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  • GOLF: Eddie Pepperell hit by late bogeys in Scottish Open

    EDDIE Pepperell dropped shots on his final two holes to miss out on a potential top 30 finish at the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open. The Abingdon golfer had fired three successive birdies to climb the leaderboard at North Berwick.

  • Road reopens after reports of machete-wielding man in street

    UPDATE: Police make arrest after 'machete' incident POLICE have reopened a residential street after an incident believed to have involved a man with a machete. A man was spotted with a large bladed weapon in Pegasus Road on Oxford's Blackbird

  • Reports of man wielding machete in Blackbird Leys

    THERE has been a report of a man wielding a machete in Blackbird Leys. There is a heavy police presence on Pegasus Road and a resident who lives close by said he can hear a lot of police sirens. Oxford Bus Company tweeted that it is unable

  • 'Totally free' family fun at annual summer event

    THOUSANDS of people flocked to the Headington Summer Funday on Saturday where they enjoyed free food, live entertainment and interactive games. The 'totally free' funday, which was organised by Headington Baptist Church, saw up to 3,000 people come

  • Army veterans pay tribute to their fallen comrades

    SOLDIERS who lost their lives in conflicts across the world were remembered at a poignant service. The latest Turning the Pages ceremony took place in Christ Church Cathedral's military chapel on Saturday at 11am. War heroes and families of

  • Shoppers learn new moves at dance show

    DANCE crews got shoppers moving to the beat at the Westgate on Saturday as part of a dance summer festival. Break dance, contemporary, African and Zumba styles were showcased at the Oxford shopping centre as part of the Dancin in the Square event

  • Woman, 18, arrested over Blackbird Leys bleach attack

    A TEENAGER has been arrested in connection with a bleach attack in Oxford. Thames Valley Police yesterday arrested an 18-year-old woman over the incident in Knights Road, Blackbird Leys, on June 16, when household bleach was thrown over a 42-year-old

  • Teenager reaches semi-final of national beauty contest

    A 13-YEAR-OLD has reached the semi-final of Miss Junior Teen Great Britain 2018/19. Emily Middleton-Bray from Bampton, near Witney, has now set her sights on the grand final at The Globe, Blackpool, in October. Read also: Blackbird Leys model

  • 'Serious' crash closes section of A420

    A 'SERIOUS' crash has closed a section of the A420 in Oxfordshire. Thames Valley Police's Roads Policing team tweeted earlier this morning that it was on the scene of the collision at Littleworth, near Faringdon. Read also: Luxury spa set to

  • Climate change protesters hold 'street party' outside bank

    FACE painting, folk music and free cake were all part of climate campaigners Extinction Rebellion's latest protest held yesterday in Oxford. Members of the group handed leaflets to passers by during its 'informal street party' in front of Barclays

  • Oxford woman wants to put a slide on her garden shed

    AN Oxford homeowner has sought planning permission to add a spiral slide and other play equipment to her shed. Matilda Peacock is also seeking approval for a new ladder to create a playhouse on top of her garden building. The Campbell Road

  • Taxi building set to be demolished for housing

    A TAXI company's office building is set to be demolished and replaced with new houses and a block of flats. Pryors of Didcot won permission this week to knock down its headquarters at 3 Mereland Road off Broadway. The offices, workshops and and

  • Preschool donates £6,382 to hospice

    PRESCHOOL pupils and parents helped raise thousands of pounds for terminally-ill children. Hagbourne Pre-School near Didcot raised £6,382 with a quiz, auction and cabaret night on May 11. They have now presented their profits to staff from Helen

  • 'Luxury spa' set to open at hotel

    SUDBURY House Hotel in Faringdon has announced plans to launch a luxury spa – the first in the area. Vale of White Horse District Council has approved plans for the spa, which will have a covered connection to the existing hotel facilities and