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Oxford hits ‘red alert’ as Covid cases surge
A SURGE in coronavirus cases has pushed Oxford to 'red alert' in the latest figures. The rolling weekly rate of infection for the city is now 60.3 per 100,000 people for the seven days to September 29. This is based on 92 new positive tests
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City street is already 'looking tacky' after al fresco dining move
Street furniture provided to create an al fresco dining area is 'already looking cheap and tacky', according to a city councillor. In August an outdoor dining area was introduced in George Street between Cornmarket and New Inn Hall Street to help
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'Stock up on medicines now' warns health boss ahead of Covid case rise
OXFORDSHIRE residents will be told to stock up on medicines and get the flu jab this winter as the UK copes with the ‘rising tide’ of coronavirus. The message is due to be rolled out this month after the county’s top public health official warned
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Woman finds duck-shaped tomato
A WOMAN in Yarnton has said a duck-shaped tomato she grew in her garden tasted ‘no different’ to a normal one. Juli Cohen, who found the bird-shaped fruit on one of her plants, said there must be something in the water in Yarnton’. Mrs Cohen
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Man charged with stealing meat, cheese and booze
A MAN who is suspected of stealing meat, cheese and alcohol has been charged with three counts of shoplifting. Andrew Copeland Brown, 54 of Henry Taunt Close, Barton, was charged on Wednesday after being arrested on the same day. Also read: Woman
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New app turns Oxfordshire into 'virtual playground' that rewards exercise
THE county's streets are being turned into a 'giant virtual playground' by a new app offering rewards for exercise. Street Tag converts physical activity into points and prizes, with competitors recording the distance they have walked, run or cycled
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Tracing the origins of Waste Court in Abingdon
IN THE early 18th century, the Corporation of Abingdon owned a strip of waste ground at the top of what was then known as Boar Street, present day Bath Street. This open parcel of land comprising approximately one third of an acre, bounded on the
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David Johnston: Too much or not enough? Debate rages on
This week we have seen passionate debate about the restrictions the Government is bringing in to try and control the spread of Coronavirus. I have always felt the suggestion that the UK could have just followed Sweden’s example was undesirable,
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'Bright' young man 'hit by train after friend dropped him off at station'
A 'bright' young man was hit by a train after a friend dropped him off at Beaconsfield Railway Station, an inquest heard this week. Alex Rose, 25, had been driven from St Albans to Beaconsfield by his family friend Peter Rowland on the morning
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Museum reopens with new addition
A MUSEUM has reopened with a new addition for visitors. The Oxford Bus Museum in Long Hanborough is open Sundays and Wednesdays from 10.30am to 4.30pm, with the last admission at 3.30pm. See also: Almost 70,000 children to get flu vaccination
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THREE TO WATCH: The Crewe Alexandra players Oxford United need to keep an eye on
CREWE Alexandra may be playing third-tier football for the first time since 2016, but they are not to be underestimated. Tomorrow’s visitors were the top scorers in Sky Bet League Two when the 2019/20 season was brought to a premature end by the
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Almost 70,000 children to get flu vaccination
ALMOST 70,000 children in Oxfordshire are set to get vaccinated against flu. Children aged two and three, all primary school students, and pupils in Year 7 will be offered the free flu vaccination through the NHS. Nurses from the Oxford Health
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Woman jailed after stealing £320 of products from town centre Boots
A WOMAN who stole £320 of products from a Bicester Boots was jailed for 20 weeks following 'persistent dishonesty'. Tanya Thomson, of no fixed abode, admitted snatching the goods from the Sheep Street store on three separate occasions in August
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Thief steals more than £200 of chocolate from city Sainsbury's
A THIEF stole more than £200 of chocolate from a city centre Sainsbury's in just over two weeks. Damien Paintin, of Bluebell Court, Oxford, took confectionary worth £128.33 from the Park End Street store on February 24 this year. Two days later
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Oxford United boss: absence of fans changes the way teams play
PLAYING behind closed doors has enabled teams to find new ways to win, according to Oxford United boss Karl Robinson. Tomorrow’s home game against Crewe Alexandra had been earmarked as the day the U’s would welcome fans back to the Kassam Stadium
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Remember these familiar faces at the Randolph Hotel?
Randolph Hotel staff are to be made redundant as a revamp by new American owners Graduate Hotels gets under way next month. Some employees have worked there for years and the hotel in Beaumont Street has in the past had a reputation for looking
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People to rally against racist abuse in Oxford
AN ANTI-RACIST group announced it will hold a community event after a series of 'racist' abuse incidents in Oxford. Rose Hill residents reported a number of racist incidents, ranging from verbal abuse to threats of violence in September. Campaigners
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Will the ‘new normal’ see renaissance in education?
By Matthew Uffindell, senior tutor at Greene’s Tutorial College, Oxford History shows that pandemics force change – not least in education. Look at the recent events: closed schools; the examination system in crisis; parents and children lacking
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'Untouchable' drug dealer who filmed himself selling drugs is spared jail
AN 'untouchable' drug dealer who was caught brazenly filming himself selling drugs on the street has been spared jail. 'Commercial' drug dealer Jamie Austin went on to admit dealing drugs for more than two years before he was caught with a cocktail
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I have to self-isolate in Oxford – what help is there?
