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TRAFFIC & TRAVEL - updates from across Oxfordshire
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Cowley Road scene of the incident

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Murder investigation launched after Cowley Road fight

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30C plus forecast as Oxfordshire set for heatwave

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WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR

Cowley Road murder: What we know so far

Four men accused of murder appear in court

'Like nothing I've ever heard': Pub owner burned in kitchen explosion

Details emerge of 'vicious assault' on Cowley Road

Traveller site slavery trial: Alleged victim accused of being a 'cunning liar'

Friends will try to fly around the world in Second World War plane

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Date set for 'death by dangerous driving' trial

A34 traffic back to normal after multi-vehicle crash involving a caravan

Churches join together for Love Oxford in Broad Street

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Swan Upping reaches the River Thames at Benson

Ready for festival in Oxford's 'trendy street'

Buyers sign up for new homes at Wolvercote Mill in Oxford

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£120,000 pledge for new town toilets

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Remember When: An early role as Alice for a very young Jane Asher

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Post-apocalypse cars to parade rural roads

SOS - animal lovers declare emergency in fight to save orangutans and need our help

Family of student who died in police van say inquest decision 'did not match evidence'

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Get set for Didcot Power Station's demolition day

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New strategy to make Oxfordshire a 'global innovator'

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YOUR PICS: Wasp perched on purple flower is winner

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Police re-open Cowley Road

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Ex-gangsters to train teachers to spot signs

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Cowley Road cordoned off after attack leaves man with serious head injuries

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Man rushed to hospital after being stabbed

Pictures reveal devastation after Oxford flats explosion

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Family's tribute to soldier and 'loving father' killed in A420 crash

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TRAFFIC NEWS

'Broken-down tanker' causes long delays on A34

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Vandal pours glue into church door locks

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Updated

Four people injured in pub explosion

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Independent traders in Oxford link up to create virtual map

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Man charged over stolen war medals

Man charged with rape and kidnap

Community refills shop helping East Oxford reduce plastic waste

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Latest hygiene results for Oxfordshire

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Broken bones and emotional blackmail: Parents battle to stop 'horrific' bullying at primary school

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Riverside Festival ready for weekend of music

Children's arts charity celebrates 10 years with special show at the New Theatre

Progress as site is ready for new easyHotel in Summertown

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'Petty' school transport policy scrapped after huge backlash

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Julyfest will fill Oxford’s ‘trendy street’

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Robber 'grabbed man and threatened him with knife,' court hears

Oxford house prices soar 308 per cent in 20 years

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Diners eat blindfolded to learn a lesson

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Homeless charity celebrates 10 years

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Didcot-based Soha Housing praised for affordable housing growth

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Train timetable overhaul will be biggest in years

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Remember When: An Oxford boat featured in the National Boat Show

Full-time staff to flush out anti social behaviour in city centre toilets

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Alice in Wonderland bar opens at theatre

County woods are praised for forestry

Council wants to delay controversial homes plan but keep £218m of funding

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YOUR PICS: Perfect purple

Growth Deal justifies thousands of more homes – council

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Rotary club celebrate 25yrs of canal trips

Community centre is off to good start

Slavery trial: Alleged victim was 'petrified' of traveller 'bossman'

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Woman missing from Didcot

Officers 'used reasonable force' in hours before student's death

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We gave Oxford United players the FaceApp treatment - can you tell who's who?

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Updated

Fire crews were at petrol station as 'strong smell of fuel' drifted into pub and shops

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Meet the adorable new staff member at Oxford's hospitals!

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Latest court results for Oxfordshire

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Time up for three men caught working illegally in Oxford

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Illegal cigarettes sold for £4 from Cowley shop

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Charity's message to burglars after window smashed

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Young drivers could be banned behind wheel at night

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Police reveal the FASTEST speeds they've caught on camera

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Beauty brand L'Occitane opens new store at Westgate Centre

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Opening date is set for nursery, as new pizza shop and barbers announced

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World record hope for county women in one of world's toughest challenges

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Food and entertainment

PICTURES & VIDEO: Pennfest - soggy but sensational

UPDATE WITH STAGE TIMES

Pennfest 2019 - everything you need to know

'It's hard to be a convincing drunk' says EastEnders star Samantha Womack as she stars in Oxford show

Brite future: Brite Spires singer Clare Violet says 'we are getting even with the boys'

Go down to the Riverside for fabulous free music festival

REVIEW: Macbeth at Oxford Castle: 'A minimalistic jewel... the very best of open air theatre'

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Tim Hughes “ 'It's hard to be a convincing drunk' says EastEnders star Samantha Womack as she stars in Oxford show

Andrew Ffrench “ Churches join together for Love Oxford in Broad Street

Sophie Grubb “ Date set for 'death by dangerous driving' trial

David Pritchard “ Oxford United 1, QPR 2

Sport

Oxford United 1, QPR 2

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UPDATES: Oxford United v QPR - Gorrin pulls a goal back

Oxford United unveil new away kit

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Jamie Mackie set to make first Oxford United appearance of pre-season against QPR

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SPEEDWAY: Oxford Cheetahs to be led by Gordon Kennett in one-off clash

CYCLE SPEEDWAY: Will Jeffery’s rich vein of form

ANGLING: Latest news from the riverbanks

CRICKET: George Tait century in vain + other junior county news

ICE HOCKEY: Oxford City Stars sign Bristol Pitbulls pair

GOLF: Eddie Pepperell makes cut at The Open

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Shandon Baptiste on track to make Oxford United playing return in pre-season

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CRICKET: Horspath star likely to miss season + Home Counties preview

CRICKET: Oxfordshire travel to Wales looking to build on first win

BOXING: Jordan Flynn training in Anthony Joshua’s gym

YOUTH OLYMPICS: Oxfordshire duo set for taste of the big time

GOLF: Eddie Pepperell under par for opening Open round at Royal Portrush

Tony McMahon 'in shop window' during pre-season, says Oxford United boss

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National sport

‘Weak’ Thomas suffers on Tourmalet as Alaphilippe extends overall lead

Westwood continues form in bid for first major at the Open

England suffer semi-final heartbreak as New Zealand dash hosts’ World Cup dreams

I didn’t feel on it from the start – Thomas’ Tour hopes take hit on brutal stage

Thomas’ Tour hopes take hit as leader Alaphilippe defies expectations once more

Laura Muir targets World Championship glory after Anniversary Games victory

Muir cruises to 1500m victory at Anniversary Games

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Oxford United bid for defender after admitting defeat in Stuart Findlay pursuit

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Eastleigh 3, Oxford United 0

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Oxford United set to benefit if Callum O'Dowda leaves Bristol City this summer

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Oxford United send young team to Eastleigh as senior players focus on training

Oxford United goalkeeper Max Harris signs professional contract

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Oxford United relief after good news on James Henry injury

Oxford United boss Karl Robinson faces 'big week' on transfer front

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Memory Lane

Remember When: Disco stars did battle at Westgate nightclub

Remember When: Excitement built over new town leisure centre

Remember When: Filthy Traveller site branded 'absolute disgrace'

Remember When: Children had to flee falling tree

Remember When: German dancers surprised Oxford shoppers

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National news

Loyalist flute band plays in Portrush

Oil tanker seizure raises serious questions about shipping security, says Hunt

Fears for seven puppies taken in violent burglary

Former Labour chief whip ‘very sad’ over vote to expel her

British Airways suspends flights to Cairo as security ‘precaution’

Tributes paid to police officer after death on Skye holiday

Astronauts blast off on moon landing anniversary

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