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Philip Selway

Radiohead star drums up support for Oxford's under-threat Cellar club

Liz Brighouse. Picture: Ed Nix

County council staff slashed by more than a third in seven years – with 2,000 fewer workers

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Former Thames Valley Police Chief Constable Sara Thornton

Former TVP chief: Terror threat creating 'unsustainable' pressure on police

The beer found in the driver's cab. Pic: TVP

Van driver banned after swigging beer behind the wheel on motorway

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The Church Green Kitchen has been burgled again. Pictured is manager Andrew Brewer. Picture by Jon Lewis

Cafe owners 'devastated' after thieves strike for second time in a year – ripping out safes containing cash

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The marquees in action at this year's Donkey Derby

Thieves steal four marquees - but villagers insist crime won't spoil vicar's leaving party

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Oxford Crown Court

Wife who sent thousands to on-the-run husband is spared jail

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Four year old Oscar Nutting is reunited with his teddy DFummy Bunny by Cpl Alex Williams. The plan was for the RAF Falcons to return the teddies from the sky, but the weather made a jump impossible. Picture: Ric Mellis21/9/2017

Teddy bears miss out on RAF parachute jump - but still enjoy their picnic

Clyde and Co staff before the charity event in Oxford.

Law firm and clients unite for charity mission in Oxfordshire countryside

Oxford Mags court

Scales of justice: Latest round-up of convictions

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Oxford Crown Court

Woman who tricked vulnerable home owners before stealing goods is spared jail

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Colin Nicholson testing Oakey Automotive employee blood pressure

The workplace 'health MOT' that could save your life

Eliza Rutherford at the Creator Awards

Smart idea to help grieving youngsters

The CubanEight team

National first for PR agency named best in UK

India and Kathy Liddell in the Yellow Submarine cafe at the Windrush Leisure Centre in Witney.Picture: Ric Mellis.15/9/2017 Witney, Oxfordshire.

Kathy Liddell praises scheme to help improve adult social services

Councillor Bob Price

Oxford City Council leader to retire from politics

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School View in Banbury, where burglars broke into a woman's home. Pic: Google Street View

Burglars armed with metal pole threaten girls and elderly woman

Proud dad Paul Walls, left, with his newborn daughter Poppie Walls, on Christmas Day 2016. Picture: Jon Lewis

'Amelia' knocked off top spot as most popular baby names revealed

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Five Thames Valley Police officers have volunteered to help with the relief operations on the British Virgin Islands. Fourth from right, Sgt David Keith, former Barton neighbourhood officer.

Oxford police officer describes 'devastation' as team braces onslaught of Hurricane Maria

Mr Woodrow Beeching of Beeching Carving who has set up a display area by the side of the A44 towards Yarnton just after the Pear Tree roundabout. All sorts of wood carvings from tiny mushrooms to giant dragons and bears.19.09.2017Picture by Ed Nix

Wood carver sets up shop on roadside with lifelike animal creations

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Oxford Times Job Fair at Oxford Town Hall

Counting down to the Oxford Times Job Fair

St Aldates Post Office, with the bus stop on the left

Elderly man robbed outside Oxford Post Office

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The Four Candles Weatherspoon's pub in George Street is taking part in National Tax Equality Day when they will be reducing prices by the amount they pay in tax- charges which supermarkets are exempted from paying. Pictured are team leaders Abbie Cart

Do you like cheap beer? Then you might like this

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Sleep and sex more important for well being than money, survey finds

The 'secret of happiness' revealed - but how do you compare?

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Michael O'Leary

Ryanair cancellations - see if your flight is affected

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The eye of Hurricane Maria as it nears Dominica

Hurricane Maria - battered Caribbean islands brace for ‘potentially catastrophic’ storm

New ambulance stock pics - SCAS credit...

£16m spent on private ambulances in just one year

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Julia Hedley and Sally Matthews at Highmarket House

New £6m care home gets ready to open

The Begbroke and Yarnton Green Belt campaign protesting against plans for thousands of homes earlier this year.

Housing numbers: 'Ridiculous' green belt plans could be scrapped

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Campaigners out in force on the A44 protesting against plans to build 4,400 homes north of Oxford.

We need far fewer homes than previously thought - so do we need to build on Green Belt?

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Oxford Magistrates' Court

Scales of Justice: Latest round-up of convictions

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Health trust guilty of failings over teenager's death

Health trust guilty of failings over teenager's death

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The junction near where the crash happened and, inset, a file photo of a VW Passat- Pic. Google.

Repair garages told to look out for damaged silver VW after driver sped away from crash

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Banbury marks anniversary of Battle of Britain

Town marks role played in Battle of Britain 77 years on

Eddie Duller pictures.

