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'More should be done by government to protect renters'
TENANTS in Oxford will need government support even after the coronavirus crisis has passed according to Oxford City Council’s leader. The city council has promised it will not evict any tenants in council houses struggling to pay rent after losing
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UK coronavirus death toll rises to 144
The Department of Health says 144 people in the UK have died after testing positive for COVID-19. A further 643 more people have tested positive for coronavirus bringing the total number of cases in the UK to 3,269
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Staff worried of corronavirus spread at luxury care home
A PRIVATE care village in Oxfordshire has been accused for ‘choosing profits over people’ in the worsening coronavirus pandemic. Workers at Richmond Village in Letcombe Regis near Wantage, owned by BUPA, raised concerns the company has not taken
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Coronavirus: Council's post-Brexit grant scheme suspended
A GRANT fund set up to support community activities in the aftermath of Brexit has been suspended due to coronavirus. Oxford City Council has stopped taking applications for a share of its £35,000 grant scheme called #WeAreOxford. It launched
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'Wrong advice' sent out to hospital staff about self-isolating
Staff at Oxford’s hospitals were given the wrong advice about self-isolating, it has been claimed. A screenshot of a section of a letter reportedly sent to Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) staff this week was shared anonymously
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Cowley Road Carnival is CANCELLED over coronavirus fears
Cowley Road Carnival – the county’s biggest free public event – is the latest casualty of the coronavirus shutdown. The community event, which should have been held on July 5, was called off last night for the protection of participants and the
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What items are being rationed by supermarkets?
AS HUNDREDS of shoppers were seen queuing outside supermarkets at 5am today, many chains have announced tight rationing plans to fight food shortages and special shopping slots for the elderly and vulnerable. Supplies including toilet paper, cleaning
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Headteacher in parachute jump to fund new classroom
A PRIMARY school headteacher will be jumping from an RAF aircraft on Easter Saturday to raise money for her school’s new classroom. Brize Norton Primary School is looking to build a new mobile classroom and headteacher Anna Fairhurst will be doing
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'We can send coronavirus packing' says Boris Johnson
The Prime Minister says he is 'absolutely confident we can send coronavirus packing' if we all do our bit in acting on the government's advice. He says this crisis is 'difficult because this enemy is invisible and the answer is to remove the cloak
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Has social distancing destroyed your Mother's Day plans?
THE UK has been advised against non-essential contact, so what does this mean for Mother's Day? Self-isolation could mean many will not be able to visit their mum this Sunday, so here are five ideas to make your mum still feel special. 1-
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The Queen issues message of support during coronavirus crisis
The Queen has issued a message to the nation to help them through the coronavirus pandemic. Her Majesty has today left Buckingham Palace with Prince Philip and has moved to Windsor Castle, weeks earlier than she usually does at Easter.
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BMW workers fear losing out on a month's salary
THE BMW Mini plant in Cowley has admitted it is unknown how many workers will lose out on pay during the factory's four-week shutdown. The Oxford car factory announced on Wednesday it will cease production due to worsening Covid-19 pandemic until
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'Distressing' letter sent in harassment incident
A LETTER of a 'distressing nature' was delivered to a Bicester home and is believed to be linked to other correspondence previously received by the victims. At around 11.30pm on Saturday, February 22 the letter was delivered to a property in Bourne
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Social distancing is bad news for big weddings
NEW SOCIAL distancing advice means weddings are now being restricted to just five people. The Church of England is recommending ceremonies should be limited to the legal minimum of five people: the priest, the bride, the groom and two witnesses
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'Vital' Oxford Playhouse is fighting for its survival in face of coronavirus shutdown + comment
Louise Chantal, director of the Oxford Playhouse, says we all have a role to play in saving the arts in Oxfordshire It will make a good play when this is all over. It wasn’t even immediately obvious what was happening when the Prime Minister
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Coronavirus cancels vicar's Swedish pilgrimage
