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Cyclist taken to hospital after collision with car in North Oxford
A cyclist has been taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital after a collision involving a car on Rawlinson Road. South Central Ambulance Service spokesman David Gallagher said officers were called to the scene at 7.11pm. The injured person was
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Leonardo DiCaprio Oxford's top choice for Oscar win
Leonardo DiCaprio has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor three times, but he's never won it. But the ODEON Awards report reveals 41 per cent of Oxford film lovers want Leo to win the prize this year, even over British favourite
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Devastating aftermath of Didcot Power Station collapse is likened to tangled mess of metal after Twin Towers fell
THE devastating aftermath of the Didcot Power Station collapse has been likened to that when the Twin Towers fell in 2001. Mark Ames of the Fire Brigade Union spent 10 hours with officers carrying out the rescue mission to find three missing workers
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OAP banned from feeding pigeons in her garden labels decision "wicked"
A LONELY pensioner branded it "wicked" that she is no longer allowed to feed the pigeons in her garden. Katherine Spiller began attracting the birds to her home in East Oxford more than 20 years ago by throwing seed from her bathroom window.
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Oxford United fan who broke rival supporter’s jaw tells court it was in self-defence
AN OXFORD United fan who broke the jaw of a rival supporter at a bowling alley told jurors he was defending himself. Clifford Whistler told Oxford Crown Court yesterday he only punched Dagenham and Redbridge fan Jack Conner once in self-defence
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Smirking defendant told police he thought stabbing a man would be fun
A MAN who left a Tesco store manager fearing for his life after brandishing a knife told officers he thought it would be "fun" to stab someone. Bartolomiej Kubacz, of Marlborough Place, Banbury, was jailed for four years at Oxford Crown Court yesterday
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Revamp of Abingdon's Guildhall will provide “high-quality cinema experience”
FILM-DEPRIVED residents will enjoy a “high-quality cinema experience” when the Guildhall in Abingdon is revamped. That’s the pledge of town councillor Dennis Garrett, who is adamant no corners will be cut on a projection unit and retractable cinema
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New railway tunnel aims to ease traffic due to new homes in Bicester
PLANS to divert a road under a new railway tunnel, to ease an expected surge in traffic resulting from the 6,000-home Bicester eco town, have been approved by district councillors. The scheme will mean Howes Lane will be realigned and a new tunnel
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Train delays between Didcot Parkway and Reading
There are currently delays of up to half an hour between Didcot Parkway and Reading while urgent track repairs take place. More to come.
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Appleton reveals stand-in Oxford United skipper has been struggling with eye problem
AN eye problem made Johnny Mullins a doubt for Oxford United at Exeter City last night as head coach Michael Appleton admitted half his back four played with a knock. The centre back was one of several first team players to miss training on Monday
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Drivers warned to beware of icy roads tomorrow morning
A SEVERE weather warning has been issued for icy conditions across the county during rush hour tomorrow morning. The Met Office has warned that scattered showers falling on sub-zero roads and pavements will likely form ice on untreated surfaces
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UPDATE: Road reopened after car overturns on A420
A woman is suffering with minor injuries after a car overturned on the A420, near Fyfield. Two children, aged 10 and 3, have escaped uninjured. Spokesman for South Central Ambulance Service, David Gallagher, said officers and an ambulance
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UPDATE: Widow of Poundland victim presents knife safety petition in Westminster
THE widow of a the Poundland stabbing victim met a Government minister today as part of her fight to get shops to sell knives safely. Gulsen Alkan, who lost her husband Justin Skrebowski after he was killed in Abingdon on December 7, set up an
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Former Chelsea youth player Jordan Tabor died accidentally, inquest rules
A FORMER Chelsea FC youth player from Oxfordshire who fell from the balcony of a Turkish hotel died accidentally, an inquest has ruled today. Jordan Tabor, from Wootton near Abingdon, fell from the third floor room he was sharing with his girlfriend
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Community group celebrates five years of fun
A WARM-HEARTED community group for people in sheltered housing is celebrating its fifth birthday today.The bingo-mad Crofters group, named after its regular haunt Lerwick Croft Community Hall, near Bicester, currently has members aged two to 94.It was
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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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Chemistry student found dead in his car suffered from years of depression
A CHEMISTRY student who suffered years of depression chose to take his own life in a place he found peaceful and tranquil, an inquest heard this morning. Razza-Ul-Mustafa Hameed, also known as Razza, was found dead in his car by a dog walker on
