Ben Hardy

Oxford

Digital Audience and Content Editor at Oxford Mail

Digital audience and content editor @TheOxfordMail

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India legend Virat Kohli spotted in Oxford and village

1 day ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Ben Hardy

The 36-year-old batter announced on Monday he was stepping away from the Test arena after scoring 9,230 runs in 123 Tests to stand fourth in India’s all-time list of run scorers in the format. It means Mr Kohli will not be appearing in the Test series against England which is taking place this summer.
'I was fearful and worried': Slave victim speaks out after Judge jailed

1 week ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Ben Hardy

Handout still issued by Thames Valley Police taken from video footage of the arrest of Lydia Mugambe. (Image: Thames Valley Police) The victim of modern slavery at the hands of an Oxfordshire High Court and United Nations Judge said she finds it "extremely difficult" to meet new people after being subjected to immigration offences. She was speaking after Lydia Mugambe, aged 50, of Lyne Road, Kidlington, was jailed for six years and four months at Oxford Crown Court on Friday.
How police brought High Court Judge to justice over modern slavery

1 week ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Ben Hardy

Lydia Mugambe has been jailed for more than six years for forcing a woman to work as a slave (Andreisabirye/CC/PA) Thames Valley Police has explained how a complex investigation found a High Court Judge had been involved in modern slavery and immigration offences. Lydia Mugambe, aged 50, of Lyne Road, Kidlington, has been sentenced to six years and four months' imprisonment at Oxford Crown Court today.
UN judge is jailed for six years at Oxford Crown Court

1 week ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Ben Hardy

Lydia Mugambe was arrested at her Oxford home. (Image: Thames Valley Police) A United Nations judge has been jailed for six years and four months after being convicted of forcing a young woman to work as a slave. Lydia Mugambe, 50, was found to have taken “advantage of her status” over the Ugandan woman in the “most egregious way”, while she studied for a PhD in law at Oxford university.
Road closed near Oxford after multi-vehicle crash

3 weeks ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Ben Hardy

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BRCC: Summer courses help students meet goals

3 weeks ago | transylvaniatimes.com | Ben Hardy

Blue Ridge Community College is registering students for its 2025 summer term, which begins May 19. For some students, summer is a time to take a break from classes. They look forward to relaxation and vacation. But for others summer is an opportunity to continue learning and working toward their goals. N.C. State freshman and Transylvania County Schools graduate Julia Grace Hardy plans to take summer classes at Blue Ridge to continue her progress towards her undergraduate degree.
Driver 'inappropriately touched himself' on motorway, police say

4 weeks ago | heraldseries.co.uk | Ben Hardy

Police are investigating an inappropriate incident on the M40 (File photo). A victim has been left feeling distressed after a male motorist "touched himself inappropriately" over a prolonged period of time on the motorway. Thames Valley Police has launched a public probe after a middle-aged man was seen to be touching himself inappropriately on the M40 at around 2.30pm on Friday, April 11. This took place in the northbound carriageway between J4 for High Wycombe and J8 for Oxford.
Crash on busy route prompts 'approach with caution' warning

1 month ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Ben Hardy

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M40 crash causes 'heavy traffic' near Cherwell Valley

1 month ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Ben Hardy

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Brown plays full 90 in defence as Northern Ireland battle with the Swiss

1 month ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Ben Hardy

Ciaron Brown celebrates his goal against Plymouth Argyle (Image: Mike Allen) Oxford United defender Ciaran Brown played the full game at centre back as Northern Ireland drew with Switzerland in an international friendly. Brown played at the back alongside captain Paddy McNair for Michael O'Neill's team in front of a crowd of more than 17,800 at Windsor Park.