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Oxfordshire News
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Oxford Uni bursary scheme named after Michael Sheen
Applications for the new bursaries, generously supported by Sheen, will open in the autumn.
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£10,000 fine for man who organised illegal New Years Eve gathering in Kildington
Up to 200 people turned up to an 'unlicensed music event' during lockdown.
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Man in custody escapes from Banbury hospital
Police have put out an appeal to find him.
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New Oxford study to deliberately re-expose volunteers to Covid-19 launched in he UK
Researchers who want to study the way their immune systems react.
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Ocado eyes driverless deliveries with £10 million investment in Oxford start-up
The online grocer is working with Oxbotica to look at 'last-mile deliveries and kerb-to-kitchen robots.'
UK News
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George Floyd killing: Former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murder
A jury has unanimously convicted Derek Chauvin of the murder of George Floyd.
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George Floyd killing: President Biden shares his 'relief' with Floyd family after Derek Chauvin convicted of murder
US President Joe Biden has told the family of George Floyd he is "relieved" after former police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of his murder.
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Biden: Chauvin guilty verdict can be a 'moment of significant change'
The conviction of Derek Chauvin can be a "moment of significant change", according to US President Joe Biden.
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George Floyd killing: Cheers and tears as jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty of murder
Minneapolis had been braced for this moment.
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Black girl shot dead by police minutes before Derek Chauvin verdicts are read
Police have shot and killed a young black girl just before Derek Chauvin was convicted of murdering George Floyd.
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Victory for fans as all six English teams pull out of European Super League
All English clubs have now pulled out of the European Super League.
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Queen to mark her 95th birthday without Prince Philip
The Queen will celebrate her 95th birthday today - just days after the funeral of her husband Prince Philip.
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Bat Out Of Hell songwriter Jim Steinman dies aged 73
Grammy-winning songwriter Jim Steinman has died at the age of 73, his brother has confirmed.
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COVID-19: Regular exercise may cut COVID-19 death risk by a third, major study finds
Regular exercise reduces the chances of dying from infectious diseases such as COVID-19 by more than a third and makes people 31% less likely to catch the virus, a major study has found.
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COVID-19: Netflix numbers fall short as pandemic boost fades
Shares in Netflix have plunged by 11% after subscriptions grew by a weaker than expected four million at the start of this year following a record 2020.
Celeb News
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Bat Out Of Hell songwriter Jim Steinman dies aged 73
Grammy-winning songwriter Jim Steinman has died at the age of 73, his brother has confirmed.
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Nomadland: Why Chloe Zhao and Frances McDormand's story of real-life nomads is this year's Oscars front-runner
"I'm not homeless," says Frances McDormand's character Fern, in Nomadland. "I'm just… houseless. Not the same thing, right?"
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Noel Gallagher, Lily Allen, Rebecca Ferguson and dozens more music stars calling on Boris Johnson to change streaming law
Noel Gallagher, Robert Plant, Lily Allen and Rebecca Ferguson are among a host of stars calling on Boris Johnson to take action and update the law on streaming rights.
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Tom Cruise: Mission: Impossible star seen filming latest movie on North York Moors
Tom Cruise waved to members of the public as he filmed scenes for the latest Mission: Impossible movie in North Yorkshire.
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COVID-19: Boomtown Festival cancelled over 'lack of government-backed insurance scheme'
Boomtown festival has been cancelled this year, with organisers saying a lack of a government-backed insurance scheme forced its hand.
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Videos
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COVID-19: Recovery for payrolled workers hits reverse gear as lockdowns take toll
The number of payrolled workers in the economy slipped back in March, ending three months of recovery from the coronavirus employment crisis.
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Victory for fans as all six English teams pull out of European Super League
All English clubs have now pulled out of the European Super League.
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NASA's Ingenuity helicopter makes first historic flight on Mars
A helicopter has made the first ever flight on another planet, NASA has said.
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George Floyd killing: Former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murder
A jury has unanimously convicted Derek Chauvin of the murder of George Floyd.
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COVID-19: Does the Indian variant make vaccines less effective and how concerned should we be?
A new double mutation COVID-19 variant is thought to be behind a sudden surge in cases in India that has overwhelmed hospitals.
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COVID-19: Britons who test positive for coronavirus could be sent antiviral tablets to take at home
Britons who test positive for COVID-19 or are exposed to the virus could be sent antiviral tablets to take at home - as the prime minister aims to bolster the UK's defences against another wave of infections this year.
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Syria's 'miracle baby' has cheated death several times - and brought together people across the world
The Turkish doctors treating her are calling her the "miracle baby".
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European Super League: Mixed reaction from football fans around the world
Football fans around the world are split over whether they believe the proposed European Super League is a good idea or not.
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Firm linked to lawyer leading Greensill lobbying inquiry given £7m in government contracts
A firm linked to the lawyer tasked by the prime minister with looking into the Greensill Capital lobbying scandal has been given £7m in government contracts over the last year.
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George Floyd killing: President Biden shares his 'relief' with Floyd family after Derek Chauvin convicted of murder
US President Joe Biden has told the family of George Floyd he is "relieved" after former police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of his murder.
Strange News
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Dulux apologises after making fun of Spurs - immediately after being named their new sponsor
Dulux has apologised after making fun of Tottenham Hotspur - immediately after being signed as their new sponsor.
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Welsh river runs white after milk tanker overturns
A river in Wales has turned white after a milk tanker overturned and spilled its contents into the water.
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M&S in legal claim against Aldi over Colin the Caterpillar trademark
Marks and Spencer has launched legal action against Aldi over a claim that the discount supermarket is infringing the trademark of its Colin the Caterpillar cake.
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All Out Politics! Canadian MP completely naked in parliamentary Zoom call
A Canadian MP has apologised to colleagues after appearing completely starkers during a virtual meeting of the House of Commons.
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Facebook takes down official page for French town called Bitche
Facebook has been criticised after taking down the official page for the French town of Bitche.
Sport
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Ed Woodward: Manchester United executive vice-chairman to step down
Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is to step down from his role, the club has confirmed.
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Super League: Liverpool players collectively voice their opposition against plans - 'We don't like it'
Liverpool players collectively voiced their opposition to Super League plans before the club officially withdrew from the proposed breakaway.
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European Super League: 14 Premier League clubs 'unanimously and vigorously' reject plans for competition
The 14 Premier League clubs not involved in the new European Super League have "unanimously and vigorously" rejected plans for the breakaway competition.
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European Super League: Splits emerge among breakaway clubs but one 'Big Six' board member vows not to back down
A board member at one of the Premier League clubs that has signed up to the controversial European Super League (ESL) has warned that they will not "back down" - but Sky Sports News understands splits are emerging among the breakaway sides.
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Premier League Darts 2021: Glen Durrant beaten by Jose de Sousa to confirm elimination
Glen Durrant's defence of his Premier League title is over after he was eliminated following defeat to Jose de Sousa in Milton Keynes.