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Oasis announce 2 extra UK shows and new ticketing process for fans who missed out

Oasis has added two more dates to its UK and Ireland tour after tickets recently sold out for the gigs. Following the sellout, Oasis has announced two more Oasis dates to be played at Wembley Stadium. Taking to X to share the update with fans

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RSPCA awards gold standard to ODS for dog welfare work

Oxford Direct Services (ODS) has been recognised for its work in protecting and promoting the welfare of stray dogs and responsible ownership. Oxford City Council's wholly owned company, which runs a dog warden service, has been awarded the PawPrints

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Five teens arrested after pair hospitalised in group assault

FIVE teenagers have been arrested after two people were assaulted in Didcot leaving two in hospital. The incident happened at about 11.30pm on Friday, August 30. The victims, a man in his teens and a woman in her 20s, were assaulted by a group

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Tribute to girl, 16, killed in crash on rural road

A family has paid tribute to a teenage girl who was killed in a crash on a rural road across the border from Oxfordshire.  Toya Jefferies from Royal Wootton Bassett was the passenger of a vehicle that crashed on an unnamed rural road between Bushton

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Major city centre road closures in place next week

A NUMBER of major roads in Oxford city centre will be closed next week as the annual St Giles Funfair returns for its 400th year.  The road closures will come into force at 12.01am on September 8 and will be in place until 8am on September 11.

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Oxford United welcomes young fans to inspire the next generation

A group of female Oxford United fans were invited to the club's training ground for a Q&A session last week. United teamed up with Her Game Too, an organisation set up to create an inclusive environment without fear of discrimination or harassment

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Cowley Road Carnival's return branded a 'success'

COWLEY Road Carnival's triumphant comeback at the weekend has been branded a "success". Making its return after five years, thousands of people lined the streets on Sunday (September 1) to enjoy the wide range of music, food, stalls and entertainment

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Developer plans for new Travellers site to help with 'unmet need'

A developer has re-submitted plans for permission to turn countryside land in an Oxfordshire village into a travellers site. Murdoch Planning previously had its proposal rejected in Fringford near Bicester to change land to a four-pitch Travellers

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Firefighters to hold tribute for 9/11 victims in Oxford

A team of firefighters are set to climb the equivalent height of both World Trade Centre towers as a tribute to all those who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks in New York. The group members, most of whom are from Slade Park Fire Station, in

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Free bee hotel event coming to Oxfordshire park

A FREE event will be held at an Oxfordshire park this weekend where visitors can make a 'bee hotel'. The event will take place on Saturday (September 7) in the Garth Garden at Garth Park in Bicester.  Those who attend will have the chance to

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Motorway disruption due to traffic incident

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Drop in appeals lodged over school places in Oxfordshire

Fewer appeals were lodged in Oxfordshire last year following the refusal of a school place application, new figures show. School leaders’ union NAHT said place planning has become uncoordinated in an "increasingly fragmented" school system, as

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Knife used to break into east Oxford property

A property in east Oxford was broken into using a knife last week, police have said. The burglary occurred just before 9am last Monday (August 26). Thames Valley Police said an offender made his way into a property in Cave Street, St Clement's

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Multiple women punched by man in series of assaults in Oxford

MULTIPLE women have been punched in a series of assaults which left one woman hospitalised.  Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following the two assaults in Oxford.  Police say on Thursday, August 29 at 10.15pm on Old Road, Headington

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Plan to convert swimming pool 'in disrepair' into holiday let

Fresh plans have been lodged to convert a vacant swimming pool into an apartment for holiday letting. Applicant Liz Wenman, of the Kingfisher Barn company, has applied to South Oxfordshire District Council for permission to make the transformation

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Public invited to share views on availability of taxis

The public has been invited to share their views on the availability and choice of taxis in Oxford. The city council is seeking opinions on its taxi and black cab quantity control policy, which is a statutory requirement. There are currently

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Shoppers queue from 4am for Bicester Iceland opening

More than 100 customers waited in line from as early as 4am to see the opening of a new Iceland store in Bicester. The Food Warehouse store opened on Tuesday, September 3, at Launton Road Retail Park. To celebrate the opening, £1,000 worth

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Public feedback sought for plans to build new mental health hospital

Plans to develop a brain health research and innovation campus at a Headington hospital have been opened to public feedback. The plans for the Warneford Hospital site include a new mental health hospital, a research facility for brain-health research

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Sailor helps save more than 100 people from sinking boat

A SAILOR from Bicester has been recognised for his bravery after he helped rescue more than 100 people from a sinking boat.  Trystan Tanner from Bicester was recognised among nine other sailors with the prestigious Merchant Navy Medal yesterday

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Burger King announces launch of exclusive new menu in Oxfordshire

BURGER King has announced the launch of exclusive new menus in selected locations, including Oxford and Didcot.  Gourmet Kings by Burger King begins trialling today (September 4), branded by the chain as an "all-new dedicated delivery brand".

