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More than 20kg of illegal tobacco seized after anonymous tip-off
MORE than 20kg of illegal tobacco used for shisha smoking has been seized from an Oxford business following an anonymous tip-off. The suspected smuggled goods were found after Oxfordshire County Council revealed last week it had uncovered similar
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Have YOUR say on plan to charge fossil fuel car drivers
PLANS to stop fossil fuel emitting cars from entering Oxford City Centre are currently open for public opinions. A formal consultation on the first stage Oxford City Council's Zero Emissions Zone opened today. The first stage of the scheme is
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Man seen 'walking along A road' before being hit by Parcel Force lorry
A MAN was hit by a Parcel Force lorry while walking along a busy A road. At the opening of Toby Beers-Baker’s inquest today the Oxford Coroners' Court heard the business owner had been seen walking along a section of A4260 between Adderbury and
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Union fights plan to sack entire workforce at coffee plant
A UNION has accused a coffee company of plans to sack hundreds of staff only to re-employ them on 'inferior pay and conditions'. Unite said it would strongly oppose the decision after talks with the management at JD Egberts Kenco adjourned today
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Slave boss will pay back £5,800 after forcing men to build him a pub at travellers site
A SLAVE boss who forced two 'vulnerable' men to build him a pub at an Oxford travellers site will pay back just £5,800 to his victims. A court judge yesterday ruled that Michael Joyce had pocketed some £60,000 by forcing the men to work for nothing
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Schools stock up on anti-bac and tissues amid coronavirus outbreak
SCHOOLS are stepping up their hygiene protocols to protect against coronavirus. Some Oxfordshire schools have brought in antibacterial gel and tougher cleaning products, as more cases of the flu-like virus in the UK are predicted. A further
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More police to be armed with Tasers after funding boost
MORE police in the Thames Valley will be armed with Tasers. Around 140 new Tasers will be rolled out to officers in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire after the Police and Crime Commissioner Anthony Stansfeld secured money from the government
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Charity shop burgled
A CHARITY shop has posted on social media to say it was burgled last night. The Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary store in Witney said it would be closed tomorrow, before re-opening on Friday at 9am. Staff spent today clearing up glass and will continue
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Burglars jump into river in escape attempt
AERIAL footage of burglars jumping into the River Thame in a bid to escape police has been shared by the force. Misu Nanu, Losif Imbrisca, Miron George and Vlad Mihai were jailed last week at Oxford Crown Court after admitting using a crowbar to
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Man dies in crash on rural road
A MAN has died after a crash at the junction of a rural road in south Oxfordshire. At approximately 8.35pm on Monday the man suffered fatal injuries on the A4074 at the junction with Deadman's Lane, Goring Heath. He died at the scene. Thames
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Oxford United ask fans to help prevent spread of coronavirus
OXFORD United say they are closely monitoring developments with the coronavirus outbreak and have asked supporters attending matches to follow Public Health England recommendations. No cases have been reported at United, but they have stressed
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Coronavirus cases in UK rises to 85
THERE are now 85 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK. The Department of Health and Social Care confirmed this afternoon as of 9am a total of 16,659 people have been tested for the virus with 85 positive. This includes 32 new cases in England
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Return to the swinging sixties with The Zoots
The sounds of the 60s with The Zoots will be heading to the Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot. Read also: UB40, Jimmy Cliff and Aswad play Blenheim Palace's Nocturne Live music festival On May 1 a celebration of the 60s will feature music from
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Plan to build 28,500 homes MUST go ahead says government
THE government has said there is no choice but to go along with a plan to build 28,500 homes across South Oxfordshire, despite local concerns about overdevelopment. South Oxfordshire District Council was due to discuss two options for the future
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Did you see this car reversing on Sunday?
