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Cameron pal and Tory party donor gets knighthood
A MULTIMILLIONAIRE property developer from Oxfordshire who has donated hundreds of thousands of pounds to the Conservative Party has been knighted in the Queen’s birthday honours list. Tony Gallagher, who is a friend of David Cameron, is honoured
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Queen's Birthday Honours - full list of Oxfordshire recipients
More than 20 Oxfordshire residents are included in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours list. The list, which was due to be published in June, was postponed in order to consider nominations for people playing crucial roles during the first months
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Oxford Covid cases grow as city at double 'red alert' level
OXFORD has recorded more than 30 new cases of coronavirus in 24 hours as an increase in positive tests across the county continues. According to Public Health England, as of 9am Friday, these are the number of new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours;
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No fines handed out to mask rule breakers in the ENTIRE Thames Valley area
THAMES Valley Police haven't fined any mask rule breakers. Face coverings were made a legal requirement in shops on July 24. Since then, only three police forces out of 40 across England have handed out fixed penalty notices to those flouting
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ANOTHER high street chain set to close shops across Oxfordshire
ANOTHER high street chain is set to close shops across Oxfordshire. Fashion shop Edinburgh Woollen Mill (EWM), which owns Peacocks and Jaeger, is close to collapse, with 24,000 jobs in the balance, according to documents filed with the High Court
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Oxford attraction among world's top 500. How many have you visited?
AN Oxford University college features in a list of the top 500 travel experiences on earth, Christ Church, Oxford is ranked 314th in the list which has been published by travel guide company Lonely Planet. The college, off St Aldate's, which includes
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Looking back at the Beatles’ connections with Oxfordshire
Today it would have been John Lennon's 80th birthday so we are looking back at the times he and the other Beatles visited Oxfordshire. The Fab Four from Liverpool played the Carfax Assembly Room in February, 1963 but there were other visits too
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Oxford University students 'coughed at staff' when told to move
AN Oxford University College has spoken out after some of its students 'coughed at staff' while ignoring social distancing guidelines. St Catherine's College blasted the 'reprehensible individuals' who refused to move when asked by junior deans
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Popular village pub to close next month
A POPULAR south Oxfordshire pub will shut its doors next month. The Fat Frog in Aston Tirrold, near Didcot, will close on November 19 due to the coronavirus pandemic and "issues with the brewery who own the pub". An announcement from the pub
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'Disappointed' Playhouse forced to cancel panto
OXFORD Playhouse has cancelled its biggest money-spinner of the year because of the coronavirus crisis. The Beaumont Street theatre has cancelled this year's pantomime, Robin Hood. because of social distancing concerns. The Playhouse panto
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Driver caught speeding on city street twice in one day
A DRIVER was caught speeding on one of Oxford's busiest roads twice in the same day. Bozhidar Kukov, of Howard Road, Banbury, was snapped by Botley Road cameras on two occasions on May 4. The 25-year-old was caught travelling at 36 and 35mph
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Oxford United boss plays down talk of move for Gavin Whyte
KARL Robinson has played down any links about an Oxford United loan return for Gavin Whyte. The winger appears out of favour at Cardiff City, where he has only made the matchday squad twice this season and did not get on in either game. United
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Man caught with lock knife days before Christmas
A MAN who was caught with a lock knife days before Christmas will work 150 hours for free. Aaron David Franklin, of Street from Somerton to Airfield, had the weapon on Fringford Road on December 21 last year. Read more: man fined after
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Volunteers help with social distancing at Oxford University Hospitals sites
With their friendly approach, Voluntary Services team members at Oxford University Hospitals are continuing to make a difference to staff and patients as the Covid-19 pandemic continues. The team – Bridget Daly, Lizzi Hewer-Connelly and until recently
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Eddie Pepperell remains high on Wentworth leaderboard after second round
