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Vicarage Lane in July 2007. Picture: Oxford Flood Alliance.

Oxford flood scheme: three-year traffic warning issued as plans finally go in

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Jonathan Longden from the Intrepid Travelers team sounds his vuvuzela as the 100 cars in the Twin Town Challenge 2018 set off fom Blenheim Palace
Picture: Ric Mellis
25/5/18 Blemnheim Palace

TWIN TOWN 2018: Madcap motorcade drives from Blenheim to French coast

PLANS: Altaf - Khan on Headington high street by number 71 on London Road, which is an empty unit they’re hoping with entice newcomers to the area and the forum.

'Waitrose is too expensive' - New project wants to find new shops for Headington

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Two arrested in Littlemore in drugs crackdown

Two arrested in Littlemore as part of drugs crackdown

DIY

Warning over bank holiday DIY injuries

The Radcliffe Science Library where a new cafe could be created. Pic KT Bruce: Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford

New cafe and exhibition space plan for university library

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Oxford United assistant manager Derek Fazackerley changing a tyre at Silverstone where players and coaches visited for the day. Picture: Oxford United

Oxford United in pole position at Silverstone

Claudia Comberti.On boat in Bolivia.

Fiesta today to remember cyclist Claudia Comberti

A canal boat makes its way along the Thames by Geoff Hill

CAMERA CLUB WINNER: Narrowboat navigates shimmering waterway

This John Radcliffe Hospital car park has been overcharging drivers

This John Radcliffe Hospital car park has been overcharging drivers

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OXT_24/05/2018_33_Page lead weekend Purple Stage Shot of NPG by Peter Lodder

Purple reign: Prince's band keep his music alive at Common People + gallery

Second anti-semitic incident at Oxford Jewish centre revealed

Second anti-semitic incident at Oxford Jewish centre revealed

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Photographer: Tim Hughes.Description: Common People festival at Oxford's South Parks..Length: Lead.Request: Tim Hughes.Date: 29.05.2016.Location: Oxford.Caption: Common People festival at Oxford's South Parks..Rob da Bank...

Common People: line-up, stage times, site map & everything you need to know

CCTV APPEAL: Thief steals bag from woman's wheelchair in Oxford supermarket

CCTV APPEAL: Thief steals bag from woman's wheelchair in Oxford Sainsbury's

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Marry me sign at Iffley Lock

Was this your Iffley Lock proposal? A wedding company wants to give you a gift!

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MODERN FOOTBALLER: The new look Roy Race. Picture: Lisa Henke and Rebellion.

Roy of the Rovers is back - and he's been designed in Oxford

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Oxford MP challenges Question Time audience after being mocked for Brexit comments

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The road train which runs from York Minster to the National Railway Museum. Pic National Railway Museum

A 'road train' could be the answer to Oxford's clogged streets

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Oxford Magistrates' Court

SCALES OF JUSTICE: The latest results from Oxford Magistrates' Court

DEFIANT: The Rabbi Eli Brackman

'Disgusting' attack on Jewish centre condemned by shocked city leaders

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Pret a Manger could be refurbished. Picture Google Maps

Why we need to bring back 'elegance' to Oxford's Cornmarket

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Barn storming: Foals play Truck in 2007 Picture by Ed Nix

Common People - On eve of festival we ask: are these Oxford's Top 10 gigs ever?

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Raising up a pint of stout beer in a pub.

Oxford is the second most expensive place to buy a pint

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Tthe fourth annual Oxford Beard Festival at new location, the Tap Social: .Aidan Rodgers (6) with dad Lee Andrews...Picture by Richard Cave Photography 07.10.17.

Oxford is the '10th most stylish city' for men

Street art in Oxford underpass aimed to highlight fly-tipping, says artist

Street art in Oxford underpass was designed to 'highlight fly-tipping'

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TRADITIONAL: Oxford favourite serves up tasty Brazilian classics through social media

Brazilian foodie pledges to return to Gloucester Green market

Oxford Pride Festival 2018 gets under way with bank holiday events

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Is it really going to be a bank holiday weekend washout?

Is it really going to be a bank holiday weekend washout?

Rob da Bank pictured in Oxford's South Park with his 3rd Common People music festival in the background.Picture by Ed Nix

Common People - Fingers crossed for sun after rain almost scuppered festival

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Drawings of Oxford's new Swan School. Pic: Pic: Infinite 3D Ltd/ Galliford Try/ ADP

School chief is 'very confident' Oxford's new secondary will open next year

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Shark House in Headington

Shark house listing decision not due until 'late autumn'

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Christ Church school's Royal wedding after party.
Pictures of the foundation class having fun.
24.5.2018
Picture by Ed Nix

Oxfordshire youngsters hold Royal wedding after party

A gay pride rainbow flag.

