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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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Rina Melendez

Rubbish charges could encourage people to recycle and save millions

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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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A gay pride rainbow flag

Council to pledge LGBTIQ+ support today

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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

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

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

Man left with fractured skull after attack outside Domino's

Barn owlets photographed at Standlake Common Nature Reserve. Picture: SSEN

Owls get powerful new perch thanks to electricity giant

A box of letters written to his mother inspired Simon Worrall to write a novel. Pic HarperCollins

Discovery of mother's wartime love letters inspired new novel

PCSO Ali Blood

Town's 'bobby on the beat' named best in Thames Valley

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Kidlington Playschool is really excited after having a good Ofsted rating and is celebrating with a visit from a farmyard.
23.5.2018
Picture by Ed Nix

Cuddly animals join in playschool celebrations

'Suspicious substance' found near Cowley Road, reports say

Updated

Reports of anti-Semitic incident at Oxford Jewish centre

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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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Demolition of office buildings alongside Botley precinct today.
Free pictures
Byline- Richard Cave Photography 18.05.18

'AT LAST' - diggers on site as West Way developers spring into action

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'Monkey' the stolen greyhound who is still missing after five were stolen from kennels in Burgford

'Monkey' the stolen greyhound is still missing

A stock picture of a Hermann's tortoise

Celebrities back campaign to find Toby the tortoise

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The University has been described as 'a bastion of white, middle class, southern privilege'

Oxford University faces backlash over student diversity figures

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Royal wedding cake creator announced for The Big Feastival

Royal wedding cake creator announced for The Big Feastival

TEAM WORK: Wendy Donahoe and Phillip Oliver of the John Radcliffe League of Friends helping raise half a million. Picture: Richard Cave

John Radcliffe cafe volunteers raise record-breaking half a million

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Lifesaving landlord Archie Orr-Ewing (right) saved a womanÕs life earlier this month when he stopped her from choking and performed first aid on her after she went into cardiac arrest in his pub.
Pictured with Ryan Scott (left) from SCAS.
21.5.201

Landlord of Britain's best pub saved woman from brink of death

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More vulnerable children are passing into the council's care

Ofsted: Praise for children's services in face of huge pressures

Vegetation on the towpath near Donnington Bridge is being cut back. Picture Ed Nix

Campaigner says new cycle path should not damage riverside vegetation

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Dorothy Holloway, 68, broke her arm after tripping on uneven paving in Witney in 2015. She was only saved from another fall recently when two passers-by sprang into action. She is pictured is the Market Square with uneven paving stones some of which are s

'Witney pavements solution could ruin town's look'

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PREACHER: Topical new graffiti referencing the Royal wedding has appeared at the West Way

Royal wedding-inspired graffiti takes aim at West Way

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EXCLUSIVE: Work begins in earnest on the new Soho House motel at Buckland service station near Faringdon. Picture: Ed Nix

Work finally begins on Oxfordshire's most exclusive new motel

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'DISAPPOINTING': Brookes pay some staff less than £8.75 an hour. Photo: Cliff Hide

Oxford Brookes criticised for paying 700 staff less than 'living wage'

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Radio presenter and writer Bill Heine has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. He is known all over the world for his Shark House in Headington, which has become an Oxford icon. Pictured there and at Jacob & Field Restaurant with reporter Tim Hughes..

Shark house application sent for approval

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FOCUSED: Camera club members at the start of the meet up in Hythe Bridge Street.

Camera Club capture life on the water in latest group get-together

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In support of Dementia Action Week the Alzheimer's Society set up a canvas in Templar Square Shopping Centre for people to add their thumb prints in support of those affected by dementia.
L-R: Lisa Thompson, Kate Czeczko and Liz Stevens.
Picture by Ed

Shoppers give thumbs up to dementia action week

Leslie Horne; Jo Colwell of Oxford City Council; Oxfordshire County Council leader Ian Hudspeth; Yousef and Ruby Mehmood and city councillor John Tanner

Electric vehicle revolution steps up in Oxford

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Oxfordshire employment scheme helps the vulnerable get paid employment

ARCh volunteer Bridget Fraser with her new-born lamb

Special guest joins reading volunteers at training day

Bill Service made new Mayor of Didcot. Former Mayor Jackie Billington hands over the reins

Host of new leaders chosen for south Oxfordshire towns

Reg Gadney Pic: Chris Floyd

Author, screenwriter and Oxford lecturer dies aged 77

Cherwell District Council chairman handing over the share of £19,000 to Kidlington Girl Guides after raising a record-brekaing amount for charity

Chairman raises record-breaking funds

PICTURE BY Simon Williams.CATCHLINE Thai Food and Culture Festival.LENGTH Standlone.DATE 16/08/15.BOOKED BY Sophie Mogridge 07799 871169.CONTACT Mark Vangsakul 07886 668975.LOCATION Botley Park, Botley Road, Oxford..Performing Kick Boxing moves during the

