Welcome to True Crime UK by Newsquest: A captivating new subscriber-only section with gripping documentaries, immersive podcasts and exclusive content. Immerse yourself in a world of fascinating stories, expertly curated by our team with insight from local journalists who covered the stories first-hand. You need to be a subscriber to access all articles. Subscribe now or sign in with your subscriber details. Loading...Automatically injected HTML goes herePiano meter debuggerData returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event.As a subscriber, you...… Welcome to True Crime UK by Newsquest: A captivating new subscriber-only section with gripping documentaries, immersive podcasts and exclusive content. Immerse yourself in a world of fascinating stories, expertly curated by our team with insight from local journalists who covered the stories first-hand. You need to be a subscriber to access all articles. Subscribe now or sign in with your subscriber details. Loading...Automatically injected HTML goes herePiano meter debuggerData returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event.As a subscriber, you...WW…

CrimeOxfordShareA woman was said to have gone into an Oxford hotel and threatened guests. Police officers have now released a picture of the puffa-jacketed woman they want to speak to in connection with the allegations. Investigating officer PC Patric Hayes, of Cowley police station, said: “We would like to appeal to anyone who recognises the individual in this image to please get in touch, as they may have vital information about the incident."Thames Valley Police said the woman entered the unnamed hotel in Grenoble Road, near the Kassam Stadium, between 9.25pm and 9.35pm on...…CrimeOxfordShareA woman was said to have gone into an Oxford hotel and threatened guests. Police officers have now released a picture of the puffa-jacketed woman they want to speak to in connection with the allegations. Investigating officer PC Patric Hayes, of Cowley police station, said: “We would like to appeal to anyone who recognises the individual in this image to please get in touch, as they may have vital information about the incident."Thames Valley Police said the woman entered the unnamed hotel in Grenoble Road, near the Kassam Stadium, between 9.25pm and 9.35pm on...WW…

CourtCrimeOxfordShareA polo club owner who numbered princes William and Harry among his wedding guests wound up in court after taking a knife to an Oxford nightclub.Charlie Budgett, 41, who owns Kirtlington Park polo club, was at city centre nightclub Plush in the early hours of May 27 when he was detained for an unrelated incident and the folding knife was found.Oxfordshire Magistrates’ Court heard on Wednesday (October 4) that Budgett was out celebrating a business deal that would see modernist glamping cabins brought to his Oxfordshire estate in a UK-first that was later covered by the...…CourtCrimeOxfordShareA polo club owner who numbered princes William and Harry among his wedding guests wound up in court after taking a knife to an Oxford nightclub.Charlie Budgett, 41, who owns Kirtlington Park polo club, was at city centre nightclub Plush in the early hours of May 27 when he was detained for an unrelated incident and the folding knife was found.Oxfordshire Magistrates’ Court heard on Wednesday (October 4) that Budgett was out celebrating a business deal that would see modernist glamping cabins brought to his Oxfordshire estate in a UK-first that was later covered by the...WW…

PeopleWitneyShareThames Valley Police has spoken to a Witney-based officer after a viral video showed a furious homeowner accusing him of ‘littering’.The video footage shows a man confronting the officer for throwing his sandwich crusts out of a patrol car parked on the street.It has been reported by nationals that the incident was in West Oxfordshire.Warning: The embedded video includes indecent language Member of the public challenges police officer for pulling up outside his home & littering.While the UK police are busy at PRIDE events & arresting people for...…PeopleWitneyShareThames Valley Police has spoken to a Witney-based officer after a viral video showed a furious homeowner accusing him of ‘littering’.The video footage shows a man confronting the officer for throwing his sandwich crusts out of a patrol car parked on the street.It has been reported by nationals that the incident was in West Oxfordshire.Warning: The embedded video includes indecent language Member of the public challenges police officer for pulling up outside his home & littering.While the UK police are busy at PRIDE events & arresting people for...WW…

Local governmentOxfordShareCouncil officials were left red-faced after sending an email to 5,000 people owed a council tax discount that said the exact opposite of what it was meant.A spokesman for Oxford City Council said 5,179 people were emailed on Wednesday (October 4) telling them their application for a single-person council tax discount had been rejected.In fact, those receiving the email were being offered the discount.“The email was intended to convey that their discount had been approved, but regrettably, our software defaulted to providing the wrong confirmation link,” a council...…Local governmentOxfordShareCouncil officials were left red-faced after sending an email to 5,000 people owed a council tax discount that said the exact opposite of what it was meant.A spokesman for Oxford City Council said 5,179 people were emailed on Wednesday (October 4) telling them their application for a single-person council tax discount had been rejected.In fact, those receiving the email were being offered the discount.“The email was intended to convey that their discount had been approved, but regrettably, our software defaulted to providing the wrong confirmation link,” a council...WW…

