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Northern Lights could appear over Oxfordshire tonight
PHOTOGRAPHERS in Oxfordshire are once again poised to try and snap a picture of the Northern Lights tonight. The Met Office has indicated that – weather permitting - another display may be seen across the country. The Northern Lights, or Aurora
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Pensioner jailed for 18 years for historic sexual offences
A PENSIONER branded a "monster" by police has been jailed for 18 years for serious historic sexual offences. Clifford Godden, of Blackditch, Stanton Harcourt, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court yesterday. Following a seven-day trial the 72
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More than half of adults in Oxfordshire now classed as overweight or obese
More than half of adults in Oxfordshire are classed as overweight or obese. The annual report from the county’s director of public health, Dr Jonathan McWilliam, showed 55 per cent of adults were classed as overweight or obese in 2014/15. The
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Cyclists needed to power the flickering screens for festival
CYCLISTS have been asked to put their talents to good use to help power a film evening in Rose Hill. A series of films starring people from the estate will hit the silver screen at a film night on Friday, July 24. The Rose Hill TV project will
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Two Witney homes burgled after doors left unlocked
Two Witney houses were burgled after doors were left unlocked. Thames Valley Police said the first burglary happened on Saturday between 10.15pm and 11pm in Oxlease in Witney. Thieves entered through an unlocked front door and stole a purse
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Making a noise about Boomtown festival
Just when you think festival season can't get any better than the major players such as Glastonbury and I.O.W with their killer line-ups, and the smaller indie-style laid back festivals such as WOMAD, fledgling BoomTown Festival has finally taken off
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Work gets under way to create £8m technology training centre
STAFF and students from City of Oxford College joined contractors to mark the start of an £8m development at the Blackbird Leys campus. At a formal turf-cutting ceremony anticipation grew for the new Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (
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Crash between lorry and car blocks lane of A34
A CRASH involving a lorry and a car has blocked a lane of the A34 between Oxford and Bicester. Traffic reports say it took place on the northbound carriageway near the B430 turn off, at Weston-On-The-Green. A spokeswoman for South Central Ambulance
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Wednesday’s letters: What are your fellow readers writing in about today?
Want to give your opinion? Email letters@oxfordmail.co.uk
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Meeting behind closed doors set to decide fate of Abingdon Guildhall
RESIDENTS will have to wait even longer to discover the latest plans for Abingdon Guildhall as the decision about its future will be made behind closed doors tonight. The press and public will be excluded when the newly-formed Guildhall committee
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Headshave aids Macmillan
A MUM-OF-THREE has shaved her head to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Gemma Cole, 33, from Faringdon, decided to face the clippers after her sister-in-law, Charlene Brown, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Hairdresser Issabella Reid
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CCTV images released after woman assaulted in Witney
A 22-YEAR-OLD woman was assaulted in Witney's Market Square as she walked to a taxi rank with a friend. The attack happened between 3am and 3.30am on Sunday, May 31, after the victim had left Nortons Bar. Thames Valley Police today released
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Cash, bank cards and cameras stolen from house in Banbury
BURGLARS stole cash, bank cards and cameras after breaking into a house in Banbury. They got in through an unlocked door at the house in Winchester Close, between 11pm on Sunday and 6am on Monday. Once inside they took two canvas bags, a wallet
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Getting to the roots of grass cutting problem
IT SEEMS my trusty 40-year-old lawnmower may be getting an extra workout cutting the grass verge for a stretch along Moorland Road that intriguingly doesn’t seem to get cut when the lawn-mowing gang come to cut it. But alas, I think it would give up
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Ampleforth should meet the needs of local people
THE closure of the Ampleforth Arms in Risinghurst is an opportunity to look at the options for its future use. As local councillors we support the initiative shown by the local community to pursue the option of seeking community asset status which
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No explanation for our sudden water bill rise
I READ Alex Regan’s article about the water bills in Langford village and areas of Launton, where the meter readings have produced extraordinary increases in the billings. We live in Fringford and have had almost exactly the same experience.
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Managers make decisions on operating theatres
OXFORD University Hospitals Trust said there were “many” operating theatres in the trust’s hospitals, including several dedicated to emergency lists (June 22). However it is management who decide how many stay open at any one time. Managers
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Lewis and Tolkien used the back room of pub
THE letter re the Ampleforth from Janet Surman is the most accurate thus far, but it’s a pity that the Oxford Mail chose to edit my letter, which also confirmed Mrs Miller as the housekeeper/cook and not Mrs Janie King-Moore as stated by Margaret Taylor
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The EU referendum must offer us all a clear choice
FURTHER to Chris Robins’ letter in the Oxford Mail (June 15), it has to be presumed that he refers to the last referendum in 1975. That was 40 years ago! Nobody under the age of 50 will remember the convolutions surrounding the British entry into
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Park & Ride is the ideal way to beat Oxford’s traffic jams
EVEN with disruption from the Frideswide Square roadworks expected only for the short term – Hythe Bridge Street is due to reopen in July – the number of cars being allowed to traverse the eastern half of Botley Road in Oxford is unacceptable.