A VICAR’S pilgrimage to Sweden has been suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak. After setting off last month, 64-year-old Hugh White has had to call off the pilgrimage for now. A group of five set off from York on February 15 and made it as
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5,000 new jobs at Co-op for out-of-work hospitality workers
THE Co-op is creating 5,000 temporary roles for hospitality workers who have lost their jobs because of the coronavirus crisis. The retail giant said it is simplifying its recruitment process so successful candidates can start work in the store-based
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5,000 new jobs at Co-op for out-of-work hospitality workers
THE Co-op is creating 5,000 temporary roles for hospitality workers who have lost their jobs because of the coronavirus crisis. The retail giant said it is simplifying its recruitment process so successful candidates can start work in the store-based
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Oxford Mail is backing local, independent and family-run businesses
We are backing independent, local and family-run businesses in Oxfordshire. That is the message from Newsquest Oxfordshire's sales director Shane Harding and editor Samantha Harman. In an extremely challenging and unprecedented time, Newsquest
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Centuries old chapel getting £280k repairs
A VILLAGE chapel which Baptists have used for over 300 years, is receiving some much needed work to restore it to its former glory. The Grade II-listed Hook Norton Baptist Church is showing signs of its age and needs remedial work and modernising
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Uncertainty reigns for hospitality industry as more businesses shut
ONE by one pubs and restaurants across Oxfordshire are closing their doors as uncertainty reigns during the worsening Covid-19 outbreak. The latest business to announce plans of imminent closure was The Fox Inn in Steventon. Manager Sarah took
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Man stabbed in Cowley
A MAN was stabbed in the leg in Cowley in the early hours of this morning. Police were called to Lawrence Road at about 12.40am, following a report that a man had been stabbed. Officers discovered a man in his 40s with a 'laceration' to his
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Oxford University lecturer who researched 'child pornography' jailed for having child abuse images
AN OXFORD University lecturer who wrote about the 'ethics of child pornography' has been jailed after he was caught with child pornography. A court heard this morning that Peter King had the vile images of child sexual abuse - with children as young
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Town council backs new urban bus services
BUS users in Carterton will benefit from new services after the town council agreed to fund them. West Oxfordshire Community Transport will provide the services, which will commence in the next few months, with support from Carterton Town Council
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Ofsted: Children 'thrive' at this village school
A SMALL village school is helping children to become 'curious and confident learners'. That was the feedback from Ofsted about Lewknor CE Primary School, near Watlington, after a visit last month. The 89-pupil school has maintained its previous
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Golden lion jet touches down in Oxford
OXFORD airport welcomed its biggest ever commercial aeroplane earlier this week. The Embraer EMB-195 E2 ‘Profit Hunter’ Demonstrator touched down near Kidlington on Monday and left today, heading to Cape Verde, Africa. The plane, which has a
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City streets now look so empty
CITY centre streets which would normally be packed with shoppers and tourists are now largely empty. As the national coronavirus crisis took hold, it appeared that many workers were already in self-isolation, or have chosen or been asked to work
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Two jurors discharged in PC Andrew Harper murder trial
TWO jurors in the PC Andrew Harper murder trial have been discharged amid coronavirus concerns. Judge Mr Justice Edis told the remaining 10 jurors today the case would continue with a reduced number after the second of their colleagues went into
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Oxford United season suspended until April 30
THE suspension of professional football in England has been extended to April 30. Last Friday, the EFL announced no matches would be played until at least April 3 as a reaction to the coronavirus outbreak. But this afternoon the Football Association
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Bus companies announce reduced services as passenger numbers fall due to coronavirus
PASSENGERS have been warned they face reduced services by Oxfordshire’s two main bus companies as a result of coronavirus. Oxford Bus Company and Stagecoach in Oxfordshire have both announced that there will be reduced activity on numerous routes
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Police warn residents of Coronavirus scam
Police are warning residents of a potential Coronavirus scam. Thames Valley Police have reported a scam in Chalfont St. Peter. Unknown people have tried to access homes by claiming to have been sent to take the householder’s temperature.
