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Celebrity chef Antonio Carluccio has died
Celebrity chef and restaurateur Antonio Carluccio has died aged 80. Dubbed the Godfather of Italian gastronomy, he was known for his restaurant chain Carluccio's, one of which is on Oxford's Little Clarendon Street, and for appearing on BBC Two
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Buses may be used to remedy Oxford's homeless crisis
CONVERTED buses may be the next innovative step to manage homelessness in Oxford, according to a campaigning group. Homes4All said it is looking into how double-decker buses may be renovated and turned into mobile homeless shelters, modelled on a similar
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Winners of Oxford Preservation Trust awards claim their prizes
A CITY council affordable housing development in Cowley and the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies were among the winners at the Oxford Preservation Trust Awards.More than 200 people attended the ceremony at St Catherine’s College on Tuesday to mark the
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Amazon and Netflix fight for rights to Lord of the Rings TV shows
RELATIVES of Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien are considering the sale of the TV rights which could see a series created for Amazon or Netflix, it has emerged. The two subscription channels are reportedly vying for the rights in a deal thought
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Plans for 1,000 homes to go on display
PLANS for a giant new housing development between Didcot and surrounding villages will be unveiled tomorrow.Proposals for the site, known as Hagbourne Fields, would see up to 1,000 new homes built south of Great Western Park in a move that campaigners
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Award-winning jewellery designer coming to Oxford
JEWELLERY designer Annoushka Ducas will speak in Oxford tonight as part of the Inspiring Women lecture series.The award-winning businesswoman received an MBE for her service to the British jewellery industry in 2013.The free event will start at the Said
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A DECISION on the planned expansion of Seacourt Park and Ride has been further delayed.Oxford City Council had hoped to decide on the £4m proposals to build an extra 650 spaces in the floodplain next week.But the West Area Planning Committee will not
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Town hall flats plan
PLANS to convert a Victorian town hall building with its own proclamation balcony into flats have moved on a step.The owners of the former HSBC bank in Wantage Market Place have now submitted plans for a new front door, windows and bin and cycle storage.Pension
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NEW laboratories will be opened in the city tonight to ensure students work on ‘industrially-relevant’ projects.The facilities at Oxford Brookes University have been created following a refurbishment of the Sinclair building in Headington.Tours and speeches
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Class of 75 reunion
FORMER Wantage school pupils have been invited to a year-group reunion.The reunion for ‘The Class of 1975’ from Segsbury School, will be held at the Bay Tree pub on Denchworth Road, Grove, on Saturday, November 18.The evening of feasting, drinking and
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Museum closes for winter after one last appeal
WALLINGFORD Museum has urged people to visit before its annual winter closure in December, January and February.Museum staff will use the months to prepare new exhibitions for 2018 and reopen on March 1.And for one of those exhibitions, it has asked for
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Brookes sign up to encourage more students to go abroad
OXFORD Brookes has joined an international campaign to encourage students to study, work and volunteer abroad.The University has signed up to the Go International: Stand Our Campaign to increased the percentage of students going abroad.The Universities
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Man jailed after breaking 14-week-old baby's arm
A MAN has been jailed for breaking the arm of a 14-week-old baby in an assault in Banbury. A jury at Oxford Crown Court unanimously found Tyrone Harbour guilty of the attack and sentenced him to eight years in prison. The court heard how 24
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Former space station commander Scott Kelly to tell his adventures in Oxford
A FORMER commander of the International Space Station is to touch down in Oxford.US Astronaut Scott Kelly, who holds the record holder for the most consecutive days spent in space, will meet fans and talk about his adventures at the Said Business School
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Shoppers asked preferences in council’s customer survey
SHOPPERS have been asked what shops, pubs and restaurants they would like to see and which ones they’d rather do without.Thame Town Council is also asking people the main reasons they visit the area in a new Thame Customer Survey.The council is running
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A COMPANY which runs three pubs in Oxfordshire celebrated being commended for its commitment to training and skills by Princess Anne.Oakman Inns and Restaurants - which runs pubs in Witney, Abingdon and Wallingford - received the Princess Royal Training
