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'Thames Water has had a stinker of a week - could it sink any lower?'

'Thames Water has had a stinker of a week - could it sink any lower?'

AS far as bad weeks go, Thames Water has had a stinker. Just this week, it announced a hosepipe ban on Oxfordshire and the surrounding areas,...

20.07.2025 2

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Matt Simpson

How old should a child be before they can stay home alone?

How old should a child be before they can stay home alone?

As schools break up for the summer holidays, many parents will be juggling the familiar challenge of work, childcare, and everything in between....

16.07.2025 2

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Ellen Smith

Think you can score more than 8? Take this pub quiz to see how smart you are

Think you can score more than 8? Take this pub quiz to see how smart you are

The weekend is here, which can only mean one thing: it's time for our weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend,...

12.07.2025 2

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Emilia Kettle

Can you get at least 7 correct answers? Take this pub quiz to see your score

The weekend is here, which can only mean one thing: it's time for our weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend,...

05.07.2025 1

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Emilia Kettle

Only a super(sonic) fan of Oasis can get a perfect score on this lyrics quiz

Liam and Noel Gallagher will be reuniting once more as part of a huge Oasis tour this summer. Thousands scrambled to get tickets last year to see...

05.07.2025 1

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Macaully Moffat

I tried this free hack for keeping your car cool during a heatwave without AC

While warmer weather and the occasional heatwave are a welcome sight in a country so often defined by its cold and damp conditions, sometimes this...

03.07.2025 1

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Andrew Smart

Why new contract for young star sends huge message to rest of division

TEN players have signed new contracts with Oxford United since the season ended, but agreeing fresh terms with Tyler Goodrham sends arguably the...

03.07.2025 2

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Liam Rice