Oxfordshire News
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Murder investigation launched in Botley
Police were called to reports of a stabbing on Pinnocks Way last night and a man in his 30s died at the scene.
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Project Vigilant: Almost 100 people stopped for predatory behaviour in Thames Valley
Nine arrests have also been made since COVID restrictions easing in July 2021.
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Oxford brewery highlights food waste problem with new climate-friendly beer
Tap Social Movement is among a number of UK breweries calling for world leaders to tackle the climate emergency.
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New £860,000 fund to tackle knife crime in the Thames Valley
Oxford City, Cherwell and West Oxfordshire are in the top five areas for knife crime and serious violence in the Thames Valley.
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Illegal tobacco 'stash house' raided in Banbury
A record amount of almost 44,500 cigarettes were found, worth over £20,000.
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County lines drug dealer in Oxford is jailed
Lauren Bone took over vulnerable people's homes in the city and used them to sell drugs.
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VIDEO: More 20mph limits COULD be on the way for Oxfordshire
The County Council wants to give local residents the power to change the speed on their streets.
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Thames Valley Police: Nearly 100 allegations of sexual misconduct made against serving officers and staff
The accusations were made between 2016 and 2021.
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New mobile CCTV cameras to tackle 'opportunistic crime' in Oxford
Four of them will move between seven hotspot areas, including the Cowley Road and Divinity Road.
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Oxford jab creator says vaccine development has gone ‘backwards’
Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert says the pandemic should have taught us that vaccines must be stockpiled.
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Family release tribute after Barton stabbing victim is named
39-year-old Lee Butler from Oxford is described as a 'gentle giant'.
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19-year-old stabbed multiple times during ‘significant disorder’ in Bicester
The victim was stabbed in the chest and back and is in a serious condition in hospital.
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20-year-old charged with murder in connection with Barton stabbing
Lewis Brown from Oxford is due in court in the morning.
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20-year-old Oxford man arrested on suspicion of murder
He’s being questioned in connection with a fatal stabbing in Barton last night.
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Oxford man given life sentence for attempted murder
He invited the victim to his house and then started to stab and strangle her.
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Oxford man jailed for raping a woman he knew twice
He let himself into the victim’s house while she was asleep and raped her.
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Three arrested on suspicion of impersonating police in Bicester
Police are appealing for witnesses.
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Oxford and Bristol scientists test new radiation-mapping technology at Chernobyl
The researchers were granted unprecedented access to Chernobyl’s reactor 4.
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British daily meat consumption dropped 17% in a decade, Oxford study finds
Red meat consumption fell by 13.7g, while processed meat consumption dropped by 7g.
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‘No-one is safe until we are all safe’ – Oxford Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert
She's calling for urgent action to ensure equitable distribution of vaccines across the world.
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Oxford granted £426,000 to improve women's and girls safety at night
The cash will be spent introducing nightclub 'Safe Zones', phone charging stations and Safe Walk routes.
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Historic pub in Oxford is saved from permanent closure
The 408-year-old Lamb & Flag is being taken over by a local Community Interest Company.
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Sport England pilot project encourages families to walk to school
Park & Stride aims to make children active, healthier, and happier.
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COVID-19: Oxford hospital temporarily halts pancreas transplants
The situation is under constant review.
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Oxford's Universities roll out rapid Covid-19 tests to help students travel home safely for Christmas
The 'Lateral Flow Tests' will only be available to students who do not have symptoms.
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'Prolific' burglar jailed for stealing cash and jewellery from rural Oxfordshire homes
Alex Clifton was charged following burglaries at four properties.
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Doctor suspended after death of Oxford teen
Connor Sparrowhawk drowned in a bath at Slade House in 2013.