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TRAFFIC & TRAVEL - updates from across Oxfordshire
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Teenager raped in Bicester this morning

Teenager raped in Bicester this morning

Lorry driver 'caught on his phone' on A34 makes obscene gesture to angry motorist

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Lucky escape as motorbike ends up wedged under car in High Street

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5 phone scams targeting Oxford - don't get caught out

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Lead ripped from church rooftops in string of thefts

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Ex-employee claimed John Radcliffe security 'broke his arms and legs'

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Did you see people dressed up in Oxford city centre this morning?

'Nowhere near enough': Puppy's breeder reacts to dog killer's sentence

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Want to get paid £2,000 to go to the pub? Find out how

Pub up to standard to claim Wally crown

Lemurs take centre stage at wildlife park this week

Hospital housing expansion 'essential' to solve staff shortage

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£9m Botley Road improvement plans to be made public

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'Government denied people right to vote' says MP after EU nationals barred from poll

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Free panel event on securing that work/life balance

Woman charged for drug offences

Museums' refugee tour guides given award

Thieves steal bike in garage break-in

Growth must to be ‘planned’ – leaders

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YOUR PICS: Drops of water frozen in time is winner

Pubs company has jobs available across its Oxford venues

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Littlemore church celebrates its 50th anniversary

Blackbird Leys to choose a new parish council leader

Scaffolder who beat puppy to death jailed

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EU citizens turned away from Oxfordshire polling stations

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Pervert admits having banned sex videos of donkeys, chickens and an octopus

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Thug jailed for 'bullying' campaign of violent abuse on partner

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Thames Water's top boss resigns 'with immediate effect'

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Caught in the act - CCTV shows thieves stealing from car

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Former Oxfordshire MP favourite to become prime minister

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Driver 'couldn't avoid' bike in fatal crash at A424 junction

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Strictly stars ready to Burn the Floor for this dance spectacular

Lane closure on A34 starts tonight for Thames Water works

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TRIAL LATEST

'Jihadi Jack' was football-mad pacifist before moving to Syria

Free beer at Oxford pub all weekend... if you use these magic words

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Lanes reopen after overturned vehicle on A34

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Revamped pub is first Port of call for music fans

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Prime Minister Theresa May to resign

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Man jailed after stealing and crashing car

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GALLERY: Students strike back with fourth school walk out

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Knife held at man's neck while he was robbed

Dark stories start at dawn for crime writer Olivia Kiernan

Cancer centre calls on town to help with 'DIY SOS' makeover weekend

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Villagers fear they will be stranded when bus route is cancelled

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VOTE: Westgate Centre wins top design award - should it have?

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Oxford youth club helping solve 'scandalous' child hunger

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Latest Oxfordshire hygiene inspections

10,000ft skydive to raise funds for children's hospice

Oxfordshire Tories respond to Theresa May's resignation

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YOUR PICS: Water, water everywhere

Three cars involved in A40 crash

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Early morning queues after broken down vehicle blocked roundabout

Oxfordshire set for sunshine during bank holiday weekend

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Striking school climate demonstration back in Oxford for fourth time

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Young musicians get chance to play festival main stage

Kinetic art unveiled at Oxford Brookes University

Music producer helps Korean boy band top record set by The Beatles

Abingdon's outdoor pool is opening soon

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'Take a seat' campaign for the elderly starts today

Student who carried heart in rucksack awarded masters degree

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'Dedicated' and 'talented' sergeant receives air base prize

Go behind the scenes of Downton Abbey in new exhibition

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Queues on the M40 after morning 'crash'

Westgate to host two day bank holiday 'roof party' this weekend

Oxford pupils secure place in national final of courtroom competition

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REVIEW: Clod Ensemble – On the High Road @ Oxford Playhouse 'Intellectual feast with barely a spoken word'

Pub will soon reopen at Osney Island site

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Event to help bikers stay safe on the roads

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Man accused of beating puppy to death and attacking woman in court today

MISSING: Police 'very concerned' about Cowley teen Elvis not seen for 9 days

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Road closed after crash near Oxford Airport

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Married stalker created 100 Facebook accounts to monitor woman who rejected him

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Food and entertainment

Strictly stars ready to Burn the Floor for this dance spectacular

Revamped pub is first Port of call for music fans

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REVIEW: Clod Ensemble – On the High Road @ Oxford Playhouse 'Intellectual feast with barely a spoken word'

'Best ever line-up' revealed for 'incredible' Oxford music festival

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Best of British: Music-lovers head to abbey for the full English

Rock star Gaz Coombes raises the roof at historic venue – backed by full orchestra

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Tim Hughes “ Strictly stars ready to Burn the Floor for this dance spectacular

Andrew Ffrench “ Dark stories start at dawn for crime writer Olivia Kiernan

Sophie Grubb “ Oxfordshire set for sunshine during bank holiday weekend

David Pritchard “ What a ride: Nick Harris reflects on an incredible career in MotoGP

Sport

ICE HOCKEY: Oxford City Stars announce new board and vision for future

CRICKET: Ellie Norton and Charley Noble impress in Oxon victory

BOXING: Sky Smith lands national cadet gold

SWIMMING: Debutant Ollie Snelgrove leads way for Bicester Blue Fins

SNOOKER: Karl Walker wins Walt Bradbury Cup

Ex-Oxford United coach Des Buckingham aims to make history at Under 20 World Cup

What a ride: Nick Harris reflects on an incredible career in MotoGP

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MOTORSPORT: Monaco Grand Prix preview

FOOTBALL: Joe Oastler stays as Oxford City sign five players

CRICKET: Jonny Cater calls on Oxfordshire to carry on strong start

CRICKET: Home Counties Premier League preview

TENNIS: North Oxford edged out in doubles shoot-out

Oxford United to host Fulham in pre-season

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Retained lists: Details of players released across the EFL this summer - 63 clubs so far

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FOOTBALL: Josh Ashby and Jack Self commit to Oxford City

Oxford United arrange Firoka meeting after winding-up petition is dismissed

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RUGBY UNION: Oxford Brookes begin new chapter at Horspath

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National sport

Anxious wait for England ahead of World Cup after Mark Wood sustains foot injury

Warrington finish first day of Magic Weekend in style

Bayern Munich secure double with DFB-Pokal victory over RB Leipzig

Steve Smith: I blocked out taunts from England fans in Australia warm-up win

Neil Lennon talks up his Celtic players after yet another treble

Neil Lennon: There’s a good chance I will accept Celtic job after treble success

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Smith brushes aside frosty welcome to guide Australia to England warm-up win

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Oxford United sign Sam Allardyce

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Oxford United 'settle Firoka debt' - but still heading for court today

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Ex-Oxford United defender Canice Carroll receives first Ireland under 21 call-up

Aaron McCreadie and Aaron Heap sign Oxford United contracts

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Oxford United sign Kevin Berkoe after Wolverhampton Wanderers exit

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Oxford United pair called into Northern Ireland training camp

Karl Robinson: Time is of the essence for Oxford United signings

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Memory Lane

Remember When: German dancers surprised Oxford shoppers

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Remember When: School was gutted by arson attack

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Remember When The Oxford Story closed?

Remember When: Morris men danced through the flood

Remember When: You could have a cup of tea with your fish and chips

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National news

Celtic victory parade cancelled amid safety fears

Hunt enters race for Number 10 as sparks fly between contenders

Tory leadership race: The top runners and riders

South Korean film Parasite claims Palme d’Or glory at Cannes

Minister praises Irish voters with landslide divorce vote predicted

Green wave expected to roll in Ireland following European poll

Narendra Modi given another five-year term as India’s PM after poll triumph

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