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Gavin and Stacey star reveals she 'lost out' on roles to huge celebrity

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Gavin and Stacey star reveals she 'lost out' on roles to huge celebrity

Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page has revealed she 'lost out' on roles to Pirates of the Caribbean star Keira Knightley.

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Oxfordshire @oxfordshireuk.bsky.social · 53m

Transport chief slams Oxford council leader over traffic filters stance

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Transport chief slams Oxford council leader over traffic filters stance

Councillor Andrew Gant has slammed the leader of the Oxford City Council after she refused to say whether she would support getting rid of traffic…

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Oxfordshire @oxfordshireuk.bsky.social · 53m

Calls to make park and ride bus travel free for everyone

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Calls to make park and ride bus travel free for everyone

A Green councillor is urging Oxfordshire highways bosses to make free bus travel from Oxford park and rides a permanent arrangement.

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Oxfordshire @oxfordshireuk.bsky.social · 53m

British Gymnastics speak out after BBC Sports Personality winner expelled

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British Gymnastics speak out after BBC Sports Personality winner expelled

British Gymnastics has spoken out after a BBC Sports Personality of the Year winner from Oxfordshire was expelled by the governing body.

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Oxfordshire @oxfordshireuk.bsky.social · 53m

Medieval archaeology uncovered in city centre

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Medieval archaeology uncovered in city centre

University of Oxford's Hertford College is building a new library, and in the course of the project, uncovered some fascinating archaeological finds.

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Oxfordshire @oxfordshireuk.bsky.social · 53m

Council defends £450 council chamber refurb after Conservative criticism

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Council defends £450 council chamber refurb after Conservative criticism

The council has argued that the refurbishment of its chamber was important to improve transparency and meet disability legislation.

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Oxfordshire @oxfordshireuk.bsky.social · 53m

Council 'welcomes' plans for £600m historical theme park near motorway

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Council 'welcomes' plans for £600m historical theme park near motorway

West Oxfordshire District Council says it 'welcomes' plans for a £600 million historical theme park near the M40 in Oxfordshire.

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Oxfordshire @oxfordshireuk.bsky.social · 54m

Oxfordshire country home estate with 27 bedrooms listed for sale for £18million

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Oxfordshire country home estate with 27 bedrooms listed for sale for £18million

A 27-bedroom, £18million country home estate which dates to the early 20th century has been listed for sale in Oxfordshire.

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Oxfordshire @oxfordshireuk.bsky.social · 54m

Baking judge called 'fattist' for referring to calories on hit Channel 4 show

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Baking judge called 'fattist' for referring to calories on hit Channel 4 show

The judge, Dame Prue Leith, on Channel 4's The Great British Bake Off was called 'fattist' by fans for asking whether bakes were worth the calories.

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Oxfordshire @oxfordshireuk.bsky.social · 1h

'Man assaulted by taxi driver' in early hours city road attack

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'Man assaulted by taxi driver' in early hours city road attack

Police are investigating an assault which took place in the early hours of the morning on Cowley Road in Oxford.

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Oxfordshire @oxfordshireuk.bsky.social · 1h

Thieving plant pot duo 'rooted out' and arrested by Thames Valley Police

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Thieving plant pot duo 'rooted out' and arrested by Thames Valley Police

The Oxfordshire plant pot thieves have been "rooted out" by police who have announced two arrests as they start to return the plants.

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Oxfordshire @oxfordshireuk.bsky.social · 2h

Time running out to submit comments on £600m theme park plans

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Time running out to submit comments on £600m theme park plans

Time is running out to submit comments on plans for a £600 million historical theme park near the M40, north of Bicester.

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Oxfordshire @oxfordshireuk.bsky.social · 2h

Spy case collapse blamed on UK government failure to label China a threat

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Spy case collapse blamed on UK government failure to label China a threat

Prosecutors say they were unable to obtain evidence from the government to meet the threshold for prosecution.

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Oxfordshire @oxfordshireuk.bsky.social · 2h

Shortage of chefs caused by 'perfect storm'

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Chef shortage adding to 'perfect storm' affecting restaurants

The Oxford Guild of Chefs is warning it is independent restaurants that are being hardest hit.

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Oxfordshire @oxfordshireuk.bsky.social · 3h

What time is Celebrity Traitors on tonight and how many episodes are there?

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What time Celebrity Traitors is on tonight and how many episodes there will be

Stars such as Alan Carr, Sir Stephen Fry, Clare Balding and Paloma Faith are among those heading to Ardross Castle in Scotland for the BBC series.

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Oxfordshire @oxfordshireuk.bsky.social · 3h

Louis Tomlinson breaks silence on 'impossibly difficult' death of Liam Payne

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Louis Tomlinson breaks silence on 'impossibly difficult' death of Liam Payne

The 33-year-old singer has reflected on the death of his late One Direction bandmate almost a year on from the tragedy.

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Oxfordshire @oxfordshireuk.bsky.social · 3h

Walkers discontinues 'incredible' crisps for second time just 4 years after return

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Walkers discontinues 'incredible' crisps for second time just 4 years after return

Walkers Crisps has confirmed it has discontinued its Prawn Cocktail Quavers for a second time, after they were re-launched in the UK in 2021.

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Oxfordshire @oxfordshireuk.bsky.social · 3h

Adolescence director and Ed Sheeran teaming up for 'mesmerising' Netflix special

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Adolescence director and Ed Sheeran teaming up for 'mesmerising' Netflix special

Titled 'One Shot With Ed Sheeran', it will capture the singer performing some of his biggest hits in one single, continuous take, around New York.

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Oxfordshire @oxfordshireuk.bsky.social · 4h

Have we found St Frideswide’s Priory?

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Have we found St Frideswide’s Priory?

An unexpected discovery at Oxfordshire County Council’s proposed new HQ could transform our understanding of Oxford’s history. Madeline Odent explains more… Oxfordshire County Council received some u...

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Oxfordshire @oxfordshireuk.bsky.social · 4h

Woman missing from Oxford with her dog as police launch appeal

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Woman missing from Oxford with her dog as police launch appeal

Thames Valley Police have launched an appeal for missing woman Melissa, thought to be with her Chihuahua dog, who was last seen in Oxford.

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Oxfordshire @oxfordshireuk.bsky.social · 4h

Wetherspoon brings back 2 beloved menu items months after axing them

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Wetherspoon brings back 2 beloved menu items months after axing them

One of the Wetherspoon menu items has been described as the 'breakfast of champions.'

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Oxfordshire @oxfordshireuk.bsky.social · 4h

Alan Carr and Amanda Holden spotted filming their new BBC series in Corfu

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Alan Carr and Amanda Holden spotted filming their new BBC series in Corfu

Alan Carr and Amanda Holden were spotted filming their new BBC series in Corfu by holidaymakers stunned to find them using their hotel.

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Oxfordshire @oxfordshireuk.bsky.social · 4h

Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for almost 500 times face value - how to spot

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Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for almost 500 times face value - how to spot

The coin is one of 210,000 issued by the Royal Mint in 2009 to mark the 250th anniversary of Kew Gardens

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Oxfordshire @oxfordshireuk.bsky.social · 4h

Warning after faults found with exporters' vehicles

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Faults found with vehicles across the Thames Valley and Hampshire

Vehicle faults found by police included brakes not working, severely worn or damaged tyres and broken windscreen wipers.

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Oxfordshire @oxfordshireuk.bsky.social · 4h

Road closures for Christmas hamlet postponed

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Road closure for Christmas Common postponed

A Christmas tree farm previously raised concerns about the works taking place at its busiest time.

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