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Oxfordshire News
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Former Oxfordshire PC pleads guilty to possession of extreme pornography
Craig Finch, who had been based at St Aldates’ police station, pleaded guilty at High Wycombe Magistrate’s Court.
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AUDIO: Oxford Love Island star partners with Thames Valley Police for women’s safety campaign
Sharon Gaffka campaigns around women's safety and was a victim of spiking in 2020.
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Oxbridge ‘less flexible’ amid A-level grade inflation crackdown
Oxbridge colleges are “less flexible” in admitting the brightest school leavers, a headteacher has warned.
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Teen who traveled 100 miles for classes, gets into Oxford
A teenager commuted from London to Bristol for her A levels will attend Lady Margaret Hall.
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No room for complacency in upping representation of black students at Oxbridge
A leader in diversity and inclusion has warned of educational barriers post-Covid.
UK News
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RAF took steps to 'artificially inflate' diversity numbers to hit target, defence sources suggest
The Royal Air Force took steps to "artificially inflate" its diversity numbers in a bid to hit a key government target for female and ethnic minority recruits, three defence sources have claimed and leaked documents have suggested.
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Islamic State 'Beatle' El Shafee Elsheikh sentenced to life in prison for hostage-taking and conspiracy to murder
A member of the so-called IS "Beatles" has been jailed for life after being convicted over his role in the murder of four American hostages in Syria.
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Michael Gove backs Rishi Sunak for Tory leader as he accuses Liz Truss of taking 'holiday from reality'
Michael Gove has backed Rishi Sunak to be the next Conservative leader and prime minister, as he accused Liz Truss of taking a "holiday from reality".
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Thomas O'Halloran: Family of pensioner stabbed to death on mobility scooter in 'complete numbness'
The family of Thomas O'Halloran, who was killed in a violent attack while on his mobility scooter, have spoken of their "complete numbness" since his death.
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Finland prime minister Sanna Marin takes drug test as new video 'shows married leader dancing closely with pop star'
Finland's prime minister says she has taken a drugs test "for her own legal protection" after videos emerged this week of her at a "wild" party with friends in a private home.
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Controversial influencer Andrew Tate banned from Facebook and Instagram
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate has been banned from Facebook and Instagram for violating its policies around dangerous individuals, their parent company Meta has said.
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Man in Pennsylvania charged after 'trying to sell stolen human remains on Facebook', police say
A man from Pennsylvania has been charged after he allegedly bought stolen body parts from a mortuary for resale on Facebook, police have said.
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Ryan Giggs assault trial: Sir Alex Ferguson tells court former player had 'fantastic temperament' and he never saw him lose temper
Sir Alex Ferguson has told a court that Ryan Giggs has a "fantastic temperament" and he never saw him lose his temper, as he gave evidence at his former player's assault trial.
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Cineworld preparing to file for bankruptcy - report
Cineworld, the world's second-largest cinema chain, is preparing to file for bankruptcy within weeks, the Wall Street Journal reports, after struggling to rebuild attendance following the COVID pandemic.
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'Pioneering' new smart glasses to be trialled by nurses to help them spend more time with patients
New virtual reality-style goggles are to be trialled by nurses on home visits, in an effort to maximise the amount of time spent with patients, the NHS has said.
Celeb News
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Controversial influencer Andrew Tate banned from Facebook and Instagram
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate has been banned from Facebook and Instagram for violating its policies around dangerous individuals, their parent company Meta has said.
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Josephine Tewson: Last Of The Summer Wine and Keeping Up Appearances actress dies aged 91
British TV actress Josephine Tewson has died at the age of 91, her agent has said.
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David Harewood to interview BBC chairman Richard Sharp at Edinburgh TV Festival
David Harewood will interview BBC chairman Richard Sharp at this year's Edinburgh TV Festival.
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Cineworld preparing to file for bankruptcy - report
Cineworld, the world's second-largest cinema chain, is preparing to file for bankruptcy within weeks, the Wall Street Journal reports, after struggling to rebuild attendance following the COVID pandemic.
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Will Young and Gerard Butler pay tribute to Darius Danesh after sudden death
Pop Idol winner Will Young, and Hollywood actor Gerard Butler have both paid tribute to singer and actor Darius Campbell Danesh following his sudden death last week.
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Videos
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Transport strikes: More travel misery as London Underground and bus staff begin latest walkout
Workers on the London Underground are staging a 24-hour walkout in a continued row over jobs and pensions.
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Suspected meteor caught on camera streaking across the sky over Utah
A suspected meteor streaking across the sky in the US has been caught on camera.
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Manchester United owners warned they have 'run out of road' and should sell up
Former Manchester United director Michael Knighton is putting his own ambitions to buy the struggling club on hold to back Sir Jim Ratcliffe to become the new owner.
