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Police appeal for footage of fatal crash near Banbury
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision at the junction of Rye Hill and Tadmarton Road in Wigginton Heath.
The collision at approximately 6.51pm on Tuesday, April 8, involved a Honda Jazz and a red Mini Cooper.
Tragically, Shelley Hallam, the female passenger of the Mini Cooper, died in hospital on Monday, April 13.
The family released the following tribute to her: “We are all completely in shock at the sudden passing of Shelley.
“She was the most kind and amazing wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She was courageous and strong, and always thought of others before herself.
“She was inspirational and had such a positive impact on everyone whose life she touched, however fleetingly.
“There are no words that can describe the loss we all feel and she will be desperately missed.”
A woman in her 20s from Chipping Norton has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving a motor vehicle otherwise in accordance with a licence. She has been released on police bail.
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If you witnesses the collision or have dash-cam or CCTV footage, contact the police on 101 or online, quoting reference 43260170542.
The man, who was in his 60s, was riding a blue Kawasaki motorcycle when he was involved in the collision at around 7.50am on Friday, March 24.
The next of kin of the rider who died at the scene have been informed and are being supported by officers, police said.
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It urged anyone who witnessed the collision, or the moments leading up to it, to contact them.
Anyone with more information or dash‑cam footage from the area around that time should call 101 or make a report online, quoting reference 43260199539.
The event, taking place on Sunday, May 3, at the Witney site, will feature a fully immersive day of activities, perfect for families.
Visitors can experience the Anglo-Saxon period with Hwitmearum, an Oxfordshire-based early medieval reenactment society.
The Dairy Lawn will be transformed into a scene from the era, allowing people to witness how life was lived.
The Vale Islanders will also be performing, taking spectators back to the 17th century with their Playford English country dances.
Performances are scheduled for 11.30am and 1.30pm on the Manor House Lawn.
Historic music will be provided by The Itinerants, a three-piece group playing historical instruments.
They will be roaming the orchard, farmyard, and café courtyard.
Free history tours of Cogges Manor Farm will be available at 12pm and 2pm, offering insights into its history from its early inception as an Anglo-Saxon village to the present day.
Other activities include butter-making in the Dairy, candle-making, tent and sail-making displays, and a demonstration of a steam engine and circular saw.
Children can make a Victorian peg doll or a Saxon-style necklace at the craft station in the barn courtyard.
In the Manor House, visitors can watch baking demonstrations, learn about Victorian table-laying, take part in Victorian Wash Day, and discover the history of food preservation.
Normal admission prices apply, with free entry for annual ticket holders.
The event runs from 10am to 4pm.
Matthew Jakes, 37, of Camm Drive, Milton, took the £125 styling tool from the Lamarsh Road store in Oxfordshire on August 29, 2025.
He admitted to the theft, as well as driving without insurance and a valid licence on Walton Street, Oxford, on August 4, 2025. He was driving a while Ford Focus at the time of the driving offences.
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Jakes was fined a total of £160, ordered to pay a £64 victim surcharge, and must pay through deductions from his benefits.
He was also given six penalty points on his driving record.
The case was consolidated with existing offences, and Jakes was ordered to pay £20 per month starting May 13, 2026.
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