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Why you must not give chocolate to dogs - plus the signs of chocolate intoxication
A fresh alert has urged dog owners not to feed their pets chocolate - with experts repeating warnings that the sweat treats can kill them. The UK is a nation of chocoholics, with an average of 660,900 tonnes of the sweet treat consumed every year
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Skate park and play area open on estate after £150k community effort
AN OXFORDSHIRE park, including a brand new skate ramp, is set to be officially opened later this month after more than £150,000 was raised by the community. Activate: Madley Park was set up by the Madley Park Residents Association (MPRA) in Witney
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Warning over coronavirus phone scams
RESIDENTS in Oxfordshire are being warned to be extra vigilant as scam callers are likely to increase their activity over the next few weeks. Scammers may take advantage of increasing amounts of people being at home due to the coronavirus outbreak
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Store gets rid of single-use plastic bags
A SUPERMARKET is removing all single-use plastic carrier bags and replacing them with 100 per cent compostable ones across its Oxfordshire stores. Co-op Midcounties says the introduction of the bags in 51 regional stores will help remove an estimated
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Charity walk to take place despite coronavirus
A MARCH between two football stadiums in aid of charity will still take place - despite the game being postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. The march is set to take place this Saturday when four fans will walk from the Kassam Stadium to Adams
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Woman dragged to floor from behind by man in early hours
A MAN dragged a woman to the floor in a 'distressing' incident this morning. The woman, who is in her thirties, was walking along Lycroft Close in Goring, South Oxfordshire, between 12.30am and 1am when a man came up to her from behind. He
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Oxford City draw against ten-man Hampton & Richmond Borough
OXFORD City were held to a draw despite playing against ten men for 70 minutes against Hampton & Richmond Borough. The visitors were leading through Nana Owusu’s smashing effort when Luke Ruddick received a straight red card against his former
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Naked Attraction is looking for contestants
Ever contemplated getting naked in the quest to find love? ...Ever contemplated going on TV naked? Then this is the show for you! Hit TV show Naked Attraction is looking for contestants - and the producers have put a call out to anyone in
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UPDATES: Hampton & Richmond Boro v Oxford City - Ten-man hosts draw level
5:00pm Here's the match report. 4:57pm
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Coronavirus: Oxford City Stars postpone game as one of their opponents is self-isolating
OXFORD City Stars have become the latest Oxfordshire side to become affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Their scheduled opponents tomorrow, Invicta Dynamos, have a player who is self-isolating. The NIHL had announced last night matches should
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Coronavirus: here's everything that's happened in the last 24 hours
MAJOR national and local events were being cancelled by the hour last night as fears around coronavirus increased. This year's Local Elections in England, due to take place in May, were cancelled yesterday afternoon. It comes as the number
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Driver in hospital after head-on crash
A driver has been left with serious injuries after a head-on crash in Wantage. On Monday evening, at around 6.40pm, a Peugeot Expert van and a Vauxhall Meriva crashed on Steventon Road in East Hanney. The Peugeot was driving towards East Hanney
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Crewmate describes night of PC’s death
A JURY heard testimony from the officer who was with Andrew Harper moments before his death. Three teenagers are on trial accused of murdering the 28 year-old on August 15 last year. Taking to the witness box at the Old Bailey yesterday, PC
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Coronavirus: 10 more deaths in UK
Ten more people have died in the UK after testing positive for coronavirus. NHS England has confirmed that 10 further patients, all in the 'at risk' group, have died, bringing the total UK deaths so far to 21. There are now 1,140 confirmed
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VOTE: What do YOU think should happen to the football season?
AS coronavirus takes over the sporting schedule for the foreseeable future, we want to know what YOU think should happen to the football season. Oxford United's clash with MK Dons is one of many games that is postponed today, meanwhile West Ham
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'CARNAGE': Panic-buying shoppers queue in supermarkets and leave shelves empty - despite advice to stop
PANIC-BUYING shoppers are still stockpiling, despite government advice that it's unneccessary. Shoppers have sent us photographs from inside supermarkets across Oxfordshire, blasting the 'selfish' actions of those buying multiple packets of medicine
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Remember When: Woolworths in Cowley closed
We've been a lot of shoppers clearing the shelves this month. But in 2009 customers were doing it for a different reason, as Woolworths prepared to close its doors. Oxford Mail photographer Damian Halliwell captured this shot on Tuesday, January
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Beth makes a fiery new friend!
ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD Beth Grove made a fiery new friend at the hospice she goes to. A real-life version of Excitable Edgar, the Christmas ad mascot for John Lewis, who had been in the window at the Oxford Westgate Centre store, paid her a visit. Edgar
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Coronavirus: will police be allowed to detain the infected?
Will police get new powers to detain the infected? The Times newspaper is today reporting plans to unveil new policing powers in the fight against coronavirus. The Times claims police allowed to detain infected. Also that: Care standards
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Jet2 flights to Spain turn back in mid air amid coronavirus fears
Jet2 flights to Spain have been forced to turn back in mid-air over fears of the coronavirus. Five flights from the UK have been suspended over France and turned around to return to their origins. The airline confirmed they have cancelled all
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Coronavirus: do YOU think mass gatherings should be banned?
