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Revamped Oxford pub and restaurant is decadent, stylish and fun
* The Black Boy restaurant is closed for now, but the pub has been converted into a community shop making free deliveries. Takeaways are also available from an online menu for pick-up only* JUST minutes from the hustle, bustle and general commotion
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Need a break? Oxford art gallery takes us to an 'abstract' seaside
Oxford gallery owner Jenny Blyth takes us to an abstract seaside through the art of Day Bowman How deeply are etched within us our childhood memories – where time stood still, the days unending, where our sources of delight and adventure were imbued
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BMW staff in limbo over unconfirmed coronavirus shutdown pay
THE rates of pay being offered to BMW workers during the Cowley plant's four -week shutdown will depend on employees' length of service and job grade. Staff at the plant have been left fearing they might not be able to make ends meet during the
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PC Andrew Harper death driver 'could not have failed' to notice body
AN expert who created a reconstruction of PC Andrew Harper's final journey said 'it should have been obvious' to a driver that he was dragging the police officer's body behind his car. Collisions specialist Simon Hall told the Old Bailey how he
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Trains services will be reduced across the country to deal with coronavirus
TRAINS will run on reduced timetables nationwide in coming weeks to protect train staff and customers from the spreading coronavirus. National and regional train operators have made announcements about reduced services in Oxfordshire, coming into
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Shops accused of ‘disgusting’ price hikes
SOME indepedent shops and pharmacies in Oxfordshire have been accused of trying to cash in on shortages during the coronavirus crisis by inflating prices. Angry customers have got in touch to complain about 'absolutely shocking' prices. One
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Your comments about our biggest stories: coronavirus and a new bridge for Oxford
EVERY week, Oxford Mail readers leave a generous amount of comments on our articles online. We love to know what you think to our stories and what's going on in Oxfordshire. This week, coronavirus has dominated the headlines - locally, nationally
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Tesco shopping hour for elderly and vulnerable 'fails'
Supermarkets across the country began ramping up their efforts to halt panic-buying in the worsening Covid-19 outbreak. Tesco became the latest retailer to introduce special one-hour slots for the elderly and vulnerable on Mondays, Wednesdays and
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Care packs filled with chocolate, lip balm and cereal bars for JR staff
DEDICATED staff at the John Radcliffe Hospital, who have been working around the clock to treat patients with coronavirus, were given packs filled with a mix of treats and practical items. More than of the 50 care packs were distributed to teams
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LIVE: Bars, pubs and restaurants MUST close - but govt WILL step in to pay wages
Boris Johnson has repeated his goal to 'turn the tide on coronavirus within three months.' "The speed of our recovery depends on our collective ability to get on top of coronavirus now," the Prime Minister has said as he ordered cafes, bars, restaurants
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Coronavirus - 39 more deaths in UK
The death toll has gone up by 39 people in 24 hours, NHS England has announced this afternoon. The total number of UK patients who have died with coronavirus is now 184, with 167 in England. See our live blog for the latest Oxfordshire updates
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Oxford's Zero Emissions zone has been postponed
OXFORD's Zero Emissions Zone rollout will be postponed until next summer because of the coronavirus crisis. The first part of the scheme to stop fossil fuel burning vehicles entering the city centre was due to be in place by the end of the year
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PC Harper was dragged to his death on a 'very narrow country lane'
THE road where police officer Andrew Harper was dragged to his death last August was 'a very narrow country lane' where visibility was limited, an expert has said. The Old Bailey heard Lambdens Hill near the village of Sulhamstead in Berkshire
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Oxford United training ground to remain closed amid coronavirus pandemic
OXFORD United will not return to training for at least another two weeks as the coronavirus outbreak continues to take its toll. The club's heads of departments met today and agreed staff and players should stay away from the facility at Horspath
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Coronavirus poll: Here's what you thought about the sign on store window at Bicester Village
WE asked you what you thought about a sign that was placed in the front window of a store at Bicester Village. The sign in Michael Kors said, "Buy a bag and get a free toilet roll", and a photo of it was tweeted by a shopper who thought it was
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Coronavirus: Thieves trick the elderly into giving them money for groceries
PEOPLE have been exploiting the vulnerable during the current crisis as they promise to buy groceries for the elderly, but instead steal their money. Thames Valley Police in Oxford received its first report of thieves taking cash from an elderly
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Coronavirus: The Ivy takes 'extraordinary measure' to close
A RESTAURANT and bar in Oxford city centre has closed due to the coronavirus. The Ivy Oxford Brasserie on High Street decided to close its doors yesterday evening. ALSO READ: Coronavirus updates for Oxfordshire In a statement on its website
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Pupils go to school in prom clothes on last day before closures
PUPILS turned up to class today in tuxedos and dresses, after their final stretch of school was thwarted by coronavirus. Across the country, pupils in Year 11 and Year 13 are coming to terms with the sudden announcement that they will not be able
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Marine biology and marshmallows at school's 'brilliant' science day
PUPILS made marshmallow 'buildings' and learnt about marine biology at a packed school science day. Larkrise Primary School in East Oxford welcomed experts to host a wide range of workshops last week, leaving children wide-eyed at their discoveries
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Which high street shops are open and closed due to coronavirus?
