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Nightclub promises students 'great night out' for Freshers
ONE of Oxford's best-loved nightclubs promised students a 'great night out' – even as the city edges towards local lockdown measures. The popular LGBTQ+ venue Plush urged Oxford University youth to return to the club for this year's Freshers Week
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Millions could be pumped for affordable homes
MILLIONS could be pumped into more affordable homes across southern Oxfordshire. Cabinet members at South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse District will discuss how to spend nearly £4 million in each area to provide a 'huge boost' to families
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Starbucks Drive Thru opens near Bicester Village
STARBUCKS is opening a 'drive thru' store on Oxford Road in Bicester today. The brand new shop, located opposite the Bicester Village shopping centre, will be the first drive thru in the area and will create 10 new jobs. To celebrate there will
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Truck Festival raises t£15,000 for charity
TRUCK Festival has raised over £15,000 for charity with the help of fans and artists. Due to Covid-19, Truck was forced to be cancelled this summer, however, the 'charitable spirit of Truck remained a shining light in dark times'. The festival
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Drink in style in pub's Covid-proof party pods
PRIVATE party pods are the latest pandemic-proof measure at a popular pub in a picturesque village. The Fox Inn pub in Denchworth, near Wantage, has a glittering new collection of exclusive drinking dens just in time for the chilly autumn weather
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Oxford cases keep rising after 'red alert' warning
CASES of coronavirus in Oxford have continued to rise after a warning from Oxfordshire’s director of public health that a recent spike puts the city at risk of lockdown restrictions. According to Public Health England, as of 9am, these are the
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Horror of grooming gang trials 'exhausting', says judge as he steps down
A COURT judge has stepped down after revealing he had 'had enough' of the emotional toil from trying a series of horrifying child grooming gang cases in the city. Judge Peter Ross officially retired last week after a career presiding over some
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Man digs up potato shaped like a rubber duck
A YARNTON gardener was digging up his crop of potatoes when all of spudden he came across a quacking surprise. He had dug up a potato shaped exactly like a rubber duck. Tim Aris, 30, was helping gather the crop from his father-in-laws allotment
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Another Oxford leisure centre is reopening
AN Oxford leisure centre is due to reopen its gym at the start of next week. Gym and group exercise facilities at Leys Pools and Leisure Centre on Pegasus Road, Blackbird Leys will be re-opening on Monday, October 5. Ferry Leisure Centre has
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Needle-free vaccine wins international award
AN Oxford biotech company has won an international award for its 'innovative' needle-free vaccine. Enesi Pharma has been developing a method of delivering a solid dose of a vaccine for a range of infectious diseases, which uses a device to implant
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Buddy the terrier loves his Oxford Mail - now send us your pet pictures
Oxford Mail reader Catherine Skinner has sent in a picture of her dog Buddy keeping a close eye on his favourite local paper. Buddy is a West Highland White Terrier who likes to spend as much time as possible with his owner. Now we want you
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GUILTY: Drug dealer caught with haul of class As outside Bicester Village
A MAN who was accused of dealing drugs after officers found more than £1,000 of crack cocaine and heroin outside Bicester Village has been jailed. Prosecutors said that when police arrived to carry out a search Karl Williams 'threw' a mobile phone
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Purse stolen from bag in Waitrose
A PURSE containing cash and cards was stolen from a bag in Waitrose. The purse was stolen at about 9.50am on September 25 at the Waitrose store in Abbey Close, Abingdon. Investigating officer PC Matthew Richardson, based at Didcot police station
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Kitchen staff tests positive for coronavirus at primary school
A PRIMARY school has confirmed a member of the kitchen staff has tested positive for coronavirus. All the canteen staff at Windmill Primary School are now self-isolating for 14 days. Headteacher Lynn Knapp told parents on Facebook and said
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Taxi driver punched and bitten on ear in TWO separate attacks
A TAXI driver was punched and bitten on the ear in two separate attacks. At about 6.40pm on July 25, the victim, a man in his thirties, was attacked by two men, who were passengers in his taxi. The driver was taking the men to shops in London
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Heated seats tempt punters back to pizza pub
A pub with a reputation for serving up tasty pizzas is focusing on providing warm, comfortable outdoor space throughout the winter. The White Rabbit in Friars Entry has been making the most its garden area after reopening on July 4, following the
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Pupils learn about staying safe online
A SECONDARY school has completed an online safety training programme. The Henry Box School in Witney has received certified school accreditation from National Online Safety. See also: Harry Potter ‘talking portraits’ painter loses £100k of paintings
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Call Inspector Norse! Oxford Vikings to be reunited after 1,000 years
TWO Vikings from the same family are to be reunited more than 1,000 years after their deaths, thanks to help from Oxfordshire County Council’s Museum Service. The skeleton is one of at least 35 men and boys believed to be victims of Oxford’s St
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Princess thanks prison staff for service during pandemic
ROYALTY visited HMP Bullingdon this week to praise staff for their hard work. HRH The Princess Royal went to the prison near Bicester on Tuesday as part of the nation’s first ever Hidden Heroes Day. Staff and their probation and youth justice
