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Walkers launches giant costumes for crisp lovers in time for Halloween
Walkers is launching new Halloween costumes in time for the spooky season, allowing fans of the brand to dress up as their favourite crisps. If you’re a fan of Monster Munch or Wotsits and don’t have a costume sorted for your Halloween party yet
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Great British Bake Off fans express concern for baker after suffering heatstroke
Great British Bake Off fans expressed concern for one baker after one of them almost fainted and had to leave the tent. Tasha was in the midst of the technical challenge and with filming taking place on a very hot day the heat proved a bit too
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Bake Off sees a change to elimination process during Chocolate Week
The Great British Bake Off continued tonight (October 18) with bakers taking on Chocolate Week. Another week of Bake Off usually means another baker must leave the Tent but this week, things were different. This week, the remaining bakers were
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Amazon announces it will recommence drone deliveries in 2024
More drones may soon be flying over the skies of Oxfordshire as Amazon’s Prime Air drone delivery system is to expand in late 2024, the technology giant has confirmed. The company said it would begin integrating drones into deliveries from some
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Dave the dog's funniest Gogglebox moments as the Malones pay tribute
Gogglebox is a Friday night staple for many but one family on the show has shared some sad news about their pet dog Dave. The Malone family from Manchester regularly feature on the show as they discuss the week’s TV programmes while watching them
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Motorist 'three times over drink drive limit', police say
A motorist said to have been three times the limit has been charged and was among six people issued with speeding tickets in an Oxfordshire village today. Speed enforcement officers in Kidlington clocked the driver doing 48mph in a 30mph area.
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Thousands caught Covid in hospital in second wave of pandemic, study finds
An estimated 95,000 to 167,000 people may have caught Covid in hospitals between June 2020 and March 2021, a new Oxford study shows. Data from 145 English NHS acute hospital trusts was assessed in the University of Oxford study including 356 hospitals
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Restaurant owner blames former chef for low food hygiene rating
A restaurant owner has blamed a former chef after receiving a poor food hygiene rating. The Cotswold Fire & Grill on London Street in Faringdon was handed a one-out-of-five rating by the Food Standards Agency after an assessment on August 9.
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New coffee shop 'coming soon' to Oxfordshire development
A new coffee shop is heading to Bicester to open at the UK’s largest self-built residential development. Coffee chain Esquires is “coming soon” to the Graven Hill development and has applied to put signs up on one of the units at Trinity House
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Refugee smashes rapid half marathon target
An Oxfordshire refugee who smashed his half marathon target for a worthy cause is feeling fantastic. Hozan Evans came to the UK nine years ago from Iraq and ran the annual 13.1-mile Oxford race on Sunday in aid of local charity Asylum Welcome,
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Police uncover bribes plot between victim and the man who beat him up
The victim of a serious assault ended up in the dock of a crown court himself – over payments that were meant to get his attacker off the hook. Reuben Tomlinson, 19, was badly beaten by now 24-year-old Cameron Paterson in Wantage on July 7, 2021
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Oil company 'withdraws' from careers event after die-in protest
An oil company reportedly withdrew from an Oxford University careers fair due to pressure from the Extinction Rebellion campaign group. Extinction Rebellion gathered outside and inside the university's exam schools on Saturday, October 14 to protest
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Jeremy Clarkson provides Oxfordshire show update as filming comes to end
Jeremy Clarkson has confirmed that the filming of the new season of Clarkson’s Farm on Amazon Prime has officially concluded. Announcing the news, Mr Clarkson shared a snap from the Diddly Squat Farm in Chadlington with some of the show's most-loved
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Burger restaurant set to close down this month
An Oxford burger restaurant is set to close later this month after its lease has not been renewed following the chain's administration. Byron Burgers on George Street will shut its doors for good on October 29, the restaurant has confirmed.
