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The Good Ship Murder on Channel 5: Find out how to watch and cast list
If you're looking for a new murder mystery show, look no further. Channel 5's new The Good Ship Murder is just that and mixes holiday with a side of murder. The show sees former detective Jack Grayling begin his new career path as a cabaret
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Man in 70s remains in hospital with brain bleeds after 'car attack'
A man remains in hospital with multiple bleeds on the brain after he was attacked in his car more than 10 days ago. Police have released new CCTV after the man, in his 70s, was in stationary traffic on the Vineyard in Abingdon when another man
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Long trip 'not ideal' in Oxford City's FA Cup clash with Scarborough Athletic
Oxford City boss Ross Jenkins has admitted the long trip for their FA Cup tie with Scarborough Athletic is “not ideal” but his side won’t use it as an excuse. The Hoops will make the eight-and-a-half-hour round trip in the fourth qualifying round
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White Christmas: bookmakers reveal their odds for snow in Oxford
Bookmakers have revealed their odds for a white Christmas in Oxford. Oxfordshire has seen three white Christmases since 1993, with the white stuff last falling on Christmas Day in 2001. It might seem a little early to be contemplating the weather
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Kaleb Cooper on what he's learned from Jeremy Clarkson ahead of Season 3
Kaleb Cooper has remained tight-lipped about when season three of Clarkson' Farm, the show that rocketed him to fame three years ago, will be aired. In an interview with the Oxford Mail, Mr Cooper said: "I can’t say when the next season is out.
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A&E waiting time target missed by Oxford University Hospitals
Nearly two-thirds of people who arrived at A&E in Oxford University Hospitals Trust were seen within four hours last month missing the NHS recovery target. The NHS standard is for 95 per cent of patients to be seen within four hours, new figures
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Delaying sentencing criminals over prison crowding fears is 'not the solution'
Oxfordshire’s police and crime commissioner hit out at reports of plans to delay sentencing some rapists and other crooks – as there isn’t the prison space to hold them. Senior presiding judge Lord Edis ordered judges to delay sentencing convicted
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'Narnia wardrobe' cannabis farmer made £25k from his crimes
A cannabis farmer whose Narnia-style attic set-up was hidden behind a wardrobe door made £25k from his crimes, a judge ruled. Richard Osborne, 67, was spared an immediate prison sentence in May, after he was convicted of supplying cannabis and
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LOOK INSIDE: Celebrity chef restaurant reopens after major refurbishment
A Jericho restaurant has reopened this week following a makeover in keeping with the heritage of the building and the area. The original Brasserie Blanc has undergone a major refurbishment and opened its doors again after a two-week closure on
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'This has to change': Councillors to unite to fix 'broken' SEND system
Councillors have agreed to work together to fix Oxfordshire’s “broken” special educational needs system, although affected parents fear it is “just more words.” Oxfordshire County Council has unanimously approved a motion to work on a cross party
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Have your say on hospital amid concerns over rising population
Patients are being asked to give their feedback on the Wantage Community Hospital to shape its future service amid concerns over the rising population in the area. Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Wantage Town Council and the Buckinghamshire
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Catering company named best in England at annual awards
An Oxfordshire catering company has won a national award at an event held in Birmingham this week. Fingers & Forks, based in Henley-on-Thames, picked up the award in the overall Caterer of the Year at the Food Awards England 2023 on Monday (October
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New research campus in Oxford to solve global problems
A research institution established by a US tech billionaire is set to open a new campus in the Oxford area that will work on solving the challenges faced by humanity. Its faculty includes former prime minister Sir Tony Blair, who said the site
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City centre 'bounces back' with summer footfall bucking trend
Oxford city centre has 'bounced back' this summer after being hit harder than most UK city centres during the Covid-19 pandemic. Recent footfall data from Oxford City Council has found that the city centre saw a 14.6 per cent increase in summer
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Number of patients being cared for in Oxford hospitals with Covid revealed
Oxford University Hospitals Trust has been caring for 27 patients with coronavirus in hospital as of last Sunday, new figures show. The Oxford Health Trust was also caring for two patients with Covid in this period. NHS England data shows the
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Driver arrested after testing positive for cannabis
A driver in Oxford has been arrested after testing positive in a roadside drug test. Officers pulled over a vehicle on Banabury Road this morning (October 13) due to both brake lights being broken. After being stopped officers smelt and strong
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Heavy delays on A34 after incident
9:09pm The roads now look much clearer. Thank you for following this live blog.
