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Breaking news Two released without charge in murder investigation

3:13pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

TWO people arrested by murder detectives after a man was found dead in a town centre flat have been released without charge.

Breaking news UPDATE: Oxfordshire MPs divided on gay marriage vote

1:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Oxfordshire's MPs were split in tonight's vote on gay marriage at the House of Commons.

Breaking news Two taken to hospital after crash near Thame

11:54am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

TWO men were taken to hospital after their black Honda Civic ended up in a field on its roof along the B4021.

Moving ceremony to salute a ‘lost’ airman

Bugler Ben Horsman, standard-bearer John Grout, Mike Lowe and Don Deaney at the cemetery

2:30pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

MEMBERS of Carterton Lions Club were among a delegation from Oxfordshire who combined an annual trip to mark the Netherlands’ Remembrance Day with a ceremony to honour a “lost” RAF airman who was buried in a Dutch graveyard in 1941.

Pre-school leads the way for 'beep beep day'

Joanne Chaundy, deputy supervisor at the pre-school. Picture: OX59272 Ric Mellis

1:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

FOUR-year-olds Georgia Hingley and Poppy Smith led the way safely across the road during their pre-school’s road safety day.

Residents bid to save their community local

Concerned residents at the Fairview Inn

1:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

RESIDENTS have launched a campaign to save their local pub after it was provisionally sold to unnamed buyer.

New mayor wants Saxon tribute to King Alfred

Fiona Roper

1:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

New Wantage Mayor Fiona Roper plans to introduce an annual Alfred’s Day featuring a re-enactment of a Saxon battle.

Fears remain on plan to build a new estate

1:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A REVISED plan for more than 70 homes in Stanford in the Vale, originally thrown out last year, is due to decided tonight. David Wilson Homes applied to build 76 homes on a site off the A417 last year, but the district council’s planning committee threw the plans out on the grounds the estate would be cut off from the rest of the village by the busy road and would detract from the rural character of the village.

Residents' joy over U-turn on play area

Lesley Senter with daughter Evangeline, six, and friend Lillie Gamage, six. Picture: OX59280 Ric Mellis

12:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

COUNCILLORS thought again on plans to convert a children’s play area into allotments after a campaign by residents.

Teen wins vote to become Miss Witney

Jessie Warner being crowned by Miss Oxfordshire Lydia Williamson. Picture: OX59274 Antony Moore

12:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A TEENAGER who won a national vote was crowned Miss Witney on Monday.

Teenager bailed on rape charge

11:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

OXFORD: A teenager has appeared in court charged with raping a man at Oxford train station.

Littlemore blueprint talks

11:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

OXFORD: Residents will get the chance to discuss a Littlemore development blueprint next Wednesday when the Littlemore Forum takes place at the Community Centre in Giles Road at 7pm.

Inquiry on bid for 160 homes in Abingdon starts

11:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

AN inquiry began yesterday to decide whether a district council was wrong to refuse 160 homes in Abingdon.

Bikers urged to join the Ride of Respect

ON THEIR BIKES: Ride of Respect participants Derek Bradshaw, Daniel Clarkson and Nicola Campbell Picture: OX59176 Denis Kennedy

11:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

THOUSANDS of motorcyclists are preparing to show their support for the nation’s troops in Oxfordshire’s first Ride of Respect.

Blackbird Leys pool complex begins in six weeks

IMPRESSIVE: An artist’s vision of how the new swimming complex will look when finished

10:30am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

WORK to build a new £7.2m pool complex in Blackbird Leys will begin in six weeks.

Man in court after crash

10:30am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

OXFORD: A 25-year-old man is due in court after a Peugeot garage in Iffley Road, Oxford, was damaged by a van Christopher O’Leary, of no fixed address, has been charged with criminal damage to property with a value over £5,000, being in charge of a motor vehicle above the alcohol level limit, and use of a motor vehicle without third party insurance.

Lamppost blaze

10:30am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

OXFORD: Firefighters were called to a blaze involving a lampost in Blackbird Leys.

Car set on fire

10:30am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

OXFORD: An arsonist is thought to be responsible for a car fire in Littlemore yesterday.

Officials say no to CCTV in taxis

10:30am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

OXFORD: The use of CCTV equipment in taxis has been ruled out after a key vote at Oxford Town Hall.

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