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Breaking news Update: Andrew Parsons faces at least 20 years for murdering his wife Janee

2:17pm Friday 24th May 2013

ANDREW Parsons has just been found guilty of murdering his wife Janee at their home in Bicester and told it will be at least 20 years before he is free.

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Breaking news Audio: Police praise murder victim Janee Parsons' family and jury

3:12pm Friday 24th May 2013

DETECTIVE Chief Inspector Joe Kidman has praised the family of Janee Parsons following the conviction of her husband Andrew for murder.

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• Verdict: Andrew Parsons sentenced to life with a minimum of 20 years

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Silence descends as troops and the crowd await the arrival of Princess Anne

10:02am Friday 24th May 2013

SILENCE has descended on Market Place in Abingdon as troops from the Dalton Barracks and the crowds await the arrival of Princess Anne for the medal presentation ceremony. 

Youngsters are key for Pegasus Theatre says new boss

7:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

YOUNG people should continue to be at the core of the Pegasus Theatre, says its new chief executive and artistic director.

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Headington pilots speeding campaign

7:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

HEADINGTON has become the first part of Oxford to take part in a “community speedwatch” initiative.

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Police took DNA swab from a two-year-old

6:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

POLICE officers in Oxfordshire have been criticised for taking DNA samples from children as young as two.

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Super slimmers have bags to offer cancer charity

6:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

SLIMMERS have been so successful at losing weight that they have filled 108 bags full of clothes that no longer fit.

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Villagers sign up for hi-tech crime-busting

5:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

WHEN it comes to keeping safe, one village is so smart there must be something in the water.

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Presentations bring good causes and donors together

3:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

A DRAGON’S Den-style charity event held in Oxford raised £20,000 for good causes in just two hours.

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Setting out on walk to thank hospital

3:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

WHEN 23-year-old John Breakspear went into hospital in February, he had a severe headache.

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Uni's dining hall now a marquee

2:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

AN OXFORD college has recreated its historic dining hall in a marquee while £7m improvements are being carried out.

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