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Coronavirus: McDonald's will ONLY serve drive-thru now
McDonald's will close its restaurants and only offer drive-thru due to coronavirus. In a statement tonight, it said this will take effect from 5am tomorrow (Wednesday). It also said deliveries will be 'contactless' with drivers setting down
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Coronavirus: People share their hilarious work-from-home set-ups
Working from home? That's fine for people with a nice desk space. But what if you don't have a desk at home? That's where inventiveness comes in. People have been sharing their hilarious work-from-home set-ups. Using an ironing board, a sewing
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Cheer up! ... and keep your fingers crossed for a star-studded summer of music at these Oxfordshire festivals
THE steady stream of cancellations as a result of the coronavirus outbreak continues to wreak havoc on Oxfordshire’s cultural life – with live music being the biggest loser so far. But while mass events are being called off now, the organisers
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'Under-threat' Didcot Town launch survival appeal
DIDCOT Town have appealed for community support as the coronavirus crisis leaves their future at stake. The Railwaymen have not hosted a game since February 1 due to poor weather and now the outbreak of the virus is seeing them miss out on more
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Noise report for 190 new homes 'not relevant'
A HOUSING developer has said it doesn't want to submit an official noise assessment for a new estate of 190 homes, because there isn't a youth centre near the site. Bewley Homes agreed four years ago to write an official noise report before it built
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'We could be closed in days' - Shops fear for future
BUSINESSES in Oxford are facing closure as shop owners and staff reveal takings have plummeted in the wake of coronavirus. Footfall was noticeably down in the city centre today, with a downturn in foreign tourists having a major impact. See our
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Morrisons is creating 3,500 jobs to cope with coronavirus demand
MORRISONS will create 3,500 new jobs as it expands its home delivery service to cope with a surge in demand during the coronavirus crisis. The supermarket chain said it would be recruiting around 2,500 pickers and drivers, while it will also be
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Man is still missing after five days
POLICE have shared a picture of a missing man leaving Waitrose days before he disappeared in hope that somebody will remember seeing him. Officers have also asked residents who walk in Kennington, Radley and Boars Hill areas of Abingdon to keep
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Oxford University on vegan-approved list
AS more students than ever before are giving up meat products the University of Oxford joined the 'vegan revolution'. The animal rights group PETA selected 31 'most vegan friendly' universities based on the availability of plant-based food options
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Photography prodigy wins with wide-eyed deer
A TEENAGE photography prodigy from Oxfordshire has won a prestigious nationwide accolade for the third time. Oxford schoolboy Alex White, who rose to fame across the county for his highly-skilled and up-close snaps of local wildlife, was crowned
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Dark times loom for Oxford's pubs and restaurants
PUBS and restaurants in Oxfordshire will be hit ‘very hard’ by the latest Government guidance on coronavirus, a business leader has warned. Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged the public on Monday not to go out to pubs, clubs, theatres and social
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New Oxford Mail Camera Club member captures the Cornish coast
This lonely boat floating in the sea was taken by our new Oxford Mail Camera Club member Jessica Wraight. The moody but beautiful black and white picture was snapped in St Ives, Cornwall. Read also: Coronavirus: Oxfordshire businesses hit out
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Coronavirus - DON'T travel abroad for at least 30 days
DON'T travel abroad for at least the next 30 days - that's the advice from the government. Foreign secretary Dominic Raab, speaking in the commons today, 'advised' Brits not to leave the UK for non-essential travel. However, this is currently
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Coronavirus death toll now 71
The death toll in the UK of patients with coronavirus is up to 71. This is an increase of 14 deaths on the previous figure, and all of those who died had underlying health conditions. A statement from NHS England said: "A further 14 people,
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Burglars not phased by morning commuters
BURGLARS were not phased by the rush-hour commuters when they broke into a home near Didcot Parkway train station earlier this week. The thieves managed to get into the house, on Station Road, through the front door. Read more: man caught on
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Coronavirus VOTE: Mortgage holidays and business loans - do measures go far enough?