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Schoolchildren's letters about coronavirus will make you smile
CHILDREN at an Oxford school have 'written to the world' with soothing advice about the coronavirus outbreak. With so much uncertainty and panic about the spread of Covid-19, pupils at Rose Hill Primary School were encouraged to write down their
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Cornmarket Street work continues as archaeological remains are found
WORK is continuing for a £36m shops and student accommodation scheme in Cornmarket in Oxford where contractors have found archaeological remains. Jesus College began work on the project last year and the former Northgate House block has now been
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Flood scheme plans withdrawn
SUSPICIONS that digging of a huge channel to protect Oxford from flooding might be delayed have been confirmed. The team planning the £150m Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme have withdrawn their planning application. The reason is that the Environment
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The eight steps which could increase the number of cyclists in Oxford by THOUSANDS
A 10-year plan to increase the number of cyclists in Oxford by 50 per cent will be put in place. The Oxford Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan will aim to make both walking and cycling in the city easier for commuters and others. But
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Boy armed with a camera
Interviewing this teenager armed with a camera feels remotely close to imagining what it would be like to speak to the beloved David Attenborough during his school years. There are many plausible first-line biographies that could be used to describe
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Oxford Low Carbon Hub's new scheme to help small businesses
OXFORD’S Low Carbon Hub has received government backing to trial solutions on how to encourage the take-up of energy efficiency schemes by small and medium enterprises. The hub, which runs hydro power schemes at Osney and Sandford locks, will be
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The African firebrand who fought for racial awareness in Oxford
A GHANAIAN gas engineer who championed better race relations in Oxford has died, aged 83. Martin Krah worked with Oxford City Council and churches in the city to promote better cultural awareness. He also worked as a teacher and was described
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Brize to hold repatriation today for Army medic killed in Iraq
A YOUNG soldier described as 'beautiful, bright and fun-loving' was honoured at RAF Brize Norton today. British Army medic Brodie Gillon, who was killed in a missile attack in Iraq last week, was repatriated to the West Oxfordshire base earlier
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Five more years for 'rotten' classroom
PUPILS at a primary school in a town in Oxfordshire will have to spend another five years learning in a temporary building. Oxfordshire County Council submitted a request to Cherwell District Council to renew permission for a modular unit - also
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Skoda scores hit with compact contender
If you want a glimpse of the future of motoring, then pop your head inside a new Skoda Kamiq. It might be the baby of Skoda’s SUV range, but it is packed with grown-up technology. With digital instrumentation and a large central touchscreen
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Oxford United on this day: March 19
We look back at Oxford United's results on this day... March 19 2016 League Two Callum O'Dowda celebrates his brace Barnet 0, Oxford United 3 (O’Dowda 2, Hylton) 2011 League Two Oxford United 2 (Constable
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RUGBY UNION: Oxford University's anniversary clash with Barbarians postponed
OXFORD University have postponed their 150th anniversary fixture against the Barbarians. The match against the world-famous invitational side was scheduled to take place at Iffley Road on Saturday, May 16. But it will now be played next season
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HUNDREDS of shoppers queue outside supermarkets before sunrise
HUNDREDS of shoppers in Oxfordshire were up in the early hours of the morning to queue at supermarkets before opening time. A crowd of customers armed with shopping trollies surrounded Tesco at the Cowley Retail Park in 5.40am today. ALSO READ
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Oxford United will be backed by board through crisis, says Tiger
OXFORD United will continue to be supported by their board through the uncertain period which lies ahead, chairman Sumrith 'Tiger' Thanakarnjanasuth has said. The U's will not be in action until at least April 3 following the suspension of professional
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Eerie notes left on walls of Foresters Tower before murder suicide
EERIE notes written on the wall by an illiterate murderer moments after he stabbed his on-off girlfriend to death were read out at their inquests. The notes which said ‘I did tis’ and ‘Suc I did tis hospital kic panish’ could have been Rashid Hussain