Did you see anything suspicious in Didcot at the weekend? Thames Valley Police are looking for witnesses who saw this car reversing out of Didcot Civic Hall on Sunday. They think the driver could be linked to a theft of a catalytic converter
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Video company RAW Pictures celebrates birthday with a move
AN OXFORDSHIRE video agency bringing high-quality storytelling to the world of corporate productions is celebrating its fifth year in business by moving to a bigger office. RAW Pictures says it is on a quest to ‘break the conventions that have previously
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30-year-old man fighting for his life after crashing into wall
A 30-YEAR-OLD man is fighting for his life at the John Radcliffe Hospital after crashing into a telegraph pole. He was driving a white Peugeot van on the A361 from the Burford direction coming into Chipping Norton when he crashed into a wall on
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Customers queue up for new Greggs in Cornmarket Street
Customers queued up this morning for the new Greggs in Cornmarket. The new branch close to Carfax is one of the largest in the country, with seating upstairs in the former Moss Bros store for 66 people. The bakery will open six days a week
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1960s Springfields guitar could sell for £15,000
THE guitar that helped The Springfields become the first British group to break into the US music charts, beating The Beatles, is to be sold at auction and is expected to fetch upwards of £15,000. Mike Hurst, a former member of The Springfields,
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Mini lovers stage convoy to Lord Nuffield's home
MINIS filed out of the Cowley car plant and headed to the home of a motoring magnate. The convoy, organised by Mini enthusiast Tanya Field, travelled through South Oxfordshire to Nuffield Place near Henley on Monday. Drivers brought along 10
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Thames Valley Police on tackling violent crimes
WORK is taking place by police officers, staff and partner agencies across the Thames Valley to prevent serious violence in our communities. Serious violence is most prevalent in more populated areas such as Milton Keynes, Slough, Reading and Oxford
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Chinese bridge plan for Jericho boatyard
A PART-TIME film producer is urging developers to include a ‘signature' Chinese bridge in the new Jericho Wharf boatyard complex. Film-maker Michael Barnes, 71, made a documentary for Channel 4 in 1999 called China Bridge, focusing on the creation
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Decades-old dyslexia charity opens new centre in Oxford
A CHARITY offering 'life-changing' support for people with dyslexia has expanded its operation to Oxford. Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity has opened a new hub in Summertown, which will help dyslexic children and adults in the city to access expert
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Dealers sentenced after cannabis raid
DRUG dealers were caught with a stash of cannabis and thousands of pounds in cash when police raided a house. Thomas Alcock and Adam Robinson were sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday, after a jury found them guilty of two counts of being
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New home talk at annual meeting
PLANS for new homes, a school and a new civic hall will be discussed at an annual village assembly. Residents of Long Wittenham near Didcot are invited to join the parish meeting next Thursday. The yearly gathering serves as an opportunity to
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Oxford football stars inspire at girls' tournament
TETSWORTH Primary School was the winner of this year’s Girls on the Ball Tournament (GOTB). Oxford High School hosted the fifth edition of the tournament last week. GOTB was set up after it was noticed girls’ sporting teams were difficult to
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Prisoner caught with 'razor blade fused with toothbrush' in his cell
AN HMP Bullingdon prisoner caught with a razor blade fused with a toothbrush in his cell claimed he had the weapon as a 'cry for help.' William Jardine had already admitted one count of having in prison an unauthorised item. The 34-year-old
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Remember When: City was shut down by strikes
TEN thousand protestors joined a co-ordinated one-day strike in Oxfordshire on January 22, 1979. The strikers joined simultaneous action led by 1.5m manual workers in the public services. It was the UK Government's pay policy which was the target
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Stagecoach to buy 34 new Oxford Tube buses for £13m in company's BIGGEST EVER investment
STAGECOACH in Oxfordshire has announced plans to replace and expand its Oxford Tube fleet with new coaches this summer in a £13m investment. The biggest-ever investment for the company will introduce 34 brand new coaches and is the first major
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Woman and her dog kidnapped in 'frightening' daytime attack
A WOMAN was kidnapped when she was walking her dog in the middle of the day. The woman, in her forties, was walking on Dunstan Avenue in Chipping Norton when a silver car stopped alongside her. At some point between 1pm and 3pm on Tuesday
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FOOTBALL: Midweek wins for Banbury United and Oxford United Women
RAVI Shamsi scored twice to help fire Banbury United up to eighth place in the BetVictor Southern League Premier Central Division. Greg Kaziboni and Luke Fairlamb also netted in a 4-2 win over visitors Needham Market. Jack Dark’s goal was in
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NOSTALGIA: Oxford women over the decades
With this Sunday being International Women's Day and Mother's Day around the corner, take a look back at some of the women in Oxford who have helped out in society over the years and have been recognised for their work.
