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Breaking news Update: Andrew Parsons faces at least 20 years in jail for murdering his wife Janee

Parsons, pictured with his wife Janee

2:17pm Friday 24th May 2013

ANDREW Parsons has just been found guilty of murdering his wife Janee at their home in Bicester and told it will be at least 20 years before he is free.

Breaking news 1,000 homes left without power as strong winds bring down trees

6:29pm Friday 24th May 2013

POWER will be restored shortly to about 1,000 homes hit after a line fell in Bicester, Southern Electric has said.

Breaking news Update: Trains running again after person hit on tracks

8:55pm Friday 24th May 2013

RAIL services are now running again between Didcot Parkway and Swindon, after a person was hit by a train in Wiltshire earlier this evening.

Breaking news Audio: Police praise murder victim Janee Parsons' family and jury

Parsons, pictured with his wife Janee

3:12pm Friday 24th May 2013

DETECTIVE Chief Inspector Joe Kidman has praised the family of Janee Parsons following the conviction of her husband Andrew for murder.

Crowds line the streets of Abingdon for homecoming parade

9:18am Friday 24th May 2013

CROWDS are lining the streets of Abingdon this morning ahead of the parade involving 270 troops from Dalton Barracks. 

Crews tackle car fire in suspected arson attack

7:54am Friday 24th May 2013

A CAR was deliberately set on fire in East Oxford last night, authorities say.

A34 has reopened after hay bales blocked a lane

11:11am Friday 24th May 2013

THE A34 has fully reopened at the Milton Interchange after hay bales spilled on to carriageway.

Woolwich tragedy has made soldiers "more defiant" says commanding officer

9:41am Friday 24th May 2013

COMMANDING Officer of 12 Logistic Support Regiment (LSR) Andrew Moffat has said the events in Woolwich have made soliders "more defiant". 

Silence descends as troops and the crowd await the arrival of Princess Anne

Troops gather in the Market Place, Abingdon, for the arrival of Princess Anne

10:02am Friday 24th May 2013

SILENCE has descended on Market Place in Abingdon as troops from the Dalton Barracks and the crowds await the arrival of Princess Anne for the medal presentation ceremony. 

Princess Anne receives a salute after presenting troops with medals

Princess Anne awarded medals to a number of soldiers from the 12 Logistic Support Regiment

11:34am Friday 24th May 2013

PRINCESS Anne is receiving a salute outside County Hall in Abingdon as troops march past. 

Rail disruption this evening after person is hit by train

7:30pm Friday 24th May 2013

County rail services are facing delays tonight after a person was hit by a train at South Marston, outside of Swindon.

Youngsters are key for Pegasus Theatre says new boss

Youngsters are key for Pegasus Theatre says new boss

7:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

YOUNG people should continue to be at the core of the Pegasus Theatre, says its new chief executive and artistic director.

Headington pilots speeding campaign

Headington pilots speeding campaign

7:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

HEADINGTON has become the first part of Oxford to take part in a “community speedwatch” initiative.

Police took DNA swab from a two-year-old

DISAPPOINTED: Frances Crook

6:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

POLICE officers in Oxfordshire have been criticised for taking DNA samples from children as young as two.

Super slimmers have bags to offer cancer charity

SUCCESSFUL: Slimmers

6:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

SLIMMERS have been so successful at losing weight that they have filled 108 bags full of clothes that no longer fit.

Villagers sign up for hi-tech crime-busting

Ali Smith, left, and Pcso Sue Haynes put warning signs on the parish noticeboard in Littleworth, near Faringdon. Picture: OX58921 Ric Mellis

5:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

WHEN it comes to keeping safe, one village is so smart there must be something in the water.

Presentations bring good causes and donors together

Nigel and Tracey Taylor, who gave a presentation on behalf of My Life My Choice. Picture: OX59213 Greg Blatchford

3:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

A DRAGON’S Den-style charity event held in Oxford raised £20,000 for good causes in just two hours.

Setting out on walk to thank hospital

From left, back, Lisa Reading, Tina Breakspear, Marcia Reading; front, Jon Breakspear’s partner Anne Finlay, Lauren Reading and Jess Taylor outside the John Radcliffe Hospital

3:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

WHEN 23-year-old John Breakspear went into hospital in February, he had a severe headache.

Students' efforts help net £90,000

3:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

OXFORD University students have raised £91,725 for charity in the past year.

College's dining hall now a marquee

Catering manager Brian Cole in the marquee

2:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

AN OXFORD college has recreated its historic dining hall in a marquee while £7m improvements are being carried out.

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