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Sharon Jeacock with her son Charlie who have just received an £11,000 pay-out from the county council because Charlie was let down with education.
21/02/2020
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Council fined £12,000 after autistic boy misses FOUR YEARS of school

Extra EIGHT weeks delay means park and ride won't be finished until autumn

New car-free cycle routes around Oxford on Google Maps

Car plant workers embrace the new electric Mini

Thug who sprayed partner with 'toilet cleaner' in explosive rage is jailed

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Oxfordshire could become England's first 'smoke-free' county

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Man found in Oxford home 'just to use the toilet' not guilty of burglary

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India asks Ashmolean Museum for 'stolen' bronze statue back

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Jeremy Clarkson will open his Oxfordshire farm shop TOMORROW

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Do you recognise this man?

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'Elegant' new cafe and bar to open near train station

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Road reopens after 'serious' crash

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Extent of Oxford prostitution 'unknown' as sex workers disappear from streets

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'There's one place you should go to for Coronavirus updates' says health chief

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Family ask for help to stop deportation of Oxford criminal

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Taxi company unveils memorial bench for colleague who died in earthquake

Flood warnings and road closures still in place

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Randolph's former head chef opens new Oxford restaurant

Man charged with Folly Bridge sex assault

'Suspicious men' spotted cold calling in village

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Locals invited to see new council housing plans

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Pensioner, 92, dies after bath water burns

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Residents in housing row with council

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Former Oxford player sells business

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Man will appeal against council's refusal for two extensions to his house

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Newborns will now get a free Oxford United bib

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'World-class' plans for Oxford headquarters of Rhodes Scholarship scheme

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Mum taking on OX5 to thank hospital for transforming daughter's life

How many stars can you see? Sky-watchers recruited

A Labour deputy leadership rally is taking place in Oxford next week

Student spent night talking about mental health before she killed herself in room

Youth football club thanks care home sponsors

Not long left to see minis on display in shopping centre

Burglary steal cash after breaking in through the front door

Women's cycling race gets new backing

What should Friends of the Earth campaign about this year?

County council objects to water park plans

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Village takes the stage in snow queen panto

New train engine on Valentine’s Day for volunteer-run railway

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Camera Club's family photos from wedding parties to pets

Military team on a mission to make school lessons fun

'Shoppers beware of parking fines in Cowley'

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'Dangerous' drink driver fled police at Westgate car park before falling asleep in Slough

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Woman dies in major three-vehicle crash

Crime boss at heart of coronavirus scare admits role in vast drugs plot

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Sex offender fleeced piano shop out of thousands 'to fund his porn addiction'

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Fallen tree crane-lifted from crushed home after extreme storm

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A34 car fire causing delays

Residents urged to stay vigilant as FIVE flood warnings issued for the county

NOT GUILTY: Man accused of repeatedly raping and abusing child

Cyclist taken to hospital following accident last night

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Thief left DNA on a rock he used to break into house

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Updated

Watch out for hoax 'police' calls

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84-year-old admits sex talk with decoy child but 'can't remember' it

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Man in court for having 'metal spike' in HMP Bullingdon

Latest results from court

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Residents furious at plans to build on community green space

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Green belt site will become fossil fuel power plant

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Expressway plans likely to be scrapped in upcoming government budget

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Taxi bays CLOSED after passengers hit by buses

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Latest food hygiene results for Oxfordshire

Man at centre of Bullingdon coronavirus scare due in court today

Candle warning after flat catches fire

Beales to close Chipping Norton store

Apprentice hairdresser going to national finals

Village butcher and keen stage performer dies aged 92

City pub reveals MasterChef revamp

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Young people with eating disorders waiting MONTHS for treatment

JR team almost double safe discharges of elderly patients

Child's motocross bike stolen from shed

App created to help new mums in Oxfordshire

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Pre-school receives money to get leaky roof fixed

Food and entertainment

FOOD REVIEW: Hit and miss at gastropub not scared to experiment

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One of biggest bands of the 80s will headline Blenheim Palace gig

Did you know a room above this Oxford pub is secret home of world-class jazz?

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REVIEW: Bleak House @ Blackwell's Bookshop, Oxford - 'Emotional rollercoaster ride among the bookshelves'

What the Dickens! Don't miss this brilliantly performed play in a BOOKSHOP

'Bingo at Tiffany's' - 'Eyes down' for a full house with glamorous Audrey Heartburn

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Tim Hughes “ One of biggest bands of the 80s will headline Blenheim Palace gig

Andrew Ffrench “ Stunning images on show at Soldiers of Oxfordshire gallery

Sophie Grubb “ Council fined £12,000 after autistic boy misses FOUR YEARS of school

David Pritchard “ Oxford United's Nathan Holland hungry to keep standards high at Ipswich Town

Mark Edwards “ FOOTBALL: Southern League previews

Sport

Oxford United's Nathan Holland hungry to keep standards high at Ipswich Town

James Henry: Partnership with Matty Taylor is clicking again for Oxford United

Oxford United defender Nico Jones joins Oxford City on loan

Oxford United dreaming big with ground-breaking sleep research

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Alex Gorrin not certain to start as Oxford United boss seeks to attack Ipswich Town

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THREE TO WATCH: Ipswich Town players to look out for against Oxford United

CLASSIC CLASH: Oxford United beat Ipswich Town with tactical masterclass

Farcical first game no help for Oxford United's trip to Ipswich Town – Karl Robinson

FOOTBALL: Oxford City relishing visit of Tonbridge Angels

FOOTBALL: Banbury bring in midfielder + Southern League previews

RUGBY UNION: Weekend previews

Oxford United delay Liam Kelly return to improve fitness

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Karl Robinson calls for Oxford United to keep showing 'bravery'

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ATHLETICS: Nathan Douglas eyes Tokyo 2020 Olympics as he begins big few months

BOWLS: AJ Docherty and Joe Justin lead way in Oxon indoor semi-final line-ups

ATHLETICS: Hook Norton Harriers defy Storm Dennis + submitted club results

RUGBY UNION: Oxfordshire Shield final postponed

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Ireland need to better Twickenham 2018 performance to beat England – Sexton

Rory McIlroy falls three shots behind leader Bryson DeChambeau in Mexico

Robert Lewandowski scores late winner for Bayern Munich against Paderborn

Spurs boss Jose Mourinho refuses to reveal source of Chelsea tactic leak

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Pep Guardiola hints at extending Manchester City stay

Top four finish after injury crisis would be my greatest achievement – Mourinho

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Oxford United's pre-match highlights package helped inspire rout of AFC Wimbledon

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IN PICTURES: Oxford United's thumping win over AFC Wimbledon

Matty Taylor hails perfect night as Oxford United thump AFC Wimbledon

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VIDEO: Highlights from Oxford United's win against AFC Wimbledon

Oxford United 5 (Taylor 32 & 90+3, Holland 34 & 55, Henry 50), AFC Wimbledon 0

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Tiger: Oxford United did not lack ambition in January transfer window

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Oxford United skipper John Mousinho ruled out for 1-2 months

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15 Christmas presents for under £1 in 1975!

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