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Oxford firefighters to take on Three Peaks Challenge
Three teams from Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service will climb Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon on the final weekend of this month.
It marks a year after the deaths of Martyn, Jennie and Dave during the devastating fire at Bicester Motion.
The teams are raising funds for the Firefighters Charity in their memory.
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said on its JustGiving page: “At this time of Memorial, a chance to have a joint positive physical challenge to keep us together.”
The teams have raised more than £1,600 so far through their JustGiving page.
A £1,000 sponsorship from ASM Auto Recycling is helping to cover costs for the trip.
ASM is also supplying full tanks of fuel for the group’s minibuses.
That was their latest weekly theme and they posted plenty of photos of market stalls in Oxford, including those in the Covered Market and at Gloucester Green and Broad Street.
Some photographers also sent in photos of markets from outside the county and beyond.
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Gloucester Green and the Covered Market offer plenty of good opportunities for colourful photos as there are often food stalls open, while Broad Street hosts a popular market over the festive period.
It was tricky to choose a winner for photo of the week, but Georgina Elliott-Dew was selected for an eye-catching selection of photos, including the one above of a market trader selling olives.
Ann Faulkner’s snap of Applegate market in Covent Garden also stood out.
Camera club members have drawn up their own list of weekly themes and the next one is ‘Oxfordshire stone’.
John Baker, 44, left the facility of HMP Springhill, an open prison near Grendon Underwood, without permission.
The incident took place at about 7pm on Saturday, May 23.
He is 5ft 9ins tall, of medium build, and has links to Northwood, near Watford.
Detective sergeant Jon Muldoon said: “We are appealing for the help of the public to trace John Baker, who is unlawfully at large after escaping from HMP Springhill.
“If you see Baker, do not approach him and call 999 instead.”
Police are appealing to help find Cody, who was last spoken to at close to midnight on Saturday, may 23.
A police spokesman said: “We’re asking for your help to find a missing boy, Cody.
“He is 16 years old and was last seen yesterday at Didcot train station around 3.45pm and he was last spoken to around 11.30pm last night.
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“He is described as white with a slim build, around 5ft 5ins tall. He was last wearing black trousers with a grey patch on the side, a white t-shirt, a black hooded jacket and black trainers.
“He is known to travel to the Oxford and Reading areas 📍
“Cody if you see this, please can you let us know where you are.
“If you have any information about his whereabouts, please call us on 999 quoting reference number 43260257230.”
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