Oxford Thai Festival returns to Botley Park

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Aldi in Horspath Driftway

Oxford Aldi to reopen tomorrow after makeover

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Wallingford Isolation Hospital - surveying the damage

Heralding the Past: When Wallingford's hospital was blown up by lightning

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Stewart Lilly

Steventon railway bridge mediation chairman steps down

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The sun sets over Pinkhill Lock by Anthony Morris

CAMERA CLUB: Setting sun paints Pinkhill Lock gold

Jeff Harris of Sycamore Crescent, Radley, who took his life in February 2018 after giving evidence against a childhood sexual abuser. Picture: INS

Sex abuse victim took his own life after giving evidence in court

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Oxford city commander Joe Kidman with Tom Hayes and other officers

Council bans visitors from flat to stop drug users exploiting tenant

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Mr Defibrillator Dick Tracey has called for team work in the city as there are no 24/7 public defibs in the city centre. Nearest is Summertown.
Picture Richard Cave Photography

HELP US SAVE LIVES: There are no 24-hour public defibrillators in Oxford city centre

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WELCOME: Lemur baby is the latest arrival to Cotswold Wildlife Park just days ahead of Lemur Week celebrations.
Picture by Cotswold Wildlife Park

PICTURES: New arrival at wildlife park ahead of Lemur Week

Police helicopter file photo. Picture: Richard Cave

Police helicopter deployed to hunt for 'man with firearm'

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Oxford has toxic and illegal levels of air pollution

Oxford needs more funding following 'concerning' clean air report

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Some of the hundreds of samples on offer as enthusiasts crowded into the University Examinations Schools for the Great British Gin Festival Picture: Ric Mellis.25/03/2018.

Touring gin festival to return to the city

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Wood Sculptor Bryn Askham and Co with his brilliant work by the side of the A420 at Bessels Leigh. Bryn is the one posed feeding his giant wooden giraffe.17.5.2018Picture by Ed Nix

PICS: Giraffe on A420 as carved roadside menagerie returns

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MILESTONE: Oxford Playhouse staff ready to celebrate outside the Beaumont Street theatre Picture: Ed Nix

From Ronnie Barker to Judi Dench - share your memories as Oxford theatre turns 80

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Key Stage 1 pupils at Combe CE Primary School during the NSPCC's assembly, taken by Imogen McCabe

Special assembly: NSPCC urges pupils not to suffer in silence

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Christopher Lemonius

MURDER TRIAL: One of accused attacked in weeks before Lemonius death

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Cash

Mystery Oxfordshire man wins £60k on Euromillions

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GOOD CAUSE: Tattooist Carly Foster works on one of the designs Picture: Richard Cave

Tattoo studio fundraiser sees charity logos inked onto customers

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Former pop-up Taco Bandits have opened a new permanent place in Magdalen Road..L-R: Marta Ochylska, Lisa Imholt, Oliver Lee and Ben Gibbons..18.5.2018.Picture by Ed Nix.

It's a taco takeover for East Oxford's latest eatery

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The Special Effect Twin Town Challenge 2018 will see 100 cars all worth less than £500 each leave Blenheim Palace to the northern French coast.
Pictured at Cornbury Park.
17.5.2018
Picture by Ed Nix

Weird and wonderful movie-themed cars to take on epic fundraising challenge

INSPIRING: Actress Sheila Hancock hopes her new film Edie will help older people overcome loneliness and isolation.

Sheila Hancock on her love affair with Oxford and how her new film is inspiring older people

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Helter Skelter at Maymessy Festival on Sunday, May 20, 2018. Picture: Richard Cave

Cookery school fun day raises cash for a good cause

Transport chaos has been blamed for a drop in the nation's mood

Transport chaos and weather blamed for drop in mood, Oxford study finds

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TEAM: Hospice supporters with Taylor Wimpey Oxfordshire staff at the skydive

Housebuilders' skydive for Helen & Douglas House raises £11,000

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Rev Charlie Cleverly leading thousands of worshippers in Broad Street to celebrate Love Oxford last year. Pic Ric Mellis

Love Oxford Christian festival will return to Broad Street in 2019

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There will be music and dance to celebrate 1930s America at the LiveFriday event

Ashmolean goes back to 1930s America for LiveFriday event

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Jonathan Ashworth on a visit to Oxford Science Park with Oxford East MP Anneliese Dodds. Pic Anneliese Dodds

Shadow Health Secretary on visit to Oxford Science Park

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Matthew Barber

Deputy PCC will prioritise work with partners

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Shak Gabbidon-Williams as Sky Masterston in a production of Guys and Dolls. Picture Delena Gabbidon-Williams

Star in the making - Oxford actor's homecoming with first pro show

The back of Tesco off Cowley Road. Picture - Google

Man charged with Cowley Road rape

Junction of Hythe Bridge Street and George Street, Oxford.

