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Brexit commemorative 50p coin listed for £17k
13+ hour, 55+ min ago (126+ words) A commemorative Brexit 50p coin is being sold online for more than £17,000. The Harleston-based eBay seller is listing the 2020 coin, which marks the UK's EU withdrawal, for £17,586.70. The coin features the message "peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations" and is…...
Donald Trump to save Scottish independence thoughts for ‘another day’
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (248+ words) Donald Trump has said he will save his opinion on Scottish independence for “another day”, shortly after doubling down on his comments on Irish unity. On Saturday, the US President responded to a question from the Press Association by saying…...
Rayner hints at donations cap after Reform given £72m by crypto-billionaires
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (730+ words) Angela Rayner has suggested ministers could still impose a cap on political donations in the wake of Reform UK’s £72 million gifts from two crypto-billionaires. The twin £36 million donations from Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne have reignited calls for a cap…...
Oxfordshire MPs divided in vote over Assisted Dying Bill
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (461+ words) Oxfordshire MPs were divided after the landmark assisted dying bill was defeated after a vote in Parliament following a lengthy and emotional debate. Sean Woodcock, MP for Banbury, said: "Before the 2024 General Election, I stated publicly that I was broadly…...
Former chancellor George Osborne says Britain should rejoin customs union
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (274+ words) Former chancellor George Osborne said Britain’s economy has “fallen off a cliff” since Brexit and that rejoining the European Union’s customs union would be the fastest route to recovery. Mr Osborne, who resigned as chancellor after being part of David…...
Oxfordshire areas ranked among England's best for sports access
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (148+ words) Oxfordshire has been ranked among the best places in England for access to sports facilities. According to research by FORZA, residents in West Oxfordshire and South Oxfordshire have some of the highest access to sports amenities in the country. West…...
Devolved First Ministers to sign independence declaration
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (580+ words) The First Ministers of the UK’s devolved nations will sign a landmark agreement on Monday aimed at putting pressure on Downing Street to hold referendums on independence. SNP leader John Swinney, Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth and Sinn Féin…...
UK drivers complain about 'useless' and 'irritating' sign introduced in 1965
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (669+ words) UK drivers have complained about an "irritating" and "useless" road sign that causes too much uncertainty. A post in the r/drivingUK Reddit thread shared annoyance at the 'Road Ahead Closed' sign. The red and white rectangular sign is a…...
Oxfordshire may lack the tradespeople to build new data centres
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (438+ words) The South East is facing a shortage of skilled tradespeople needed to build new data centres, according to a study. Since 2024, the South East has seen 25 planning applications submitted for data centres, but many of these are in areas without…...
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service issue urgent warning ahead of winter
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (270+ words) Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to ensure chimneys are safe as chimney season approaches. This comes after Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service reported attending 58 chimney fires in the 2025/26 period, mostly during the colder months. Many of these…...