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Former RAF fire hut converted into office at Bicester Motion
A former fire hut at the historic RAF Bicester site has been refurbished and converted into office space. Building 88, an 18-square-metre structure once used by the fire party and later for storage, is now in use as an…
Furious residents march against plan to house over 1.2k migrants near UK town
Thousands of residents marched in Bicester to protest government plans to house over 1,200 asylum seekers at a disused Ministry of Defence site. The Home Office intends to use the facility to provide temporary…
Hundreds march against Labour's plans to house over 1,250 male asylum seekers near historic market town
Hundreds of demonstrators marched in Bicester to protest government plans to house over 1,250 male asylum seekers at a former military base. Protesters, carrying flags and banners, expressed concerns regarding community…
Windows takes a break at UK motorway services
A digital information display at the Cherwell Valley motorway services has malfunctioned, showing a Windows automatic repair screen. The display, which typically provides travel information to motorists, appears to have…
Five-bedroom Oxfordshire house on sale for £700,000
A five-bedroom detached house located at 5 The Buntings in New Langford, Bicester, has been listed for sale with an asking price of over £700,000. The property features three floors of accommodation, a detached double…
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Police searching for man wanted in connection with multiple offences in Bicester
Thames Valley Police are searching for 31-year-old Mark Fada in connection with multiple offences in Bicester, including alleged thefts and an assault involving a weapon. Authorities have warned the public not to…
Dedicated team recognised for its quality care
The Hummingbird Centre in Oxfordshire has been awarded the highest level of the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark (MQEM) for its exceptional cancer support services. The centre, which provides care for patients and…
People warned not to approach this man in Bicester
Police in Bicester have issued a warning to the public not to approach Mark Fada, 31, who is wanted in connection with multiple serious offenses. Authorities report Fada is linked to a violent fight in Orchard Way that…
Full line-up 'revealed' for I’m a Celebrity 2026 with 12 named
A reported line-up for the 2026 series of ITV's 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' has surfaced, featuring 12 notable names including former England footballer Wayne Rooney. Other celebrities reportedly joining…
Bicester man, 27, kept most severe images of children
Anthony Isaacs, a 27-year-old from Bicester, has avoided jail time after pleading guilty to possessing a large collection of indecent images of children, including the most severe category A material. At Oxford…
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Bicester - Trio jailed after stabbing 17-year-old in 'savage attack'
Three men have been sentenced at Oxford Crown Court for a violent attack on a 17-year-old in Pingle Field, Bicester. Tao Mitchell, Giuseppe Spinelli, and Kabir Rao pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm after…
'Cold War base faces being terminally damaged'
Concerns are mounting over a proposed housing development on a site containing significant Cold War remains in Bicester. Critics argue that the Cherwell District Council should have rejected the application, as the…
Chesterton four-bedroom house for sale for £1,250,000.
A four-bedroom detached house located in the village of Chesterton, near Bicester, has been listed for sale with a guide price of £1,250,000. The freehold property spans 4,393 square feet and features extensive private…
RAF base chemical contamination worst in UK, report finds
A report has identified RAF Upper Heyford as having the highest levels of PFAS chemical contamination in the UK. Testing at the former US Air Force base revealed unacceptable concentrations of these 'forever chemicals'…
‘Wrong plan: wrong site’: Community group preparing legal challenge to proposed asylum accommodation development at MOD Bicester
The community group Bicester Countryside and Communities is launching a legal challenge against the UK government regarding the proposed asylum accommodation at MOD Bicester. The group argues that the government acted…
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Man jailed after an attack and bringing weapon into HMP Bullingdon
Anton Scott, 26, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison at Oxford Crown Court following an assault at HMP Bullingdon. The incident, which occurred on March 30 last year, involved the use of improvised weapons…