Oxfordshire News
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Man kills duck in Oxford
He picked up and killed the mallard duck on Cornmarket Street.
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Speaker pulls out of Oxford Union debate in protest
Veteran LGBT+ human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has pulled out of a planned Oxford Union Pride debate this evening.
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New map highlights quieter and safer routes to cycle in Oxford
Inspired by conversations with school children and older cyclists its to help less experienced cyclists.
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Disadvantaged Students are losing out when they reach higher education
Universities with the lowest number of free school meal entrants have received the highest teaching award including here in Oxford.
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Man convicted of possessing a knife in public in Banbury
The 22-year-old pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a knife in a public place.
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Woman scammed into handing over her cash in Oxford
It happened in Gloucester Green on Tuesday 30th May
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Protesters disrupt Prof Stock talk at Oxford Union
LGBT+ activists stormed a talk with feminist Kathleen Stock at the Oxford Union before one of them glued themselves to the floor on Tuesday.
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A man's been jailed over child sex offences in Oxford
William Swandle, 65, of no fixed address pleaded guilty to a four charges of non-recent offences - which occurred in Abingdon over a two year period against a female victim under the age of 13.
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Banbury artist embroiders landscapes hopes to spark renewed care for environment
Taylor Brooker hopes to help others see the beauty in nature.
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Woman in her twenties raped in South Park
Police are appealing for any witnesses to the incident on Saturday night.
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Paterson Joseph officially installed as Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University
Oxford Brookes University welcomed esteemed actor and author as its new Chancellor in a grand ceremony.
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Teen stabbed following assault in Oxford
A 16-year-old boy suffered a stab wound to his leg.
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Three arrested following assault in Kidlington
An 18-year-old from Bicester and two 20-year-olds had been arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon.
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New funding for the East-West Rail line project between Oxford and Cambridge
Jeremy Hunt announced a life sciences “war chest” to follow up on the Prime Minister’s pledge to turn the UK into a “science superpower”.
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116 knives or blades handed in during Operation Sceptre in Oxfordshire
In total 741 knives were handed in to Thames Valley Police during the week of action.
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Conservatives take control of Cherwell District Council - Greens and Lib Dems 'Dissapointed'
Cherwell District Council's adjourned meeting resumed this week and a minority Conservative administration were elected to lead.
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Thames Valley Police assisting in investigation into Boris Johnson's potential Covid breaches
Mr Johnson’s office claims the handling of the situation has been “bizarre and unacceptable” and the events in question were within the rules.
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An estimated 6400 people in Oxford have epilepsy
People with epilepsy face public seizure stigma and the fear of being filmed
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Boy indecently exposes himself in Wallingford
Police are appealing for information following the incident in Cholsey
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Oxford University drops Sackler name from buildings and staff posts after review
The university said donations received from the Sackler family will be retained For their intended educational purposes