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Comedian Sara Pascoe announces UK tour including Oxford date – how to book
The multi-award-winning comedian Sara Pascoe has announced a massive 50-date tour around the UK and Ireland. What is being billed as the biggest and best live tour of her life, Success Story will see the 40-year-old perform in parts of the UK and
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Oxfordshire drawn against Cheshire in T20 semi-final
OXFORDSHIRE have been drawn to face Cheshire in their NCCA T20 semi-final. The last-four clash is due to start at 10am as it kicks off finals day at Tring Park CC on Sunday, May 22. Dorset face Cambridgeshire in the other semi-final at 1.30pm
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Woman, 40s, found dead at Oxfordshire hotel
A woman has been found dead at a hotel in Oxfordshire. The woman, 40s, was discovered at Cromwell Lodge Hotel on North Bar Street in Banbury on Saturday (May 7). Officers were called to the Greene King accommodation at around 12.25pm. READ
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Independent shop closes down in 'huge blow' for shopping scene
A stationery shop that’s been part of Headington’s landscape for nearly three decades has closed permanently. Pen to paper on London Road has until Monday before it must vacate its current premises, after being unsuccessful at finding a new home
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'This shop is my life': McColl's newsagents rescued but uncertainty remains
CUSTOMERS of struggling newsagents chain McColl's have described one of its Oxford stores as a lifeline, as a deal was sealed to save the company. Supermarket giant Morrisons secured a bid to rescue the group of corner shops which fell into administration
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Foster carer of 35-years shares heart warming story for Foster Care Fortnight
A foster carer from Oxford has shared her story for Foster Care Fortnight in the hopes of encouraging others to give it a go. Susan Hannon has been fostering children with Oxfordshire County Council for 35 years as a single carer, with two children
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Rainbow crossing repainted by council in time for Pride
A rainbow coloured crossing in Oxford has been repainted in time for Pride. The multi-coloured crossing on New Road, outside the Oxfordshire County Council building, was created by the highways team in 2019. The vibrant colours which flank
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POLL: Do you think e-scooters should be legalised in the Queen's Speech?
Do you think e-scooters should be legalised in Oxfordshire and across the UK? The transport secretary has announced that the legalisation of e-scooters will be brought up in the Queen's speech tomorrow. Currently, e-scooter trials have rolled
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Lockdown art displayed by Chinese Brush Painting group from Didcot
ARTISTS learning Chinese Brush Painting are holding an exhibition of their work produced in the coronavirus pandemic lockdown. Members of the Oxfordshire Chinese Brush Painting Group started their spring exhibition on Saturday, April 30 and it
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Father to run four miles, every four hours, for 48 hours to raise awareness of son's illness
A FATHER will be running four miles, every four hours, for 48 hours to raise awareness about a complex form of epilepsy that his son suffers from. Brett Parsons, 48, will be running the 48 miles across Oxfordshire from Friday, June 17 until Father
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Oxford United midfielder scores on international duty
OXFORD United midfielder Ben Davis scored a penalty as Thailand Under 23s thrashed Singapore Under 23s. The 21-year-old converted the spot-kick on the stroke of half-time in the Southeast Asian Games Group B fixture. It helped seal a 5-0 win
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Travelodge hiring 40 staff at its Oxfordshire headquarters
A HOTEL chain is looking to take on new 40 roles at its Oxfordshire head office as part of broader plans to hire 700 staff nationally. Travelodge revealed its intentions ahead of an expected busy summer season for staycations. The hotel chain
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Where you can hand in illegal guns this month
This month, Thames Valley Police is allowing people to hand in unwanted, unlicensed or illegal guns without fear of prosecution. The national surrender, which starts on May 12 and will run until May 29, is coordinated by the National Ballistics
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Thames Valley Police ask public to hand in illegal guns
Police are appealing for the public in Oxfordshire to hand in any unwanted, unlicensed or illegal guns. The national surrender, which starts on May 12 and will run until May 29, is coordinated by the National Ballistics Intelligence Service (NABIS
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Joel Cooper leaves Oxford United by mutual consent
JOEL Cooper will leave Oxford United this summer after reaching an agreement to terminate his contract. The winger has had a difficult time since joining the U’s on a three-year deal in July 2020 and made just 12 appearances, scoring twice.
