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Cherwell District Council took legal action against residents on this overcrowded traveller site in Kidlington last year. Picture Ed Nix

Traveller sites a top priority for new 'no nonsense' council chair
VISITING traveller sites and supporting farmers will be among the early duties undertaken by Oxfordshire County Council’s “no-nonsense” new chair.

LIVE: Crash causes heavy delays

RECAP: Crash causes heavy delays as road closed both ways

A new road is “essential” to prevent traffic chaos.

Plans for new tech park will cause CHAOS on Oxfordshire roads

Radley CE Primary School celebrates start of new expansion. Picture: Ed Nix.

Village primary school starts building work to double in size

Violence and sexual offences are the most reported crimes in Didcot

REVEALED: The most reported crimes in Didcot

Barclays bank in Wantage Market Place. Picture: Google Maps.

Small businesses and elderly left behind as more than half of banks close

Can you find all of the Queen's Corgis?

Fireworks, a flotilla and a hunt for the Queens Corgis at Jubilee celebrations

Michelle Charlesworth, 56, in Abingdon Market Place.

Abingdon activist spends 63 days in prison after Just Stop Oil protests

153 fines were dished out in Wood Street

REVEALED: The worst road for parking in Wallingford

Jim Lidbury, Elwyn Coulson and Jo Harvey outside The Wantage Mix. Picture by Ed Nix.

Repair café on a mission to save hundreds of electronics from the bin

Credit: Frank Dumbleton

PICTURES: Vintage buses line the streets of Didcot

The fourth annual Danceathon was the

Dancers raise record amount of money at annual Danceathon

Julie Edwards and Ron Thompson, of Planet Art.

Public artwork commissioned for Didcot by housing developers

A new road is “essential” to prevent traffic chaos.

Council warns plans for new tech park will cause CHAOS on Oxfordshire roads

The snake which was stolen. Picture: Crochet Kindness by R

“It is disheartening”: Crocheted snake created to make community smile STOLEN

Emergency services were there for seven hours on Saturday.

Man found dead at Premier Inn

(Photo credit: John Winters)

'Technical issues' stop new electric vehicle chargers from working

Plans for a takeaway at the Wantage Motorist Centre on 1 Hans Avenue.

Neighbours shun plans for new takeaway over noise and traffic concerns

The window display by Mandy Reekie

AMAZING Jubilee window decorations spotted in Wallingford

UK Today

Wordle 342 May 27: Wordle word hints and today’s answer

8 of the cheapest air fryers that can help you save on your energy bills

Sizzle this summer wearing Pandora's Festival mode collection - Check it out

The Range's best-selling garden bar is back to get us summer ready

The cheapest staycation locations in the UK to help your money last longer

Platinum Jubilee deals at Toby Carvery, Harvester, Stonehouse and more

News

EV charging point.

EV charging points go live in council car parks

Cassie Ambrosini (preschool manager) pictured with Margot (on the left), 3 years and Gabriella (on the right), 3 years. Making Jubilee crowns.

Preschool celebrates Queen's 70 years with cakes and jubilee themed playdough

File image of cash Picture: PEXELS

TRIAL: Man denies having cocaine, cannabis and £30k in dirty cash

GP signs open letter apologising to patients for how busy they are

GP signs open letter apologising to patients for how busy they are

John and his daughter.

Holocaust survivor dedicates his life to educating children about his experience

New tech park could demolish man's home

'Proposed technology park will bulldoze my home if approved'

They raised £2,500 for charity

Martial arts club performed charity show to commemorate 25th anniversary

Professional cyclist Katie Scott is from Oxfordshire. Picture WODC

When will The Women's Tour be racing through your town?

Greyhound racing at Oxford Stadium in December 2012. Picture: Andrew Walmsley

Racing manager appointed to oversee welfare standards upon return

These are the cheapest places for a summer getaway in the UK (Canva/Newsquest)

The cheapest staycation locations in the UK to help your money last longer

(Credit: Linden Homes)

Show home opened for new housing development in East Hanney

Stratfield Brake was at the centre of discussions at Kidlington Parish Council’s annual parish meeting. Picture: Ed Nix

Villagers say they need more information after expressing stadium concerns at meeting

Sport

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Stratfield Brake, south of Kidlington. Picture: Ed Nix

Remaining patient is key on journey to finding new stadium
REMAINING patient is going to be key on this journey to Oxford United finding a new home.

Greyhound racing at Oxford Stadium in December 2012. Picture: Andrew Walmsley

Racing manager appointed to oversee welfare standards upon return

Stratfield Brake was at the centre of discussions at Kidlington Parish Council’s annual parish meeting. Picture: Ed Nix

Villagers say they need more information after expressing stadium concerns at meeting

Oxford United head coach Karl Robinson has been linked with the QPR managerial vacancy. Picture: David Fleming

Karl Robinson addresses links with jobs elsewhere

Stratfield Brake, south of Kidlington. Picture: Ed Nix

Councillors to discuss Stratfield Brake at meeting this evening

Oxford United Women celebrate against Chichester & Selsey Picture: Darrell Fisher

Liam Gilbert welcomes Premier League investment in women’s football

Joel Cooper has rejoined Linfield after leaving Oxford United. Picture: Ric Mellis

Joel Cooper set for Champions League football after U’s exit

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National Sport

On This Day in 2012 – Jessica Ennis sets new British heptathlon record in Gotzis

France Tennis French Open

It’s all over for Pliskova as a star is born – French Open day five

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane

Sadio Mane promises ‘special’ answer to Liverpool future question after CL final

Middlesex Media Day – Lord’s Cricket Ground

Stephen Eskinazi stars in record-breaking Middlesex win over Gloucestershire

Emily Bridges on DIVA Magazine

Emily Bridges determined to prove she boasts no advantage as trans woman cyclist

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Barclays bank in Wantage Market Place. Picture: Google Maps.

Small businesses and elderly left behind as more than half of banks close

Professional cyclist Katie Scott is from Oxfordshire. Picture WODC

When will The Women's Tour be racing through your town?

Cassie Ambrosini (preschool manager) pictured with Margot (on the left), 3 years and Gabriella (on the right), 3 years. Making Jubilee crowns.

Preschool celebrates Queen's 70 years with cakes and jubilee themed playdough

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National News

Messages are written on a cross honouring Irma Garcia, a teacher who was killed in this week's elementary school shooting, in Uvalde, Texas, Thursday

Grieving husband of teacher killed in Texas school rampage collapses and dies

In this April 24, 2019, photo, members of South Korean K-Pop group BTS arrive to attend The Fact Music Awards in Incheon, South Korea

K-pop sensation BTS to launch new show on Apple Music 1

British newspapers

What the papers say – May 27

Ray Liotta and daughter Karsen arriving for the Marriage Story premiere

Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro praise Ray Liotta following actor’s death

Depp Heard Lawsuit

Closing arguments due in Johnny Depp defamation case

Dame Deborah James

Dame Deborah James: New fashion line to raise more donations for cancer research

Protein drinks before meals help diabetics’ blood sugar levels, study finds

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