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The Grange Care Centre celebrates excellent review score
The Grange Care Centre in Faringdon, part of the Forest Healthcare group, is marking the achievement of a 9.5/10 rating on CareHome.co.uk, based on 78 reviews from residents, family members and loved ones.
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'Large-scale security operation' police warning for Tommy Robinson visit
"The scale of the police operation now required" to manage the Oxford visit of far-right activist Tommy Robinson has seen MPs call on university students to "reflect" on whether they should proceed with their controversial debate.
Major UK restaurant chain rescued from £37m debt administration
A major UK restaurant chain has been saved from administration after a High Court judge approved a restructuring plan to tackle £37m of debt.
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Harry Potter star Tom Felton 'splits up with girlfriend' after six years
Harry Potter's Draco Malfoy star Tom Felton has reportedly split up with his girlfriend after six years together.
Jeremy Clarkson's rare American sports car now up for sale
Jeremy Clarkson’s rare American sports car, a limited‑run Ford GT, has gone up for sale, with the Cotswolds star weighing in on the listing.
Police rush to crash on A34 through Oxford as traffic at standstill
There has been a crash on the A34 through Oxford.
Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.
Oxford Union event with Tommy Robinson sees more road closures
More road closures in Oxford city centre have been announced ahead of the arrival of the far-right figure for a debate on Islam.
Hollywood star and BAFTA winner lands University of Oxford role as Visiting Professor
Hollywood star Cate Blanchett is the new Cameron Mackintosh Visiting Professor of Contemporary Theatre at the University of Oxford.
Brits to face travel chaos at major Spanish airport this week as long queues expected
Workers at Palma Airport in Majorca, Spain, are due to strike this week - see how it will impact travellers.
3 simple energy-saving tips to cut your bills by up to £433 before July's price hike
Energy bills are forecast to rise by 13% from July, but experts say three simple changes could save households up to £433 a year.
Energy bill warning as one in three now fear falling behind ahead of price hike
A third of UK adults are already in energy debt or fear falling behind, with some skipping meals and turning to food banks ahead of a July bill increase.
Families can holiday for less than £20 a night in Britain's top staycation spots
A new study has ranked the UK's best-value family camping breaks, with most campsites under £20 a night, free attractions and affordable days out.
Should you pay for insurance monthly or annually? New report shows huge price hike
Millions of motorists are paying interest rates of up to 29.9% to spread the cost of car insurance in monthly payments
Travellers at 'unauthorised site' in Oxford park after police notice
More than a dozen travellers remain at an Oxford park after police issued an eviction notice.
Thames Water close to nationalisation after government objection
Thames Water is reportedly close to temporary nationalisation after the Environment Secretary cast doubt on a £10 billion rescue deal for the troubled supplier.
Naked man 'sporting black rubber head mask' spotted walking along river
A naked man wearing a "black rubber head mask" was reportedly spotted walking along the River Thames.
Man 'lay on wall with trousers down' at train station arrested
A man was arrested for "wandering around" an Oxfordshire train station "with his trousers down".
Brain cancer petition debated in Parliament
More than 100,000 people signed an e-petition for more research, forcing a Parliamentary debate.
Government 'power grab' strips local planning powers
Cherwell District Council will no longer make decisions on major planning applications.