HEALTHWATCH: More transparency is needed about big decisions affecting our NHS

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A Chiltern Railways train

Old pound coins disappear next month - but ticket machines still don't take the new ones

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Chairman of Keep the Horton General Keith Strangwood

Campaigners raise concerns over hospital bed closures as winter approaches

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Drunk man threw glass at barmaid

'Jekyll and Hyde' drinker who threw glass at barmaid narrowly avoids jail term

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Age UK Oxfordshire's Jess Swift (centre) plays O/X's at The Moors care home in Kidlington with Susan Smy, Pat Franklin and Evelyn Thomas.Picture: Marc West.

DIGNITY IN CARE: Charity boss hopes awards will help bring invisible workforce into the light

Flight Lieutenant Alan Scott, who lived in Benson.

Inquest finds balloon contributed to deaths of RAF airmen in helicopter crash

Oxford is UK's 'most satisfied city'

Oxford is UK's 'most satisfied city'

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ARCh volunteer Paul O’Hare. Picture Richard Cave

PROFILE: The volunteers who help children get to grips with reading

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HERE TO HELP - New fire engines drives rescue into the 21st century

From left at the Hill End Centre, Angela Dorman, the volunteer coordinator for Connection, Mark Gallagher and Paul Roberts, of Aspire Oxford, and Neill McTavish, team manager of the Connection outreach service. Picture Jon Lewis

Help the Big Sleepout raise a record amount for rough sleepers

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Latest sport

PEP CLOTET COLUMN: We’re ready to face Walsall after a valuable week away

PEP CLOTET COLUMN: We’re ready to face Walsall after a valuable week away

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BACK: Jon Obika has recovered from a minor hamstring strain

Oxford United striker Jon Obika raring to go after returning to full fitness

MISSION: Ryan Ledson is calling on Oxford United to continue their unbeaten run at home when Walsall visit today

Ryan Ledson calls on Oxford United to maintain strong home form

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Mike Williamson (right) makes a tackle against Blackpool last weekend Picture: Richard Parkes

Mike Williamson calls on Oxford United to show their quality with right response to Blackpool defeat

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Walsall boss Jon Whitney

Jon Whitney braced for energetic Oxford United as Walsall look for first away win of 2017

VITAL: Ryan Ledson reckons this week’s training camp will improve their chances of beating Walsall tomorrow Picture: Richard Parkes

Ryan Ledson eyes another 'Bisham bounce' from Oxford United's training camp

FOCUS: Oxford United’s squad receive a briefing at their army training camp this week, which has helped them move on from the defeat at Blackpool

Pep Clotet confident army camp has helped Oxford United deal with Blackpool blip

Rob Hall celebrates his first goal against Stevenage during Oxford United's 6-2 victory in the Checkatrade Trophy last month

Oxford United forward Rob Hall shortlisted for Checkatrade Trophy player of the round award

UPBEAT: Banbury United boss Mike Ford

FOOTBALL: Evo-Stik South League preview

Oxford United's community work nets funding boost

Oxford United's community work nets funding boost

EYES ON THE TARGET: United boss Pep Clotet takes some shooting practice at Gibraltar Barracks in Surrey Picture: David Pritchard

Oxford United can learn lessons from army life, says manager Pep Clotet

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National sport

Paul Casey finished three shots behind the winner

Casey falls away as Thomas claims FedEx Cup with second-placed finish in Atlanta

Luke Campbell produced a spirited performance

Luke Campbell reveals his father died in lead-up to title fight

Ederson came off worse from the clash

Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson accepts apology from Liverpool’s Sadio Mane

Brandin Cooks gets there ahead of Corey Moore

Tom Brady leads New England Patriots to dramatic victory over Houston Texans

Florian Thauvin was a flop at Newcastle

Back-to-back Ligue 1 wins for Marseille after seeing off Toulouse

Federico Chiesa celebrates with the Fiorentina fans

Remo Freuler rescues a point for Atalanta with late leveller at Fiorentina

Simone Zaza won the game for Valencia

Simone Zaza nets winner as Valencia edge Real Sociedad

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Motors Live e-Edition

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Looking Back at Oxford DVD

WW1

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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Stephen John

Merlin move for tenants at Grove business park

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Caroline Jordan

Exam system shake-up comes under criticism from teachers

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Angela Merkel wins fourth term but nationalists surge in German vote

Greater Manchester Police

Police launch ‘hate crime’ probe after surgeon stabbed in neck outside mosque

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Pittsburgh's players were reacting to Donald Trump's comments

Three NFL teams stay in locker rooms for US national anthem after Trump comments

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell

John McDonnell vows to cap credit card interest to tackle ‘debt crisis’

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Labour’s election Facebook campaign ‘reached more than 29 million unique users’

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Labour should change Trident renewal policy, shadow minister says

New England Patriots

Scores of American football players defiant after Trump national anthem comments

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