The government is likely to unveil plans to ban mass gatherings of more than 500 people as early as next week. It comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced criticism for not implementing more stringent measures this week. Other countries
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Coronavirus: Which leagues involving Oxfordshire clubs are affected by postponements?
SEVERAL leagues have followed the EFL's decision yesterday to bring in a suspension to their competition in light of the coronavirus outbreak. Oxford United Women have become the latest side to be affected, with their FA Women's National League
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VOTE: Here are the best photos taken by YOU this week
Each week our Camera Club members send in incredible photos to fit with the competition theme. But there are also plenty that aren't entries to the competition. We thought it would be such a shame not to share them with you. So take
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Coronavirus: Big events might be banned from next week
Plans are under way to ban mass gatherings from next week as the Government looks to implement more extreme measures in the fight against Covid-19. Boris Johnson had faced criticism for not taking such actions, despite similar steps being taken
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Police ask residents to check outbuildings for missing man
POLICE have asked residents to check outbuildings in the search for a missing man. Robert Wilson, from Abingdon, has been missing since Thursday. He was last seen at about midday in The Holt. The 76-year-old is described as slim and around
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Coronavirus: What has happened in the last 24 hours?
On another day of dramatic developments in the spread of Covid-19: - New restrictions are being imposed on visitor access to the Palace of Westminster and overseas travel by MPs and peers is being strongly discouraged to keep Parliament functioning
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Coronavirus: What's going to happen with care homes?
Emergency measures could be needed to keep care services running during the peak of the coronavirus outbreak, the Government has said. Workers could be shifted from one care provider to another to cover for carers who have contracted the virus
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Coronavirus: Shoppers QUEUE down the street for Superdrug to open for hand sanitiser
Shoppers were seen queueing outside a shop before it opened in the hope of buying hand sanitiser. READ MORE: What do I do if I think I have coronavirus? Reader Stef Andrews witnessed people waiting down the street for Superdrug Kidlington
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What do I do if I think I have coronavirus?
This NHS guidance is for people with confirmed or possible coronavirus (COVID-19) infection who are required to stay at home. The main messages are: • if you have symptoms of coronavirus infection (COVID-19), however mild, stay at home and
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MOTORSPORT: Oxfordshire's Formula 1 teams back Australian Grand Prix cancellation
OXFORDSHIRE’S Formula 1 teams have backed the decision to cancel the first race of the season in Australia. The race was called off yesterday, two hours before first practice was due to begin in Melbourne, after a member of the McLaren team tested
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POINT-TO-POINT: Bicester Hunt at Edgcote called off
THE Bicester Hunt with Whaddon Chase point-to-point meeting at Edgcote, near Banbury, tomorrow is off. Organisers have been unable to set up the course with the ground too wet for heavy vehicles, and are now in talks over a new date for the meeting
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Coronavirus: EFL season suspension puts Oxford United's promotion push on hold
OXFORD United’s promotion push is on hold after the EFL season was yesterday suspended for three weeks amid the coronavirus outbreak. The EFL’s board unanimously agreed to postpone all fixtures until April 3 at an emergency meeting, with all men
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How to help elderly relatives and friends during the coronavirus outbreak
CONCERNS have been raised for elderly relatives during the coronavirus outbreak. LIVE: Updates on coronavirus But help is at hand, there are a number of steps you can take to support and protect them. What is the current advice for elderly
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Hammer-wielding thug wreaked 'mayhem' on woman during prolonged attack at her home
A THUG slammed a woman against a kitchen cabinet during a 'brutal' explosion of violence after she dumped him. During Samuel Jeffs's shocking rampage of violence he wielded a hammer and a knife and left his victim unconscious as her young children
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Tree fellers wanted today
VOLUNTEERS are wanted to help lop down trees in Oxford today. The Wild Oxford conservation team will be felling ash trees which are infected with ash dieback disease at South Hinksey Community Woodland from 10am to 3pm. The crew will be replanting
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£588k will be spent on rural bus services
RURAL bus services could soon be boosted by £588,000 given out from a government grant, though concerns about a quick turnaround to apply for the money have been raised. Oxfordshire County Council was offered the £588,403 pot of money from the government
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Woman burgled Audi car keys and had samurai sword
A WOMAN who burgled car keys from an Oxfordshire car centre before being caught with a samurai sword has been spared jail. Donna Rainbird appeared at Oxford Crown Court yesterday in connection with a burglary at Wheelers Car Centre, Chipping Norton
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At 100 years old, Win says: "Just keep going."
A GREAT-grandmother who has lived in Oxford her entire life is set to become a centenarian. Littlemore resident Win Bostock will celebrate her 100th birthday tomorrow<<March 15>>, at a party in Cowley with 80 family members and friends