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Senior doctors warn Jeremy Hunt's proposed contract could have dire consequences for cancer patients

Senior doctors warn Jeremy Hunt's proposed contract could have dire consequences for cancer patients

TWO of Oxford’s top oncologists have warned of dire consequences for cancer patients if junior doctors are forced to work seven days a week.

Mother and son in dock after she threw £10k of his drug-dealing money out of window during police raid, court hears

Mother and son in dock after she threw £10k of his drug-dealing money out of window during police raid, court hears

Sexually abusive drunk is branded danger to public after East Oxford rampage

Sexually abusive drunk is branded danger to public after East Oxford rampage

City councillor Pat Kennedy with some of the rubbish near the stadium.

Debate over who should tackle mounds of filth and rubbish around Kassam Stadium

A wind farm

Cutting carbon dioxide emissions should be a priority says climate change scientist

Grant Moreton has developed an new medical alert programme for schools and Larkmead School headteacher Chris Harris has allowed it to be the first to implement the system

New medical system designed by former builder could save lives across Oxfordshire after trial at school

Motorcyclist cartwheeled through air after being hit by 'careless driver', court hears

Motorcyclist cartwheeled through air after being hit by 'careless driver', court hears

Pictures: Have you seen Tom Cruise in Oxford this week?

PICTURES: Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise films in Oxford

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Images released of men police believe have vital information following violence at Oxford United v Millwall

Images released of men police believe have vital information following violence at Oxford United v Millwall

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John Lydon painting the turf at Wembley ..

Decorator says job to paint lines at Wembley was "great experience" ahead of Oxford United final

Bonnie Armitage was killed after she was kicked by a horse (stock photo)

Nine-year-old girl from West Hanney dies after being kicked by a horse at the Cotswold Hunt

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Oxford United fans at Wembley

Fans urge United to push for promotion after grand day out at Wembley ends in trophy defeat

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Dog owner Carol Hazard at a recent RSPCA event promoting responsible dog ownership

Cut-price microchipping and free checks on offer at Banbury vet

Council officers and residents have toured Blackbird Leys and Greater Leys to spot common 'problem areas'

Bird-feeding and rubbish top of the agenda after Leys Spring Walkabout

Queues building down Banbury Road after crash

UPDATE: Drivers facing queues after bus and car crash

Father Phil Carroll, assistant priest at Our Lady and St Edmund, outside the church's floral door

Flowers mark 'holy door' at pilgrimage spot in Abingdon

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Standstill traffic on A34 after three car crash

UPDATE: Standstill traffic cleared on A34 after three car crash

Sport

John Lundstram itching to get back in the fold with Oxford United

John Lundstram itching to get back in the fold with Oxford United

JOHN Lundstram admitted it was tough watching Oxford United from the sidelines at Wembley on Sunday, writes MARK EDWARDS.

Kemar Roofe celebrates with the match ball after completing his hat-trick against Dagenham & Redbridge last month

Oxford United top scorer Kemar Roofe in running for player of the month award

Tom Clipsham Picture: Steve Wheeler

Five-try Witney run riot to bolster top-three hopes

Jason Plato

MOTORSPORT: Jason Plato’s new Subaru in the points at BTCC opener

Kevin Wilkins

DARTS: Wilkins show keeps Challow on course

George Grieve on his way to scoring Banbury's first try against Nuneaton Old Edwardians Picture: Simon Grieve

Banbury inch closer to league title after Nuneaton Old Edwardians victory

Jack Briggs stars with six tries in Alchester's rout

Jack Briggs stars with six tries in Alchester's rout

Henley’s youngsters dig deep but are still beaten

Henley’s youngsters dig deep but are still beaten

DARTS: Stunning comeback eases Oxfordshire's relegation worries

DARTS: Stunning comeback eases Oxfordshire's relegation worries

Liam Sercombe drives upfield during Oxford United's 3-2 defeat to Barnsley in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy final Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United's Liam Sercombe quick to refocus on promotion after Wembley defeat

Michael Appleton applauds the Oxford United fans

Michael Appleton hoping to use JPT final defeat as extra motivation for claiming automatic promotion spot

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Callum O'Dowda heads Oxford United in front at Wembley Picture: David Fleming

