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Crewe Alexandra did 'right thing morally' over Oxford United postponement - boss
CREWE Alexandra boss David Artell does not expect any sanctions for today's game against Oxford United not going ahead. The Sky Bet League One clash was postponed after the Railwaymen informed their opponents there had been a positive coronavirus
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Oxford United were uncomfortable about facing Crewe after Covid case - Mousinho
JOHN Mousinho admitted it was a relief the decision on whether Oxford United's game with Crewe Alexandra went ahead was not left down to them. The visitors to the Kassam Stadium informed their opponents about a positive coronavirus test after they
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EFL have to restart Covid tests after Oxford United postponement - Karl Robinson
KARL Robinson has renewed his call for mandatory coronavirus testing after Oxford United's game against Crewe Alexandra was called off 35 minutes before kick-off. A positive test in the visitors' squad has been confirmed by the club. United
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Positive Covid test postpones Oxford United's game with Crewe Alexandra
OXFORD United's game this afternoon has been called off after one of the visiting Crewe Alexandra players tested positive for coronavirus. There was a lengthy discussion between U's head coach Karl Robinson and Alexandra boss David Artell since
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UPDATES: Oxford United v Crewe Alexandra - game OFF due to Crewe Covid case
4:20pm That just about wraps things up from here for now. Plenty more reaction to follow over the weekend.
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Thieves steal laptop from student flat
A BURGLAR broke into a student flat and stole a laptop computer. The break-in happened on Wednesday on Banbury Road near the junction of Beech Croft Road in Oxford. Police said the thief gained entry to the property via an insecure first floor
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Old bank's office could become three flats
THE first floor of an empty Barclays bank in an Oxford neighbourhood could become flats. The bank branch on London Road, Headington, closed in May, after it was revealed that only 68 customers used it for their banking. The first floor of the
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Charity shops recovering after surge of donations
A CHARITY shop previously overwhelmed with donations is now seeking homewares, clothes and accessories. After the Oxfam store in Witney Market Square reopened after lockdown, there was a period of mass donations. However, the store reported
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What’s it like at an Oxford ‘Forest School’?
A PRIMARY school in Oxford is reaping the rewards of being a ‘Forest School’. The average school day is different for pupils at Cutteslowe Primary School, with children encouraged to get muddy, explore woods and spend time with animals. Forest
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New drive-thru Starbucks opens in town
AN Oxfordshire town is now home to a new drive-thru Starbucks. The store opened yesterday at Bicester Services near Bicester Village and has created 10 new jobs. To celebrate the opening, a ribbon cutting event took place and this weekend,
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Full list of schools with coronavirus outbreaks
SEVEN schools across the county have confirmed pupils and staff isolating amid outbreaks of coronavirus since the pandemic started. Before the term began, the government said closing an entire school would not be necessary and only those who have
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Yellow weather warning for entire weekend due to heavy rain
HEAVY rain in Oxfordshire is expected to last throughout the weekend. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the county meaning downpours may bring some flooding and transport disruption. Homes and businesses could be flooded
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The hoarding expert helping clutterholics in lockdown
A HOARDING expert has been helping a group of people who have suffered in silence since the pandemic began. Clare Baker, who is based in Banbury, has been providing virtual help to hoarders and clutterholics around the world from her garden shed
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CLASSIC CLASH: James Constable inspires Oxford United to victory over Crewe
OXFORD UNITED 2, CREWE ALEXANDRA 1 March 19, 2011 JAMES Constable’s double downed Crewe Alexandra to move Oxford United to within two points of the League Two play-off places. The striker celebrated his recall to the side with a goal in each
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KARL ROBINSON COLUMN: Last weekend’s win has given everyone a huge lift
AFTER a first league win at Accrington last Saturday it’s so important that we build on that and get something out of today’s home game against Crewe. I was going to say it was ‘important we keep our foot down’, but after the fun we had with the
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Camera Club: Squirrel snap wins autumn themed competition
‘Signs of autumn’ was this week’s Oxford Mail Camera Club theme. Bright orange snaps of golden leaves and foraging squirrels were amongst the entries for this week’s competition. Read also: Camera Club: The best Oxfordshire autumnal snaps this
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Oxford United's Rob Atkinson ready to kick on after promising start
ROB Atkinson is raring to push on after an eventful first month as a football league player. The 22-year-old took his opportunity following the summer departure of Rob Dickie and has established himself at the heart of Oxford United’s backline.
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Would you dare to visit these haunted places in Oxfordshire?
Are you a fan of ghostly goings-on? Oxfordshire has been previously voted as one of the most haunted counties. It is also home to the most-seen ghost of 2009. Here are our top five spooky places to visit: Oxford Castle, City Centre
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Fake police officers are taking thousands of pounds
A CRUEL scammer tricked an elderly woman out of thousands of pounds by pretending to be a police officer. In the latest incident of 'courier fraud' in the county, in what appears to be a string of stings, the pensioner was contacted by a bogus
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Only true locals would know these famous musicians are from Oxfordshire
Could you have grown up or gone to school with some of these famous musicians from Oxfordshire? The music scene across Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley is second-to-none and has born some of the greatest bands of all time. Foals
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Site manager tried to take £34,000
A SITE manager who tried to make £34,000 by abusing his position has been given a community order. Reginald Ward, 76, of Newnham Manor, Crowmarsh Gifford, pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position at Oxford Magistrates' Court. Read more: two
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Mental health report exposes failings in 'underfunded' service
LONG waiting times, services being too 'Oxford-centric', and chronic underfunding have been highlighted in a new report looking at mental health support in the county. Produced by Oxfordshire’s independent health watchdog, it is based on the views
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Coronavirus hotspots for Oxford and Oxfordshire
The parts of Oxford currently worst impacted by Covid cases can be seen in an online map. The interactive data, which is part of the Government’s coronavirus dashboard, shows where positive cases have been concentrated in recent days across 18
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Oxford gallery reopens after six-month closure
OXFORD’S biggest modern art gallery will reopen to the public today for the first time in six months. Modern Art Oxford closed on March 17 and stayed shut all summer long. During that time it held its exhibitions online. Read also: Man
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Being a little bit afraid does not mean panicking or being stupid
THE warning on today’s front page from our county’s head of public health is a slightly scary one. Ansaf Azhar will tell them this month that they should seriously think about stocking up on their medicines and make sure that they get a flu jab
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Charity shop heroes collect tonnes of clothes
ROBIN Hood volunteers have created a ‘community wardrobe’ where they wash, repair and sort old items to send to charity shops and charities. Christopher Gowers and his neighbours in Wolvercote set up Finding Good Homes for Things in April during
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Find out what college offers at virtual open event
A COLLEGE will be hosting a virtual open event next week. Prospective Banbury and Bicester College students can access the event on the Activate Learning website via Microsoft Teams on October 7 between 4-8pm. Attendees will be able to watch
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The team keeping hospital staff safe
THE team responsible for helping with workplace health concerns at Oxfordshire's major hospitals has been praised for rising to the 'immense challenge' of keeping staff safe during the pandemic. Before Covid-19, the occupational health and wellbeing
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Behind the scenes of a power plant in Oxfordshire
AN EXCLUSIVE behind-the-scenes tour shows how a power plant in Oxford provides electricity to more than 500 homes. The £3.2m Sandford Hydro plant in the Thames just south of Oxford started operating last year and is owned by hundreds of residents