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Labour politicians explain why they resigned following Gaza comment
Two Labour city councillors have explained why they resigned from the party in exclusive interviews with the Oxford Mail. The resignations of Councillors Shaista Aziz and Dr Amar Latif follow a comment made on Wednesday by Keir Starmer in which
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Drivers who passed their test before 2014 urged to make crucial check or risk fine
Drivers who passed their test before 2014 and haven't made a crucial check coouare being warned they could be breaking the law if they passed their driving test before 2014 and haven’t made a crucial check. Motorists are being warned to make sure
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No pleas as alleged Cowley stabber appears in court
A man has appeared in court in connection with an alleged stabbing in Cowley. James Nixon, 28, was not asked to enter his pleas to the charges, which at the magistrates’ court were given as wounding with intent, causing actual bodily harm and possession
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Oxfordshire to expect floods and 'Arctic blast' amid Met Office weather warning
The UK is expected to be hit by an "Arctic blast" over the coming days as the Met Office predict areas - including Oxfordshire - could see temperatures plunge below 10C. Despite "unseasonably warm air" last weekend in which temperatures soared
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MMA fantasist, 24, faces jail for raping girls in his bedroom
A blond-haired fantasist who told a girl that he was a mixed martial arts fighter was found guilty of raping two girls. The assaults were both carried out in Lee Alexander’s red-walled bedroom when the girls were underage, jurors were told.
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Jeremy Clarkson's girlfriend provides exciting update on future of farm show
Jeremy Clarkson’s girlfriend Lisa Hogan has provided an exciting update on the future of the television show Clarkson’s Farm which is filmed at his West Oxfordshire farm. The actress, who has been in a relationship with Mr Clarkson for six years
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Police react after sentencing of man with £15K caravan found on his driveway
Police have welcomed the sentencing of a man who was found to have handled stolen goods after a £15,000 caravan was found on his driveway. James Maughan, 61, of Middle Ground, A418, Wheatley, was sentenced to a year and three months in prison,
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Man who groped teen girl in Oxford pub is spared prison
A former construction site manager who pawed a schoolgirl as she sat quietly in a pub has swerved jail time. Andrew Dahill, 52, claimed not to have sexually assaulted the teen girl at the Cricketers Arms in East Oxford – despite the fact she took
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Plan outlines sites for thousands of new homes in city
A council has published a document which outlines plans for thousands of new homes in Oxford. Oxford City Council has released the first draft of its Oxford Local Plan 2040 which identifies sites for 9,612 new homes to be built across the city
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Airfield crash after 'distracted' pilot forgets to lower landing gear
A plane crash-landed after the 'distracted' pilot forgot to lower the landing gear, according to a new report. At approximately 3,000 feet in the climb after take-off from Enstone Airfield, near Chipping Norton, the nose cowling covering the engine
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Disgust at offensive graffiti sprayed around children's playground
A council said it was 'disgusted' by a large amount of graffiti in a children's park and appealed for residents to report vandals. The offensive N-word was sprayed on the ground in the New Road Play Area in Woodstock alongside anatomical images
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Oxford United Women pick up three points in close encounter
Oxford United Women battled to earn a 1-0 win away at Cheltenham Town Ladies. A single goal late in the first half from United captain Leah Burridge was enough for the U's to claim all three points on Thursday evening. Lacy Liggett had the
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Freddie Flintoff to make BBC comeback a year on from Top Gear horror crash
Freddie Flintoff will be making his TV comeback in 2024 just a year on from his horror car crash on BBC's Top Gear. 45-year-old Flintoff suffered serious injuries after flipping an open-topped car while shooting a 'Top Gear' segment in December
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Labour politicians resign over Keir Starmer Gaza comments
Two Oxford councillors have resigned following a comment made by Labour leader Keir Starmer that Israel 'has the right' to withhold power and water from Gaza. City councillors Shaista Aziz and Dr Amar Latif have both stepped down and will now run
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Man dies after falling into bread making machine
A construction worker has died after plummeting into a dough proving machine at a bread factory while a colleague is fighting serious injuries in Oxford's hospital. The emergency incident at a Lantmännen Unibake factory in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
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Extremely rare £5 note sells for £32,000 at auction
An ‘extremely rare’ £5 not has been sold for a whopping £32,000, more than 6,000 times its original face value. The sought-after note, which is dated July 12, 1900, was originally signed by Horace G. Bowen, the chief cashier at the Bank of England
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These are the health conditions that are triggered when you turn the heating on
A GP from LloydsPharmacy Online has shared the seven health conditions that are often triggered when you turn on the heating. Autumn has arrived and winter is well on its way which means one thing - it won't be long until we're debating about when
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TV schedule change to see Bake Off, Married At First Sight and Big Brother clash
A TV schedule change next week means that viewers who are watching more than one new series at the moment may need to decide which to watch as it airs and which to catch up with later. October has been busy with lots of new shows airing episodes
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Update on lorry driver who crashed through A34 barrier