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled new measures to help businesses. They include grants, loans and mortgage holidays. What has he promised? An initial £330 billion of govt-backed loans (equivalent to 15 per cent of GDP) so businesses
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Coronavirus - village school 'closed until further notice'
A PRIMARY school is closed until further notice as it awaits official advice about coronavirus. Dry Sandford Primary School near Abingdon is shut today, and Oxfordshire County Council's emergency school closure page states that it will remain so
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Ale enthusiasts, beer barons and cider royalty under one roof
BOOZE connoisseurs gathered to celebrate the best local beverages at a renowned beer and cider festival. This year the Wantage Beer and Cider Festival returned to the Beacon civic hall for its tenth anniversary. Punters, who had been waiting
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Coronavirus: Council calls for 'urgent' Government help for businesses
OXFORD City Council has called for more support from the UK Government to help businesses struggling over coronavirus. In a statement, council leader Susan Brown, said: “The impact of coronavirus (Covid-19) is already being felt by businesses
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Man steals wallet from counter of Greggs
A MAN stole a wallet after it was left on the counter of a Greggs branch. It has been left on the side of Greggs in Market Place, Wantage, by accident at 7.30am on February 15. When another man came in and spotted the wallet - instead of handing
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Coronavirus: ALL non-urgent NHS operations cancelled
All non-urgent surgeries have been cancelled in a bid to help the NHS cope with coronavirus. Non-urgent surgeries will be cancelled from April 15 and the policy will be in place for at least three months. The cancellations will free up 30,000
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Coronavirus - UK could have 55,000 cases
CORONAVIRUS cases in the UK have risen by more than 400 since yesterday - the biggest single jump since cases were first confirmed. Almost 2,000 people have been diagnosed with Covid-19, according to the latest statistics this afternoon from the
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New Alabama rot case in Oxfordshire
THIRTEEN new cases of the deadly dog disease Alabama Rot have been identified across the UK this week, including one in Oxfordshire. The diagnosis in Carterton is alongside others in nearby Chippenham in Wiltshire and one in Northamptonshire.
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PC Harper murder trial: jury sent home after one had 'horrific cold'
Jurors at the PC Andrew Harper trial were sent home today after one of them came down with a "horrific cold". Mr Justice Edis told remaining jurors at the Old Bailey it "seems unlikely" that they had coronavirus and the juror said she had had the
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Bicester Heritage postpones spring event
A POPULAR event that sees thousands of car enthusiasts come together has been postponed. Bicester Heritage's Scramble will no longer take place on April 26 and has instead been moved to June 21. Organisers say they have been actively monitoring
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Oxford United's Mark Sykes has international debut delayed as Euro 2020 is postponed
MARK Sykes will have to wait until June at the earliest to make his international debut after Northern Ireland's play-off clash with Bosnia & Herzegovina was postponed. A meeting at UEFA today agreed to delay Euro 2020 for 12 months following the
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Oxford doctor speaks out after contracting coronavirus
AN NHS doctor in Oxford has given insight into what it is like to have Covid-19, after he contracted the virus himself. Chris Gough took to Twitter yesterday to reveal that he was recovering from coronavirus, and to explain what his symptoms were
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Coronavirus case confirmed at local Royal Mail office
A CASE of Covid-19 has been confirmed at an Oxfordshire Royal Mail site. The employee who tested positive for the potentially deadly virus is at home and receiving clinical advice, a spokesperson for the organisation confirmed today. They said
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Coronavirus - phone networks struggle as millions work from home
Major phone networks are reportedly having issues today as millions of people work from home. Problems have been reported on 3, Vodafone, EE and O2. Customers have taken to social media to ask for help, with Down Detector first reporting
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Ashmolean, Pitt Rivers and other museums SHUT over coronavirus
THE ASHMOLEAN and Oxford University’s other museums have closed their doors to the public as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak. The closure sees the Beaumont Street museum – the oldest public museum in the world – shutting from today for an
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Girl in hospital after being hit by car in High Street
A GIRL is in hospital with a broken collarbone after being struck by a car. The 12-year-old was hit outside The Crown pub in Woodstock High Street, at about 3.30pm yesterday. The vehicle involved was a grey Honda CRV, and police have launched
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Oxford schoolgirls make final of NASA contest
TEENAGE entrepreneurs will compete in the final of a global contest sponsored by NASA. A group of five Year 10 girls from Oxford High School triumphed over 600 rival teams across the world, to earn a place in the highly-competitive final of the
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Care home praised for treating residents with 'respect and dignity'
A CARE home in West Oxfordshire has been given a top rating for treating all residents with 'respect and dignity'. Rosebank Care Home, in Bampton, has been rated ‘outstanding’ for a second time following an inspection in January by the Care Quality
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DELAY for decision on curry house which had illegal workers
A DECISION about the future of a restaurant where three illegal immigrants were found working will be postponed. The Home Office conducted a raid at Jaflong on Bicester’s Market Square on October 11 last year. Three people were found to be
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Coronavirus poll: Are you staying home today?