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Almost 1,500 concerns investigated in adult social care in county

ALMOST 1,500 new safeguarding concerns were investigated in adult social care in Oxfordshire last year, figures from NHS England show. When an adult in care is judged to be at risk of abuse or neglect, local authorities have a duty to carry out

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Former U’s loanee training with senior England squad

FORMER Oxford United loanee James Beadle has been training with the England senior squad today. The 20-year-old was included in the England Under-21 squad for fixtures this month, and has now been given the chance to impress interim Three Lions

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Anger over 'totally disgusting' food from Oxfordshire KFC

A KFC customer has shared his disgust at a meal purchased from an Oxfordshire eatery.  A picture of the food sent to the Oxford Mail shows what appears to be lettuce that has gone off in a burger bun.  The food was purchased from KFC in Orchard

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Investigation launched into Ticketmaster 'dynamic pricing' after Oasis backlash

Controversy over Oasis tickets has prompted an investigation into Ticketmaster's "dynamic pricing". It came after the band's long-awaited reunion tour was announced for the summer of 2025, and millions of people attempted to get tickets. Prices

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Coronation Street star admits she's 'anxious' as she prepares to return to work

Ex-Coronation Street star Ellie Leach has shared that she is feeling 'anxious' as she prepares to go back to work. The Strictly Come Dancing winner is best known for appearing as Faye Windass on Corrie but is currently appearing in the stage show

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IKEA offering shoppers a free breakfast this weekend – just do this one thing

You’ve probably sat down for a plate of IKEA's legendary meatballs after a few hours shopping at your local store, but have you ever had one of their hot breakfasts? IKEA is giving shoppers the chance to get one for free this weekend, you just

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Multiple incidents cause M40 disruption impacting Oxfordshire drivers

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West Oxford delays due to Thames Water road works

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999 call made after woman, 22, accused of stabbing boyfriend

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Search continues for missing teen last seen in Oxfordshire

POLICE have launched a fresh appeal for help in finding a teenage boy who was last seen in Oxfordshire five days ago. Sediqullah, who is aged 16, was last seen in Abingdon on August 30 and it is believed that he may have travelled to London.

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'The good news is I'm okay' - Queen guitarist Sir Brian May suffers stroke

Queen guitarist Brian May has revealed he suffered a "minor stroke", revealing the news in a video posted on his YouTube account and website this morning (September 4). However, despite his "little health hiccup" the 77-year-old shared he can still

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Driver with no insurance or licence has vehicle seized by police in village

A VEHICLE was seized in an Oxfordshire village after police found the driver had no insurance or licence.  The Thames Valley Police Rural Taskforce Team stopped the VW Golf on White Horse Hill in Uffington, a village around six miles west of Wantage

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Winter Fuel Payment warning as many pensioners below poverty line will miss out

The majority of pensioners living below the “poverty line” could be at risk of having their Winter Fuel Payments stripped, a former pensions minister has warned. The benefit was previously available to almost everyone in the UK born before September

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Colman's discontinues popular mustard product 'loved' by shoppers

Colman's has confirmed it has discontinued one of its mustards, which was "loved" by fans, from its range of products. Colman's is well known for a wide range of mustards, condiments and recipe mixes. Several big name brands have discontinued

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Thunderstorms set to hit the UK as summer comes to an end

Thunderstorms are set to hit parts of the UK this week as summer comes to an end, the Met Office has warned. The weather across the UK will be “split” this week as southern England is forecast to be battered by heavy downpours while western Scotland

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Cost of living payment support extended in England this winter

A form of cost of living support, which was due to end in September, has been extended through April 2025. The Household Support Fund aims to help struggling households in England with bills and essentials. It was due to expire in September

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British Gas issues £149 warning to customers ahead of energy price cap change

British Gas has issued a £149 warning to customers ahead of the energy price cap next month.  The largest energy firm in the country said: “Ofgem will increase the energy price cap by £149 on October 1. "We’ll keep this page updated, so you

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Universal Credit warning as calls for 'urgent action' made

An anti-poverty charity has warned that almost half of people receiving Universal Credit ran out of food within the last month, as they called on the Government to take urgent action. The Trussell Trust has published new research, showing the stark

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Martin Lewis targets Rachel Reeves with another Winter Fuel Payment warning

Martin Lewis has stressed a warning over the "practical issue" of taking Winter Fuel Payments from 40 per cent income taxpayers only. A Twitter/X user reached out to the Money Saving Expert via social media yesterday after Rachel Reeves addressed

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How much will your state pension increase by next year?

Pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April, reports have suggested. According to the reports, the Treasury’s internal working calculations would see the pension payments boosted as a result of the triple lock. Under the

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Keyless car stolen from housing estate by group of 'suspicious males'

A KEYLESS car was stolen from an Oxfordshire housing estate by a group of males using a scanning device, police have said.   The incident happened on Monday, September 2 between 1am and 5am.  Thames Valley Police said "three suspicious males

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'Simply wrong': MP backs motion to block winter fuel payment cut

An MP is urging the government to rethink the cut in winter fuel payment which, he says, is 'simply wrong'. Olly Glover, MP for Didcot and Wantage, said the issue has brought in the largest amount of correspondence from constituents. Winter

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Free first aid training sessions coming to Banbury next week

Free first aid training will be on offer in Banbury next week as part of a national campaign. St John Ambulance volunteers will be at Spiceball Country Park on September 7 from 9.30am to 3.30pm for the return of the Save a Life September campaign

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Top tips for runners taking part in Oxford Half Marathon

Ahead of this year's Oxford Half Marathon, one of the event's partners has been sharing its advice with runners. Runna has put together its top tips to help runners prepare in the weeks ahead, on the morning of, and during the race on October 13

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Wantage residents invited to nominate local hero for cash prize

A new care home in Wantage is asking the community to nominate local heroes for the chance to win a cash prize. Charlton Lodge is set to open its doors in October and is currently searching for people or organisations who consistently go above

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Concern over fans crossing roads as park and ride mooted for Jeremy Clarkson's pub

Concern has been raised over pedestrians crossing a busy road to visit Jeremy Clarkson’s new pub. Mr Clarkson, who has previously found himself embroiled in a row over traffic 'chaos' at Diddly Squat Farm Shop, has leased a field opposite the Farmer

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Over £600k available for South Oxfordshire community organisations

More than £600,000 is available to voluntary and community organisations working to improve the quality of life of people across South Oxfordshire. South Oxfordshire District Council has opened a new round of its Revenue Grant Scheme, which aims

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University of Oxford to receive share of £32.4m funding for research projects

The University of Oxford will receive a share of £32.4 million of funding aimed at stimulating interdisciplinary research. The funding, announced on Monday (September 2), comes from the UK Research and Innovation’s new cross research council responsive

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Finalists of Cherwell Business Awards 2024 'truly inspiring'

The finalists of this year's Cherwell Business Awards "exemplify the innovation, creativity, and dedication that drive Cherwell's economy forward," a district councillor said. Cherwell District Council congratulated the businesses and individuals

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Deaf children enjoy visit to RAF Brize Norton

Members of Oxfordshire Deaf Children's Society explored RAF Brize Norton and learned about the RAF during a recent visit. The children and their families were given a guided tour of the base in Carterton, offering a unique look into the world of

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Oxford Business College holds second National Conference in London

More than 150 people gathered for a two-day conference focused on empowering future leaders Oxford Business College's second National Conference, held in London. saw its staff members and academic guests gather at Heathrow Marriott for discussions

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Bicester group welcomes charity for talk on domestic abuse

A Bicester group welcomed a charity for a talk on domestic abuse recently. The Foxy Ladies Women's Institute group hosted Emma Teasdale from Reducing The Risk, a charity working with other agencies, including the police, to tackle domestic abuse

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Rental scam warning issued by Thames Valley Police and Trading Standards

Renters have been issued a warning by Thames Valley Police and Trading Standards about potential scams. These scams often involve fraudsters posing as landlords or property managers, seeking money for non-existent or unavailable properties, or

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Man FINED for ruining police officer's shoes

A FINE has been handed to a man who pleaded guilty to kicking a police officer and ruining another officer’s shoes. Rahil Hussen, of London Road, Headington, appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (September 3) charged with two counts

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Paedophile admits to downloading child sex abuse images

