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Officer who led PC Harper investigation 'appalled' killers could be released early

Former Det Sup Stuart Blaik, who led the investigation into the police officer's death, has publicly shared his views on the case for the first time.

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The traffic filters are coming to Oxford and soon. Photo: Getty Images

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Police employee sentenced for indecent child images

Fred Hart had worked at Thames Valley Police headquarters in Kidlington until he was suspended in 2024.

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Work to resume at site of fatal flats explosion

One man was killed and three flats destroyed by the explosion on Gibb Crescent in 2017

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'Eating and standing are a challenge in the heat'

K-Jo, from Didcot, says hot weather worsens her health condition, leaving her tired and isolated.

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Calls grow to stop early release of officer's killers

Family members and colleagues of PC Andrew Harper want his killers to be exempt from early release.

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PC banned over comment about teenage worker

A panel found the former officer also made sexualised comments and unwanted contact with colleagues.

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'Donald Trump hated me on sight'

Ruby Wax is back in town and there's one hang out that 'really meant a lot'.

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More waste uncovered at enormous illegal dump site

The Environment Agency says it has discovered additional waste buried at the Kidlington dump.

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Traffic filters get new start date after delay

The filters, which replace the temporary congestion charge, will begin on Monday 28 September.

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'Life in a 60ft steel tube in a heatwave is intense'

As the UK experiences one of the warmest summers in memory, those on the water are feeling the heat.

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'Life in a 60ft steel tube in a heatwave is intense'

As the UK experiences one of the warmest summers in memory, those on the water are feeling the heat.

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'Scratch choir' to join band at hometown concert

Stornoway will launch their fifth album at the Sheldonian Theatre in September with a unique show.

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'Scratch choir' to join band at hometown concert

Stornoway will launch their fifth album at the Sheldonian Theatre in September with a unique show.

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Firm not liable for Storm Eunice death, judge rules

Jack Bristow, 23, was in a van that was travelling along a road when a tree fell on to the cab.

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Firm not liable for Storm Eunice death, judge rules

Jack Bristow, 23, was in a van that was travelling along a road when a tree fell on to the cab.

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PC Harper widow 'won't give up' early release fight

Two men convicted of PC Andrew Harper's manslaughter could still be released from prison next year.

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Police chief considers joining legal action over PC Harper killers' early release

Two of PC Andrew Harper's killers are set to be included in the government's early release scheme, which begins in October.

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Police chief considers joining legal action over PC Harper killers' early release

Two of PC Andrew Harper's killers are set to be included in the government's early release scheme, which begins in October.