Police object to stadium plans | Calls for more police after stabbings

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Thames Valley Police has submitted an objection to Oxford United's planning application for a new stadium in Kidlington, asking for more details on counter-terrorism and road safety near the proposed site.

Meanwhile, there are calls for more policing in city neighbourhoods in response to recent stabbings. We have spoken to Thames Valley's police and crime commissioner Matthew Barber in response to these remarks.

You can find more headlines below. Have a great day!

Oxford United's proposed stadium at The Triangle

Police object to Oxford United stadium plans due to 'insufficient' details

Thames Valley Police has objected to Oxford United’s plans to build a new 16,000-seater stadium in Kidlington.

'Let's crack on with it': Calls for more police after city stabbings

There have been calls for more police patrolling areas after another Oxford stabbing in Blackbird Leys and some councillors also shared their thoughts.

Man allegedly thanked student after 'raping' her in churchyard

An Oxford student was thanked by a man after he allegedly raped her in St Clement’s churchyard, off Marston Road, a jury has heard.

Students protesting in support of Palestine have continued to meet for vigils.

Oxford University increases security after pro-Palestine protesters 'attacked'

The University of Oxford is set to increase security after an incident over the weekend in which student protesters were 'attacked'.

Dad, 31, found GUILTY of three counts of sexual assault

Guilty verdicts have been handed to a man who inappropriately touched a woman on several occasions in Witney in Oxfordshire.

Man who stamped on stab victim's head back in court

A FINE has been given to a man who breached his suspended sentence which he was handed after stamping on a stab victim.

Ciaron Brown in action during the first leg of the play-off semi-finals

Ciaron Brown looking to make family proud after circuitous route into football

CIARON Brown is aiming to make his family proud on Saturday by finishing the job in Oxford United’s play-off campaign.

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