A CHANGE in law means people are now legally-bound to self isolate for 14 days if they have Covid-19 – but local help is available for shopping and other needs. The Government made the guidance on self-isolating a legal requirement on Monday, September
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Two men kidnapped and driven around for THREE hours
TWO men were forced into a dark coloured BMW. Between 11.55am and 12.10pm on Wednesday a man in his twenties and another man in his thirties were walking along Bartholomew Road when they were stopped by four men and kidnapped. They were driven
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Man hit by ambulance on A34 after wine-tasting event
A 36-year-old man who was drunk after a wine-tasting event was knocked down and killed by an ambulance as he walked in the middle of a dual carriageway at night. An inquest heard that Adrian Bourne, from Chippenham, was hit by the vehicle which
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Two Oxford United players join Woking on loan
YOUNG Oxford United forwards Malachi Napa and Slavi Spasov have joined Woking on loan. The pair are expected to be involved in the Vanarama National League side's home game against Solihull Moors tomorrow after completing their moves this week.
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Police arrest man after finding 86 wraps of suspected drugs on him
A MAN was arrested in a town centre on suspicion of drug supply offences. Police found 86 wraps of suspected Class A drugs on the 44-year-old man in Banbury yesterday at 3.15pm. ALSO READ: Cannabis dealer caught by sniffer dog outside train
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President Trump and First Lady test positive for coronavirus
PRESIDENT Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for coronavirus. The couple are now in quarantine at the White House. The US president, who is 74 and therefore in a high-risk group, announced the news in a tweet.
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Oxford United hoping for calmer build-up to Crewe Alexandra game
OXFORD United are keeping their fingers crossed for a more straightforward build-up to a game this weekend. The U’s host Crewe Alexandra tomorrow buoyed by their first league win of the season and the return to training of Jamie Hanson, Josh Ruffels
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Oxford United Women bounce back with win at MK Dons
LIAM Gilbert was delighted to see Oxford United Women return to winning ways with a 3-1 victory at MK Dons. Emily Allen’s penalty and two second-half strikes from Molly Peters secured an important three points for the U’s, who had felt they deserved
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Three Oxfordshire sides in FA Cup action this weekend
Three Oxfordshire sides feature in the Emirates FA Cup second qualifying round tomorrow. Oxford City visit Royal Wootton Bassett, while Banbury United make the short trip to Leamington and Kidlington host Bristol Manor Farm. Jacob Davidge scored
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Anthony Forde: now is the time for Oxford United to gain some momentum
ANTHONY Forde says Oxford United have the chance to build some much-needed momentum after a difficult start to the campaign. The Irishman was brought into the starting line-up for last weekend’s 4-1 victory at Accrington Stanley and performed impressively
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Oxford United boss calls on PFA to help fund weekly coronavirus testing
THE Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) needs to provide financial support if clubs are to conduct weekly coronavirus testing, says Karl Robinson. Oxford United’s head coach has called for English Football League (EFL) sides to have swabs
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Disabled woman considers legal action over unfair parking charge
A DISABLED woman is considering legal action over an unfair parking fine. Sally Cherrill, 57 from Didcot has wound up with an unfair parking charge after a day of shopping at the Orchard Centre. Ms Cherrill originally tried to find a disabled
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Your Pics: Camera Club captures the start of autumn
Floods of orange filled the page for this week’s Camera Club theme ‘Signs of autumn’. Autumnal snaps of forests, squirrels and toadstools were sent in and the winner will be revealed tomorrow. Read also: Red Kites in Oxfordshire thrive say experts
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Man dies after overdose in 'tranquil' car park
A ‘well-known and respected’ man killed himself with a toxic mix of painkillers in a ‘tranquil’ car park. Retired agricultural worker Jeremy Hayden died in the afternoon of March 25, the day after the country was put into lockdown. He was found
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Pam Ayres uses real scammers' words in poem
OXFORDSHIRE treasure Pam Ayres has made a poem out of real scam emails and fake telephone calls. The poet turned crimes into rhymes to help people spot the signs of investment scams – where a con artist offers a convincing but fake opportunity to
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Community hub gets a garden makeover
A COMMUNITY hub in East Oxford has been given a garden makeover thanks to volunteers. Also read: Independent cinema 'is blueprint for saving UK high street' A team from Oxford Business Park, along with their landscaping partner Nurture Landscapes
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Cannabis dealer caught by sniffer dog outside train station
A DRUG dealer who was caught out by sniffer dogs at a train station has been spared jail. Benjamin Kearley had already admitted one count of possession with intent to supply class B drugs - cannabis. The 19-year-old of Sussex Drive, Banbury
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Have say on plan to move village post office
A VILLAGE Post Office could be moved and customers have until the end of today to have their say. ALSO READ: Hour by hour weather for Oxford as Storm Alex set to batter UK The Post Office is proposing to relocate the Aston Post Office to the
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Williams F1 racing team searches for apprentice
STUDENTS dreaming to work in a racing competition are in luck as the famous Williams F1 team in Oxfordshire is advertising for apprentices. One of the most successful teams in Formula One history that is based in Grove revealed it is searching for
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How can we all go back into the city to shop but also stay safe?
TODAY we are celebrating a massive win for Oxford: footfall in our city centre has soared by tens of thousands since the height of lockdown, meaning a massive boost for local business. Shops, restaurants and cafes – especially independents – can
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Huge rise in footfall in Oxford city centre during our campaign
AN OXFORD Mail and Oxford City Council campaign to get people back into our city centre has been followed by a business-boosting burst in footfall. From the week of August 3, before our Rediscover Oxford campaign launched, to its final seven days
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Villagers fly-tip home of Hollywood film director Tim Burton over fence row
A BITTER feud between Hollywood director Tim Burton and Oxfordshire villagers 'could take years to resolve'. The multi-millionaire faced a revolt by residents of Sutton Courtenay after he erected a seven-foot wooden fence in his swanky Grade II-listed
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REVEALED: The two Oxfordshire MPs who failed to attend sexual harassment training
TWO Oxfordshire MPs have still not taken anti-sexual harassment and bullying training more than a year after it came in. A Freedom of Information request by the Oxford Mail reveals that Witney MP Robert Courts and Henley MP John Howell – both Tories