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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court:
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Health services facing 'busier than usual' demand ahead of testing winter
Age UK has said it is "particularly concerned" about the well-being of the elderly in Oxfordshire as winter approached.
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Calls to assess impact of traffic filters on city businesses
Oxford City Council have been urged to assess the impact traffic filters will have on small businesses in the city.
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Trader welcomes change to works near Oxford train station
A trader has welcomed a walkway near Oxford Train Station being rerouted past her shop in time for Christmas shopping.
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Cycling group has 'serious concerns' about proposals for town's level crossing
A cycling group says it has "serious concerns" about proposals for London Road Crossing in Bicester.
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Community fundraises for memorial bench for beloved lollypop lady
A fundraiser as been started for a memorial bench dedicated to a beloved lollypop lady in Wantage, Oxfordshire, who died earlier this month.
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
‘Increasing risk’ of tropical infections as new blood donor monitoring launched
Oxford health experts have warned of the “increasing risk” of some tropical infections in the UK as they launched a new way to monitor donated blood for viruses.
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Lack of platform capacity for new Oxford railway route identified
A group campaigning for better rail services has welcomed news that the Oxford-Bicester-Milton Keynes route will start operating next year
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Beloved Oxfordshire character cottage put up for sale
A character cottage in Wallingford, Oxfordshire has been put on the market, as the current owner writes of his fondness for the property.
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Universities which restrict access to exam scripts ’cause students harm’
Universities which do not give students access to their marked exam scripts are causing them “harm”, a report from an Oxford University student has suggested.
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:17:43 +0000
School remains closed after nearly a week due to electricity issues
A school in Blackbird Leys remains closed after nearly a week due to electricity supply issues.
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:35:50 +0000
Road reopens following major crash involving lorry
Th A34 near Didcot has reopened following a major crash which has left a driver with life-threatening injuries.
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
City council announces increase to Oxford Living Wage
Oxford City Council has announced the Oxford Living Wage (OLW) amount will increase to £13.16 next year.
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Oxford Christmas shopping event to fund nurses for hospice
A charity is hoping to fund two nurses for a year through its Christmas shopping event.
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Oxfordshire experiences largest reduction in road casualties
Oxfordshire had the largest reduction in road casualties in the south east according to new data.
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:04:47 +0000
Police officers carry out patrols following thefts at popular beauty spots
Didcot police officers have been carrying out patrols following thefts at several popular beauty spots.
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Purple plaque unveiled for award-winning entrepreneur
The Purple Plaque will be unveiled for Dr Katerina Spranger, an Oxford engineering alumna, at the University of Oxford
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Didcot community celebrates 10 years of cultural pride
A Didcot-based community group marked a decade of cultural enrichment with a grand Diwali celebration
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Royal Mail issues eight stamps to celebrate Churchill
Royal Mail has unveiled eight stamps to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Sir Winston Churchill's birth
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Football tournament raises awareness of men's mental health
More than 70 men took part in a football tournament to raise awareness of men's mental health.
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
New Chief Financial Officer for rural broadband provider
Gigaclear has named Hugo Eales as CFO, bringing experience from roles like CFO at DXC Technology
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:17:16 +0000
When should you buy your turkey for Christmas? This is the best time to go
Christmas is an expensive time of year, and the turkey on the table can be one of the biggest expenses for many families.
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:13:20 +0000
Lidl middle aisle has 'big male following' supermarket boss says
Known for its unusual stock which can include everything from power tools to inflatables, the middle of Lidl is a popular hit with shoppers
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:03:24 +0000
Former Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott dies aged 86
Former Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has died at the age of 86
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 06:30:00 +0000
What are the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s and is it different to dementia?
These are the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease to look out for - is it different from dementia and is Alzheimer’s hereditary?
