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Oxford Coroner's Court

Coroner to carry out inquests into 7 deaths this week
INQUESTS into the deaths of seven people will be held over the next week.

JAILED IN JUNE: Knifemen, drug dealers and TikTok paedophile now serving time

JAILED IN JUNE: Knifemen, drug dealers and TikTok paedophile now serving time

Gary Barlow and wife Dawn

Have a little patience: operatic society await message from Gary Barlow ahead of show

Most haunted places in Oxfordshire

REVEALED: Oxfordshire’s most haunted locations

The driver was taken to hospital

Driver in hospital with minor injuries after colliding with a tree

Picture: Beauchamp Estates

Stunning multi-million pound property hits the market in Oxfordshire

Parking ban to help cyclists on major road

Highways chief disputes police advice on speed limits

The Lamb & Flag in St Giles

Lamb & Flag pub has new reopening date

Joseph Holden Picture: TVP

Man punched partner in the EYE telling her 'now you know what it's like not to see'

Alice's Day returned to Oxford

IN PICTURES: Annual Alice's Day returned to Oxford

The Selkie Henley Classic, a celebration of midsummer that involves swimming 2.1K upstream from Temple Island Meadows up to just before Henley Bridge. Picture: Henley Swim

I swam 2K in the River Thames for charity - here's what happened

Man has been named after being charged on suspicion of arson

Man named after being charged on suspicion of arson after house fire

Police were called by staff members this evening

Police remove people from gay pub after 'homophobic slurs'

'The man who drugged me belongs in prison,' Neto victim says

'The man who drugged me belongs in prison,' Neto victim says

He has since been released on bail

Man charged with damaging a car in Witney

Luiz da Silva Neto speaks to detectives last December Picture: TVP

Luiz da Silva Neto tells police victim was 'asking for cuddles'

Man arrested on suspicion of arson after house fire

Man arrested on suspicion of arson after house fire

McDonald's. Credit: PA

Hygiene ratings for every McDonald's in Oxford

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How to know if you've been bitten by a Horsefly and what to do

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday, July 3

News

A lift for generous coach owner and driver Graham Parry as Kidlington pensioners wait to board the coach to Brighton in 1989

Pensioners enjoy seaside trip despite theft from locked cashbox

Cars in Cowley Road in 1972

Nine photos show the changing face of the Cowley Road

JoyRiders in Oxford is celebrating its first birthday

Women cyclists celebrate JoyRiders group's first birthday

Pupils at Cheney School show their museum projects to parents

Cheney School pupils show off their Rumble Museum projects

Lewis Hamilton has taken second place in the second practice for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Pictures: PA

Silverstone British Grand Prix protest threat ahead of Sunday’s race

The rate of tickets being issued reached an average of 23,000 every day between April 2021 and March 2022 (PA)

Drivers handed record 8.6 million parking tickets by private firms in a year

Bicester Village

Public invited to comment on plans for new park

Karen Derbyshire, head of early years at training provider Realise

Oxfordshire nurseries need apprentices says training provider

Trying out the Diamond Light Source board game Photo: Diamond Light Source

A Diamond Light Source science board game for pupils

The NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board will bring together GP teams, hospitals, local authorities, the voluntary sector and other partners to plan and deliver health and care services for more than 1.9 million

New integrated care board is a 'milestone' for the NHS

Can you believe the price of the most expensive driveway to rent in Oxford?

Can you believe the price of the most expensive driveway to rent in Oxford?

Picture: Pixabay

REVEALED: The restaurants you want to see coming to Oxford

Ipsen, Milton Picture: GOOGLE

Trial for man accused of throwing 'petrol' at pharma offices

The best places to go strawberry picking in Oxfordshire

The best places to go strawberry picking in Oxfordshire

Best places for Italian grub in Oxford

Tripadvisor’s list of top 10 Italian restaurants in Oxford

An e-scooter rider goes through an LTN in Oxford

Oxford’s 10pm e-scooter curfew to be kept under review

Oxford Crown Court file image Picture: ED NIX

Wood Farm man accused of GBH with intent

Oxford City Council has renamed its housing company. Picture: Ed Nix

Council creates streamlined name for its housing company

Why are people walking 8,000 steps per day this month?

Walk for Endo: Why are people walking 8,000 steps per day in July?