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MORE than 100 children in Cherwell enjoyed the holiday hubs put on to keep them active throughout half termCherwell District Council said 183 children took part in the holiday scheme at The Cooper School in Bicester and the North Oxfordshire Academy in
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MORE than 35 stallholders will pack out Wolvercote Primary School for a charity fundraiser.The craft fair will be staged on Saturday at the school, in First Turn, to raise funds for new school equipment.The school’s Parent Teacher Association is the working
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‘Comfortable and welcoming’ cafe shortlisted for breastfeeding award
MOTHERS have voted to shortlist Savoir Fare cafe in Bicester for a national breastfeeding award.The awards are being staged by baby shop Lansinoh to celebrate places and people across the country supporting breastfeeding mums.The cafe, a more recent addition
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College in the running for top national award
MENTAL health services and social action projects have seen an Oxfordshire college nominated for two national teaching awards.Abingdon and Witney College is in the running for the Edge Award for Practical Teaching and Learning and the Association of Colleges
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Hundreds of new homes planned for Wallingford
CONTROVERSIAL plans for 502 new homes in a historic part of Wallingford will be discussed by councillors tonight.Berkeley Homes has submitted a planning application to South Oxfordshire District Council to build the new homes at Winterbrook, off Reading
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Railings installed for safety 'ripped out of ground' within hours
A SET of railings put on a path to improve safety after an elderly man was hit by a bike were vandalised within hours of being installed. The £500 staggered railings in Wilmot Close, Witney, were put in place last week - only for them to be damaged
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'Wantage and Grove leisure centre still needs to be bigger' says alderman
FITNESS fans in have been urged one last time to demand a better new leisure centre plans, as the council behind them forges ahead with development. Vale of White Horse alderman and former councillor Joyce Hutchinson has said residents could still
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VIDEO: Highlights from Oxford United's Trophy defeat to MK Dons
WATCH the key moments from Oxford United's Checkatrade Trophy defeat to Milton Keynes Dons. Video via Oxford United's official Youtube channel MATCH REPORT - Oxford Utd 3, MK Dons 4 REACTION - Pep Clotet and Jack Payne
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Street sweepers to get economic upgrade
THE SWEEPER fleet which sweeps the streets of Cherwell will become more environmental after council bosses voted to reduce emissions.Cherwell District Council executive committee voted on Monday to trial telematics technology which feeds back data on
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Oxford East MP races for Poppy Appeal
OXFORD East MP Anneliese Dodds raced alongside 80 other MPs to raise money for the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal. She rode as quickly as she could for five minutes at Portcullis House, and got the third fastest time amongst her female colleagues
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IN PICTURES: Oxford United's Checkatrade Trophy defeat to MK Dons
REVIEW the best of the action from Oxford United's 4-3 defeat to MK Dons at the Kassam Stadium with a selection of David Fleming's photographs.
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New First World War exhibition at Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum
A NEW exhibition will focus on the bravery of the county’s First World War soldiers, from 1917 to 1919.The Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock will continue to commemorate the Great War centenary years with a new exhibition running from November
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Burglars smash glass at Kidlington home
BURGLARS smashed glass in a door to break into a house in Kidlington.Thames Valley Police said the thieves were disturbed on Monday afternoon at the home in Oxford Road, near the Sainsbury’s store and fled empty-handed.Officers said a ‘vigilant neighbour
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New starters flourish at Botley Primary School
NEW starters at Botley Primary School have already been on a bear hunt, learnt about light and dark and grown in confidence as they settle into their first term.Teacher of the Ladybird class Laura Jones said it was lovely to see her class develop in the
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'Ugly' phone mast has village residents up in arms
A GLOBAL phone company has been accused of riding roughshod over the residents of a Cotswold village after installing a ‘factory chimney-like’ mast without any consultation. The mobile phone mast, which is situated off Station Road in Kingham, less than
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Oxford Football Manager record breaker in the running for Premier League job
A RECORD breaking football manager could be in the running for a Premier League job, according to a leading bookmakers. Last week the Oxford Mail reported Oxford United fan Seb Keenan had broken the world record for the longest ever game played
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Which panto classic will be coming to Oxford this Christmas?