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Looming lockdown as London Underground closes 40 stations
UNPRECEDENTED measures are being introduced across London's transport network in response to the worsening Covid-19 outbreak. People commuting to the capital are urged to abandon plans as a partial shutdown of the Underground is beginning today
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Multi-vehicle crash causes chaos on M40
FIVE miles of queues have formed on the M40 after a serious multi-vehicle collision in the early hours of the morning. The crash that involved two cars and a vanhappened between Junction 6 and Junction 7. ALSO READ: Shoppers to 'queue' for
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Oxford City Stars seeking to tie up loose ends after season is scrapped
OXFORD City Stars believe they are in a relatively secure position to handle the cancellation of their season. The English National League have made the decision to scrap the campaign in response to the coronavirus crisis, with a further decision
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BAR BILLIARDS: Hill’s haul is vital in title clash
BILLY Hill starred as Democrats beat leaders Masons Arms in a top-of-the-table Division 1 clash, writes PETE EWINS. There is only one point between the sides, but it remains to be seen when the next round of fixtures take place. The Oxford Bar
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BOXING: Oxford's Jordan Flynn faces financial hit after big fight cancelled
JORDAN Flynn fears for the finances of other up and coming boxers after the coronavirus outbreak deprived him of a money-making fight. The 23-year-old, from Cowley, was due to contest his second professional bout at London’s famous York Hall tomorrow
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ATHLETICS: Woodstock's James Bolton edged out in bid to retain Banbury 15 crown
OXFORDSHIRE runners occupied two of the three podium positions as they entered their enforced break in style at the Banbury 15. The county’s teams were out in force for possibly their last event for some time, after England Athletics advised suspending
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ATHLETICS: Submitted club results from Banbury 15 + more
ASHRIDGE BOUNDARY RUN Abingdon AC: 259 J Swarbrick (SL) 3.03.08, 262 B Compton (SL) 3.04.11. Witney RR: 37 G Ferris (V50) 2.11.27, 252 H Smith (LV50) 3.01.57, 254 A Church (V50) 3.01.59, 256 J Jones (V40) 3.02.15. BANBURY 15 Abingdon AC
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'Football pales into insignificance': Ardley United ready for coronavirus impact
ARDLEY United are set to lose out on thousands of pounds as the coronavirus outbreak leaves them facing weeks of inactivity. The Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division outfit will be without a game until at least April after competition bosses
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'Inadequate' school appoints new headteacher
A SECONDARY school that was rated 'inadequate' by Ofsted has named its new headteacher. The Oxford Academy is in the midst of improvement plans, following poor feedback from Ofsted in January. It is currently being led by interim head David Terry
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Money raised in memory of animal lover
THE friends and family of a geese, cat and critter lover who was hit by a lorry on a busy road have clubbed together to raise hundreds of pounds for charity. Two Go Fund Me pages have been set up to remember Toby Beers-Baker who was hit by a parcel
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Couples left in wedding limbo amid coronavirus outbreak
WEDDINGS are supposed to be the best day of your life, but for many it has turned into a nightmare as plans have been cancelled due to the coronavirus. Stuart Grisbrooke and his fiancee Jade Lewis, who are both from Oxford, were supposed to get
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Woman bought holiday and paid £520 phone bill with care home residents money in con
A WOMAN who conned elderly residents at a care home, using their bank cards to pay off her phone bill and book a holiday, has been spared jail. Tatiana Zongololo fleeced her 'vulnerable' victims out of more than £1,000 and made various purchases
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Latest results from court
OXFORD MAGISTRATES' KEEGAN LONG, 19, of Yarnells Road, Oxford, was convicted of driving without a licence on Oxpens Road in Oxford on November 19 as well as driving without insurance on the same day. He was fined £660 in total and was ordered to
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Man due at Oxford Magistrates' Court for assaulting woman
A MAN who beat a woman and damaged her property is due to be sentenced today. Jack Reynolds admitted last month one count of assault by beating and another count of causing criminal damage to property. The 28-year-old of Horns Lane, Combe,
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Here to help: The community groups offering coronavirus support
CORONAVIRUS support groups have sprung up across South Oxfordshire to help over-70s and other vulnerable people in self-isolation. Good Samaritans in Abingdon, Wantage, Didcot and Wallingford have set up mutual aid groups and are calling on residents