EDDIE Pepperell stayed near the top of the field at the BMW PGA Championship with an assured second round. The golfer from Abingdon had five birdies and three bogeys to sign for a two-under par round of 70 at Wentworth. A seven-under par total
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Man fined after spitting on police car
A MAN has been fined after spitting on a police car. Maciej Krysiak, of the Thorney Leys, Witney, admitted criminal damage to the Thames Valley Police car on Ducklington Lane in Witney on August 1. Ducklington Lane, Witney At Oxford
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Nude inspiration leads to local Calendar Girls
A GAME group of gals in southern Oxfordshire sparkled as models while re-enacting the risqué film Calendar Girls to help their community. A group of friends posed in a cheeky photoshoot to repay Abingdon Food Bank and The Abingdon Bridge. which
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Have your say on plans to clean up Oxford's polluted air
FOLLOWING a day dedicated to preventing air pollution, Oxford residents are being urged to take part in a survey about the city's air quality. Oxford City Council wants to set a lower limit on the number of harmful pollutants in the city's air than
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How to get help if your house is hit by flooding
AN ONLINE 'toolkit' outlining where to get help before, during and after flooding in Oxfordshire has been created. Oxfordshire County Council is urging residents across the county to visit its Flood Toolkit after Storm Alex left many households,
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They raised £700 for him to take a break – and he's using it to help others
The owner of a popular Indian restaurant has pledged to give free meals to the elderly after the community raised hundreds of pounds for him to take a break. Hasnath Miah, who runs Indian Dream in Didcot, was rushed to hospital last month after
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Best curry houses in Oxfordshire - voted by you
IT’S National Curry Week so what better way to celebrate than by having a curry tonight. And we’re definitely not short of delicious options in Oxfordshire. Read more: nearly 100 new coronavirus cases in Oxfordshire in 24 hours So, we
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Thief stole £250 of meat from town M&S
A THIEF has been jailed after stealing almost £350 of meat and alcohol from a town Marks & Spencer. Jamie Woodley, of Loder Road, Harwell, admitted snatching goods from the Foodhall in Didcot's Orchard Centre on three separate occasions this summer
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Prison governor objects to traveller caravan site over security concerns
THE governor of Bullingdon prison has objected to plans to create a caravan site for travellers over security concerns. Laura Sapwell said any development so close to the jail is a 'real concern'. She is one of 81peole who have objected to
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'I even like Trevor Kettle' – Empty grounds help referees, says Karl Robinson
AN ABSENCE of crowds have helped build the level of respect between managers and referees, according to Karl Robinson. The Oxford United boss is a vocal critic of officials at times, but has felt the behind-closed-doors games this season, due
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'I prefer Broadchurch' – Oxford United No 1 switches off from football at home
HOWEVER Oxford United perform at Gillingham this weekend, do not expect Simon Eastwood to be rushing home to watch the highlights. While the Football League Show may be a staple Saturday night fixture for many players – and fans – the goalkeeper
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Non-league preview: David Oldfield praises Oxford City attitude after good start
OXFORD City will be looking to build on their positive start to the season when they visit Chelmsford City tomorrow. A pair of inch-perfect Josh Ashby free-kicks saw them begin the Vanarama National League South campaign with a 2-0 victory at home
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Oxford United look back to February for answers on handling packed schedule
WHEN Oxford United emerged from a frantic February, it felt like it would be some time before they encountered a schedule quite so packed again. But just over six months on from squeezing nine games into 29 days, they have just started a run of
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Homeowners bid to upgrade Grade II-listed properties
A COUNCIL is set to examine residents’ bids to upgrade their Grade II-listed homes. Wallingford Town Council's planning committee will go over a number of planning applications in the town on Monday. Councillors will then pass their objections
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Camera Club is 'looking up' at a new perspective for this week's competition
Camera Club had the task of taking snaps from a different perspective for the theme 'looking up'. Read also: 'Zoom meeting in progress' at Chinnor's lockdown themed charity scarecrow trail Snaps of birds, buildings and statues were sent in.