DID you think the roads this morning were less busy than usual? With people beginning to stay home from work and stores and facilities closing, less commuters are travelling. ALSO READ:Coronavirus updates for Oxfordshire Are you staying
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Coronavirus: Do YOU think advice to avoid pubs, bars and restaurants is right - or irresponsible?
Yesterday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson told the public they should 'avoid' pubs, bars, restaurants and theatres. But so far no new plans have been unveiled as to how the government will help them. This has prompted hoteliers and restaurant
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GP surgeries cancel face-to-face appointments amid virus crisis
FACE-to-face appointments at several Oxfordshire GP surgeries have been cancelled amid the coronavirus outbreak. Patients have been told that doctors will instead speak to them on the phone, and will only see them in person if they feel it is absolutely
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Buy a home at the airfield where Churchill took off in 1943
A SECOND World War airfield where Winston Churchill once caught a flight is being transformed into a housing estate. The 21-acre site at Stanton Harcourt between Oxford and Witney is being turned into a development of 66 houses and bungalows.
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Fastest and slowest roads in Oxfordshire revealed
THE stretches of Oxfordshire's roads which drivers should steer most clear of to avoid getting caught in traffic have been revealed in new figures. The Department for Transport has released its latest statistics on average speeds and delays on England
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Secondary schools name new headteachers
TWO secondary schools in Abingdon are set to welcome new headteachers in the coming months. Fitzharrys and John Mason schools (JMS), which are both run by Abingdon Learning Trust, have named their new leaders following a restructure. Sarah Brinkley
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Olivia Kiernan's third Frankie Sheehan crime novel is out soon
OXFORD writer Olivia Kiernan has completed her hat-trick - a third crime novel featuring Dublin-based DCI Frankie Sheehan. If Looks Could Kill will be published next month by Quercus imprint Riverrun. The third novel in the series follows the
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Wheely good buy: police sell 25 old wheels and 'vintage' cutlery on eBay
POLICE are selling 'vintage' and 'antique' cutlery for just a couple of pounds. The bundle of about 50 pieces of cutlery, which includes knives, forks, and eight different types of spoons, is currently being sold for just £3 on eBay. It's one
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A plan to improve health in poor areas begins
TACKLING inequalities in health will be the focus of an upcoming meeting. Ways of improving the health of people living in a poor area of Banbury will be discussed at Oxfordshire's health and wellbeing board meeting on Thursday. The county council's
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School part-closed due to staff self-isolating over coronavirus
A SCHOOL in Oxford has closed for three year groups today due to the 'large number' of staff self-isolating. A notice on St Gregory the Great Catholic School's website states 'currently there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 amongst the school
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Coronavirus: Odeon first cinema chain to close
ODEON cinemas is the first to cinema chain to announce that its branches across the UK have closed. Its branches have closed following guidance issued on Covid-19. ALSO READ: Oxfordshire businesses hit out at PM over 'avoid' guidance In
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Pub and restaurant industry 'close to collapse' over coronavirus guidance
A BUSINESS leader in Oxfordshire said pubs and restaurants will be hit ‘very hard’ by the Government’s latest guidance on coronavirus. In his daily briefing yesterday Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged the public not to go to pubs, clubs, theatres
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Primary school gets money boost for books
A SCHOOL in an Oxfordshire town was gifted £200 from a housebuilder which will be used to buy new books. World Book Day celebrations at Hanwell Fields Community School in Banbury were boosted by a donation from Taylor Wimpey. Now in its 23rd
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Man sexually assaulted child and teenagers on county buses
A DEVIANT who preyed on teenagers and a child, sexually assaulting them on buses across Oxfordshire, has been spared jail. In one of his eight instances of sexual assault Phillip Brock targeted an eight-year-old child and also followed a woman he
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Woman in critical condition after head-on crash
A WOMAN in her sixties is in hospital in a critical condition after being involved in a head on collision yesterday morning. The crash happend at around 9.40am on Faringdon Road, Gozzard's Ford in Abingdon when a grey BMW car and a white Mercedes
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Coronavirus: Hockey suspended - days before some leagues were due to finish
OXFORDSHIRE'S hockey clubs will have to wait until at least April 15 to complete their seasons - despite some having just one game remaining. England Hockey suspended all nationally run hockey activity last night following government advice on
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Coronavirus: Raymond Blanc says hospitality industry is being 'sacrificed and battered'
