven wickets

IN THE RUNS: Tom Bartlett’s unbeaten 99 helped Banbury 2nd beat Abingdon Vale by seven wickets

CRICKET: Cherwell League round-up

MATCH-WINNER: Joe Harris took seven wickets for Challow

MATCH-WINNER: Joe Harris took seven wickets for Challow

CRICKET: Latest reports from the Cherwell League

GONE: Didcot’s Elliot Mathews looks back to see Sandford celebrate catching his edge in their Cherwell League clash Picture: David Fleming

GONE: Didcot’s Elliot Mathews looks back to see Sandford celebrate catching his edge in their Cherwell League clash Picture: David Fleming

CRICKET: Cherwell League round-up

CENTURY-MAKER: Joe Butcher blasted 131 to help Abingdon Vale beat Tiddington

CENTURY-MAKER: Joe Butcher blasted 131 to help Abingdon Vale beat Tiddington

CRICKET: Cherwell League reports

DISBELIEF: Challow bowler Ross Packham cannot believe it as Will Goodman survives a shout for lbw Pictures: Ric Mellis

DISBELIEF: Challow bowler Ross Packham cannot believe it as Will Goodman survives a shout for lbw Pictures: Ric Mellis

CRICKET: Round-up from the latest round in the Cherwell League

SUPER SHOW: Neil Smith (right) gets a high five after trapping Max Mannering lbw Pictures: Ric Mellis

SUPER SHOW: Neil Smith (right) gets a high five after trapping Max Mannering lbw Pictures: Ric Mellis

CRICKET: Latest Cherwell League reports

KEY FIGURE: Chris Sandbach hit 110 as Oxford Downs went top of Division 1

KEY FIGURE: Chris Sandbach hit 110 as Oxford Downs went top of Division 1

CRICKET: Latest Cherwell League reports

GLUM: Abingdon Vale's Jon Jenkinson starts the long walk back to the pavilion after falling for just four against Oxford Downs Picture: Ric Mellis

GLUM: Abingdon Vale's Jon Jenkinson starts the long walk back to the pavilion after falling for just four against Oxford Downs Picture: Ric Mellis

CRICKET: All the action from the Cherwell League

IN THE RUNS: George Sandbach scored 72 to help Oxford Downs to a big victory over Buckingham 2nd on the opening day of the season

IN THE RUNS: George Sandbach scored 72 to help Oxford Downs to a big victory over Buckingham 2nd on the opening day of the season

CRICKET: Cherwell League reports - Divisions 1-2

GONE: Great Tew's Charlie Gaskin trudges off after being caught behind Picture: Ric Mellis

GONE: Great Tew's Charlie Gaskin trudges off after being caught behind Picture: Ric Mellis

CRICKET: Cherwell League reports - Divisions 3-5

CRICKET: Cherwell League reports - Divisions 6-10

CRICKET: Cherwell League reports - Divisions 6-10

CRICKET: Cherwell League reports - Divisions 6-10

Rob Keat is leaving Didcot to join Oxford

Rob Keat is leaving Didcot to join Oxford

CRICKET: Didcot sign up Woodleys as Rob Keat joins Oxford

EARLY WICKET: Abingdon Vale celebrate as Graham Charlesworth (wearing sunglasses) dismisses Peter King Picture: Steve Wheeler

EARLY WICKET: Abingdon Vale celebrate as Graham Charlesworth (wearing sunglasses) dismisses Peter King Picture: Steve Wheeler

CRICKET: Cherwell League Division 1 round-up

CHAMPIONS: Minster Lovell’s Division 4 title-winning side

CHAMPIONS: Minster Lovell’s Division 4 title-winning side

CRICKET: Cherwell League Divisions 2-4 round-up

ON THE UP: Abingdon Vale 2nd XI celebrate winning promotion

ON THE UP: Abingdon Vale 2nd XI celebrate winning promotion

CRICKET: Cherwell League Divisions 5-10 round-up

Graham Charlesworth (right) takes the plaudits from his Abingdon teammates after dismissing Banbury 2nd's Tom Bartlett in their exciting draw Picture: Steve Wheeler

Graham Charlesworth (right) takes the plaudits from his Abingdon teammates after dismissing Banbury 2nd's Tom Bartlett in their exciting draw Picture: Steve Wheeler

CRICKET: Cherwell League Division 1 round-up

CRICKET: Cherwell League Divisions 5-10 round-up

CRICKET: Cherwell League Divisions 5-10 round-up

CRICKET: Cherwell League Divisions 5-10 round-up

Ryan Gordon struck brilliant century for Challow

Ryan Gordon struck brilliant century for Challow

CRICKET: Cherwell League Divisions 2-4 round up

Graham Charlesworth took five wickets as Abingdon Vale defeated Cumnor

Graham Charlesworth took five wickets as Abingdon Vale defeated Cumnor

CRICKET: Banbury 2nd lose ground as Dinton climb to the summit

Bicester & North Oxford's Ryan Moore delivers to Westbury batsman Olly Tice in their drawn Division 3 game Picture Steve Wheeler

Bicester & North Oxford's Ryan Moore delivers to Westbury batsman Olly Tice in their drawn Division 3 game Picture Steve Wheeler

CRICKET: Battling Bicester deny Westbury in draw

Max Mannering took 6-9 as Cumnor beat Banbury 2nd

Max Mannering took 6-9 as Cumnor beat Banbury 2nd

CRICKET: Max Mannering's 6-9 spell spins Cumnor to victory over Banbury 2nd

Challow & Childrey captain Ryan Gordon hammers a boundary in his 150 against Sandford St Martin Picture: Steve Wheeler

Challow & Childrey captain Ryan Gordon hammers a boundary in his 150 against Sandford St Martin Picture: Steve Wheeler

CRICKET: Ryan Gordon's super 150 boosts Challow's promotion bid

CRICKET: Leaders Westbury sprint home to victory against East Oxford

CRICKET: Leaders Westbury sprint home to victory against East Oxford

CRICKET: Leaders Westbury sprint home to victory against East Oxford

Abingdon Vale's Amith Premkumar is angry with himself after getting out against Oxford Downs Picture: SteveWheeler

Abingdon Vale's Amith Premkumar is angry with himself after getting out against Oxford Downs Picture: SteveWheeler

CRICKET: Cherwell League Division 1 & 2 round-up

CRICKET: Division 3 to 5 round-up

CRICKET: Division 3 to 5 round-up

CRICKET: Cherwell League Division 3 to 5 round-up

CENTURY: Aston Rowant’s Chris Eaton hit an unbeaten 104 but saw his side beaten by Abingdon Vale

CENTURY: Aston Rowant’s Chris Eaton hit an unbeaten 104 but saw his side beaten by Abingdon Vale

CRICKET: Chris Eaton's century can't save Aston Rowant from defeat against Abingdon

Jim Howe scored century but could not save Sandford St Martin 2nd from defeat

Jim Howe scored century but could not save Sandford St Martin 2nd from defeat

CRICKET: In-form Abingdon Vale 2nd are the ones to catch