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Karl Robinson : I would feel uneasy if government bailed out EFL clubs
KARL Robinson admits he would feel “uneasy” if the government funded a £200m bailout of the English Football League. Talks have continued this week over a ‘rescue package’ for the 72 EFL clubs, with ministers asking the Premier League to step in
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Gym coach in Rick Astley music video
THE winner of an unsung hero award for BBC Sports Personality of the Year (SPOTY) has now featured in a music video alongside Rick Astley . Carterton Gymnastics Club head coach Debra Courtenay-Crane was one of 15 regional finalists last year with
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Fishery boss John Barnes was ‘happy and helpful’
Fishery boss John Barnes came to love fishing as a child growing up near the River Windrush. He was born in Standlake, near Witney, the eldest of three boys and his grandparents lived at Rack End, with the river Windrush at the bottom of the garden
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Harry Potter ‘talking portraits’ painter loses £100k of paintings in fire
THE man who painted the ’talking portraits’ in the Harry Potter movies has revealed that more than £100,000 of his work was destroyed by a fire that tore through his West Oxfordshire studio. Film industry veteran Steve Mitchell has had a studio
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£9.5m worth of public cuts could be made in northern Oxfordshire
A STARK picture of cuts to the public purse which may have to be made next year has been revealed as one Oxfordshire council has started discussing its 2021 budget. Cherwell District Council has estimated it will need to make £9.5m worth of cuts
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Girl in hair-pulling appeal is ‘identified’
A GIRL in a hair-pulling appeal has been identified, according to police. An appeal sent out by Thames Valley Police yesterday has now been withdrawn. Read again: Police hunt for teenager who pulled man’s hair in park A teenage girl had
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Businesswoman launches own firm aged 61 and marks its fifth anniversary
An entrepreneur from Oxfordshire who started her own business at the age of 61 in cutting-edge technology is celebrating a landmark anniversary. Kathryn Clamp launched kc4business Ltd to provide outsource business development and sales support services
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Underbridge project starts in town in bid to ease congestion
WORK is about to start on a scheme that will open up a new route to benefit cyclists, pedestrians and other users along a main road in Bicester. This month, work will start on the first phase of the Howes Lane (A4095) realignment project. The
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Hour by hour weather for Oxford as Storm Alex set to batter UK
STORM Alex will be arriving from France tomorrow and is set to batter parts of the UK. A yellow weather warning has been put in place for tomorrow from 3am until 8pm. The storm will bring 'unsettled' wet and windy weather. Storm
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Schoolboy to become youngest to solo sail round Britain
AN OXFORD schoolboy is set to smash a record and become the youngest person to solo sail around Britain. St Edward’s School pupil Timothy Long, 15, is due to arrive back at Hamble Point marina, near Southampton, today. He set off on July 16
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POLL: Do you think Oxford should be put into local lockdown?
AS Oxford creeps into the 'red zone' after a steep rise in the number of coronavirus cases in the city, do you think something more needs to be done? Yesterday Oxfordshire's director of public health Ansaf Azhar revealed that postivie tests had
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Council to replace every felled tree in new policy
COUNCILLORS have approved a new tree management policy with an emphasis on planting more trees in Bicester. Bicester Town Council’s new policy sets out the council’s responsibilities as well as how it will care for its current stock and plans to
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Oxford risking lockdown as city nears 'red alert'
OXFORD is edging towards 'red alert' and 'tough' local lockdown measures following a sharp rise in coronavirus cases. UPDATE: Oxford cases keep rising after 'red alert' warning That was the warning from Oxfordshire's director of public health
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Major car dealer set to close tomorrow
A USED car dealer is set to close one of its branches. In an email sent to customers, Bellinger revealed it will be closing its Didcot branch tomorrow. The email read: “We are fully committed to continuing our service to you far into the future
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Residents oppose vets extension plan due to parking concerns
A BICESTER vets wants to expand due to a lack of social distancing space but neighbours are worried its plans will lead to bad parking on a residential road. Hart Vets can no longer consult like it used to in its building on Browning Drive due
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Oxford United Women have golden chance to attract new fans, says Rose Kite
OXFORD United Women have the chance to attract a new generation of fans this season, according to Rose Kite. After starting their FA Women’s National League Southern Premier campaign with three successive away games, Liam Gilbert’s side host Crawley
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Oxford City fans banned from FA Cup clash - but opposition supporters can watch
OXFORD City supporters will not be allowed in for Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup tie at Royal Wootton Bassett. Only home fans can watch the second qualifying round clash after the FA decided to ban followers of “elite” clubs this weekend. Sides competing
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Tributes flood in for Oxfordshire darts stalwart Jim Baxendale
OXFORDSHIRE’S darts scene is mourning the loss of Jim Baxendale, aged 81. An excellent player, he spent half his life as a dedicated secretary of the Oxford and District Darts Association. With wife of 59 years Joan, who died last year, they
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Oxford United's treatment room emptying ahead of busy October
OXFORD United look set to welcome several players back from injury ahead of what could be their heaviest month of the season. The U’s have eight games in October, including their first derby with Swindon Town in more than three-and-a-half years.