A lorry driver who crashed into the central reservation of the A34 last week has now left hospital. The major commuter route was brought to a standstill after the lorry left the road near Abingdon. It happened at around 7am on Tuesday, October
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All UK motorists issued bedbug warning due to growing outbreak concerns
With the recent outbreak of bed bugs found in Paris, there have been growing concerns that the UK will soon start experiencing similar scenes. Already started itching at just the thought? Well, these notorious hitchhikers are known for infesting
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The 9 symptoms that could mean you are suffering from Vitamin D deficiency
Vitamin D is an important nutrient that helps to keep your body healthy, but during the autumn and winter months, people are known to have deficiencies in it. The vitamin helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body which are
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Spine-chilling Halloween trail is spookier than ever
Halloween at Blenheim Palace is back with a sensational new trail and this spine-chilling message to visitors – “The darker it gets, the spookier it gets”. Families and friends can enjoy the Halloween experience during autumn half term (October
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Greg Leigh wins League One player of the month award
GREG Leigh has won the Sky Bet League One player of the month award for September. The 29-year-old left back enjoyed a rollercoaster first full month with Oxford United, scoring three times, while also being shown a red card and going away with
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U’s CEO: ‘Sustainability at The Triangle is of absolute critical importance’
ENVIRONMENTAL factors remain at the heart of Oxford United’s plans for a new stadium, the club’s chief executive has reiterated. The U’s are looking to build a 16,000-capacity ground at The Triangle, south of Kidlington Roundabout, with the club
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Hundreds take to the streets in Oxford to support Palestine's liberation
Hundreds took to the streets in Oxford city centre in support of Palestine with drumming, chanting and impassioned speeches. Around 300 people gathered in Cornmarket last night as Israel continued its attacks on the Hamas group which controls the
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Caught from fingerprint on TV stolen from caravan
A fingerprint linked a Wheatley man to a caravan stolen from outside the victims’ home. That mobile home was discovered within hours of the theft in the early hours of December 21, 2021, Oxford Crown Court heard. Officers from the rural crime
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First picture of bruiser's black eye after he was jailed over wedding punch-up
This is the face of the Yorkshireman locked up for wrapping his hands around a teenager's throat after he was thrown out of a wedding reception. Jonathan Waite, 48, was sent inside for 21 months last week, having earlier been convicted of assaulting
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What to know ahead of this year's Oxford Half Marathon
A record 13,000 people are expected to turn out on Sunday for this year’s Half Marathon. The race will start at 9.30am on Broad Street with runners encouraged to arrive from 7.30am. Managing director of organiser LimeLight Sports, James Hogben
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Four new 'living' green bus shelters installed
Four new bus shelters with living roofs have been installed in Witney to support biodiversity and encourage residents to take the bus. Oxfordshire County Council and Witney Town Council carried out a review of bus stops in Witney and worked with
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Abusive husband who held wife's head down with pillow is jailed
A drunkard husband used a pillow to force his wife’s head into a bed, a court heard. The attack on May 4, which started in an argument over who was the family’s breadwinner, saw the woman struggling to breath. She had already been struck to the
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Paedophile who filmed boys at urinals fails to overturn public toilet ban
A convicted paedophile’s bid to overturn his public toilet ban was canned by a judge. Linus Rickett was 20 when he was handed a five-year jail sentence in 2019 for filming boys using urinals and posing as a young girl online in order to trick boys
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Mobile home drug dealer had photographs of heroin, cocaine and cash on her phone
A woman caught with £12,000-worth of heroin and cocaine in her mobile home had photographed cash and drugs using her mobile phone. Aila Harries, 34, was already aware of the risks of dealing hard drugs, having swerved a spell in prison in 2019.
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Oxford City boss discusses what latest signings will add to his squad
ROSS Jenkins is pleased with how quickly the most recent batch of Oxford City signings have settled in at the club. Former Chelsea and Arsenal youth player Renny Smith was added to the Hoops squad on September 26, while Mitchell Roberts and Rafferty
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Bus companies slam LTNs and accuse council of breaking promise
Bus companies have alleged that Oxfordshire County Council has broken its promise over the East Oxford Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and claimed that journeys were now slower and less reliable. The Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel both claimed
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Women’s rugby side looking for players of all abilities
A RUGBY team is looking for players of all abilities as it seeks to build a squad for the season ahead. The Gosford All Blacks Women side was reborn just over a year ago by captain Vicky Carpenter, and has since gone from strength to strength.
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Banbury United looking to extend clean sheet run + fixtures round-up
BANBURY United will be looking to extend a four-game unbeaten run which has produced an equal number of clean sheets. The Puritans, 13th in Vanarama National League North, visit second from bottom Peterborough Sports tomorrow afternoon. The hosts
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Victory for hundreds of angry residents as developers set to complete estate
Progress is finally being made at an unfinished estate where some homeowners have been living without promised amenities for five years. Shops, a sports pavilion and football pitches and a community centre were a condition of the planning permission
