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Temperatures will be hotter than Ibiza this week in Oxford

Temperatures in Oxfordshire this week set to be hotter than Ibiza
TEMPERATURES across Oxfordshire today (11) will be hotter than Ibiza as the second heatwave of the year hits the county.

Residents are due to be consulted on the plans for the new council.

Plans for new parish council come to fruition

Oxfordshire cheesemaker scoops up EIGHT new awards

Oxfordshire cheesemaker scoops up EIGHT new awards

Rob Jones outside Mostly Books, Abingdon, holding his third children's book

Oxfordshire author publishes third children's book

Fertility rates in Oxfordshire have increased

Fertility rates in Oxfordshire have increased

The Hubbard family at RAF Benson is raising money to support their son, after mum Sandy was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Picture supplied by the family

‘Selfless, caring, loving’ mum raising money to help son after being told she has months to live

The fire engine outside the broadcasting tower. Picture by Adam Clark/Twitter

ITV News Meridian cancels 6pm broadcast over fire concerns

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Perseid meteor shower to light up the night sky this week

What is today's Framed? August 11 movie hints and answer

Can you leave work if it is too hot? Your rights amid Met Office warning

Met Office forecast reveals exact day the August heatwave will end

Countryfile and CBeebies star confirmed among Strictly 2022 line up

Louis Theroux's Jiggle Jiggle rap now has it's own music video

News

LIVE UPDATES: Delays due to temporary traffic lights

LIVE UPDATES: Delays due to temporary traffic lights

SCALES OF JUSTICE: Latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court

SCALES OF JUSTICE: Latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court

Buses approach Carfax in Oxford

Council secures £12million funding for cheaper youth bus fares, bus priority measures and rural services

File pic of a hedgehog

RSPCA braced for a spike in hedgehog calls as busiest month combines with deadly heatwave

File pic Chiltern Railways service

Train companies say only travel if absolutely essential due to strike on Saturday

Vehicle in A34 fire contained oxygen cylinders

Hinksey Hill (Google)

See haul of stolen goods police discovered after stopping car in Oxford

KFC is looking for something unexpected and exciting to add to its menu (KFC)

KFC launches competition for the chance to create NEW item for its menu

Researchers said vegetarian diets “often have lower intakes of nutrients that are linked with bone and muscle health” (PA)

Women who do not eat meat 'more likely to break hips in later life' study says

LIVE UPDATES: Vehicle on fire on A34

RECAP: Vehicle on fire on A34

Lloyds Bank in Wallingford. Picture by Google Maps.

Town 'feels abandoned' after being left with only one bank

Emergency supplies have been provided by Thames Water in Northend.

Oxfordshire village first in Britain without water: residents are now relying on bottled water deliveries

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Children can swim for just £1 per session to help with the cost of living crisis

A gymnastic themed post box topper in Didcot. Picture by Yarnsy.

Amazing new post box topper to replace 'wrecked' creation

A34 Chilton (Google)

Here's why the A34 was closed today

Riverside Pools in Wallingford today

Outdoor pools report peak visitors as opening times extended

Ladygrove Road (Google 2021)

Residents feeling 'quite scared' after gas leak reported last night still smelling today

Pictures: Ed Nix

Volunteers fix clothes for free to avoid waste

Sport

Kyle Joseph (right) in action for Wigan Athletic against Oxford United in 2020 Picture: Richard Parkes

Kyle Joseph reveals why he chose Oxford United
KYLE Joseph has several reasons to be excited about joining Oxford United after sealing a season-long loan.

Kyle Joseph has joined Oxford United on loan Picture: OUFC

Oxford United sign Swansea striker on season-long loan

Tyler Goodrham is mobbed after scoring Oxford United's winner against Cambridge United Picture: David Fleming

Support from Oxford United stars has given me belief - Tyler Goodrham

Jordan Jenkins and Henry Atkins lead the way for Oxford Chargers Picture: Steve Edmunds

Oxford Chargers beat rivals to strengthen play-off push

Lauren Haynes fires Oxford United Women into the lead against Arsenal Under 21s Picture: Darrell Fisher

Oxford United Women edged out by Arsenal in pre-season friendly

U'S HAVE YOUR SAY

Ron Atkinson at the Kassam Stadium last Saturday Picture: David Fleming

U'S HAVE YOUR SAY Atkinson Suite weakens Oxford United’s zero tolerance stance on discrimination

Olly Huggins has enjoyed plenty of success on the amateur scene

Frilford Heath golfer makes professional debut today

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National Sport

Coventry players take a water break during their Carabao Cup first-round match against Bristol City on Wednesday

Premier League and EFL to allow water breaks amid soaring summer temperatures

Coventry players take a water break during their Carabao Cup first-round match against Bristol City on Wednesday

Premier League and EFL to allow water breaks amid soaring summer temperatures

Croatia midfielder Nikola Vlasic joins Torino on loan from West Ham

Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi

Scott Parker backing Bournemouth new-boy Marcos Senesi to be a big hit

Leeds manager Jesse Marsch

Jesse Marsch says Leeds’ search for the ‘right’ new striker continues

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Oxfordshire cheesemaker scoops up EIGHT new awards

Oxfordshire cheesemaker scoops up EIGHT new awards

Rob Jones outside Mostly Books, Abingdon, holding his third children's book

Oxfordshire author publishes third children's book

Exams have been cancelled for two years in a row for students due to the Covid pandemic (PA)

Charity warns disadvantaged students will fall further behind now exams are back

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Umbrella swept by wind kills woman at South Carolina beach

Umbrella swept by wind kills woman at South Carolina beach

Police at Isle of Skye incident

Man charged over shootings which left a father-of-six dead and two people hurt

Plymouth incident

Vicar speaks of grief and loss as Keyham remembers shooting tragedy one year on

Tony Hudgell fundraising walk

Tony Hudgell’s adoptive mother ‘over the moon’ that his abuser may stay in jail

Mother and baby homes report

Community police to encourage victims of institutions for women to come forward

Old Bailey stock

Strike vote by courts staff

Tories ‘have put the smoke alarm on snooze’ as Britain faces wildfire risk

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