'Dangerous' £300k city centre junction to be ripped up over safety fears

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Sport

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ROWING: High fives for St Edward's School

Howard Watts

BOWLS: Oxfordshire warm up for Middleton Cup in style

TACKLED: Centre Matt Goode is stopped in his tracks during Oxfordshire’s defeat to Essex Picture: Simon Grieve

RUGBY UNION: Craig Burrows frustrated as Oxfordshire miss out on Bill Beaumont County Championship final

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ROWING: High fives for St Edward's School

STRONG RUN: Oxford Saints’ wide receiver Jason Williams takes some stopping Pictures: Jamie Stancombe

AMERICAN FOOTBALL: Oxford Saints miss out after building up healthy lead

BAR BILLIARDS: Mark Trafford eyes defence of Oxford & District men's title

BAR BILLIARDS: Mark Trafford eyes defence of Oxford & District men's title

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Chris Gray “ Review: Madama Butterfly at The New Theatre, Oxford - 'Superb account of Puccini’s moving tragedy'

Katherine MacAlister “ Gastronomic luxury and Michelin stars in the heart of France

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Tim Hughes “ Music among three trees as Wood festival springs to life

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Curtis Nelson back in action Picture: David Fleming

Karl Robinson hoping Curtis Nelson sees long-term future with Oxford United

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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

SHOCK WIN: Swan A stunned leaders Black Prince. Back (from left): Keith Powell, Dick Walsh, Jon Townsend, Graham Reading. Front: Mick Berry, Terry Stuart, Martin Herbert, Lee Thompson

AUNT SALLY: Greene King Oxford & District League wrap-up

Stewart Donald (right) and Charlie Methven are introduced to the Sunderland media Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Stewart Donald will leave role on OxVox committee

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NEW ROLE: Former Oxford United midfielder Peter Leven working in Belarus for Dinamo Brest

Former Oxford United star Peter Leven stunned as Diego Maradona becomes his new boss in Belarus

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OPTIMISTIC: Bradley Smith believes KTM are making progress in MotoGP Picture: Philip Platzer

MOTORSPORT: Bradley Smith pleased with KTM improvement ahead of Spain test

DARTS: Challow RBL end Bicester's 44-match winning run

DARTS: Challow RBL end Bicester's 44-match winning run

LINING UP: Oxford Cavaliers beat Southampton Spitfires 36-28

RUGBY LEAGUE: Late try helps Oxford Cavaliers earn narrow victory

RUGBY UNION: Oxfordshire miss out on title defence

RUGBY UNION: Oxfordshire miss out on title defence

Grove's Alex Lynn Picture: Alex Lynn Racing.

MOTORSPORT: More frustration for Alex Lynn in Berlin

TARGET: Karl Robinson is hoping to be reunited with Samir Carruthers after working with the midfielder at Milton Keynes DonsPicture: David Fleming

Oxford United boss reveals top transfer target

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Great & Little Tew keeper Robbie Catling and bowler Joe Thomas look on as Alex Cole drives during Great Tew's their victory over Amersham Picture: Ric Mellis

RESULTS: Weekend May 19-20

Great Tew's captain Harry Smith goes for a run out, while bowler Lawrence Brock and keeper Robbie Catling appeal for lbw during Great Tew's victory over Amersham Picture: Ric Mellis

CRICKET: Home Counties Premier League reports

ALL-ROUND STAR: Richard Kaufman led Oxon to victory over Hertfordshire

CRICKET: Richard Kaufman's super century puts Oxfordshire into next round of Unicorns Trophy

SPEED: Bradley Smith in full flow in Le MansPicture: Philip Platzer

MOTOGP: Bradley Smith claims 14th in France Grand Prix

OPTIONS: Oxford United are not ruling out bringing Todd Kane back to the club, but boss Karl Robinson, who signed Cameron Norman this week, says he needs a decision on another right back before the start of pre-season

Todd Kane still on Oxford United's radar – but club set pre-season deadline

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Virat Kohli has pulled out with a neck injury (Joe Giddens/PA)

India captain Kohli set to miss high-profile Surrey spell

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Wayne Rooney’s Washington trip confirmed

Andres Iniesta has signed for Japanese side Vissel Kobe after leaving Barcelona (Manu Fernandez/AP)

Barcelona great Andres Iniesta heads to Japan

Chelsea’s Alvaro Morata was reportedly spotted in Milan (PA)

Football rumours from the media

Cleveland Cavaliers’ Tristan Thompson (centre) battles for position (AP/Charles Krupa)

Boston Celtics in sight of NBA finals with victory over Cleveland Cavaliers

Jamie Vardy is preparing for the World Cup with England (David Davies/PA Images)

Can Vardy give England – and Hollywood – a fairy-tale ending this World Cup?

England captain Bobby Moore lifts the Jules Rimet trophy after the side won the 1966 World Cup (PA)

Who stole the 1966 World Cup? Son claims to have solved the mystery

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Fragments: a musical journey through a mid-life crisis

Spring into Oxfordshire Artweeks in the city

Strictly's Brian Conley is just proud to be an old-fashioned entertainer

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