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Cathedral choir project will see more pupils make sweet music
MORE state primary schools will take part in a singing outreach project after Christ Church Cathedral School decided to continue the project next year. The school’s partnership with Oxfordshire County Council’s Music Service has seen 35 primary
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Disabled Space: Calling on friends and family to help provide a touch of the Mediterranean
SUMMER solstice is also known as the longest day of the year. I chose to celebrate this event by taking on the garden. I forget whether I have mentioned my move, but recently I’ve moved house. Two weeks in and I have only a few boxes left
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The Issue: Is the Oxfordshire market for music festivals completely saturated now?
YES Hugh Phillimore, founder and director of Cornbury Festival at Great Tew Sorry but it is all about money. As everyone in the live music world knows the UK Festival market is saturated. Artist fees are on the up, new health and safety
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The Oxford Mail's all new cars page! Find out how you can save money on your next car
The Oxford Mail's all new cars page! Find out how you can save money on your next car The Oxford Mail has launched its all new Cars page where customers can find incredible offers on local used cars. Our new website offers a unique way of finding
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Comment: Police should not have tried to pursue Paul Baker harassment case
THAMES Valley Police has revealed itself to be morally and professionally deficient with its ham-fisted attempt to haul Liberty Baker’s father into court. No one can imagine the anguish Liberty’s family have felt since her tragic death and there
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Oxford residents share opinions on new flood defence proposal
FLOOD-HIT Oxford residents yesterday got their first chance to say exactly what they think of the city’s proposed £120m flood alleviation channel to the people designing it. Homeowners have told Environment Agency (EA) officers how their homes
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Washer lot of fuss! Seven-hour fight to free finger
HOW many rescuers does it take to remove a washer from a five-year-old girl’s finger? That was the question a Wallingford mother was still asking seven hours after her daughter said: “Mummy I have a washer stuck on my finger.” Mother-of-two
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Sam targets Long Oxford United career after signing new contract
SAM Long has his sights set on taking the next step and becoming an Oxford United regular after signing a new contract. The 20-year-old from Bicester was one of two Oxfordshire players to extend their stay at the club, with Chipping Norton’s Sam
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Sex assault in Oxford club
A woman was sexually assaulted in a city centre club. Thames Valley Police said the incident took place in Vincent’s Club in King Edward Street, at about 11.25pm on Saturday, June 13. The force only released information about the crime yesterday
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Man injured after restaurant attack
A man was assaulted outside La Cucina restaurant in St Clements Street, Oxford. Police said the 28-year-old man was assaulted by a group of six to eight men at around 11.45pm on Monday, June 15. The victim was punched in the head a number of
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CRICKET: Richard Kaufman hits century in Oxfordshire victory
OXFORDSHIRE’S Richard Kaufman hit an unbeaten century to set up a 160-run victory over Dorset in the Unicorns Counties Championship Western Division at Aston Rowant. Kaufman, who was undefeated on 50 overnight as Oxfordshire held a second-innings
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Father of Liberty Baker blasts ‘injustice’ of his summons for harassment
POLICE yesterday admitted the father of schoolgirl Liberty Baker should never have faced charges of harassing the parents of his daughter’s killer. Paul Baker, 47, said he was devastated after being handed a summons just days after seeing Robert
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Messages to gallery are straight from the art
BLANK cards have been filled with messages about the importance of art to celebrate a milestone anniversary. The Christ Church picture gallery in Oxford was given the oldest collection of art – of more than 200 paintings and almost 2,000 drawings
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Rebail in Cowley gun case
A man arrested in connection with a robbery in Cowley has been rebailed. The 33-year-old was arrested on Friday, April 10 after police were called to reports of a man being threatened with a firearm in the Cowley area the previous day. He was
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CRICKET: Oxford slump to defeat as Mark Beer's fine display is in vain
Oxford 2nd’s dismal run continued when they slumped to 45 all out at Wolverton Town and so stayed rooted to the foot of Cherwell League Division 1. Having won the toss, Oxford bowled themselves into a winning position, dismissing their hosts for
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Rose Hill pupils take their message on cold classes straight to No. 10
PRIMARY school pupils took their fight for better classrooms to Downing Street yesterday as they delivered letters to the Prime Minister. Rose Hill Primary School headteacher Sue Vermes and 24 children travelled to London to deliver the handwritten
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Treasure inquests to take place at Oxford Coroner's Court