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FOOTBALL: Weather wipes out most Oxfordshire Senior League and Oxford City FA fixtures
IT was another frustrating weekend for teams in the Oxfordshire Senior League, with all but one game called off. The only match that went ahead was a mid-table clash in Division 2, as Charlton United Res played out a 0-0 draw with Garsington Res
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FOOTBALL: Oxford Mail Youth League weekend goalscorers
UNDER 12 Shield Kingston Colts 2 (Ben Willoughby 2), Europa Titans 0. Cumnor Minors 3 (Louie Mullord 2), South Park Rangers Blue 1 (Ivan Dimitrov). Trophy Kidlington Youth Falcons 0, St Edmunds 1 (og). Winter/Spring A Florence
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George Thorne’s happy to trust Oxford United boss for his run-in role
GEORGE Thorne has faith Karl Robinson will get the best out of him during Oxford United’s promotion push. The midfielder is now back in the reckoning after successfully coming through his first league start for almost two years. Thorne has
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FOOTBALL: Magnificent Macke puts Sherborne to the sword + Witney FA round-up
JUST a handful of games beat the weather in the Witney & District FA, but Spartan Rangers A ran riot with a 9-2 victory over Sherborne Harriers in Division 4. James Macke hit a hat-trick for Spartan, with further goals from Ben Allan (2), Matt Foley
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FOOTBALL: Oxford Mail Girls League round-up – Illingworth brace helps down Stars
JASMIN Illingworth scored twice as Tower Hill beat Summertown Stars 6-2 in the Oxford Mail Girls League. Isabelle Rilley, Molly Pendrey, Ellie Walkeci and Eva Brooke also found the net for the hosts in the Under 16 fixture. Anna Hamerow and Leah
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Landowner defends his hated housing plan
A LANDOWNER has defended his hated plan to build housing on a community green space. Residents on Brasenose Road, Didcot, are furious over plans to build homes on the triangle that has been used by the community since the 1960s. Derek Ray purchased
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Mum found son dead after sister's 'gut feeling' something was wrong
A MUM found her son unresponsive in his room hours after his sister had a 'gut feeling' something wasn't right. Simon Pratley died at his home in Wallingford on June 4 last year. The 37-year-old had taken a mix of medication and alcohol hours
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Woman back in the dock for harassing 999
A WOMAN who was banned from calling 101 and 999 after repeatedly 'harassing' the emergency services will now have mental health treatment for six months. Ella Syme, of Ray Road in Bicester, had previously been given a restraining order at Oxford
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High levels of gas linked with cancer found in Oxford
AREAS of Oxfordshire have recorded high levels of a poisonous gas linked with lung cancer. Radon testing firm PropertECO has warned during recent work it has found the radioactive gas at six times the recommended level in parts of the county, including
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Mystery £24m buyer of rural estate finally revealed - and villagers are outraged
A COUNTRYSIDE estate that was sold in a mysterious £24m deal could be dug up to extract millions of tonnes of gravel. More than 7,400 people have signed a petition to protect part of Nuneham Courtenay, near Oxford, as villagers wage a fierce backlash
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Union passes vote of no confidence over school's finances
A UNION has raised doubts about the leadership of an Oxford school after it projected a financial deficit of £900,000. As reported on the front of yesterday's Oxford Mail, Cheney School in Headington is consulting on a raft of staff redundancies
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Are developers to dodge charges?
COUNCILLORS are disappointed by a change made to plans which could have funded the growth of areas across the region. At a meeting of West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) last week, it was decided to look at using a zero rate Community Infrastructure
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FOOD REVIEW: Solid but unspectacular meal at classic village pub
Walking into The Vine Inn’s garden on a sunny Sunday afternoon, you could almost believe it was summer, writes JAMES ROBERTS. The spacious outdoor area is definitely somewhere you could spend a few hours, but with the weather as it is we hurried
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How much is YOUR council tax going up by in Oxfordshire?
ALL of Oxfordshire's residents will have to set aside more money from their wages for council tax from April. Oxfordshire County Council and the five district councils have now all approved an increase in tax, with some of them opting for the highest