The coronavirus pandemic is continuing to sweep the UK - with scores of businesses shutting down. Events have been cancelled and postponed, and many restaurants and chains have transformed their services into takeaways in the meantime. Below
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FOOTBALL: Southern League extends coronavirus suspension to April 3
THE BetVictor Southern League has extended its season suspension to April 3 amid the coronavirus pandemic. Last Friday, competiton bosses postponed all fixtures up to and including this weekend to help contain the spread of the virus. But Oxfordshire's
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Restaurant giving NHS staff 50% off everything
A FAST-food brand that has a branch in Oxford city centre is offering 50 per cent discount to NHS staff. LEON, which has a restaurant on Cornmarket Street, has launched the special offer to support NHS workers who are working tirelessly during
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The HUGE effort to co-ordinate coronavirus volunteers in Oxford
VOLUNTEERS and Oxford City Council are organising a series of emergency help centres to help the vulnerable through coronavirus isolation. The city council and voluntary organisation Oxford Hub are working together to create Locality Response Centres
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Coronavirus: HUNDREDS of jobs need urgently filling in Oxfordshire
WORKERS are being urgently sought in Oxfordshire's food delivery and supermarket industries, as pressure increases due to coronavirus. HelloFresh, the meal kit company based in Banbury, is advertising for 400 new staff members to meet demand for
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Camera Club: Lucky snap shots of the week
Our Oxford Mail Camera Club members have been remaining positive with this week’s theme of ‘luck’. The lucky pictures range from pots of gold at the end of the rainbow to lucky snaps of wildlife or lucky charms. Bryan Robertson was in the right
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GP surgery to become special coronavirus centre
A GP surgery in Bicester will become a special coronavirus help and treatments centre. From Monday, March 23, patients from any of the Bicester GP practices who have, or are suspected to have the coronavirus, may be referred to see a doctor at
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Remember When: Banbury printers was recognised for safety
A BANBURY firm was recognised for its safety as it qualified for the 1966 British Safety Council Industrial Safety Award. A representative of Percy Gilkes Printers was set to be awarded at a banquet held at Guildhall, London on June 23. The banquet
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Hero bus driver rewarded for saving suicidal passenger
A QUICK-THINKING bus driver who stood in the middle of a busy road to save the life of a suicidal passenger has been given an annual award by his employers. Giancarlo De Michelis was named Star of the Year by Thames Travel last month after his brave
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TIMELINE: The week coronavirus shut down Oxfordshire sport
AFTER one of the most turbulent weeks in sport for decades, we track the impact coronavirus has had on Oxfordshire teams. Thursday, March 12 11.08pm: Formula 1 announce the Australian Grand Prix is cancelled after a member of the McLaren team
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RUGBY UNION: Season ended for Oxfordshire's clubs due to coronavirus crisis
OXFORDSHIRE'S clubs will not play again competitively this season after the Rugby Football Union (RFU) ended their campaigns following the coronavirus outbreak. The move applies to all "league, cup and county rugby" in England, except the Gallagher
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Coronavirus: Police issue warning after man arrested for failing to self-isolate
Police have issued a warning to the public after a man was arrested for failing to self-isolate. The 26-year-old was arrested by officers on the Isle of Man, where all arrivals on the island are required to self-isolate for 14 days. It comes
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Emergency fund created for hospitality workers in Oxford
A NEW fund has been created for struggling pub and restaurant workers in city who are facing losing their jobs due to coronavirus. The Hospitality Workers Emergency Fund allows people to donate directly to hospitality workers in Oxford. See
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'We are being ignored!' say pedestrians and cyclists after string of accidents
PEDESTRIANS and cyclists in Bicester say roads and crossings in the town are unsafe, after a string of accidents. Incidents at the Rodney House and Bicester Village roundabouts, where pedestrians have been struck by cars, have raised concerns among
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Sainsbury's shoppers give round of applause to staff
A SAINSBURY'S shopper said she was almost brought to tears by a show of solidarity at an Oxfordshire store. Posting on Facebook, Kay Hornby said there was a 'lovely announcement' from the manager of the Wantage branch that prompted applause from
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Trials for Covid-19 vaccine could start next month
A TEAM of scientists at Oxford University have created a potential vaccine for coronavirus and clinical trials could start as soon as next month. Researchers from the Jenner Institute and Oxford Vaccine Group, led by Professor Sarah Gilbert, Professor
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Our favourite photographs taken by you
Every week we continue to be amazed by the brilliant pictures posted to the Oxford Mail Camera Club Facebook page. We love your contributions, but we want you to decide on your favourite and vote. Here are some of our favourite snaps from the
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Why the Oxford Mail is joining other regional newspapers to be #ThereWithYou