Council accused of voting against LGBTQ+ community

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JRR Tolkien

New books published to coincide with Bodleian's Tolkien exhibition

Former strategic planner at Oxfordshire County Council

Former county planner - urban sprawl needs to be halted

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Miss Oxfordshire Lily Quainton

Miss Oxfordshire to brave skydive to raise cash for charity

Writing stock image. Used under creative commons

Anonymous writing group search for writer for 'controversial' project

Sharon Williams

Conservation group awarded major grant for work

Didcot Railway Centre.

'Poignant' event recreates First World War train station

AND THEY'RE OFF: Cars leave Blenheim Palace for Twin Town 2018

AND THEY'RE OFF: Cars leave Blenheim Palace for Twin Town 2018

Oxford skyline by Stephen Kailey.Picture shows the Bodleian Library on the left, the Radcliffe Camera in the middle and the University Church of St Mary the Virgin on the right..

Century old petition discovered at library

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Recycling bins - stock image

Recycling rates are falling - so you could be charged based on the weight of your bin

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Oxford Brookes homeless pods plan for city centre based on a concept designed by company ZED Factory

The 'pods' that could be suspended over car park to solve Oxford's homeless crisis

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Domino's on Park End Street, Oxford. Picture - Google

UPDATE: Passers by helped man left with fractured skull after attack outside Domino's

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Plans for Symmetry Park in Bicester.

Controversial plans for Bicester warehouse go to council today

Pic credit: @ucurrents

Updated

Council says art exhibit in underpass is fly-tipping and they'll remove it

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Nobody was hurt during the incident, the company say. Picture: Katherine Macalister

Oxford Tube coach catches fire on M40

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Pole dancing - pic. Usien

Dozens of pole dancers to compete at Oxford school

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Orchard Meadow Primary School in Blackbird Leys. Pic: Antony Moore

'Inadequate' Blackbird Leys primary school is getting better, says Ofsted

Job name: biz predictions.PictureSales Ref: OX64296..Keith Slater down Cornmarket Street..Predictions for the sort of trading conditions shops and businesses will be facing in 2014. Retail expert Keith Slater is one of the people giving his views. Need a

Hot competition forces city centre restaurant to close after 10 months

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Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire Tim Stevenson OBE unveils the Port Meadow Memorial yesterday. Picture: Ed Nix

Memory of 17 airmen 'lost in the mists of time' to live on in Port Meadow

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Christopher Lemonius

MURDER TRIAL: 'Men in black' behind park attack says witness

Common People festival at South Park, Oxford, in 2016. Picture: Andrew Walmsley

Coming to Oxford for Common People? This is the best way to get there

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The West Way shopping centre in Botley is finally being demolished with work to knock down some of the existing buildings starting this morning..22.5.2018.Picture by Ed Nix.

West Way shops to be demolished next month

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A school bus in Oxfordshire. Pic: Mark Hemsworth

Backlash over plan to axe free school transport for disabled

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Asbestos-hit school could close for good

Asbestos-hit school could close for good

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CONCERNED: (L-R) Campaigners Tracey Anderson and Sue Totterdell with MP Ed Vaizey Picture: Hugh Lewis

MP Ed Vaizey backs fight against 900-home plan for Didcot

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Miles Jupp.

Miles Jupp to headline Wantage Literary Festival

Protestors outside Didcot Civic Hall before Catesby's application was refused. Picture: Andy Barmer

Developers are taking on the council over rejected new housing estate

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City council planning committees chosen ahead of 'vital' year

'Vital' year for Oxford as planning committees pledge to protect its character

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Business rate relief scheme continues in Oxford

Help for small businesses in Oxford amid increasing rates

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Sean Woodcock, Leader Labour Group, Cherwell District Council

Sean Woodcock's district dossier: Priorities first over shaping local government

Victorian brickworks believed to be local to Bicester

Bicester History: Taking a tour of the London Road Brickworks

Sport

CALL-UP: Banbury’s Olly Clarke has been selected by Oxfordshire

CRICKET: Oxfordshire set sights on first Unicorns Counties T20 victory

RETURN: Wicket-keeper/batsman Calvin Dickinson has been named in Oxford’s squad to face Henley in Division 1

