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  • 480 new Covid cases recorded in Oxfordshire today

    POSITIVE cases of coronavirus in Oxfordshire have risen by 480 in the latest figures. Zero deaths were recorded in the county, in the latest statistics, released by the Government. ALSO READ: Juice bar and new food spot set to open in Oxford

  • Oxford United let early lead slip in defeat to league leaders

    OXFORD United let an early lead slip as they fell to a crushing defeat to Sky Bet League One leaders Plymouth Argyle. With an entirely fit squad to choose from, Karl Robinson’s team selection was always going to be an interesting one, especially

  • Popular bakery Ole & Steen reopens in Oxford

    A popular Danish bakery has reopened in Oxford. After closing during the first lockdown last year, Ole & Steen has finally reopened its shop in the Westgate Centre. ALSO READ: Joe & The Juice set to open at Westgate Oxford Open from breakfast

  • Juice bar and new food spot set to open in Oxford

    TWO new food and drink brands are opening in Oxford. Juice bar chain Joe & The Juice will open a new shop in the Westgate Centre later this month. ALSO READ: Popular bakery Ole & Steen reopens at Westgate Oxford The brand specialises in

  • Pupil parliament is launched by the Vale Academy Trust

    An ambitious pupil parliament initiative involving students from Key Stage Two to Sixth Form across all eight of the Vale Academy Trust’s schools has staged its first meeting. The new student leadership project launched in July with the trust’s

  • Council leader 'shocked' by Sir David Amess death

    THE leader of Oxford City Council is 'deeply saddened' by the death of Tory MP Sir David Amess. Sir David, 69, who had been an MP since 1983, was fatally injured while meeting constituents. A 25-year-old man arrested at the scene on suspicion

  • Missing 14-year-old girl is found

    A 14-year-old girl who was reported missing from Didcot has been found. Miriam Iversen, also known as Mimi, was reported missing on Wednesday and has now been found. ALSO READ: Thames Valley Police looking for Courtney, 16, from Witney

  • Police seize uninsured car

    A MOTORIST was caught driving a car without insurance. Police officers in Witney spotted the vehicle yesterday afternoon. ALSO READ: Thames Valley Police looking for Courtney, 16, from Witney The car was also registered as off-road and

  • Police need help finding missing 16-year-old girl

    A GIRL has gone missing from Witney. UPDATE: Missing girl Courtney has been found 'safe and well' Police are trying to find 16-year-old Courtney Lancaster. She is wearing grey jogging bottoms, a grey top, black trainers and possibly carrying

  • The circus is coming to town this weekend

    The circus is in town this weekend. Circus Ginnett is the oldest circus family travelling the UK dating back to the 1800s. A traditional circus run in a modern style, it has clowns and clown cars, jugglers, acrobats, contortion artists and

  • ‘Nothing but respect for best team in the division so far’

    IT’S an exciting day for us today at the Kassam Stadium as we welcome the best team in the division so far.  People have been asking me all week if I am surprised to see Plymouth at the top of the league and I’m honestly not because they have good

  • Plymouth toughest test yet for U’s says Long

    SAM Long says the visit of Plymouth Argyle could be the toughest test yet this season for Oxford United. The Devon side sit top of Sky Bet League One and face United while in their highest league position since they were relegated from the Championship

  • Explore the secret story of Oxford Covered Market

    The Un-Covered Market - an audio tour that celebrates the history and communities that use the Oxford city centre emporium - has been launched online. Oxford City Council commissioned multi-media artist Charlie Henry to create the interactive installation

  • The 10 best places to get coffee in Oxford

    AS the weather gets colder and the days get shorter we're quickly turning to hot drinks to keep us warm. One of those drinks is coffee and with so many cafes in Oxford, there are plenty of spots to grab a caffeine fix. ALSO READ: Oxford to

  • What will the weather be like for Oxford's Half Marathon?

    IT'S set to be a cloudy day on Sunday as runners take to the streets of the city for this year's Oxford Half. Last year's half marathon was cancelled due to Covid, and the year before saw runners jog in the pouring rain. But according

  • See inside the new HMV on Cornmarket

    Staff at HMV have welcomed shoppers' reaction since the new store opened in Cornmarket in Oxford last month. The chain’s branch closed in the street in 2014 but HMV has returned, occupying the former Gap store in the Clarendon Centre. American