Edward Burnett

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Emma Watson almost quit the Harry Potter films. (Image: PA) Oxford University student Emma Watson almost quit Harry Potter, according to the producer of the films. The actress played Hogwarts witch Hermione Granger in all eight films of the franchise alongside co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint. Ms Watson has turned her attention to studies after her iconic role in J.K. Rowling's series, as well as parts in Hollywood films The Perks of Being a Wallflower and Little Women.

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Gary Lineker is planning a visit to the Cotswolds after Match of the Day. (Image: PA / Unsplash) Gary Lineker has turned to the Cotswolds ahead of his upcoming exit from Match of the Day. The former England international has been presenting the football-themed show since 1999. A BBC institution, the programme initially started in 1964 and shows the highlights of each week's Premier League games.

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Police have made an arrest (stock photo). (Image: Newsquest) A driver was stopped by police and arrested on a major Oxfordshire road. The incident occurred this morning (Wednesday, April 16) as a driver was stopped on Bicester Road in Kidlington. Thames Valley Police say the suspect was using their mobile phone while driving. The force then conducted a breath test to which the driver tested positive, leading to an immediate arrest.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle remain "distant" from King Charles. (Image: Jane Barlow / PA) Prince Harry and Meghan Markle remain 'distant with King Charles' after recently turning to the Cotswolds. The couple who married in 2018 made headlines across the world after stepping down from their royal duties in January 2020. It was reported last week that the royal couple were feeling "left out of Hollywood".

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Liam Carter has escaped from prison. (Image: Thames Valley Police) Police in Oxfordshire have warned the public not to approach an escaped prisoner on the run. Liam Carter is a white man around 5ft 5in tall, with facial hair, blue eyes and multiple tattoos on his arm. The 26-year-old was last seen wearing a grey tracksuit, blue jacket and a beanie hat, according to Thames Valley Police.