CRICKET: Home Counties Premier League preview

GLUM: Abingdon Vale's Jon Jenkinson starts the long walk back to the pavilion after falling for just four against Oxford Downs Picture: Ric Mellis

CRICKET: All the action from the Cherwell League

CENTURION: George Seacole in full flow for Witney Swifts against Westcott Picture: Ric Mellis

CRICKET: OCA League round-up

NEW ARRIVAL: Oxfordshire skipper Jonny Cater (left) welcomes Gareth Andrew

CRICKET: Oxfordshire sign former Hampshire star Gareth Andrew

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ALL SMILES: Banbury Touch pose with England captain Dylan Hartley, Ugo Monye and Danielle Waterman at Twickenham

RUGBY UNION: Banbury Touch honoured at Twickenham

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Sport

CRICKET: Horspath advance in Royal London Club Championship

CRICKET: Horspath advance in Royal London Club Championship

JOY: Didcot celebrate as Richard Underdown runs out Sandford St Martin’s Joel Washborn-Calcutt Picture: Ric Mellis

CRICKET: Cherwell League round-up

DISBELIEF: Witney Swifts’ Redd Pratley shows his feelings after being caught and bowled during his side’s match at Oxenford Picture: Ric Mellis

CRICKET: All the action from the OCA League

IN THE RUNS: Century-maker Muhammad Ayub adds to his total during Oxford’s Division 1 clash with Horspath, which was stopped after heavy rain arrived in the afternoon Picture: Ric Mellis

CRICKET: All the action from the Home Counties Premier League

AIM: Andy Cook is hoping Oxford United stop their poor run tomorrow

WOMEN'S FOOTBALL: Oxford United bid to sign off on a high at home

NO RETURN: Samad Fallah will not play for Oxford this year due to issues with his visa

CRICKET: All the talking points in Division 1 of the Home Counties Premier League

Spin bowler Shaun Miller has agreed to step back up to Shipton's first team despite initially deciding to play for the 2nd XI this season

CRICKET: Home Counties Premier League Division 2 preview

IN THE RUNS: George Sandbach scored 72 to help Oxford Downs to a big victory over Buckingham 2nd on the opening day of the season

CRICKET: Cherwell League reports - Divisions 1-2

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National sport

Republic of Ireland midfielder Alan Browne is hoping for another chance in France (Jeff Holmes/PA)

Browne keen to impress against Pogba and company

LeBron James, right, led the scoring with 46 points in game seven (Ron Schwane/AP)

LeBron James at his brilliant best as Cleveland Cavaliers force decider

Jonny Bairstow is not writing off England’s chances (Jason O’Brien/PA)

Bairstow not writing off England’s chances despite Pakistan dominance

Chris Gunter believes Wales are on the right track after making long trips to China and the United States (Nick Potts/PA)

Gunter believes long-haul fixtures will pay off for Wales team

Mark Hughes has signed a new deal at Southampton (John Walton/PA)

Mark Hughes signs three-year deal to stay at Southampton

Georginio Wijnaldum insists Liverpool’s players and fans have been waiting for a return to the Champions League final (Dave Thompson/PA).

Liverpool midfielder Wijnaldum waiting for Champions League moment

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes the club are back where they belong among Europe’s elite (Nick Potts/PA)

Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool are back where they belong

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Business

CELEBRATION: All the winners of the Vale4Business awards Photo: Chaz Snell

Space companies and grocers all honoured at annual awards

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Education

Caroline Jordan

Exam system shake-up comes under criticism from teachers

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First World War

Major John Howard's second cousin Derek Chivers lays a wreath at his grave. Picture Damian Halliwell

Veterans will pay tribute to Major who led daring Pegasus Bridge glider raid

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England captain Harry Kane (Adam Davy/PA)

The World Cup bus slogan all of England hopes will ring true has been revealed

The bank holiday could be stormy for some (Philip Toscano/PA)

Thunderstorms warning for bank holiday weekend

Cyclone Mekunu in Salalah, Oman (Kamran Jebreili/AP)

At least three dead as powerful cyclone lashes Oman

Lava around the volcano in the Leilani Estates area near Pahoa, Hawaii (Jae C Hong/AP)

Locals warned as Hawaii volcano sends fresh ash cloud into air

Exit poll data suggests Irish citizens have voted to reform abortion laws (PA)

Apparent abortion rights victory prompts calls for action in Northern Ireland

Justice Secretary David Gauke (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Short prison sentences should be last resort, says Justice Secretary

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The highest levels will be seen among English men aged 55 to 64 years old (Chris Radburn/PA)

Five million British people will be morbidly obese by 2035, study shows

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