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New cases of coronavirus confirmed in Oxfordshire
NEW cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Oxfordshire. UPDATE: Oxford University student one of those with coronavirus in county Data released by Public Health England has revealed as of 9am today there are now four people who have tested
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Karl Robinson hails Oxford United's discipline in Shrewsbury Town victory
KARL Robinson praised Oxford United for sticking to the task as they fought back from two goals down to win 3-2 at Shrewsbury Town. Josh Ruffels headed home in the 88th minute to secure all three points for the U’s, after Marcus Browne and Dan
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Shrewsbury Town 2 (Udoh 12, Lang 34), Oxford United 3 (Browne 45+3, Agyei 59, Ruffels 88)
JOSH Ruffels headed a late winner as Oxford United staged a sensational comeback to beat ten-man Shrewsbury Town. The U’s had been 2-0 down within 34 minutes to goals from Daniel Udoh and Callum Lang, before a red card to Shrewsbury’s Josh Vela
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Do you think taxis should be made to carry card machines?
TAXI drivers in Oxford might have to carry card machines in the future, if the public and cabbies think it is a good idea. A public consultation on making card payments a mandatory option for all Oxford’s Hackney carriage drivers is now open for
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'Faulty' traffic lights on Cowley Road
DRIVERS are being warned temporary traffic lights on Cowley Road are faulty. ALSO READ: Emergency services block off Oxford road Oxfordshire County Council's traffic account tweeted the issue 'has been raised as an emergency' and that police
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UPDATES: Shrewsbury Town v Oxford United – Ruffels heads United in front
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Hunt for men after 'shocking' stabbing in town centre
A 29-YEAR-OLD man is in hospital with 'serious' injuries after a 'shocking' stabbing this morning. Police were called to Banbury town centre at around 6.40am to a report of a stabbing. A fight took place inside a property in Butchers Row
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Panic buying continues as Coronavirus cases jump to 206
PANIC buying continues as 206 people test positive for the Coronavirus. Public Health England has announced 21,460 people have been tested in the UK, of which 21,254 were confirmed negative and 206 were confirmed as positive. Read also: Coronavirus
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'Unhelpful' single-use recycling scheme lambasted by residents
THE three principals of environmental activism ‘reuse, reduce, recycle’ were questioned by city householders furious about a new eco scheme introduced by Oxford City Council. In February city councillors were spotted posing for photographs at Bonn
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Australian couple celebrating coffee shop anniversary
AN AUSTRALIAN couple are celebrating five years of running their successful coffee shop chain, with two of the stores in Oxfordshire. Kats and Rob Broadbent initially moved to the UK in 2012, but returned in 2014. The pair opened the first Lynwood
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This retail park is going to be spruced up
A RETAIL park on the edge of Oxford will be given a facelift. Shops including a Sports Direct, M&S, Boots and Next will be given a new lease of life as the old-fashioned brick entrances will be spruced up with metal cladding and glassy frontage
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Emergency services block off Oxford road
A ROAD in Oxford was blocked off by ambulances this morning. Oxford Bus Company tweeted its City 8 service was being diverted due to emergency services at Wayneflete Road in Barton. City 8 - Waynefleet Road currently blocked off in Barton
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Company says its new alternative to vaping could help smokers quit
ALMOST two thirds of people in south east England have tried to kick the habit of smoking in the last year. According to market research by a company selling a new alternative to vaping, 68 per cent of smokers/vapers in the south east - including
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Snap happy portrait studio is the best for customer service
A VILLAGE photography business has been named the best portrait studio in Oxfordshire because of its customer service. All People Photography, based in Launton, near Bicester, won the title at the Oxfordshire Prestige Awards and has kept its five-star
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Camera Club winner: Oxfordshire love story has our hearts dancing
HERE at the Oxford Mail, we love a photo that tells a story - and this one is the tale of real Oxfordshire love. It’s this week’s Camera Club competition theme winner (dance) and shows Brian and Kathy Meads dancing at their 50th wedding anniversary
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School welcomes multitude of mini Mary Poppins
PUPILS sported matching polka dot bows and pinstripe dresses to mirror the nation's favourite nanny. There were daisy-adorned hats and magic handbags aplenty at Chandlings school, as children dressed up as mini Mary Poppins alongside French teacher
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KARL ROBINSON COLUMN: We’re in good shape heading into final ten games
AFTER nine games in a month, it’s good to get back to some sort of normality with a Saturday afternoon at Shrewsbury Town after a free week. Oxford fans will have happy memories of our last trip there at the end of last season, where Gavin Whyte
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MOTORSPORT: Formula E test leaves Alice Powell hungry for more
ALICE Powell was buzzing after getting her first taste of a Formula E car. The Chipping Norton driver got behind the wheel of Envision Virgin Racing’s Gen2 vehicle for the series’ only in-season test in Morocco on Sunday, which followed last weekend
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FOOTBALL: Liam Gilbert eyes two wins in a week for Oxford United Women