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Boy, 11, pushed off bicycle in 'robbery'
An 11-year-old boy was pushed off his bicycle in a suspected robbery, police have said. The incident occurred in Bicester on Queens Avenue on Wednesday, October 11 at around 3.10pm. Thames Valley Police has described the offender as a 16-year-old
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Rare Pokémon card set to sell for £250,000 at auction
A rare Pokémon card, won by one of the world’s “greatest Pokémon players of all time” is set to go under the hammer with a guide price of £250,000 this weekend. The 'No.2 Trainer Card' is a unique item from the world-famous series, based on the
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Birdwatcher saw missing pensioner's body in River Thames
A birdwatcher raised the alarm after seeing a missing pensioner’s body in the River Thames, an inquest heard. The member of the public, who was not named at Oxford Coroner’s Court on Tuesday (October 17), saw John ‘Keith’ Jones’ body through his
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Town's library to host sessions on how to use NHS phone app
Wallingford Library is hosting two digital support drop in sessions to help local smartphone users become familiar with the NHS app. Free of charge and open to all, the sessions will take place on Tuesday, October 31 and Tuesday, November 7, both
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Highways chief takes Tories to task over LTN stance
Oxfordshire’s highways chief took Conservative councillors to task as he criticised their stance on Low Traffic Neighbourhoods as “Tory muddle.” Andrew Gant’s remarks came moments before Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet of Liberal Democrat
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Changes announced ahead of town's Remembrance Day service and parade
Bicester Town Council’s Remembrance Day service and parade will take on a new format this year to ensure it’s more inclusive for residents. Earlier this year, councillors agreed to make three changes to the structure of the town’s Remembrance Sunday
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Views wanted on controversial reservoir plans at upcoming consultations
Members of the public can have their say on the controversial reservoir plans near Abingdon at two consultation events next month. Thames Water will hold the community engagement sessions to discuss the planned reservoir between Steventon, Drayton
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Labour bosses hold 'urgent' talks amid resignations over Israel stance
The Labour leadership is understood to have held an 'urgent' meeting with councillors after a number of resignations over the party’s messaging on the conflict in the Middle East. It comes after Shaista Aziz and Amar Latif, of Oxford City Council
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Oxfordshire bus services to get nearly £2 million in funding
Oxfordshire has been promised £1.9 million in government funding to improve bus services throughout the county over the next two years. This funding will see Sunday single fares in December in the run-up to Christmas set to be capped at £1 and
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Major delays on M40 after crash
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Richard Madeley apologies for asking Oxfordshire MP if she knew Hamas attack plan
TV presenter Richard Madeley is “sorry he upset viewers” with a question to Oxfordshire MP Layla Moran about her family in Gaza City. The broadcaster was interviewing the MP for Oxford West and Abingdon on ITV’s Good Morning Britain (GMB) on Tuesday
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Strictly judge Shirley Ballas hires assistant to 'syphon through' hate messages
STRICTLY Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas recently revealed that she has hired a personal assistant to "syphon through" the onslaught of hate messages sent to her. The Wallasey-born 63-year-old former professional dancer sits alongside Motsi Mabuse
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Tesco shoppers can use Clubcard points for pints at BrewDog
Tesco shoppers will soon be able to swap their Clubcard points for pints, thanks to a new partnership. The supermarket giant has teamed up with BrewDog, bringing the brewery on board as an official Reward Partner for Tesco Clubcard. This means
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Laughing gas to become illegal within weeks amid tougher jail sentences
Nitrous oxide or laughing gas will become illegal in the UK from next month as part of a major crackdown on anti-social behaviour. The substance is set to become a Class C controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act (1971) from November 8.
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Captain Tom Foundation 'to close down' amid family's spa demolition appeal
The Captain Tom Foundation is "to close down" following an investigation into the charity's management and amid an ongoing battle over a spa at the family home. The organisation was founded in 2020 in honour of Sir Captain Tom Moore after he rose
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The genius water bowl hack that will clean an entire oven in just 20 minutes
It's one of the most dreaded tasks we have to do - cleaning the oven. The task itself can be difficult and all comes down to a number of factors. How long you leave it (or what you've cooked inside). It can either take forever - done well - or
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Pharmacist urges Brits to avoid this popular home remedy to treat bedbug bites
A Pharmacist has urged Brits to avoid using this popular home remedy when treating bedbug bites. The bedbug outbreak in Paris has captured headlines around the world but they aren't a new problem in the UK. Reports of bed bugs on French capital's
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Map reveals the UK's smoking hotspots - where does your area rank?
Approximately 6.4 million people reported that they smoked in 2022 and now we can see the UK's smoking hotspots in a new map. 12.9% (6.4 million) of people aged 18 years and over in the UK smoke cigarettes, according to the Office of National Statistics
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Lane closure due to M40 incident
3:29pm There are further delays on the M40 due to an earlier crash. Follow here for live updates.
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Delays after crash between car and van on A34
12:13pm We are now closing this live blog as this incident has been cleared. Thank you for following our coverage.