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Food and drinkLeisureShareA new KFC restaurant in Headington looks ready to open soon.Signs for the Kentucky Fried Chicken chain have now gone up at the Windmill Road site and residents are discussing the new diner.The chain confirmed in April that 30 new jobs were being created.READ MORE: Gourmet burger restaurant opening in Cornmarket Planning permission was granted by Oxford City Council on April 12 to convert the building into a takeaway restaurant.A KFC spokesperson said at the time: “The Colonel’s team has been working hard behind the scenes and we’ve got a shiny new coop coming...…Food and drinkLeisureShareA new KFC restaurant in Headington looks ready to open soon.Signs for the Kentucky Fried Chicken chain have now gone up at the Windmill Road site and residents are discussing the new diner.The chain confirmed in April that 30 new jobs were being created.READ MORE: Gourmet burger restaurant opening in Cornmarket Planning permission was granted by Oxford City Council on April 12 to convert the building into a takeaway restaurant.A KFC spokesperson said at the time: “The Colonel’s team has been working hard behind the scenes and we’ve got a shiny new coop coming...WW…

LeisurePubs and barsShareReal ale enthusiasts are celebrating the first anniversary of the reopening of the Lamb & Flag pub in Oxford.Drinkers were stunned when St John's College, the owners of the pub in St Giles, took the difficult decision to close it during the pandemic.But it was saved by a community interest group called the Inklings who took it over and reopened it on October 6 last year.READ MORE: Lamb & Flag pub finally reopensDylan Dudbridge-Hay and his wife Alice have been running the historic hostelry, and will celebrate with customers and members of the community group...…LeisurePubs and barsShareReal ale enthusiasts are celebrating the first anniversary of the reopening of the Lamb & Flag pub in Oxford.Drinkers were stunned when St John's College, the owners of the pub in St Giles, took the difficult decision to close it during the pandemic.But it was saved by a community interest group called the Inklings who took it over and reopened it on October 6 last year.READ MORE: Lamb & Flag pub finally reopensDylan Dudbridge-Hay and his wife Alice have been running the historic hostelry, and will celebrate with customers and members of the community group...WW…

EducationShareAn initiative to encourage reluctant runners into sport was well attended with more than 75 students and staff taking part in the race for Macmillan.The 3km event, and bake sale, which took place on Friday, September 29, was organised by the sports council and KS4 students.The focus was on reaching out to students who may face barriers in traditional sports and providing them with an entry point into an active lifestyle while raising money for charity.PE teacher, Sarah Masterson said: “Activities like this boost self-esteem and foster curiosity among these...…EducationShareAn initiative to encourage reluctant runners into sport was well attended with more than 75 students and staff taking part in the race for Macmillan.The 3km event, and bake sale, which took place on Friday, September 29, was organised by the sports council and KS4 students.The focus was on reaching out to students who may face barriers in traditional sports and providing them with an entry point into an active lifestyle while raising money for charity.PE teacher, Sarah Masterson said: “Activities like this boost self-esteem and foster curiosity among these...WW…

The hit Prime Video series returned on Friday for season three but it wasn’t without heartbreak. Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson bought Diddly Squat Farm in 2008 and the series documenting life there aired in 2021. READ MORE: Live from Diddly Squat Farm: Cars turned away from Jeremy Clarkson’s farm Since then the Chipping Norton farm has risen to global fame with it becoming a firm favourite on Prime Video. The latest season has shown the death of some piglets though which Clarkson has warned is brutal. Taking to X on Saturday afternoon, Clarkson wrote: “Thank you all...…The hit Prime Video series returned on Friday for season three but it wasn’t without heartbreak. Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson bought Diddly Squat Farm in 2008 and the series documenting life there aired in 2021. READ MORE: Live from Diddly Squat Farm: Cars turned away from Jeremy Clarkson’s farm Since then the Chipping Norton farm has risen to global fame with it becoming a firm favourite on Prime Video. The latest season has shown the death of some piglets though which Clarkson has warned is brutal. Taking to X on Saturday afternoon, Clarkson wrote: “Thank you all...WW…