Double yellow lines. Credit: Andrew Martin from Pixabay

24 Bicester roads to get double yellow lines

The Royal Mint reveals its 10 rarest 50p coins - see how much they are worth. (PA)

The Royal Mint reveals its 10 rarest 50p coins - how much they are worth

Met Office forecast as exact date for '35C July heatwave' predicted. (PA)

Exact date 'hottest day of the decade' is predicted in July amid '35C heatwave'

Hay fever sufferers rave over £4 'miracle cure' tablets found in Asda, Tesco and Boots. (PA)

Hay fever sufferers rave over £4 'miracle cure' tablets found in Asda, and Tesco

PLEA: Police fear there may be more victims of 'sexual predator' da Silva Neto

PLEA: Police fear there may be more victims of 'sexual predator' da Silva Neto

Sport

Sam Baldock and Sam Long celebrate the latter's goal against Oxford City Picture: Mike Allen

Karl Robinson rates Oxford United's performance at Oxford City
KARL Robinson was pleased with several aspects of Oxford United’s performance at Oxford City.

Banbury United started pre-season with a 3-0 win over Easington Sports Picture: Julie Hawkins

Banbury begin pre-season with comfortable win over Oxfordshire neighbours

Lewis Hamilton has taken second place in the second practice for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Pictures: PA

Silverstone British Grand Prix protest threat ahead of Sunday’s race

MATCH REPORT

Cameron Brannagan scores his second goal against Oxford City Picture: Mike Allen

MATCH REPORT Oxford United beat Oxford City in goal-fest to start pre-season

UPDATES: Oxford City v Oxford United – pre-season friendly live

UPDATES: Oxford City v Oxford United – pre-season friendly live

Dean Whitehead tracks David Flitcroft - who he later worked with at Port Vale - during his Oxford United playing days

Dean Whitehead joins another former Oxford United midfielder at Turkish giants

Karl Robinson prepares to make substitutions during last year’s pre-season friendly between Oxford City and Oxford United Picture: David Fleming

Karl Robinson: Oxford United will 'protect' players for Oxford City friendly

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National Sport

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac is relishing the second Test against South Africa

Wayne Pivac expects Wales and South Africa to be ‘highly charged’ in second Test

In-form Jonny Bairstow leads England charge against India in Edgbaston decider

Fabio Carvalho was all ears when he learned of Liverpool's interest in him (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Liverpool new boy Fabio Carvalho ‘didn’t need any persuading’ to join Reds

Heather Watson and Cameron Norrie

Wimbledon day seven: Last Britons standing look to reach quarter-finals

Talking points after England’s first Test defeat to Australia

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Opinion

OPINION

Oxford United head coach Karl Robinson will be picking his first team of pre-season on Saturday Picture: David Fleming

OPINION Is this Oxford United's best XI as things stand?

PREMIUM

Luke McNally, Rob Atkinson and Rob Dickie all left Oxford United for seven-figure fees

PREMIUM Sell-on clauses in centre backs' deals could benefit Oxford United

OPINION

Ryan Williams signs autographs after the last game of the season - his final match for Oxford United Picture: David Fleming

OPINION Why Ryan Williams' comments on Australia return were refreshing to hear

Karl Robinson and Sam Long are in their respective top tens for the longest-serving players and managers in the English Football League Pictures: David Fleming

Oxford United unique in EFL thanks to long-serving duo

OPINION

Oxford United head coach Karl Robinson will be pressing ahead with recruitment now immediate contract concerns are sorted Picture: David Fleming

OPINION Phase one of Oxford United's summer is complete - and it must set the tone

No more Oxford United players can leave for free this summer Picture: David Fleming

When every Oxford United player's contract expires

National News

Northern Ireland Protocol Bill expected in Lords before October – Baroness Smith

PM ‘didn’t know specific claims’ about Chris Pincher before giving him whips job

Harvie: General election may be ‘only chance’ to ask Scots about independence

Theatre and film director Peter Brook dies aged 97, says French media

‘Marginal swing’ either way could determine result of independence referendum

‘Marginal swing’ either way could determine result of independence referendum

Benefit claimants

Therese Coffey’s rough ride defending Boris Johnson for ‘groping’ MP appointment

Hong Kong Palace Museum

China state museum opens in Hong Kong amid patriotism drive

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