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SO CLOSE: United edged out by Barnsley in JPT final - as it happened

More than 30,000 fans headed to Wembley to see United battle bravely but ultimately get beaten 3-2 by Barnsley in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy final at Wembley

United pipped by Barnsley 3-2 in JPT final - as it happened

Relive a great day out to Wembley even if the result was not ideal as United were just beaten by Barnsley in Johnstone's Paint Trophy final.

One lane on the A34 closed after broken down car

Broken down car closes one lane of A34

Gas leak earlier this afternoon closes Witney street

Breaking UPDATE: Witney street reopens after earlier gas leak

Mohammed Hussain is believed to have died in Banbury. Photo credit: Help Refugees/PA

Breaking UPDATE: Man killed in Banbury crash believed to be refugee

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Oven fire in Littlemore home after man leaves cooking unattended

Electric lamp causes clothes to catch fire in Cowley home

Oxford Art Society are holding their 125th anniversary Members' Exhibition at the Oxfordshire Museum. Pictured is the Chairman of the society Peter Farley with fellow exhibitors, Jean Brown, left, and Marie Boyle

Oxford Art Society celebrates 125th anniversary with 'impressive' exhibition

Aaron Buron and son Cory on his first birthday

Brother commemorates birthday of Aaron Buron who was stabbed to death four years ago

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Lucas Randall, 8, is set to be one of the mascots at the Wembley final this Sunday. Lucas, pictured with his father Paul Randall, 50, has Down's syndrome and is being treated for leukaemia

Football-mad Lucas ready to shout for the Yellows after being chosen to be Wembley mascot

King of the pranksters cannot wait for Wembley

Green Party member Matt Ledbury, Natalie Bennett and city councillor Elise Benjamin

Green Party leader Natalie Bennett campaigns in Oxford

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Call for fans to sing name of terminally ill United supporter at Wembley

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Jane Hervé, Head of Midwifery at the John Radcliffe Hospital, appeals directly to the mother

VIDEO: Appeal issued in search for mother of dead baby found in Marston

Oxford environmental expert Jan McHarry has written a guide for churches, temples and mosques on how to be more bee-friendly and help save the threatened insects. She is pictured at St Mary and St John Church in the Cowley Road.

Churches, mosques and synagogues urged to unite to save the bees

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Connor Sparrowhawk died in 2013 after drowning at Headington's Slade House

Connor Sparrowhawk's mother considering further legal action

David Baddiel was speaking at the Oxford Literary Festival

Comedian David Baddiel takes to the stage at the Oxford Literary Festival

Mass pillow fight took place in the city centre this afternoon

Crowds line the streets for mass pillow fight in city centre

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Oxford United 2 (O’Dowda 28, Hylton 76), Barnsley 3 (Dunkley og 51, Fletcher 67, Hammill 74)

OXFORD United were edged out by Barnsley in an enthralling Johnstone’s Paint Trophy final at Wembley.

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Live Oxford United v Barnsley - match updates LIVE

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Hylton says he would have preferred victory over goal

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Oxford United winger Alex MacDonald hoping to make it third time lucky at Wembley

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Wembley final will be a family affair for Oxford United's Liam Sercombe

Jake Wright (centre) celebrates Oxford United reaching Wembley after the area final win over Millwall in February

Jake Wright so proud to lead Oxford United out as captain at Wembley

Kemar Roofe celebrates his second goal against Swindon Town

VIDEO: Oxford United's route to Wembley in the JPT

Barnsley's squad for Wembley Picture: Barnsley Chronicle

VIDEO: Barnsley's route to Wembley in the JPT

Sam Long eager to play his part for Oxford United at Wembley

Oxford United assistant head coach Derek Fazackerley knows winning is everything

Oxford United chairman Darryl Eales Picture: Phil Mingo/Pinnacle

Chairman Darryl Eales living the dream on Oxford United's big day

Oxford United defender Joe Skarz: We need to take in Wembley surroundings and focus on the game

Head coach Michael Appleton will speak to England manager Roy Hodgson and former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson ahead of Oxford United's trip to Wembley tomorrow

Oxford United head coach Michael Appleton calls on Roy Hodgson and Sir Alex Ferguson for Wembley advice

Oxford United must be on their guard to keep Adam Hammill quiet Picture: Barnsley Chronicle

Adam Hammill the star man as Oxford United's Wembley opponents Barnsley have turned their season around

GLORY DAYS: Malcolm Shotton holds the Milk Cup with chairman Robert Maxwell in 1986

Milk Cup-winning captain Malcolm Shotton backing Oxford United to win at Wembley

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Paul Anderson: Huddersfield focus switched to avoiding relegation battle

Paul Anderson admits Huddersfield's focus has switched from finishing in the top four to avoiding a scrap for survival after an eighth defeat of the season at injury-hit Castleford.

Kevin De Bruyne scored City's second goal of the game at Bournemouth

Manuel Pellegrini will not bank on Kevin De Bruyne despite inspirational return

Jordan Henderson's performances have suffered while he has played with an injury but he is determined to carry on

Jordan Henderson played through injury for Liverpool's cause

Anthony Martial secured Manchester United victory against Everton

Martial winner sinks Everton as Manchester United remain in top-four hunt

Nico Rosberg, pictured, got the better of slow-starting Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton and never looked back

Nico Rosberg claims second win of Formula One season in Bahrain

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Canoes in the River Cherwell in July 1960

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Youngsters taking part in the Lincoln College procession in May 1981.

Youngster take part in Lincoln College procession in May 1981

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Restoring testosterone can reduce rather than increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes in vulnerable older men, research has shown.

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BRADLEY SMITH COLUMN: Earning a MotoGP factory job is the goal this season

This is the first time I’ve started the season in a situation where it looks almost certain I will be switching teams next year.

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What a season . . . sixth spot and not a crash

I take a welcome drink in the sweltering heat and humidity on race day in the Malaysia MotoGP

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One error can cost you dear when the field is as packed as this, but I am still annoyed with myself (No 38) that a small mistake forced me to finish eighth. However, I am still fifth in the standings

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Restaurant review: Afternoon tea @ The Randolph Hotel, Oxford - 'hushed sophistication and refined - but filling - treats'

THERE are few things more quintessentially English than afternoon tea – and few places more suitable to take it than that Grande Dame of Oxford hotels, The Randolph.

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