A local media sector campaign urging the community to pull together in response to the coronavirus epidemic will see the vast majority of daily local media titles across the United Kingdom publish the same front page today. Publishers Archant,
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Community rallies together to help those in need as coronavirus outbreak continues
AS the number of coronavirus cases increase in the county and the Government issues daily advice, the Bicester community is rallying together to help each other out. Empty shelves in supermarkets and convenience stores have been a common sight,
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Waitrose and M&S latest to hold shopping hours for elderly
WAITROSE has launched a shopping hour specifically for the elderly, as coronavirus panic-buyers continue to sweep essentials from the shelves. The supermarket announced that from today, its supermarkets will introduce a dedicated shopping hour
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Oxford United on this day: March 20
We look back at Oxford United's results on this day... March 20 2012 League Two Oxford Utd 1 (Morgan), AFC Wimbledon 0 Dean Morgan (No 18) is congratulated by his teammates 1999 Division Two Crewe Alexandra
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'Surreal': Oxford United fan Dom Wade gets set for global FIFA tournament
WHILE there is no game for Oxford United this weekend, in the virtual universe they will embark on a cup adventure tonight. In the absence of actual football, Leyton Orient stepped forward to organise an online FIFA tournament. The idea, which
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How to stay in touch with older relatives during the coronavirus pandemic
Social distancing may be the topic on everyone's lips at the moment - but we've put together some handy tips to keep in touch with elderly loved ones. You might be isolating or being more wary about visiting the pub, park, or cinema, but keeping
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North Leigh chairman says club can cope with coronavirus break
NORTH Leigh are confident the BetVictor Southern League’s suspension will not endanger their future, the club’s chairman has said. The Millers’ season has been halted until at least Monday due to the coronavirus crisis. Many non-league clubs
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The game’s gone: looking back at Oxford United's other long waits between games
As Oxford United wait to see when the fixture list can resume, we look back on times they have been left kicking their heels... TOMORROW marks two weeks since Oxford United roared back to win 3-2 at Shrewsbury Town. That already makes it the
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RUGBY UNION: Clubs rally around their communities during coronavirus pandemic
OXFORDSHIRE’S clubs are calling on their communities to look after each other during the coronavirus crisis. With all rugby activity on hold until April 14 at the earliest, players at the top of the game are filling their time with personalised
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Coronavirus: Oxfordshire train services to be reduced
Great Western Railway is reducing its service due to coronavirus. In a statement late last night, it said it aims to work with government guidelines against non-essential travel, but make sure certain routes are maintained to help key workers
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Oxford United planning is a daily job during coronavirus stoppage, says MD
OXFORD United have no financial worries in the short-term but the swirling uncertainty about the future means planning ahead has become a daily job. Having seen three fixtures postponed in response to the coronavirus outbreak a week ago, a further
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FULL LIST of key workers whose children can still go to school
THE government has published the full list of key workers whose children will be exempt from school closures. It was revealed on Wednesday that all UK schools will shut from this afternoon, indefinitely, due to the spread of coronavirus. Schools
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The Oxford Mail is #ThereWithYou
We are living in unprecedented times. None of us has seen anything like the coronavirus pandemic before. As the Prime Minister said: we are facing the worst public health crisis in a generation. But together, down the years, this newspaper and
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Latest food hygiene results for Oxfordshire
The latest inspections by Oxfordshire councils' hygiene teams. What do the numbers mean? 0 - urgent improvement necessary 1 - major improvements necessary 2 - improvements necessary 3 - business generally satisfactory 4 - business
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Paedophile who threatened to 'blow up' child video gamer, handed community order
A PAEDOPHILE who threatened to kill young children while playing video games online if they didn't perform sex acts for him has been handed a community penalty. Chad Culley had already admitted causing a child to engage in sexual activity, sexual
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Oxfordshire council leader meets Prime Minister to discuss hospital capacity
FREEING up hospital beds and delivering food and books to homes are some of the ways people are preparing for the social impact of coronavirus. While Oxfordshire County Council’s leader this week met with the Prime Minister to discuss ways to free
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Covered Market butchers 'here to help' self-isolating shoppers with home delivery
A FAMILY butchers based in Oxford’s Covered Market has celebrated another five-star hygiene and promised it is 'here to help' self-isolating shoppers. M Feller, Son & Daughter, was given the top score following a surprise visit by Oxford City Council's