Oxfordshire News
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Man in custody escapes from Banbury hospital
Police have put out an appeal to find him.
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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Plan to turn Oxford music venue into student flats WITHDRAWN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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Oxford study: Students lost 20% of expected progress because of school closures
Despite teaching moving online in the last year children learned 'little or nothing', according to the research.
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PM urges public confidence in Oxford coronavirus vaccine as under-30s offered alternative
Oxford University says that safety has always been its priority throughout the development of its jab.
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UK suspends aid funding for Oxfam over sexual misconduct claims
The Oxford based charity has been under the spotlight in recent years following the Haiti scandal.
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Body found in Epping Forest lake confirmed as Oxford Brookes student Richard Okorogheye
He was last seen at his family home in west London more than two weeks ago.
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Oxford University to investigate antiviral drug as possible COVID-19 treatment
Favipiravir is currently licensed in Japan to treat influenza.
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Oxford/AstraZeneca jab benefits ‘outweigh risks’ but under-30s offered alternative
European regulators have ruled that unusual blood clots were 'very rare side effects' of the jab.
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Images show how Oxofd/AstraZeneca vaccine turns cells into ‘little factories’ to fight off Covid
Scientists from Oxford and Southampton have examined thousands of microscopic images.
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Oxford Covid jab: UK’s vaccination programme ‘must continue’ despite blood clot fears
Ministers are trying to dispel concerns about the vaccine - after trials involving children were put on hold.
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Oxford Uni study links Covid-19 to increased risk of mental health conditions
One in three Covid-19 survivors were diagnosed with a neurological or psychiatric condition within six months of being infected.
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PM urges people to get Covid jab despite concerns over potential side effects of Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine
Boris Johnson said getting the population vaccinated was “the key thing”.
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Police appeal for witnesses after fatal crash in Henley
A cyclist collided with a tree on the Marlow Road on Easter Sunday.
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Man with knife robs teenage boy near Cowley school
Police are investigating.
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Missing Oxford Brookes student's mum told description of body found by police ‘matches his’
She has reportedly been told the body found by police in Epping Forest on Monday matches his description.
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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.