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Lecturers out on strike in protest over pay
Teachers at City of Oxford College went out on strike today in a protest over pay. Members of the University and College Union (UCU) walked out today after 74 per cent of the organisation's members voted to support strike action. The UCU said
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UPDATE: Road reopened after elderly man killed by lorry
AN ELDERLY man died this morning after being hit by a lorry on the A44 near Woodstock. Witnesses said the man walked out into the road near the Duke of Marlborough Pub at the Woodley turn. One nearby worker who asked not to be named said: "
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VIDEO: Highlights from Oxford United's win at Exeter City
WATCH the main moments as Oxford United hit form on the road to claim a much-needed 4-1 victory at Exeter City. Video via Oxford United's official Youtube channel
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Football fan who suffered broken jaw "said nothing and got punched" by Oxford Utd fan court hears
A FOOTBALL fan who had his jaw broken at a bowling alley did not provoke the attack, according to his friend. Ryan Durban told Oxford Crown Court yesterday how Dagenham and Redbridge supporter Jack Conner was assaulted at the Bowlplex in Grenoble
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No hot air’s emanating from council chambers
I WAS both impressed and intrigued by your heat source graphic on page 4 of Monday’s Oxford Mail, pointing out Oxford’s best and worst heat spots around our fair city, viewed by satellite. I would assume the two noticeable red and yellow hot spots
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Way to cut NHS legal bills is to learn from past mistakes
THE NHS brings hope, health, and life to millions of people, but on rare occasions it also fails and patients are injured, and families are bereaved. To save some money for the NHS, the government plans to cut its legal bill for medical negligence
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Library move to castle site is not satisfactory
I AGREE with Laurence Hughes (Oxford Mail, February 23) about the unsatisfactory nature of Oxford Central Library’s proposed move to the Castle quarter. When I complained to the library about the limitations of the temporary home, I was told that
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Thank you everyone who joined meeting on buses
PLEASE may we use your the Oxford Mail letters page to pass on my thanks to the many people who attended the meeting to discuss the future of our buses. Like many others around the country, we face massive cuts to our buses. David Cameron promised
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Painting is no solution to Castle Mill flats eyesore
I READ with some consternation that there is a proposal to paint Oxford University’s student housing near Port Meadow with the intention to reduce the impact these buildings have on the neighbourhood. This plan is entirely misguided. Painting will
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Jayden knew her boyfriend would kill her one day, sister tells serious case review
Murdered teenager Jayden Parkinson knew Ben Blakeley would kill her one day, her sister told a serious case review. The review found there were "absolute failings" in the way the Didcot teenager dealt with by services intended to protect her.
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AS IT HAPPENED: Search for missing workers continues at Didcot Power Station following building collapse
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Legal Challenge: Alarming survey on children and social media use
A COUPLE of weeks ago, it was Safer Internet Day. It was an opportunity for parents, schools and anyone working with children and young people to reinforce the importance of being safe on social media and on the Internet. The BBC published a survey
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1,500-home developers’ plans for smaller scheme sparks scepticism
DEVELOPERS whose plan to build more than 1,500 homes on the edge of Woodstock was turned down have proposed a dramatically smaller development. Blenheim Estate and Pye Homes now want to put up 280 properties on a smaller site, which they have dubbed
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War Diaries: Former corporal’s family history leads to diary
FORMER soldier Steve Berridge’s fascination with the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry started when he began researching the life story of his great-grandfather, Corporal George Berridge, who served in the 1st Buckingham Battalion during
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Bowery hails United spirit following 4-1 victory at Exeter + HIGHLIGHTS
JORDAN Bowery saluted Oxford United’s character as they delivered an impressive response with a 4-1 victory at Exeter City last night. The U’s were under pressure after two successive defeats, but their injury-hit squad bounced back in style.
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Exeter City 1 (Nicholls 77), Oxford United 4 (Dunkley 8, Bowery 41 & 58, MacDonald 62)
JORDAN Bowery scored twice as Oxford United provided just the response they needed in thrashing Exeter City. Coming on the back of successive defeats and in the absence of injured top scorer Kemar Roofe, they emphatically answered the doubters
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Date set for bun throwing event amid crowd control action
A DATE has been set for the currant-crazy spectacle that sees councillors shower residents with buns. Abingdon’s bun throwing event, the historic tradition that celebrates important royal occasions, will take over the Market Place on June 11.