LIAM Gilbert has praised Oxford United’s players ahead of the second part of their home double-header in FA Women’s National League Southern Premier. The U’s entertain Portsmouth tomorrow (2pm), fresh from Tuesday’s 2-1 victory over Milton Keynes
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GYMNASTICS: Carterton duo secure extra-special silvers in Milton Keynes
MOLLY Mullins crowned her first Carterton Gymnastics Club competition in seven years with a silver medal in Milton Keynes. Mullins produced an impressive showing in the adult competition, with Rebecca Rigby securing another silver with an exceptional
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TABLE TENNIS: Rutherford on brink of league and cup double
RUTHERFORD are one win away from an Oxford & District league and cup double after beating Forum B 7-3 in their Divisional Team Cup tie. The new competition sees groups of four teams in each division play each other in semi-finals, with British Rail
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ON CUE: Highfield's title challenge suffers setback against Oracle
SNOOKER: Highfield B suffered a setback in their Oxford & District League Premier Division title challenge with a 3-3 home draw against Oracle B. They are two points behind leaders Oracle A in the top tier, while Division 1 table-toppers Littlemore
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Injuries to Shrewsbury Town dangermen boosts Oxford United
TWO players who have done damage to Oxford United in the past are missing from Shrewsbury Town’s line-up this afternoon with hamstring injuries. Shaun Whalley, scorer of three goals in the last three meetings between the sides in Shropshire, and
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MAIL'S VIEW: Panic leads to panic and some people are cashing in
YESTERDAY we suggested that people not panic about coronavirus. And yet today, here we are, reporting that people are doing exactly that. Yes - coronavirus is really worrying. It’s not weak or stupid to admit concern. In its worst-case scenario
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Alex Gorrin: Oxford United must maximise in-form James Henry and Matty Taylor
ALEX Gorrin says Oxford United will seek to make the most of the red-hot partnership between James Henry and Matty Taylor at Shrewsbury Town this afternoon. The pair have scored nine of the side’s 11 goals in their four-game winning streak. Henry
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Is town to get KFC store?
A SPOKESPERSON for KFC has said that there is nothing in the pipeline regarding a potential store opening in Witney. Rumours had circulated on social media in recent days that a KFC was set to be installed at the development at Ducklington roundabout
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These are our favourite photos taken by YOU this week
Every week our Camera Club members amaze us with their entries to the weekly competition. But there are lots of incredible photos which don't fit the theme - yet we still think they're way too good not to share. So we'll be posting them each
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Reluctant councillors forced by Government to accept unpopular new housing plan
A LONG-delayed housing plan will move forward, despite many of the councillors who voted for it thinking it will result in environmental destruction and too many homes. South Oxfordshire District Council accepted its Local Plan at a meeting on Thursday
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'Lethal' footpath puts villagers off walking
TORRENTIAL rain and three weekends of stormy weather left some roads and footpaths in Oxfordshire flooded and battered. One of them is the footpath along Church Street in Sutton Courtenay that links the north and south parts of the picturesque village
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Developers want to add 30 extra flats at West Way Square in Botley
DEVELOPERS of multi-million pound West Way Square in Botley are planning to build an extra 30 flats. The Botley Development Company, a joint venture between Mace Developments and Doric Properties, has been working on a new shopping centre development
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School warns parents of 'dangerous' viral prank
PUPILS at a Witney school have been urged not to try out 'dangerous' pranks that have gone viral on social media. Wood Green School contacted parents this week, highlighting how 'social media is increasingly promoting potentially dangerous activities
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Wellbeing workshop for International Women's Day
A FREE event promoting mental wellbeing will be held in Oxford to celebrate International Women’s Day tomorrow. The event, at the Asian Cultural Centre, Oxford will start at 3.30pm, lasting three hours. Women Celebrating Women will feature Bollywood
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Former Oxford rock star lands his own CBeebies show
A 'LEGENDARY' entertainer who has delighted Oxfordshire children for a decade has landed his own show on national television. Former rock star Nick Cope is set to star in his very own series on BBC children's channel CBeebies. The musician and
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Is this the most expensive shower in Oxfordshire?
REFURBISHED shower facilities worth £100,000 were revealed at at the changing rooms of a leisure centre. Work on the joint project between South Oxfordshire District Council and Oxfordshire County Council started in November after water started
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TV presenter's bid to change drink driving sentence thrown out of court
A TV presenter who crashed his car into a ditch after a posh all-inclusive dinner at Oxford University has lost the fight to clear his name. Klint Janulis, who presents 10,000 BC on Channel 5 and lives near Bicester, said it would have been ‘easier
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Controversial plans for new student campus in Oxford
IT IS the last chance today for residents to have their say on controversial plans for a new student campus in North Oxford. University College has submitted plans for seven student accommodation blocks with 150 rooms, as well as a nursery, cafe