WITH panto season almost upon us, Oxford Playhouse has revealed which classic show will be coming to the stage.Jack and the Beanstalk will be this year’s Christmas pantomime.It will be on from Friday, November 24 to Sunday, January 7 2018.For the third
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Santas invade Oxford city centre ahead of festive fun run
SANTAS strolled the streets, cycled and even served shoppers in Oxford city centre.The bright red costumes and white beards were donned on Saturday by dozens eager to raise awareness about children’s and young adults’ hospice Helen & Douglas House.The
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Health commissioner reviewing mental health services for youngsters
A HEALTH commissioner is transforming its mental health services for young people.Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is running a series of events with youngsters and their families to refresh its Local Transformation Plan for Children and
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Little Stars Nursery gets top rating from inspectors
YOUNGSTERS and staff at a Harwell nursery were jumping for joy after it was rated as 'Outstanding.'Following a visit by inspectors from Ofsted, Bright Horizons Little Stars Nursery was given the rating – the watchdog's highest – in all four
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Brightwell women support refugees in Jordan
A GROUP of women living near Wallingford have just returned from visiting refugee projects they support in Jordan.The women’s fact-finding mission has given renewed impetus to fundraising for Brightwell Supporting Refugees – a home-grown charity which
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New Leiden Square details announced
DETAILS of the official opening of the new Leiden Square in the Westgate Centre have been unveiled. The mosaic, which has been created to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the twinning link between Dutch city Leiden and Oxford, will take place at 12pm
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Pub steak and kidney pud praised by Raymond Blanc as its Sunday roast is named one of the best
STAFF at riverside pub The Perch got a boost when they won praise from top chef Raymond Blanc for their steak and kidney pie.At the weekend The Times rounded up the 30 best places for Sunday lunch, with top chefs revealing where they dined out for Sunday
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Village market to celebrate fifth anniversary
THE Pantry Christmas Market in Piddington, near Bicester, will celebrates its fifth anniversary with the biggest market so far.The village market will mark the milestone on December 2 with a a bigger array of stalls and produce.The first Pantry Market
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Oxford Circular Collective reveals its success in first annual report
MEET Oxford's answer to The Wombles.A group called Oxford Circular Collective are on a mission to create a waste-free city.Riding their modest 'fleet' of four trailer-towing bikes, the team of 11 volunteers travel the city collecting clothes
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Charity football match to raise funds for Diabetes UK and John Radcliffe Hospital
FOOTBALL fans in Bicester are staging a fundraising match to raise funds and awareness for Diabetes UK and the vascular unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital.The charity football match is being staged by a group of friends at the Oxford Road sports ground
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Daredevil star Charlie Cox to help Oxford's aspiring actors hit the big time
DAREDEVIL star Charlie Cox is backing a new Oxford drama course designed to give teenagers a head start in the industry. The actor, best known for playing the title role in the Netflix hit series, is the patron for the Professional Acting Diploma
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FOOTBALL: Gavin Jones hits treble to help Ardington maintain their perfect record in North Berks League
GAVIN Jones smashed a hat-trick as Ardington maintained their 100 per cent record in North Berks League Division 2 with a 7-2 victory at Sutton Courtenay, writes RICHARD UNDERWOOD.Ardington led only 1-0 at the break through a Jones strike, before Adam
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FOOTBALL: Reece Bayliss leads Chipping Norton Town spree in Junior Shield
CHIPPING Norton Town and FC Hollybush ran riot as they both cruised into the third round of the John Fathers Oxfordshire Junior Shield with double-figure tallies, writes ANTHONY BARLOW.Chippy demolished visitors Chinnor A 15-0 as Reece Bayliss smashed
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Westgate Centre shoppers will have to battle with buses for at least six more months
SHOPPERS at the £440m new Westgate Centre will have to carry on battling with buses for at least the next six months, council bosses have warned. Oxfordshire County Council, which wants to ban all traffic from the busy pedestrian area of Queen
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City council leader explains why you should have your say on Oxford's future
As Oxford City Council asks for your help in shaping what the city will look like in 2050, its leader, Bob Price, explains why the venture is so important. THIS week the city council launched a public consultation on a vision for Oxford in 2050
