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Russell Brand charged with rape after Oxfordshire country pub battle

2 weeks ago | witneygazette.co.uk | Edward Burnett

Police have charged Russell Brand. (Image: PA) Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged with sexual offences, including rape. Detectives began an investigation after Brand was accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse by several women in a joint investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times and Channel 4 Dispatches in September 2023.
King Charles admitted to hospital today, Buckingham Palace has announced

3 weeks ago | witneygazette.co.uk | Katie Collier

King Charles spent a "short period" in hospital today (Image: Victoria Jones/PA Wire) The King spent “a short period of observation in hospital” today (March 27) after experiencing side effects from his cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace has said. Charles will no longer attend a trip to Birmingham on Friday to allow him to prioritise his recovery. A source described the hospital trip as a “most minor bump in a road that is very much heading in the right direction”.
Jeremy Clarkson helps deliver adorable calf on Clarkson's Farm

1 month ago | witneygazette.co.uk | Edward Burnett

3 1/1 Jeremy Clarkson has helped deliver an adorable calf on his farm. The Prime Video show covering the former Top Gear host’s ownership and running of an Oxfordshire farm has proved popular all around the world. In 2008, Mr Clarkson initially bought what is now known as Diddly Squat Farm in Chadlington but took over the day-to-day management of the place in 2019.
Oxford United Women beaten at home against Exeter City

1 month ago | witneygazette.co.uk | Liam Rice

Oxford United Women lost to Exeter City (Image: Oxford United Women) OXFORD United Women were leapfrogged by Exeter City after falling to a 1-0 defeat at home against the Devon side. Sophie Gillies scored the only goal of the game after three minutes, as United saw their five-game unbeaten run come to an end.
Coronation Street legend to quit beloved ITV soap opera after 11 years

1 month ago | witneygazette.co.uk | Andrew Smart

This fan favourite will exit Coronation Street in yet-to-be-aired scenes on the ITV soap opera (Image: ITV) A Coronation Street legend is to quit the beloved ITV soap opera after 11 years on our screens. This comes as a number of well-liked characters prepare to exit the show in the coming weeks and months. Shelley King (who plays Yasmeen Nazir) will leave the programme in yet-to-be-aired scenes after making her debut in 2014.
United on the wrong side of five-goal thriller against Sky Blues

1 month ago | witneygazette.co.uk | Liam Rice

Ciaron Brown watches as Jack Rudoni has the ball for Coventry City (Image: Mike Allen) OXFORD United came out on the losing side of another five-goal thriller against Coventry City. The U’s were beaten 3-2 in the reverse Sky Bet Championship fixture back in August, and that was the scoreline again as the teams met at Grenoble Road. Jack Rudoni gave the Sky Blues a half-time lead with a close-range header after seven minutes, and then the second half exploded into a life.
Flood alerts issued for Oxfordshire area after recent rainfall

1 month ago | witneygazette.co.uk | Toby Oliver

Flood warning sign (Image: NQ stock image) Flood alerts have been issued in and around Oxfordshire as a result of recent rainfall. A total of 23 flood alerts have been issued by the Environment Agency near rivers around the county. In a statement on Wednesday afternoon (February 26), Oxfordshire County Council said: “The number of flood alerts in Oxfordshire has been ticking up in recent days as a result of rainfall.
EastEnders star to return for Martin's funeral after 5 years away from Walford

1 month ago | witneygazette.co.uk | Katie Collier

Martin Fowler died after an explosion at the Queen Vic during EastEnders' 40th anniversary live episode (Image: BBC / Kieron McCarron) Following the death of Martin Fowler, played by James Bye, in EastEnders, some characters are returning to the soap to mourn his death.
10 best places to see snowdrops in Oxfordshire for 2025

2 months ago | witneygazette.co.uk | Madeleine Evans

Spring feels like its on the way when the first snowdrops appear. Clumps of the small white flowers should start appearing from January through to the end of February, although there's been a slightly later bloom this year due to weather conditions. Oxfordshire has a host of fantastic places to spot snowdrops, the perfect weekend day out for a winter's - or perhaps early spring's - walk. READ MORE: Oxford University: Lord William Hague to be inaugurated 1.
Jeremy Clarkson forced to wait hours at lorry park amid Clarkson’s Farm filming

2 months ago | witneygazette.co.uk | Edward Burnett

Jeremy Clarkson was forced to wait for “bloody hours” after being held up at a “gigantic” lorry park amid filming for Clarkson’s Farm. The former Top Gear and The Grand Tour host was on the way to the Netherlands to film for Prime Video’s Clarkson’s Farm when he was stopped at the border. Alongside fellow star of the Oxfordshire show Kaleb Cooper, Mr Clarkson was halted at Sevington Inland Border Facility in Ashford waiting for paperwork to be signed.