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Oxford United boss: New deadly duo can replicate damage done by Grigg and Afobe
KARL Robinson is energised by the potential of his two goalscorers now Sam Winnall is fit to play. The summer signing is in line to make his Oxford United debut at Gilingham tomorrow. It is four weeks since the 29-year-old joined, but given
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Cinema encourages people back after venue closures
Cinema chains across the country are closing and Wallingford Corn Exchange has shown its sympathy, but is also encouraging people to visit their cinema. The Wallingford venue said: "we've all been distressed by the postponement of films like Bond
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Could you save the world in this free virtual vaccination game?
A FREE computer game created by Oxford boffins allows players to battle an international pandemic by using their own vaccine. Created by researchers at the University of Oxford’s MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, The Vaccination Game
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Care home invents cuddle screen so you can finally hug your Nan
A CARE home has created a ‘cuddle screen’ so its elderly residents can have a hug from visiting family and friends, The screen at Vale House, in Sandford, Oxford, was built by head of home Lysbeth Weeks with help from her brother Andrew, a professor
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Ex-postmaster 'extremely excited' after victory in conviction appeal
A FORMER Post Office manager has said he is 'extremely excited' after getting the news that his ten-year-old conviction for defrauding his branch is set to be thrown out. Vipichandra Patel, 67, is one of the 44 sub-postmasters and sub-postmistresses
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Covid team will crack down on rule-breaking businesses
A NEW 'Covid secure team' has been created to ensure businesses are complying with coronavirus rules and stamp out local hotspots. The team, which is a joint initiative by all Oxfordshire councils, and backed by Government funding, will be 'firm
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‘Think of your own ink’ at interactive city stationers
CUSTOMERS at an independent stationery shop in Oxford are being invited to get hands on with a series of new activities, designed to make the store more interactive. Visitors to Scriptum in Turl Street will be able to make their own ink, use a
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Popular LEGO mosaic of King Alfred on display
WANTAGE'S most famous son has found new fame through a portrait made of Lego bricks. The Saxon monarch, whose statue looks over the town's market place, now has his face on show at the Vale and Downland Museum – composed of thousands of bricks.
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Primary school welcomes its new head teacher
A NEW head teacher is set to start at an Oxfordshire primary school. Clifton Hampden Church of England primary school near Abingdon, will be welcoming Rachel Crouch. She was previously head teacher at Stanton Harcourt primary for three years and
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'We're trying to make pavement parking illegal'
Cyclox chairman Alison Hill asks why we tolerate people parking on pavements. If you have been out for a cycle or a walk today in the city, I can bet that you will have passed a vehicle parked on a pavement. As it is such a commonplace occurrence
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Bus bosses hit out at proposals to scrap bus gates
BUS company bosses have criticised proposals which could see new bus gates in Oxford delayed, and have called for a full timetable of when the measures might be rolled out. The heads of Stagecoach Oxford and the Oxford Bus Company Travel have penned
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REVEALED: Only two Oxfordshire MPs attend anti-racism training
ONLY two MPs in Oxfordshire confirmed they are taking part in an unconscious bias training offered by the House of Commons aimed at rooting out racist, sexist and homophobic attitudes in Parliament. The workshop, which aims to tackle personal prejudices
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Congratulations to Mr Patel for getting to the top of his mountain
TODAY the Oxford Mail is delighted to offer its wholehearted congratulations to Vipichandra Patel and his family in Horspath. It is hard to imagine just what a huge weight has been lifted from all of their shoulders. The Oxford Mail has followed
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Award for Oxfordshire charity means free support for hundreds of carers
An Oxfordshire charity Crossroads, can now provide free, funded support to hundreds of isolated unpaid carers thanks to an award of £100,000 from Barclays. Crossroads helps the 61,000 unpaid careers in Oxfordshire by giving them free breaks and
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Oxford homeless man died in hospital
A HOMELESS man who had been given a place to shelter in Oxford has died. The death of the 53-year-old Polish national was announced by Oxford City Council yesterday (October 8). The man, who has not been named, had been living in O'Hanlon House