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County council boss admits all three Oxford-Cambridge Expressway routes could upset people
SOME Oxfordshire residents are likely to be aggrieved by any route picked for the £3bn Oxford to Cambridge expressway, the county council’s leader has admitted. Ian Hudspeth was asked about the impact of any possible route that could be picked for the
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Putting the last piece of the award-winning puzzle together
THE final piece of the puzzle is now in place for an award-winning company after its innovative product was praised by toy lovers.Bicester-based company Ravensburger, is scooping up awards for its latest puzzle, the Graffiti Sneaker 3D Puzzle, which triumphed
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Film screening will raise funds for homeless in Oxford
THE screening of a documentary about a group of homeless people in New York will raise funds for rough sleepers in Oxford.Dark Days by Marc Singer will be shown at the Ultimate Picture Palace off Cowley Road tonight from 6.30pm.All ticket sales will be
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FOOTBALL: Mama Mia! Thomson inspires Kidlington in Oxford Mail Girls League
MIA Thomson was the star of the show for Kidlington Youth as her five-goal salvo helped them to an 8-3 victory against visitors Chesham United in the Under 16 League.Ellis White added a double, with Polly Hipkiss netting the other goal.A super hat-trick
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FOOTBALL: Seven up as leaders Cropredy storm home in Oxfordshire Senior League
CROPREDY continued to set a red-hot pace at the top of the Oxfordshire Senior League Premier Division with a resounding 7-1 victory at home to Horspath. Strikes from Dan Reeves, Luc Thornton and Chris Horn gave the hosts a 3-0 interval lead.
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Driver caught speeding at 140mph was also high on drugs
A DRIVER who was stopped for speeding at more than 140mph was then found to be high. Thames Valley Police roads team pulled the idiotic motorist over on the M40 yesterday. When officers tested him for illegal substances they found he had cannabis
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County's new daytime support service divides opinion
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Oxford Mail Camera Club member captures cracking kingfisher
FOR a bird which is coloured azure blue and bright orange, kingfishers can be surprisingly good at hiding in the English countryside.This one, however, has been captured on the perfect plain background, making his vivid iridescent coat come bursting beautifully
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FOOTBALL: All the action from the Oxford Mail Youth League
JEDIDIAH Afenyo hit a double hat-trick as Kingston Colts Blues beat Mansfield Road 10-0 in the Oxford Mail Youth League's Under 13 League. Murtaza Akram (2), Fraser Allen and Joshua Wilkins were also on target in the Autumn A League fixture.Jordan
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An exclusive club for the rich and famous in Oxfordshire has been given permission to expand
AN exclusive club for the rich and famous in West Oxfordshire is set to expand. Great Tew’s Soho Farmhouse – attended by stars including Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne and model Poppy Delevigne – will build 10 ‘pods’ which will house an extra 40 guest
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30ft-long petition calls for action on air pollution in Oxford
A PETITION signed by 1,400 people calling for major steps to be taken to cut air pollution in Oxford has been handed to Oxfordshire County Council. Oxford Friends of the Earth (OxFOE) had gathered the signatures on a 30ft-long scroll of paper which
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Pep Clotet happy with Oxford United's attack but not defence in MK Dons defeat
PEP Clotet felt Oxford United’s attacking display outweighed their defensive shortcomings despite losing 4-3 to Milton Keynes Dons in the Checkatrade Trophy last night. The defeat was United’s third in a row, but was still enough to see them into
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Wallingford left without a post office for days after new branch is delayed
RESIDENTS have been fuming after their town was left without a post office for days. People in Wallingford were expecting their new branch to open last Tuesday, the day after the old one at KP Stationers closed. But earlier this week the new
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Treasure from across Oxfordshire brought before coroner
AN ARRAY of treasure discovered on land throughout Oxfordshire was brought before a coroner yesterday.The items that were the subject to treasure inquests at Oxford Coroner’s Court yesterday afternoon included rapier fragments from the Middle Bronze Age
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Oxford black cab drivers in 'raw deal' over Westgate roads
OXFORD'S black cab drivers say they have been 'abandoned' as restrictions have made it difficult to collect passengers near the Westgate Centre. There is no daytime rank in the vicinity and raft of changes mean their previous evening-only rank