A SENTENCING date has been set for a young man caught with 60 child sex abuse images. Ashley Bourton, of no fixed abode, appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (September 3) charged with three counts of making indecent photographs/pseudo-photographs

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Man accused of sexually assaulting teen girls in city centre

A TRIAL has started for a man accused of sexually assaulting two teenage girls in Oxford city centre. Daniel Walsh, 33, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court this week charged with two counts of sexual assault which allegedly occurred on October 29

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'I hurt him', murder-accused woman allegedly said after 'stabbing boyfriend'

“I HURT him, I hurt him, I just need to know he's Ok,” a murder-accused woman allegedly said after reportedly stabbing her boyfriend twice in the chest. Bailey Heywood, 22, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court accused of murdering her partner Dale

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Gazan medical students to visit Oxford for summer school

A group of 25 medical students from Gaza will arrive in Oxford next week for a summer school. On September 9, the students, being flown from Gaza and the West Bank, will begin a two week medical training programme. They will visit wards, operating

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East Bicester introduces new programme to support residents' wellbeing

People in east Bicester now have access to a programme aimed at supporting them to face life's daily challenges. They can now benefit from a local area coordinator, a role initially launched in Chipping Norton in June. The local area coordinator

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Concussion suffered through amateur sport ‘not linked to cognitive decline’

Amateur athletes who suffer concussions while playing sports may not face the long-term cognitive decline often associated with head injuries, a study suggests. These athletes may even experience better cognitive performance in some areas compared

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New trade village to launch at Bicester Heritage's October Scramble

A new trade village is set to welcome visitors for the first time next month. The revamped trade village at Bicester Heritage, in Launton, will debut at the Scramble on October 6, housing a range of automotive offerings at Hangar Green. Its

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Oxford firm teams up with business school to aid business growth

A software company joined forces with Oxford Brookes Business School to support the growth of small and mid-sized supply chain firms. ProspectSoft, based in Oxford, has been exploring ways supply chain companies can utilise customer data for growth

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Residents 'deeply depressed' because of Botley Road closure

Some householders in Oxford are "deeply depressed" by the Botley Road closure, according to a city councillor. Last week it emerged that Network Rail bosses are now considering a series of options for the £161m scheme to revamp Oxford rail station

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Castle Quay Shopping Centre prepares to celebrate 50th birthday

Castle Quay Shopping Centre in Banbury is set to celebrate its 50th birthday later this month. On September 14, between 11am and 3pm, the centre will host a variety of castle-themed activities. A castle themed set will be installed outside

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'Generous' actor secures home for Ukrainian refugees in town

A "generous" British actor has pledged some money to help secure a home for Ukrainian refugees in an Oxfordshire town. Committee members at an Oxfordshire County Council Charlotte Coxe Trust meeting on August 22 agreed to enter into a year long

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Dog show coming to Oxfordshire town to raise organ donation awareness

A dog show will be held this weekend to raise awareness about organ donation. The fundraising event will take place on Sunday, September 8 at Spider Park on Keble Road in Bicester. The show has been organised by Caroline Sofroniou from Bicester

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Objectors raise thousands of pounds to take legal action against divisive bridge

Objectors have raised thousands of pounds towards legal action against a divisive bridge planned for Oxford. The Friends of Grandpont Nature Park group has set up a fundraiser page which has so far amassed £4500 amid their launch of a judicial

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Visitors whip up drinks on bicycle smoothie maker at foodie event

Visitors to a foodie event tried out a bicycle-powered smoothie maker whipping up delicious fruit smoothies using pedal power. They also tucked into vegetable curry, coleslaw and naan bread thanks to cookery demonstrations on how to use up leftovers

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Council faced budget shortfall after buying struggling shopping centre for £9million

A council faced a budget shortfall for Marriotts Walk last year after buying the struggling shopping centre for £9million. Figures revealed at West Oxfordshire District Council's overview and scrutiny committee said the council had overspent by

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TikTok star Sophie Tea paints mirror and raffles it off to fans for charity

Artist and TikTok star Sophie Tea painted a mirror she bought from an Oxfordshire charity shop and raffled it off to 90 fans at an art event. Ms Tea, who has over 1million followers, surprises fans with visits to different charity shops across

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Market square coffee shop handed new hygiene rating

A town centre coffee shop has been handed a new three-out-of-five food hygiene rating. Throwing Buns, which is based in Abingdon's Market Place, was given the score after assessment on July 29, the Food Standards Agency's website shows. This