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Oxford United fan to run 50 miles in memory of Joey Beauchamp

1 week ago | bbc.com | Nathan Briant |Sophie Law

Nathan Briant & Sophie LawBBC NewsAn Oxford United fan will take on a 50-mile (80.5km) run to raise money for the club's charity and another set up in memory of a fans' favourite. Ed Shrimpton, from Dorchester, Oxfordshire, will run from Manchester to Liverpool on Friday for Oxford United in the Community and the Joey Beauchamp Foundation.
Oxford police inspector who kicked officer's bottom gets warning

1 week ago | bbc.com | Nathan Briant

A police inspector who kicked a junior officer's bottom has been given a final written warning. Insp James Harper, who works for Thames Valley Police (TVP), said the woman needed "a kick up the backside" and admitted he kicked her with "minimal" contact in early 2023. She said it was "around her not completing a job on time" but she did not think it was a joke and did not know how to react.
Thames Valley Police

1 week ago | bbc.com | Nathan Briant

Police officer sacked after sex assaultGetty ImagesThe unnamed man was sacked after the panel found the woman's claims provenA police officer was sacked after he caused a woman "significant psychological harm" when he sexually assaulted her at his home, a panel has found. The former Thames Valley Police (TVP) officer, who has not been named, committed the "sustained" assault on the woman, a friend who was at his home to watch a film with him.
Men due to stand trial after hurt by metal nuts in Reading

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Nathan Briant

Two men are set to stand trial in two years' time after people were hurt and vehicles were damaged when they were hit by metal nuts. Various charges were brought in connection with damage in Crockhamwell Road, Woodlands Avenue, Beechwood Avenue and Wokingham Road in Reading in June 2024. Robert Boyd, 19, of Shire Court, Epsom, Surrey, and Matthew Ward, 25, of Doggetts Close, Edenbridge, Kent, are due to stand trial from 14 April 2027 at Reading Crown Court.
Farmers pray rain as dry spell affects crops

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Nathan Briant

Farmers pray for rain as dry spell affects cropsPhil MercerGetty ImagesThe lack of rain has affected barley in Berkshire, the farmers said Many people will have been enjoying the sun over recent days but farmers have said the dry weather is affecting their crops. The lack of recent rainfall has meant some crops are not sprouting in drier ground and there is no forecasted rain in some areas for several days.
Poignant Ukrainian war exhibition opens at the Tank Museum

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Nathan Briant

Poignant Ukrainian war exhibition opens at museumHarry Kille-SmithThe Tank MuseumAnastasiia's pictures are a poignant exhibit at the museum's exhibitionUkrainian refugees' possessions are a critical part of a museum's new exhibition covering the Ukraine war. The Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset, is thought to have the largest exhibition in the UK focusing on the conflict.
Alzheimer's fundraiser, 80, wants to collect £76k on 1,200-mile walk

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Nathan Briant

Walker, 80, wants to raise £76k with 1,200-mile challengeDavid EnsorDavid Ensor (right) wants to raise as much money for Alzheimer's Research UK following the death of his wife, SusanAn intrepid 80-year-old is walking from John O'Groats to Land's End to raise money and awareness of Alzheimer's after his wife died from it. David Ensor, who lives in Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, started his 1,200-mile (1,931km) trek on Tuesday and plans to finish it at the end of June.
'Golden boy' transplant surgeon's suspension extended

2 weeks ago | nz.news.yahoo.com | Nathan Briant

A transplant surgeon who was found to have sexually harassed four female colleagues has had his eight-month suspension extended to a year. James Gilbert worked as a senior registrar in 2008 and 2009 for Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Trust and as a consultant between 2010 and 2022, when he was sacked. One woman said his status was the "golden boy" of the department and that he was the "be-all and end-all for transplants in Oxford".
Former Oxford 'golden boy' transplant surgeon's suspension extended

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Nathan Briant

'Golden boy' transplant surgeon's suspension extendedGetty ImagesMr Gilbert was suspended in August but the GMC appealed the length of his suspension at the High Court A "golden boy" transplant surgeon found to have sexually harassed female colleagues has had his eight-month suspension extended to a year. James Gilbert worked as a senior registrar in 2008 and 2009 for Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Trust and as a consultant between 2010 and 2022, when he was sacked.
Reading Rugby Club needs to raise £150k to stay afloat

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Nathan Briant |Daisy Stephens

Image source, Reading Rugby ClubImage caption, The club may need to close if it cannot raise £150,000 in six weeks A rugby club that has been operating for 127 years has said it is fighting for its future as it raises funds to make its clubhouse safe. Reading Rugby Club in Sonning, Berkshire, says it has raised about £150,000 to renovate the building but tests have found asbestos in its roof, meaning another £150,000 must be found.