VIDEO: Highlights from Oxford United's JPT final at Wembley

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Darryl Eales next to the Bobby Moore statue at Wembley before kick-off Picture: David Fleming

Darryl Eales so proud of Oxford United players and supporters at Wembley

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Michael Appleton (centre) made Johnny Mullins (right) captain after deciding to leave Jake Wright out of the starting line-up

Jake Wright call was one of my hardest in football, says boss Michael Appleton

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Benji Buchel does well to punch clear during the Johnstone's Paint Trophy final defeat to Barnsley Picture: Jon Lewis

Oxford United goalkeeper Benji Buchel's pain at watching Barnsley celebrate Johnstone's Paint Trophy final win

National Sport

Chris Eubank Jnr reveals desire to visit Nick Blackwell in hospital

Chris Eubank Jnr reveals desire to visit Nick Blackwell in hospital

Chris Eubank Jnr has revealed his pleasure at learning that Nick Blackwell has woken from his coma and asked if he can visit his former rival.

Anthony Joshua fights Charles Martin for the IBF heavyweight title on Saturday

Anthony Joshua hits back at "jealous" Tyson Fury

Yaya Toure could be leaving Manchester City in the summer, according to his agent

Yaya Toure will leave Manchester City this summer, claims agent

Antonio Conte has some thinking to do after agreeing a three-year deal as Chelsea head coach

Antonio Conte faces big decisions even before taking charge at Chelsea

Hearts' depleted squad will not now tackle Inverness on Tuesday

Hearts match at Inverness postponed after sickness bug strikes squad

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Performance artist Quilla Constance challenges taboo at St John’s College, Oxford

What goes on within the walls of University of Oxford colleges never ceases to surprise; never before has this been more the case than for what is in store at St John’s College between 23 March and 16 April.

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Oxfordshire rowers stake claim for Rio 2016 seats

Oxfordshire rowers stake claim for Rio 2016 seats

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Ex-science minister says leaving EU would be "backward step" for Oxford

Ex-science minister says leaving EU would be "backward step" for Oxford

IT IS “very important” for Oxford’s future that Britain remains in the European Union, a former science minister and business guru has warned.

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Lawyer's brush with death inspired new funding network

Travelodge chief executive Peter Gower, front, at the official opening of the chain’s new hotel in Abingdon Road, Oxford

Travelodge say there is room for growth in Oxfordshire

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Discount retailer will create 50 new jobs with new Bicester store

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'Only 1% of fathers take shared parental leave option'

'Only 1% of fathers take shared parental leave option'

Only 1% of fathers have taken up the opportunity to share parental leave a year after the option was introduced, according to a survey of employers and parents.

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Che Donald said overall crime had gone up, and described the police service as "overstretched and overworked".

Long-term sick leave among police for psychological issues 'up by a third'

Each of the men deny one count of conspiracy to defraud in the trial at Southwark Crown Court

Ex-Barclays bankers' Libor fixing trial due to begin

The UK's largest steelworks is in Port Talbot

Unions to present plan to save steel jobs

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Exam system shake-up comes under criticism from teachers

Exam system shake-up comes under criticism from teachers

THE headteacher of an Oxford girls’ school said staff and pupils would need extra support as they faced major changes in A-Level examinations.

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Celebration time: The scene at Wood Green School, Witney, on A-Level day last year as Molly Howlett, left, and Megan Prosser, right, congratulate Becky Brooks

Education: After the great wait, what now for A-Level students?

Rose Hill Primary School headteacher Sue Vermes

'Free school lunches cost us dear'

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New arrival: Professor Louise Richardson

Oxford University is set to appoint its first female vice-chancellor

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Bigger roads make bigger problems. Railways solve them

Bigger roads make bigger problems. Railways solve them

Sir – On February 24, Chiltern Railways celebrated its 100,000th passenger at Oxford Parkway station, barely four months after opening. Chiltern’s rebuilt Bicester Village station also thrives. In July, the rebuilt line will be even more popular,…

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Plans to build slip roads on the A34 face delays

Plans to build slip roads on the A34 face delays

Neighbourhood plans help shape community

Neighbourhood plans help shape community

The Castle Mill flats

Will painting the Castle Mill flats help to reduce their impact?

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