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FOOTBALL: Minster Lovell ease relegation worries with big win over rivals Hailey in the Witney FA
Minster Lovell took a huge step towards Witney & District FA Premier Division survival with a 6-3 win away to fellow strugglers Hailey, writes Anthony Barlow. Luke Manning netted twice and Dennis Quinlan also scored for the home side, but a
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One dead, three missing and five in hospital after building collapses at Didcot Power Station - as it happened
10:10pm We are ending the live blog now. You can read a wrap-up of the day's events in this report. And you can
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Hunt continues for missing workers as Didcot Power Station building collapse claims one life and leaves five others in hospital
SPECIALIST teams are continuing today to search for three men missing in the rubble of the destroyed boiler room of Didcot A Power Station. One demolition worker was killed when the 10-storey building caved in and five others injured. It was
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FOOTBALL: More woe for Oxford City, but Banbury United only a point off top spot
OXFORD City’s poor run of form continued with a 2-1 defeat at Maidenhead United last night. Justin Merritt’s side are six games without a win after second-half goals from Harry Pritchard and Jake Reid settled the Vanarama National League South
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UPDATED PHOTO GALLERY: Shocking images show devastation of building collapse at Didcot Power Station
PICTURES and messages started to flood social media yesterday afternoon chronicling the devastation at Didcot A Power Station. Half of the boiler house building collapsed just after 4pm and Julie Harvey, in Didcot, captured the start of the drama
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FOOTBALL: Salomon hits six for East Oxford United youngsters
Xander Salomon netted a double hat-trick and Mohamed Salah scored another as East Oxford United beat Didcot Casuals 7-3 in the Oxford Mail Youth Under 14 D League, writes Paul Lyon. Stephen Dawson hit a brace for Casuals, with Antonio Palku scoring
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School dinner business goes to top of the class with top hygiene rating
A BUSINESS that provides almost 50 county schools with lunches has gone above and beyond after being awarded a five-star food hygiene rating. The School Lunch Company works with 48 schools in Oxfordshire and its operation at The Hendreds Primary
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SCORES ON THE DOORS: The latest food hygiene ratings for food outlets around Oxfordshire
One star St Giles Cafe, 52 St Giles’, Oxford Food Hygiene and Safety: Fair. Some non-compliance with statutory obligations and industry codes of recommended practice. The premises are in the top 50 per cent of premises and standards are being
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Leaders Saxton Rovers lose heavily to title rivals in North Berks League
The race for the North Berks League Division 1 title took another twist as leaders Saxton Rovers went down to a 4-1 defeat at home to fellow challengers Kintbury Rangers, writes Phil Annets. Rovers had only been beaten twice previously, but were
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Shakespeare takes centre stage at literary festival
TV HISTORIAN Michael Wood waxed lyrical about the works of Shakespeare to guests at Bloxham School. The broadcaster was speaking as part of the Bloxham Festival of Faith and Literature, which was being held for the fourth time. This year the
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FOOTBALL: Johnny Roberts seal OUP victory with his first goal of the season
Johnny Roberts netted his first goal of the season to help Oxfordshire Senior League Premier Division leaders Oxford University Press to a 4-1 win at Middleton Cheney. After falling behind, top-scorer Sean Hurcombe levelled with a free-kick before
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Relief as repair on badly worn Rose Hill road finally begins
REPAIRS to a badly worn road originally laid by German prisoners of war have begun after years of complaints. Nowell Road in Rose Hill, Oxford, closed on Monday for a new surface to be put down. The work is expected to take five weeks. Rose
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Feature: School’s mission to be as good as it can possibly be after Ofsted report
ROSE Hill Primary School is on a mission to improve after a disappointing Ofsted report. The 384-pupil school, in The Oval, was placed into special measures after a November inspection – but headteacher Sue Vermes has pledged to turn things around
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Muscular dystrophy researcher appeals for people to sign up for Town and Gown fundraiser
A SCIENTIST who has dedicated her career to finding a cure for muscular dystrophy is backing this year’s Town and Gown fundraising run for research into the debilitating condition. Professor Dame Kay Davies is urging people to sign up for the Oxford
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Cheerleading group are on the hunt for new baton-twirlers
BUDDING baton-twirlers are being called on to step up and join the fun as the Strawberry Fayre Majorettes expand into Cowley.The cheerleading squad has been based in Greater Leys for 26 years but is now moving further afield in a bid to recruit more members.In
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Cash pledge from council means work can start on new changing rooms for sports park
WORK has started on new £400,000 sports changing rooms in Wallingford after a council pledge secured the rest of the funding. The new facilities at Wallingford Sports Park could be ready for the start of next season after South Oxfordshire District
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Who was Oxford United's man of the match at Exeter City?