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WATCH: Oxford United grab a play-off place on season's final day - one year on
May 9, 2021: Oxford United 4, Burton Albion 0 OXFORD United snatched a play-off place in style as they thrashed Burton Albion on the final day of the season. Mide Shodipo, Matty Taylor, Elliot Lee and Sam Winnall scored in a 4-0 win that lifted
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Jeremy Clarkson's plans to extend car park at Diddly Squat Farm Shop refused
Jeremy Clarkson's planning application to build a bigger car park at Diddly Squat Farm Shop has been refused. The proposals would have seen the number of spaces jump from 10 to 70 with four disabled spaces and cycle parking all marked out with
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Throw a Platinum Jubilee party to remember with Lakeland's themed decorations
With the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend almost here, you might be wondering how you can celebrate. If you’re celebrating at home during the bank holiday and aren’t sure where to start with the themed decorations and bits for the table, we think
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Aldi’s wishing well garden planter is back in stock – pre order yours now
Aldi’s garden furniture range has been helping customers get their gardens summer ready but at affordable prices. From egg chairs, rattan furniture, BBQ pizza ovens and even hot tubs, there’s been everything you need and more to kit your garden
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City centre road closed after suspected WWII grenade found
POLICE officers closed a main route into Oxford city centre yesterday evening after a suspected World War Two grenade was discovered. At 5.39pm, officers warned that a temporary road closure had been put in place in Park End Street, after a suspected
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Police hunt for ‘three eastern European men’ after woman grabbed
POLICE officers are looking for ‘three eastern European men acting suspiciously’ after a woman had her leg grabbed by a man in a car. At about 7am yesterday, the victim – a woman in her forties – was walking along the B4009 from Crowell towards
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Familiar face is new head coach of Oxford City Stars
SIMON Anderson has been appointed head coach of Oxford City Stars for the fourth time. The 51-year-old returns to Oxpens after taking a break from coaching since leaving the club in February 2020. Anderson will work closely with head of hockey
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Oxfordshire reach T20 finals day after dramatic afternoon
OXFORDSHIRE progressed to NCCA T20 finals day after results went their way on a tense afternoon. Rupert Evans’ men finished their Group 4 fixtures the previous weekend, so needed Bedfordshire and Berkshire to share the spoils in their fixtures
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Oxford United to go abroad for pre-season training camp
OXFORD United will go abroad in pre-season for the first time since 2019. The U’s jet off to Spain next month for an eight-day training camp as they begin preparations for the 2022/23 campaign. United’s training ground is currently undergoing
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Bicester church's quiz team champions in 1961
These were the talented members of a quiz team who could rightly claim to be champions. The six-strong group from Bicester Methodist Youth Club claimed the honours in the ninth annual Oxfordshire Youth Quiz Competition in 1961. Pictured left
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Plaque pays tribute to mechanic who died in the Falklands war
A plaque in St James Church at Cowley solemnly lists the names of 100 servicemen who died in the two world wars. A more recent addition to the ‘Roll of Honour’ is a local man, ‘Hall, I’, who has an extra note by his name – ‘Falklands’. Ian
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Knifeman who sent mum threatening texts 'hangs his head' in shame
A drunk was caught red-handed with a knife less than 24 hours after asking if she was ‘scared’. Sentencing Nikoloas Vavoulas on Friday, Judge Ian Pringle QC said the knifeman was right to ‘hang his head’ in the dock as details of his crimes were
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SCALES OF JUSTICE: Latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
NATHAN STONE, 22, of Lamas Land, Drayton, was given a community order with 80 hours of unpaid work after he admitted using threatening behaviour and assaulted a man in Great Western Drive, Didcot, last May. He must do up to 15 rehabilitation activity
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Sex offender snared by paedophile hunters has sentence put back
The sentencing of a convicted sex offender had to be adjourned. Caitlin Luna, 22, of Isis Avene, Bicester, who was formerly known as Nathan Varley, was due to be sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Friday for breaching a sexual harm prevention order
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Care home resident who loves reptiles snaps up chance to hold crocodile
A reptile-loving 85-year-old has had her “unique wish” answered after her care home welcomed three scaly visitors. Pauline Wooliams, who lives at Care UK’s Millers Grange in Witney, got to grips with stroking and feeding a three-year-old tomistoma
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Treat your hair, skin and nails with the Myvitamins beauty subscription box
Subscription boxes are a great way to keep your products topped up and to try new items that you normally wouldn’t. And when it comes to your health, making sure all boxes are ticked is important. Subscription boxes are available for almost everything