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Inquest opened for American archaeologist who died in ring road crash
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (510+ words) An inquest into the death of an American archaeologist who died following a crash in Oxford has been opened at Oxfordshire Coroner's Court. James 'Max' Farrar died after being involved as a pedestrian in a collision on the Eastern Bypass…...
Men named and charged after assault in historic Oxfordshire village
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (140+ words) Several men have been named and charged after an assault in am Oxfordshire village. Luke Mayall, 43, and Luke Berry, 37, were due in Oxford Crown Court last week, having been charged in connection with an assault in Shrivenham near Faringdon. The…...
Warehouse worker, 23, who died in 'tragic incident' named at inquest opening
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (467+ words) A warehouse worker who died in a 'tragic accident' at work after a collision between industrial vehicles has been named at an inquest opening. The worker has been named as Kacper Szulc, a 23-year-old man who was born in Poland…...
15-year-old boy missing for two days may be in Oxford, police say
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (234+ words) A 15-year-old boy who has been missing for two days may be in Oxford, police have said, as they share an appeal launched in Northamptonshire. Bailee, whose surname has not be released, has been missing from Raunds in Northamptonshire since…...
65 of Brits say the same thing about using 'dodgy' Fire Sticks - do you agree?
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (906+ words) Despite the risks associated with using illegal streaming devices, more than half of Brits believe it's socially acceptable to use a 'dodgy' Fire TV Stick. Illegal TV Fire Sticks and/or "dodgy boxes" are streaming devices that have third-party software…...
Police arrest two children who were 'involved in an assault"
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (176+ words) Police in Abingdon said they have arrested two children who were allegedly 'involved in an assault' this week. Thames Valley Police's neighbourhood team for Abingdon said the arrests were made as part of a 'busy set of shifts' this week....
Family of missing girl, 15, 'very concerned' as search launched
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (148+ words) The family of an Oxfordshire girl, 15, are "very concerned" about their daughter after she went missing with a friend. Chloe, whose surname has not been disclosed, has not been seen since Wednesday, February 4 when she was at her home in…...
Sword-wielding man who threatened to eat sister's children sentenced
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (443+ words) A man who believes he 'will be King of England' and who threatened to 'eat' his sister's children while wielding two samurai swords has been sentenced. Inderpal Bansal, of Westfield Road, Smethwick in the Sandwell district, was on trial last…...
Teen last seen wearing 'bin bag style' coat missing for week
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (139+ words) Police are "extremely concerned" for a missing teenager last seen wearing a Moncler 'bin bag style' coat. Jahm was reported missing on Thursday, February 5 but was last seen in Eynsham at around 1.30pm on Friday, January 30. The 17-year-old is described by…...
Thames Valley Police officer charged with sexual assault
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (122+ words) A Thames Valley Police officer has been charged with sexual assault following an investigation. PC George Johnston, aged 27, based at Reading police station, was charged by postal requisition on December 11 last year with one count of assaulting a female aged…...