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Population (mid-2018 est.)682,400
Population682,444 (2017)
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District Oxford; Cherwell; South Oxfordshire; Vale of White Horse; West Oxfordshire
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Oxfordshire is a ceremonial county in South East England. The county is bordered by Northamptonshire and Warwickshire to the north, Buckinghamshire to the east, Berkshire to the south, and Wiltshire and Gloucestershire to the west. The city of Oxford is the largest settlement and county town.

Loud bang prompts calls to Leicestershire Police

Apr 20,2020 2:10 pm

By George TorrBBC News

A series of calls to police have been made about a " large explosion" across A Number of regions in England.

People posting footage on Social Media show a loud bang with reports across Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire .

Leicestershire Police said there was " no concern" following reports it was a Sonic Boom caused by aircraft.

An Oxford resident said they " felt the ground shake" while another in Northampton said it set off car alarms.

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Luke Springhart, in Oxfordshire , posted: " Random #explosion or #sonicboom in Chipping Norton / Oxfordshire area. Whole place shook. Seems like lots of people around the UK felt it? "

Rebecca Cockroft added: " Going to assume I didn't imagine the Sonic Boom over #Northampton a few moments ago judging by The Car alarms going off and birds scattering? "

A spokesman for Leicestershire Police , said: " We have received numerous calls in relation to a large explosion sound heard from various parts of The City and county.

" We like to reassure you that there is no concern however Thank You for your Immediate Response to us. "

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