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Islamic State 'Beatle' El Shafee Elsheikh sentenced to life in prison for hostage-taking and conspiracy to murder
A member of the so-called IS "Beatles" has been jailed for life after being convicted over his role in the murder of four American hostages in Syria.
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RAF took steps to 'artificially inflate' diversity numbers to hit target, defence sources suggest
The Royal Air Force took steps to "artificially inflate" its diversity numbers in a bid to hit a key government target for female and ethnic minority recruits, three defence sources have claimed and leaked documents have suggested.
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Michael Gove backs Rishi Sunak for Tory leader as he accuses Liz Truss of taking 'holiday from reality'
Michael Gove has backed Rishi Sunak to be the next Conservative leader and prime minister, as he accused Liz Truss of taking a "holiday from reality".
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Ryan Giggs assault trial: Sir Alex Ferguson tells court former player had 'fantastic temperament' and he never saw him lose temper
Sir Alex Ferguson has told a court that Ryan Giggs has a "fantastic temperament" and he never saw him lose his temper, as he gave evidence at his former player's assault trial.
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'Multiple fatalities' after two planes crash above California airport
At least two people were killed when two planes collided while trying to land at an airport in California.
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Tourists duck as plane makes extremely low landing on Greek island of Skiathos
This is the scalp-searing moment a Wizz Air jet passed by the heads of tourists before landing on a Greek holiday island.
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Man charged with murder after Thomas O'Halloran stabbed to death on mobility scooter in Greenford, west London
A man has been charged with the murder of 87-year-old Thomas O'Halloran, who was stabbed to death on his mobility scooter.
Strange News
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Microsoft reveals Janet Jackson song had the power to crash laptops - even if it wasn't playing on them
The music video for Janet Jackson's 1989 hit Rhythm Nation was a sensation in terms of its choreography and direction.
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Cambridge's medieval friars were 'riddled with parasites' - and it's easy to see why
Medieval friars living in Cambridge were "riddled with parasites" because of questionable gardening practices, a study suggests.
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Old manuscripts which reveal bizarre medieval medical cures being shared by Cambridge University
Baking a salted owl and grinding it into powder to treat gout is one of the bizarre suggestions found among thousands of medieval medical remedies.
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Suspected meteor caught on camera streaking across the sky over Utah
A suspected meteor streaking across the sky in the US has been caught on camera.
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Tourists duck as plane makes extremely low landing on Greek island of Skiathos
This is the scalp-searing moment a Wizz Air jet passed by the heads of tourists before landing on a Greek holiday island.
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Art work stolen from elderly widow 'in bizarre soothsayer plot' found by police in Brazil
Millions of pounds worth of art work stolen from an elderly widow in an alleged plot involving a soothsayer has been found by police in Brazil.
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Calls for Leicester's Pork Pie Roundabout to be renamed - amid concern for city's obesity rates
Animal rights group PETA has called for officials in Leicester to rename the city's Pork Pie Roundabout to promote healthier food and help the environment.
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Meet the Kenyan presidential candidate campaigning on marijuana and hyena testicles
As Kenya's two leading presidential hopefuls vie for votes in the upcoming election, a third candidate has emerged on a campaign of marijuana and hyena testicles to help solve the country's economic problems.
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Southend United to hold talks with sponsor over 'Gilbert & Rose West Stand'
Southend United have found themselves the subject of mockery after the renaming of one of their stands resulted in an unfortunate name check of notorious serial killer Rose West.
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The heat's ruff on pets - but a new wearable fan in Japan is helping hot dogs keep cool
A Tokyo clothing maker has teamed up with vets to create a wearable fan for pets to help them get through hot summers.
Sport
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Bernardo Silva: Manchester City do not want to sell midfielder amid Barcelona and Paris-Saint Germain links
Manchester City do not want to sell Bernardo Silva and are not expecting other clubs to bid for the midfielder.
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Erik ten Hag: Manchester United boss says he did not see 'fighting spirit' against Brentford ahead of Liverpool clash
Erik ten Hag says Manchester United did not show "fighting spirit from minute one" in last weekend's defeat at Brentford - as the focus turns to the Monday Night Football clash with Liverpool, live on Sky Sports.
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Ben Stokes vows to move on quickly from South Africa spanking; Brendon McCullum admits England have work to do
Skipper Ben Stokes dismissed the idea that England should backtrack from their gung-ho style of play following their crushing innings-and-12-run defeat to South Africa at Lord's.
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Manchester United: Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe interested in buying a stake in Premier League club
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is interested in buying Manchester United if the club is for sale.
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Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua 2: What time are they in the ring? How can I watch?
Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk will not make their ring walks before 10pm as the heavyweights reignite their rivalry in Saturday's huge rematch.