1: Our top story: Is the astonishing discovery of a First World War shell dug up by Charles Raikes in the back garden of his home in West Oxford.

2: Traffic: The A420 has reopened this morning following an accident last night at Watchfield. For further details about the situation on the roads see our live travel updates.

3: Weather: Sunny spells with scattered showers and highs of 17C says the Met Office weather forecast for Oxford.

4: Most read online: Is our story about which players Oxford United plan to retain for next season. Among the players who will leave are Johnny Mullins, who captained the side in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy Final at Wembley.

5: Picture of the day: Was taken at Wood Festival near Wallingford. Dave Fleming got this great shot of Greenpeace members Joe Connelly and Louisa Cowell spreading the word about unethical fishing.

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