Oxfordshire News
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Banbury man who engaged in sexual activity in front of a child is jailed
Police have praised the victim for coming forward.
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Oxford among top British universities pledging to protect free speech
24 Universities - represented by The Russell Group - have signed a letter.
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Record 2.5 million emergency food parcels handed over during pandemic
Demand increased by 1/3 according to the Trussell Trust, which runs three Oxfordshire foodbanks.
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Body found in search for missing Didcot man
19-year-old Joseph Harrow hadn’t been seen since the weekend.
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Tony Blair calls for UK to publish data to bolster confidence in Oxford jab
The former prime minister has warned that the global vaccination efforts are at risk of being undermined due to peoples worries.
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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 the UK
Researchers 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.'
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Man suffers broken pelvis after car flips onto its roof in Oxford
A car was attempting to overtake a lorry at the junction of Blackberry Lane.
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Risk of rare blood clotting is higher for COVID-19 than for vaccines, Oxford study says
More research is still needed to fully understand the risks though.
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Oxford undergrad calls for students to be allowed to return to accommodation ‘to boost wellbeing’
Isobel Cook is one of the founders of a petition, which has attracted almost 10,000 signatures since Monday.
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Over-80s have similar antibody response with Oxford or Pfizer jabs, study says
Both had similar antibody responses among over-80s five weeks after receiving the first dose, according to the research.
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Mix and match vaccine study in Oxford is extended to include two more jabs
The Moderna and Novovax vaccines are being added to the study.
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Plan to turn Oxford music venue into student flats WITHDRAWN
The Wheatsheaf, off High Street, is the city centre's last real gig venue.
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Man cut with knife during attack outside Cowley shopping centre
He needed hospital treatment.
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Oxford University study: Asthma drug reduces COVID-19 recovery time
Researchers say the discovery is a “significant milestone” for the pandemic.
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Oxfordshire pays tribute to Prince Philip
The Duke passed away at Windsor Castle aged 99 on Friday.
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COVID-19: Oxford hospital temporarily halts pancreas transplants
The situation is under constant review.
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Oxford's Universities roll out rapid Covid-19 tests to help students travel home safely for Christmas
The 'Lateral Flow Tests' will only be available to students who do not have symptoms.
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'Prolific' burglar jailed for stealing cash and jewellery from rural Oxfordshire homes
Alex Clifton was charged following burglaries at four properties.
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Doctor suspended after death of Oxford teen
Connor Sparrowhawk drowned in a bath at Slade House in 2013.
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