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Winner: This is the photo you voted best of the week
The headline is a little misleading because there isn't one winner this week... there are two! Each week we are asking our readers to vote for their favourite photo taken by our Camera Club. Whilst we have a weekly themed competition, we
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Protest at shopping centre cancelled
A MASS 'feed-in' event at the Westgate Centre has been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak. Climate activists had planned to protest against the fossil fuel industry by holding a 'feed-in' event with their children. Extinction Rebellion
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Coronavirus - Royal Mail WON'T ask you to sign for deliveries now
Royal Mail workers will not be asking customers for a signature when they deliver parcels due to coronavirus. In a statement on its website, Royal Mail states: "In order to protect both our people and customers as much as possible, we will not
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Can I still go to the gym during the coronavirus outbreak? Some expert advice
Some of us don't need an excuse to get out of the gym, but for many it's part of their weekly or even daily routine. But with fears surrounding the spread of the Covid-19 strain of coronavirus escalating, exercising has become yet another source
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Walton Street: Jericho locals object to closure
RESIDENTS and business owners braved the rain and coronavirus fears to make their voice heard and challenge against the closure of an Oxford street. The Jericho Traders Association is unhappy with Oxfordshire County Council's decision to close Walton
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Coronavirus: Need help? These are Oxfordshire's community groups
Communities across the county are banding together to help those in need during the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the places to go if you need help: Didcot - Great Western Park Residents' Association To practically help those that are
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UK's coronavirus death toll rises to 35
The number of people with coronavirus in the UK who have died has risen to 35. It's an increase of 14 in a day. There have been 1,372 confirmed infections - a rise of 232 in a day. The number of people tested has risen to 40,279, with
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The scheme to plant more trees and flowers along Oxford's canal
SUPPORTING wildlife is the drive behind a tree and flower planting campaign taking place. Volunteers and boaters have planted trees, shrubs and snowdrop and bluebell bulbs in a drive to improve Oxford's waterways and boost biodiversity. Last
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Three historic paintings STOLEN from gallery in late night heist
SIXTEENTH-century paintings have been stolen from Christ Church Picture Gallery in a late-night heist. Burglars broke into the university college gallery at St Aldates at 11pm last night. Three high-value paintings were stolen. The first
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'Don't leave the country during coronavirus break' Oxford United players are told
OXFORD United's players have been told they cannot leave the country during their enforced break. All EFL games have been suspended until at least April 3 in a bid to tackle the coronavirus outbreak. It saw United, who have not reported any
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Coronavirus - DON'T flush wipes down the loo if you run out of toilet paper
Thames Water is urging its customers to help reduce the risk of sewer blockages during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company is reminding people not to flush wet wipes or kitchen roll down their toilets if they’re affected by a toilet paper shortage
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Coronavirus polls: Tell us how you are feeling and coping
We want to get a clear picture of how our readers feel about coronavirus. Are you seriously worried? Could you afford to have time off sick? Are you worried about your job? The results of our polls are completely anonymous, they'll just help
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Coronavirus: Boris Johnson under fire over 'lack of transparency'
Boris Johnson has been criticised over how the Government communicates plans to stem the spread of the coronavirus outbreak and faced calls for greater transparency. The Prime Minister was under increased pressure to publish the data Downing Street
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Car drives at pedestrians after mass brawl
ABOUT 20 people were involved in a brawl in Henley-on-Thames. The incident took place outside Magoos in Hart Street between 12.50-1.15am on March 7. Following the altercation, some members of the group got into a red Mazda RX8 that was
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Coronavirus: Oxfordshire says mass gatherings SHOULD be banned
A majority of readers think mass gatherings should now be banned. After the government unveiled its plans last Thursday, which did not include banning major events, we asked if you thought this was the right decision. Seventy-three per cent
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Plans revealed for VE Day in May
A COUNCIL will travel back to the 1940s after it announced its plans for VE Day in May to commemorate 75 years of peace. Witney Town Council said that a series of live music events will be hosted in the Market Square, as the celebrations start at
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Plan for increasing the number of cyclists in Oxford set out
A TEN-year plan to up the number of cyclists in Oxford by 50 per cent will be discussed next week. The Oxford Local Cycling and Walking Plan provides a detailed timetable of measures Oxfordshire County Council can take to increase the uptake of
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'STOP PANIC-BUYING': Supermarkets' plea to shoppers over coronavirus stockpiling
Supermarkets are urging shoppers not to buy more than they need as many are coronavirus stockpiling. In a joint letter, UK retailers have asked customers to be considerate, so that others are not left without much-needed items. "There is enough
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Scammers make £800,000 from coronavirus fears
FRAUDSTERS are cashing in on coronavirus fears, and have reportedly made up to £800,000 in scams this month. According to Thames Valley Police, in their latest online alert, vulnerable and elderly people are being targeted by con-artists across
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Burglars smash their way into homes across Oxfordshire
BURGLARS have been smashing their way into homes across Oxfordshire. In the latest police alert, police community support officer (PCSO) Wesley Smith said that two similar burglaries happened on Friday evening. He urged people to get in touch
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Thieves ripped out dash-cam in car
THIEVES broke into a car and stole the dash-cam footage. On Thursday afternoon, between 11am and 2.30pm a car was broken into on Chetwode, just off Longelandes Way in Banbury. Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting the reference
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Coronavirus: Seven cases at Oxford University
A seventh Oxford University student has tested positive for coronavirus. The University, which reported its first case last weekend, said it 'continues to work alongside Public Health England, and to follow the government guidance issued'.
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Coronavirus: Elderly will be told to stay home for FOUR MONTHS
Health secretary Matt Hancock has confirmed that the government will ask over 70s to self isolate for four months. He said the advice is likely to be issued 'in the coming weeks.' "The measures that we're taking, the measures that we're looking
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Police 'concerned' about missing man from Headington
POLICE are 'increasingly concerned' about a missing man from Headington. Oliver Helstrom was last seen at around 10 past five yesterday evening on Headley Way. He is described as a white man, who is around 5ft 10ins tall, and of slim build
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MAIL'S VIEW: Coronavirus - panicking is not the answer
ON Saturday morning, we started to get reports of shoppers queueing in supermarket car parks, empty shelves and yet more stockpiling. 'Carnage' and 'mayhem' were adjectives readers used. Understandably, considering the Prime Minister labelled
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Dreading your MOT? Money-saving tips from the people in the know
Let's face it, we all dread out MOT and a potentially big bill. But if your car is three years old or more the MOT is a regular element of ownership. The annual test checks your vehicle’s health and roadworthiness, keeping you and other road
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Didcot Burger King, the Local Plan and Grove Station: meet the new MP
David Johnston became the new MP for Wantage in December's election, just a year after deciding to enter the world of politics. Having lived in London, he and his partner Charlotte now have a house 'in the Didcot area'. It's certainly a change
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Oxfordshire fire service helped rescue one animal a week last year
FIREFIGHTERS in Oxfordshire had to rescue hapless animals from rivers, trees and other sticky situations every week last year. Home Office figures show Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service went to 70 animal callouts in 2018-19 – an average of 1.3
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Half of Oxfordshire nature sites 'not being conserved'
HALF of Oxfordshire's important nature sites are not being conserved, figures suggest. Despite a government pledge to strengthen protection of biodiversity, experts warn consistent underfunding has left councils struggling to protect their natural
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Help found for adults in need of social care after care home closure
SUPPORT has been found for people with learning disabilities left in limbo after a care home announced it was closing. An update on plans to close Milton Heights, near Didcot, was given to Oxfordshire County Council's performance scrutiny committee