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:42:29 +0000
Long delays after crash on major road near Oxford
A crash on the A4142 Eastern Bypass on the westbound side is causing major delays. Police are at the scene. Live updates.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:56:18 +0000
Major delays due to serious multi-vehicle A34 crash
The A34 southbound is closed between Milton and Chilton after a crash. A diversion is in place from the Milton Interchange. Live updates.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:37:35 +0000
Driver suffers life-threatening injuries after A34 crash involving car and lorry
The driver of a car involved in a major crash on the A34 suffered life-threatening injuries, the ambulance service has confirmed.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:54:44 +0000
Video shows air ambulance circling above major A34 crash
A video shows an air ambulance circling above the scene of a major crash on the A34 near Didcot.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
'He was an introvert', mum says after death of WHSmith worker
An inquest has ruled that the cause of an Oxford man's death was unascertained after an investigation.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000
Sewage works gets £9.7m upgrade to meet growing demand
Benson Sewage Treatment works in South Oxfordshire has been revamped with a £9.7 million upgrade from Thames Water.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Contentious disposal of land at Oxford college approved
Oxford City Council’s decision to dispose of land at Ruskin College has passed through the scrutiny committee despite councillors’ concerns over its environment and social impact.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:46:33 +0000
Live updates: delays due to reports of traffic light outage at major junction
Delays have been reported on the A4130 between Didcot and the Milton Interchange due to a traffic light outage.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:09:48 +0000
'Do not approach' warning as thug on the run after serious assault
Police are warning people to 'not approach' a wanted man after an assault in Didcot.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:30:00 +0000
Oxford 'needs urgent improvements' for pedestrians and cyclists
Oxford City Council's green group said that the experience of walking or wheeling around Oxford needs “urgent improvement”.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:59:43 +0000
Air ambulance issue statement after A34 closed for four hours after crash
An air ambulance was dispatched to a serious crash on the A34 near Didcot in south Oxfordshire.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:13:01 +0000
Photos show police and ambulance after major crash on the A34
Pictures show emergency services dealing with a major crash which caused drivers to be struck for four hours on the A34 near Didcot.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000
Protest to be held over plans to reopen 'cruel' and 'hostile' immigration centre
A campaigner has spoken out against 'cruel' and 'hostile' plans to reopen a former immigration centre in Oxfordshire ahead of a protest next weekend.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Oxford's newest hotel is praised for 'boosting tourism'
Tourism bosses have praised Oxford's newest hotel, The Store
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Oxfordshire residents object to 'incomprehensible' 400 new home plan
Residents of Wallingford, Oxfordshire, have voiced their objections to plan for 400 new homes to be built on the outskirts of town.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000
'Compassionate' Oxford University student was child of Fast Show actor
An Oxford University PhD student, who was found dead last month, was the child of a Fast Show actor.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:44:14 +0000
Oxfordshire group lose 46 stone in weight as award picked up
The leader of Benson Slimming World in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, has won an award for his success in helping members lose weight.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000
E-scooter rider banned from road for more than a year after drug driving
An Oxfordshire woman has been banned from driving for more than a year after drug driving an e-scooter.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
More than 5,000 new homes could be built on military barracks
A military barracks near Abingdon is to be transformed into a garden village, with more than 5,000 new homes
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
City centre bakery in Grade II listed building one step closer to opening
A new French bakery in an historic Oxford city centre street is one step closer to opening after plans for new signs were lodged.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Major relief road project slammed as ‘poor value for money’
The Watlington Relief Road has been criticised by a Shirburn Parish Council in South Oxfordshire, in a briefing paper sent to Oxfordshire County Council.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:31:04 +0000
Audi driver attacks man in 40s after he knocked on window
A man suffered elbow and collar bone injuries after an assault in Headington.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000
In pictures: Snowmen of Oxfordshire after first fall of the season
After the first snowfall of the season yesterday, residents in Oxfordshire got busy building snowmen, and we've gathered pictures of the best ones.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:28:40 +0000
Motorists warned to avoid area after serious A34 crash
Motorists are being urged to avoid a major Oxfordshire road this afternoon after a serious multi-vehicle crash.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:30:00 +0000
Calls for more free shuttle buses to Oxford hospitals to be decided
Oxford City Council will debate the motion calling for more free shuttle buses between the city’s Park & Ride’s and the John Radcliffe Hospital.
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