A TOP chef says the hospitality sector is being 'sacrificed' due to the lack of direction given to the public by the Prime Minister about the coronavirus. Raymond Blanc, who runs Michelin Star restaurant Le Manoir in Oxford, tweeted his concern
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Multi-million-pound disability day centre gets community boost
A COUPLE’S dream of opening a state-of-the art adult care centre in memory of their daughter has moved a step closer, thanks to an influx of local support. Rachael and Ian Scott-Hunter, from Bicester, have now raised £90,000 towards their £2.5
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Stagecoach is to increase some of its bus fares
STAGECOACH in Oxfordshire has announced it will be increasing the cost of some fares and ticket prices on its services from Sunday, March 29. However, the price of a range of tickets will be frozen including the Oxford Tube return fare, a selection
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Coronavirus: Art gallery closed from today
TO minimise the spread of coronavirus and to prioritise the wellbeing of staff and visitors, an art gallery has temporarily closed. Modern Art Oxford on Pembroke Street is shut from today. All upcoming public events have been cancelled and
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Planet IT wins contract with Crown Commercial Service
Leading Oxfordshire based IT company Planet IT have been named as an official supplier on the Crown Commercial Service’s Technology Products and Associated Services framework. Planet IT have been awarded three places in the prestigious framework
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Coronavirus: Pubs step up cleaning and start home delivery of beer
PUBS across the city have changed the way they operate due to the coronavirus. Dodo Pub Co, Tap Social and Big Society are all venues that have issued statements on Facebook informing customers of changes including home delivery of beer. Big
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Coronavirus: New Theatre suspends all its shows
A POPULAR theatre in the city centre has suspended all of its shows. New Theatre Oxford said in a Facebook post last night that the move comes after Boris Johnson's announcement yesterday advising the public to avoid unnecessary social contact,
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Carphone Warehouse to close all standalone stores
CARPHONE Warehouse is closing all its standalone stores in the UK next month, resulting in nearly 3,000 redundancies. The retailer has announced plans to shut all 531 mobile phone stores meaning 2,900 job cuts will be made. ALSO READ: PC Andrew
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RUGBY UNION: How did the weekend's games affect Oxfordshire's teams?
CHINNOR suffered a setback in their National League 1 promotion push without playing a match. On a weekend when clubs up and down the pyramid used up their games in hand, the Thame-based side dropped to fourth in the third tier thanks to Rams’ narrow
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HOCKEY: Impressive Oxford Ladies claim title with weeks to spare + round-up
OXFORD wrapped up the title in fine style with a 6-0 victory at Epsom. The runaway leaders in South League Division 2 secured top spot with three games still to play. Jemima Spurr got the party started with a reverse-stick finish, which was
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HOCKEY: Ed Tristem brace helps in-form Oxford Hawks to keep climbing + round-up
OXFORD Hawks’ superb second half of the season continued with a 5-2 thrashing of Canterbury. It saw the former relegation strugglers climb to sixth place with one game remaining in the men’s Division 1 South. Canterbury started strongly and deservedly
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Oxford United boss: Tough calls on horizon for football in coronavirus crisis
KARL Robinson admits he does not envy the administrators who have to weigh up how – and when – football restarts. Oxford United’s players are resting up at home before starting individual fitness programmes on Thursday. The intention is to begin
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Man in court for 'sitting naked with an erect penis in church'
A MAN accused of a string of exposure charges is set to appear at court. Carl Boers is charged with two counts of indecent exposure, one count of exposure and a further count of committing an act outraging public decency. Prosecutors claim
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Popular community cafe to close for revamp
A MUCH-loved café in East Oxford is getting a spring makeover – and will relaunch with a brand new look and menu. The Flo’s Café, which is part of community hub Flo’s – The Place in the Park, will close this month to allow for renovations to the
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PC Andrew Harper murder trial: What happened on Monday
PC Andrew Harper had such ‘horrific’ and ‘catastrophic’ injuries on the night of his death that his colleague did not recognise him, a court has heard. PC Harper died on August 15 after being dragged behind a car for more than a mile at speeds
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Drug dealer ran county cocaine and heroin racket
A DRUG dealer who ran a cocaine and heroin racket from his Banbury home has been jailed. Max McTaggart appeared at Oxford Crown Court to be sentenced yesterday (March 16)after admitting two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs
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Plans to help children with special needs should be completed quicker
PLANS to help children with special educational needs in their schoolwork are not being completed quickly enough. Oxfordshire County Council's cabinet will discuss the rate at which Education and Health Care Plans are completed within the county