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New KFC restaurant OPENS doors for first time in Oxford
A new KFC restaurant in Headington has opened its doors to customers for the first time. Balloons were placed at the entrance of the Kentucky Fried Chicken store on Windmill Road as it opened for its first day of business yesterday (October 17)
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Driver arrested after testing positive in roadside drugs test
A driver has been arrested after testing positive in a roadside drug test in Oxfordshire. The driver was pulled over by officers in Banbury yesterday evening (October 17) and found to not have a licence or insurance for the vehicle, Thames Valley
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Driver arrested after 'testing positive for cannabis' on M40
A driver has been arrested after 'testing positive for cannabis' in a roadside drug test, police have said. In the early hours of this morning (October 18), officers stopped a vehicle on cloned plates near junction 8a of the M40. The vehicle
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Drinking water contains chemicals linked to cancer and liver damage, scientists warn
The Government has been warned it must act on so-called “forever chemicals” leaking into the UK environment amid concerns over the concentration levels in drinking water. The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) is calling on the UK Government to overhaul
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Oxford's biggest ever public art event wants artists to transform life-size oxen
Oxford's biggest ever public art event will take place soon and organisers are inviting local artists to decorate oxen sculptures for it. Winning entrants will receive £1,000 and play a role in raising money for Sobell House Hospice at the July
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'I want to look Andrew Gant in the face': Protesters rage over East Oxford LTNs
Just three weeks on from leaving hospital after major surgery, 74-year-old Maggie Brown braved the bitter cold yesterday (October 17) to stand outside County Hall with a hand-written sign that read ‘stop the tyrants’. She was one of around 100
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Taxi driver brutally attacked as money stolen by thugs
A taxi driver has been assaulted in his car by three yobs who stole money in the assault in Blackbird Leys. The driver, who has asked to be kept anonymous, told the Oxford Mail he was “badly beaten” with £170 being taken in the attack on Harebell
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Council justifies half marathon planning after severe delays
The county council has defended how it handled traffic management after frustrated motorists experienced severe delays during the Oxford Half Marathon. Sunday’s endurance event saw traffic gridlock across the city with key roads closed to drivers
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Alleged paedophile 'molested boy after showing him model railway'
A man is accused of molesting his schoolboy victim when showing him a model railway set in his West Oxfordshire attic. Malcolm West’s alleged abuse of the eight or nine-year-old saw him perform sex acts on the child or get the boy to perform sex
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Surgery users welcome extension to premises but fear loss of parking spaces
Councillors and members of the public have welcomed the extension of a medical centre despite concerns over parking space loss. Planning permission has been granted for a single storey extension to Long Furlong Medical Centre, Abingdon, to provide
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Canice Carroll says Oxford City ‘too soft’ in recent weeks following FA Cup exit
CANICE Carroll feels Oxford City have been ‘too soft’ in recent weeks, exemplified by their late defeat in the Emirates FA Cup. Trailing 2-0 at home to Scarborough Athletic in the fourth qualifying round tie, the Hoops netted quickfire goals to
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Fierce backlash as East Oxford LTNs made permanent
Fierce backlash has followed the decision to make Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) in East Oxford permanent. The controversial traffic calming measures, which have been trialled since May 2022, will be continued in in Divinity Road, St Mary’s
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Second river crossing critical to stop congestion and pollution 'crisis'
Congestion and air pollution in central Witney "have reached crisis levels" and a new road across the Windrush is now critical, said councillors. The West End Link Road, which would link Woodford Way to West End, would solve Witney's main issues
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'It's a David and Goliath victory': Village celebrates as 350 homes refused
Villagers have celebrated a “David and Goliath victory” over a housing developer after plans for hundreds of new homes were dismissed on appeal. Michael Gove has refused planning permission for the proposed development of more than 350 homes on
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Town will be hit with 'traffic chaos' in coming weeks, warns councillor
Didcot’s roads will be hit with “traffic chaos” in the coming weeks, a councillor has warned. Ian Snowdon said the combination of temporarily closing a key bridge and installing four-way lights in a main street would cause gridlock in the town.
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'Expanding reservoir would threaten safety of village', claims campaign group
Plans to expand a proposed reservoir would threaten the safety of a village near Wantage, a campaign group has claimed. Thames Water wants to increase the size of its planned reservoir, situated between Steventon, Drayton, Marcham and East Hanney
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Oxfordshire man admits air pistol charge - but denies threats to kill
A Henley man will be sentenced next month for having an imitation firearm. Patrick Boreham, 32, appeared before Oxford Crown Court on Monday (October 16) in connection with the eruption of violence on April 2. He accepted possession of an air
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Gin distillery celebrates national certification
An Oxfordshire gin distillery is celebrating after being given accreditation as a living wage employer. Staff working at Sky Wave Gin, based at Bicester Heritage, will receive a minimum hourly wage of £10.90, which is higher than the government
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House of horrors OAP appeals 10 year jail time for child cruelty
A woman jailed for putting three children through a ‘nightmare’ hopes to overturn her 10 year prison sentence. Elsie Wheddon, 72, was in her 20s when she and her then-husband Stephen were responsible for a catalogue of abuse and neglect of the
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Tens of thousands of sick notes issued to workers this spring
Healthcare professionals issued tens of thousands of sick notes to patients in Oxfordshire this spring, new figures show. Before July 2022, only GPs could give out a 'fit note', which tells employers if a patient is too ill to work or give other
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Wallingford's Sinodun Players take to the stage in The Welkin
Wallingford's Sinodun Players have given audiences a sneak peek of their performance of The Welkin, which will be playing at the Corn Exchange this week from today (Wednesday, October 18) to Saturday, October 21 at 7.30pm. Set in 1759 in a rural