A series of treasure inquests will take place at Oxford Coroner’s Court tomorrow. The ownership of items to be decided by coroner Darren Salter include a gold finger ring found at Lewknor in 2014, a Medieval gold finger ring found at Clifton Hampden
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Breakthrough by Oxford Uni scientists on TB test
A new genetic test could halve the speed with which people can receive lifesaving treatment for tuberculosis. Academics at Oxford University have developed a test to detect which drugs will effectively treat people for the deadly disease and will
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Delays on trains through Didcot Parkway due to obstruction on the line between Gloucester and Swindon
AN obstruction on the line between Gloucester and Swindon this morning has caused delays for passengers travelling between London Paddington via Didcot. First Great Western services running between Gloucester and Swindon are running half an hour
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Wednesday, June 24
6:48pm A pensioner has been jailed for 18 years for historic sexual offences against children 6:47pm More than half of adults in Oxfordshire now
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Volunteer hands over keys to ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ of Fairtrade
ELEPHANT poo notebooks, thunder-making machines and ornaments made from recycled coke cans – Oxford’s Fairtrade at St Michael’s shop is an Aladdin’s Cave of goods. Now, the woman who has managed the shop, which helps support some of the world’s
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Photographer snaps beautiful Northern Lights shot
AMATEUR astronomer Mary Spicer captured the Northern Lights above Oxfordshire in the early hours of yesterday. The photographer snapped stunning images of the green, blue and red natural lights – known as the Aurora Borealis - from outside her
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Mum spearheading battle to save Oxfordshire children’s centres
MORE cuts may be made to the budget for children’s centres across Oxfordshire, it was warned yesterday. Oxfordshire County Council’s children’s services director Jim Leivers said it was likely final proposals would not be put forward until next
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Mother found her daughter hanging
A 15-year-old schoolgirl who died in Chadlington on June 11 was found hanged, a coroner’s court heard yesterday. An inquest into the death of Chipping Norton School pupil Jennifer Fry, from Stonelee Close, Chadlington, was opened at Oxford Coroner
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CRICKET: Launchbury smashes ton as Radley edge home in thriller
MATT Launchbury rolled back the years with a vintage performance to help Radley to a thrilling tworun victory at Westbury in Division 1. Launchbury smashed a superb unbeaten century to help Radley maintain their challenge for the title. In
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Bake-off win is a picnic at Abingdon school
STUDENTS became baking stars in a competition judged by Great British Bake Off finalist Christine Wallace. The competition held at The Manor Prep School in Abingdon on Monday was judged by the 2013 contestant. Nine finalists were chosen out
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Scaled-down West Way shopping centre plans to be put out to consultation
THE developer behind the planned regeneration of Botley’sWest Way shopping centre has admitted the failed £100m scheme was too big and said it would put new proposals forward by the end of the year. Mace’s development director told residents at
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Baby badger is rescued from an empty pool
A BADGER was rescued after falling into a six-foot deep empty swimming pool in Cumnor. The animal, thought to be a few months old, was spotted curled up and sleeping at the bottom of the pool in Tumbledown on Saturday, June 13. A team from
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AUNT SALLY: Crown Chalgrove’s Pete Sellar and Matthew Arnold eye first Oxford Pairs title
A NEW pairing will write their name into the Greene King Oxford & District League record books, writes ANDY BEAL. Pete Sellar and Matthew Arnold, of Section 3’s the Crown Chalgrove, are the surprise semi-finalists in the Oxford Pairs. They
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From diagnosis of illness to a top degree and new business
A FORMER athlete has overcome a debilitating condition to open her own chiropractic clinic. Antonia Kam was forced to give up competitive running at 17 after being diagnosed with genetic joint mobility syndrome Ehlers-Danlos (EDS). It affects
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Charity curry night is a hit
CURRY lovers visited the Tree Hotel in Iffley to raise money for victims of the earthquakes in Nepal. The hotel hosted an Indian curry charity evening featuring a cookery demonstration by managing director Kavita Pal. Ms Pal shared her culinary
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AUNT SALLY: Eamon Hanlon & Mark Burke fight through to Lower Section final
BLACK Swan pairing Eamon Hanlon and Mark Burke will meet Ian and David Bowler, of Littlemore British Legion, in the final of the Lower Section pairs. They will face off at the Greene King Oxford & District League’s finals night at the Kassam
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Barber’s shop is bouncing back after vandalism
A BARBER’S shop once targeted in a vandal attack could be crowned best in the UK for its efforts to grab customers’ attention. Andy’s Barber Shop will go up against three others from across the UK after being nominated for Best Marketed Barber
