Oxfordshire News
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Thames Valley Police officer dismissed without notice
The serving officer has been dismissed for failing to disclose a relationship with someone he met during his duties.
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Divide between rich and poor will grow post-coronavirus, warns Oxfam study
The world's ten richest men have seen their combined wealth increase by over £400-billion.
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Mass vaccination site to open at Oxford’s Kassam Stadium
It will be part of a network of 49 vaccination centres across England.
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Oxfordshire to benefit from £760 million boost to restore axed rail routes
East West Rail will boost connectivity between Oxford and Cambridge.
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Community testing in Oxfordshire to be available for key workers from February
Oxfordshire County Council is working to set up facilities in Banbury, Wantage and Oxford city.
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£1.4 million plans to get more people cycling in two Oxfordshire towns
Improved cycle routes and facilities are proposed for Witney and Bicester this year.
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Chris Packham on the legacy of Cecil the lion killing
Cecil was being tracked by Oxford University when he was killed in Zimbabwe by a US big game hunter.
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SPORT: Stevenage sign forward Jacob Bancroft from Oxford City
The 19-year-old, who was released by Swindon in September, has caught the eye of manager Alex Revell.
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Oxford study: Lateral flow tests ‘could be game changer in finding the most infectious cases’
The coronavirus tests could help when it comes to relaxing lockdown restrictions too.
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Homeless people to be housed in hotel rooms in Oxford
The city council is using cash from the Government to pay for them.
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Searches for homes in Cotswolds ‘more than doubled during second half of 2020’
The area encompasses swathes of Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire.
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One in eight people in England has had Covid-19, new study involving Oxford Uni suggests
The proportion of people, likely to have tested positive for antibodies, has been revealed.
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Missed opportunities to save Oxfordshire teenager from tragic death, review finds
Jacob died at his home in April 2019.
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Ineos gives Oxford University £100m for antibiotic resistance research institute
It's one of the largest donations in Oxford University's history.
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Parents’ stress increased in lockdown, Oxford study finds
A survey's revealed almost half were worried about their children's wellbeing or education.
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Demo tape by Oxfordshire band Radiohead up for sale
A demo featuring “raw”, unheard tracks from the band which would go on to become Radiohead is going under the hammer.
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Plans to triple intensive care capacity at the John Radcliffe submitted
A new ICU containing 48 beds could be built at the Oxford hospital.
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'Huge rise' in number of people checking in to rehab in Oxfordshire
Officials fear the pandemic has led to 'very unhealthy relationships with drugs and alcohol.'
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Man threatened with gun by three masked burglars in Wantage
They assaulted the victim and stole cash, cigarettes and a pair of night vision goggles.
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Oxfordshire scientists to help solve mysteries of the universe
A new instrument designed by Oxfordshire scientists will help us understand dark matter and observe gravitational waves in a new frequency range
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Oxford jab could be given EU green light this month
The head of the EU medicines regulator has said that she is “hopeful” about it.
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COVID-19: Oxford hospital temporarily halts pancreas transplants
The situation is under constant review.
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E-scooters on the way for Oxford
People will be able to rent them out in the Headington area initially.
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Oxfordshire child poverty campaigner calls for review of free school meal policy
Sue Tanner is among dozens of campaigners fighting to ensure disadvantaged children aren't excluded.
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Bowel cancer diagnoses fell during first lockdown in England, Oxford study suggests
Early diagnosis of the condition is key to obtaining the best survival.
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Rough sleepers in Oxford will benefit from £584k grant
The funding boost will allow the council to provide support for people with drug and alcohol addictions.
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Oxford researchers accurately predict outcomes for patients with ovarian cancer
Their new method can classify the disease, which could lead to new targeted therapies.
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Oxford vaccine: AstraZeneca scaling up to two million doses per week ‘imminently’
Meanwhile, Boris Johnson has promised that the coronavirus vaccination programme will be in operation 24/7 'soon'.
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Bus crashes into Oxford shopping centre
A bus crashed into Westgate Oxford after the driver suffered a suspected medical episode.
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Almost half of ICU staff ‘have mental health issues’ due to Covid-19
Oxford University researchers worked with King’s College London on a new study.
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New project could end rough sleeping in Oxfordshire
The aim is to find sustainable housing and support people to become self-sufficient and contribute positively to the community.
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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.