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Driverless car lab opens today
THE 'UK's first commercial driverless car lab' has opened in Oxfordshire. Driverless cars that use 5G and satellite technology to stay connected will be trialled at the centre in Harwell. Telecomms giant O2 is launching what it calls the 'UK's
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Man in boxer shorts denies 'flurry' of blows at flats after row over loud music
A MAN was attacked with a 'flurry' of blows during a late-night row over loud music at an Oxford block of flats, a court heard. During the alleged violence prosecutors said that Craig Hanley attacked his victim after storming out of a home wearing
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Schoolboy to become youngest to solo sail round Britain
AN OXFORD schoolboy is set to smash a record and become the youngest person to solo sail around Britain. St Edward’s School pupil Timothy Long, 15, is due to arrive back at Hamble Point marina, near Southampton, today. He set off on July 16,
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Final Covid-19 mural completed by local artists
A THIRD and final mural to encourage safe Covid-19 practices has been completed. The mural, at The Bullingdon in Cowley Road, follows earlier artworks in George Street and Manzil Way Gardens. Oxford artists Eleanor Greenhalgh, Lisa Curtis and
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Councillor considers legal action against town council after losing his seat
A COUNTY councillor has said he is considering taking legal action against Didcot Town Council and is calling it ‘unprincipled’ after he lost his seat. Neville Harris is an independent county councillor for the Ladygrove area in Didcot. He
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Oxford role in infected blood scandal examined at public inquiry
A HEARING has taken place on Oxford's role in the infected blood scandal. A public inquiry is examining how thousands of patients were infected with HIV and hepatitis C through contaminated blood products in the 1970s and 1980s, with around 2,400
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Independent cinema is blueprint for saving UK high street, report finds
THE fight to preserve Oxford’s only independent cinema has been picked out as a blueprint for how to save the UK's high street in a national report. Ultimate Picture Palace, off Cowley Road, was one of six community businesses identified as examples
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For a second day we challenge the Randolph: face your public
FOR a second day in a row yesterday, the American company that owns the Radcliffe Hotel said nothing about the fact that it is planning to lay off most of its staff. Well, it said nothing publicly: however, when the Oxford Mail tried to speak to
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Trial into alleged drug dealing outside Bicester Village enters final stages
A TRIAL into alleged drug dealing after police found more than £1,000 of crack cocaine and heroin outside Bicester Village has entered its closing stages. Prosecutors claim that when police arrived to carry out a search near the retail outlet Karl
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‘We’re drowning in tampons - help us!’
VOLUNTEERS at a baby bank are ‘drowning in tampons’ after moving out of their temporary bases. Witney Baby Bank volunteers have starting keeping stock in their own homes after leaving community spaces they used in lockdown. Councillor Rosa
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Latest court results for Oxfordshire
OXFORD MAGISTRATES’ COURT JASON RICHARD LAPPER, 47, of no fixed abode, admitted harassment by breaching a restraining order in Launton on August 25 and committing an offence while subject to a conditional discharge. He was made subject to a community
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Boys’ football team can’t use their own local pitches
A TEAM of young footballers are being unfairly restricted access to local pitches, their manager has claimed. John McLaughlin, manager of the Clanfield under-11s team, says a dispute between the club and GLL has now been going on for years.
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Flu jab for hospital boss as NHS braces for winter
STAFF at Oxfordshire's hospitals have started to receive their flu vaccinations as the NHS prepares for winter, as well as a second coronavirus peak. Among those first in line to get their jab was Professor Sir Jonathan Montgomery, chair of Oxford
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What is Older Peoples' Day?
YOU do not know what is round the corner. After last year’s successful Oxford UN Older Peoples’ Day event held in Oxford Town Hall last October – the ninth year in a row - Oxford 50+ Network agreed to me booking the town hall for a tenth event,