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Power cut impacting seven postcodes near Oxfordshire town

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Racial attack arrest after dispute over parking leaves person in hospital

An Oxford man has been arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated attack following a dispute over parking. Officers were called to reports of an 'axe attack' earlier today (October 21) on Magdalen Road. The victim was taken to hospital 

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Man United fan Liam Manning pays tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton

LIAM Manning has paid tribute to Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Charlton, who has died aged 86. Charlton was a key member of England’s victorious 1966 World Cup team and also enjoyed great success at club level with United, who became

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Oxford Half Heroes- Ana Galvani-Silva (Headington School Oxford)

Last Sunday, nearly 13,000 people took part in the Oxford half marathon. The atmosphere couldn’t be better: It was a beautiful autumn morning, there were thousands of enthusiastic supporters and great music from DJs and bagpipers. As runner Neil said

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Oxford United boss reacts after stoppage time goal denies U’s win

LIAM Manning was happy to see Oxford United take a point against fellow promotion hopefuls Blackpool, despite conceding a stoppage time equaliser. The U’s led thanks to Greg Leigh’s fifth goal for the club, and as the game went into injury time

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Road closed due to police incident

11:10am We are now closing this live blog as the road has since been reopened. Thanks for following our coverage.

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Man arrested by armed police after 'axe attack' outside Oxford shops

An Oxford man has been arrested after armed police responded to reports of an axe attack. UPDATE: Racial attack arrest after dispute over parking leaves person in hospital Armed officers responded to the incident on Magdalen Road at around

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Death of English teacher seen four days before his body found at home

An English teacher who had struggled with drug use died at his home from complications linked to deep vein thrombosis, his inquest heard. Martin Weatherill, 48, was found dead at his home in Egrove Close, Oxford, on January 30. He was last

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Stoppage time goal denies Oxford United sixth league win on the bounce

OXFORD United were denied a sixth Sky Bet League One victory on the bounce after Blackpool nicked a stoppage time equaliser. Greg Leigh had given United the lead in the first half with his fifth goal for the club, however Jordan Rhodes headed in

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Armed police called to Oxford neighbourhood

5:29pm Read the full story here 👇 Man arrested by armed police after 'axe attack' outside Oxford shops

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Cyclist taken to Oxford hospital with serious injuries

A cyclist has been taken to an Oxford hospital with serious injuries after a crash involving an an Audi. A black Audi and a cyclist, a man in his 40s, were involved in a crash on Oxford Street, near to the Clock Tower, in Newbury at around 7.30pm

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Vet shares three easy tips to keep pets calm this Bonfire Night

Halloween and Bonfire Night can be a very distressing time for our pets, and with that in mind a vet is recommending owners prepare early for the season. Loud noises from fireworks and frequent knocks at the door from trick-or-treaters dressed

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Young Reporters: First Nation Ancestors returns from Oxford (Kiki Tsoi,HSO)

A ceremony was held by the two museums to return the human remains of the eleven First Nation ancestors to representatives of the respective communities and the Australian government on Wednesday the 4th of this month.  From the total of eleven

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Love Island's Georgia Harrison has had 'serious conversations' about becoming MP

Georgia Harrison has said she has had “serious conversations with a couple of Labour MPs” about a bid to represent an Essex constituency. The 28-year-old former Love Island contestant and The Only Way Is Essex star has in recent years become a

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Strictly Come Dancing's Amanda Abbington speaks out after pulling out of show

Strictly Come Dancing star Amanda Abbington has spoken out after it was announced that she would not be taking part in Saturday's (21st October) live show. The actress took to her Instagram Stories this morning to share a quote from late actor

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Buy one get one free drinks for England Rugby World Cup TONIGHT at Greene King pubs

Rugby fans can get buy one get one free drinks before England's World Cup semi-final at certain Greene King pubs in Oxfordshire.  England will now face South Africa in the semi-final following their hard-fought victory over Fiji last weekend.

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Martin Lewis says one million people could be owed money back from student loans

Finance guru Martin Lewis says around one million people could be owed a free £100 refund from the Students Loans Company. Mr Lewis, the ITV This Morning and Good Morning Britain regular, spoke out on Twitter, now X, over how students should check

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Our camera club members show how much they adore their pets

Oxford Mail Camera Club members' photos show just how much people adore their beloved animals. Each week club members are given a theme and post their pictures on the club's Facebook page. This week's theme was pets. Among the heart-warming

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Alumni gather for ‘absolutely incredible’ reunion at unique college

Champagne and a buffet helped more than 50 people mark the 60th anniversary of a unique college.  Alumni gathered at an event which marked the 60th anniversary of the independent college University Hall Buckland (UHB) in Oxford. The event was held

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UPDATES: Oxford United v Blackpool – live

8:37pm “It’s extremely sad news. He’s such an icon of the game with what we he did for football.” Man United fan Liam

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Lib Dems 'ready' to lead city after mass Labour resignations

The Oxford city council Liberal Democrats group has said its party is "ready" to take over if Labour "can’t get a grip" following six more councillor resignations. Six labour councillors on the city council resigned yesterday (October 21) evening

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Two men charged with drug supply offences after police search

Two men have been charged with drug supply offences after two warrants were carried out in an Oxfordshire village. Vijay Sarbatta, aged 42, of Lane Close, Kidlington, has been charged with one count each of possession with intent to supply a class

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Hilarious pet picture is our Camera Club Photo of the Week

Oxford Mail Camera Club members proved that we really are a nation of animal lovers with their heartwarming and hilarious pictures on this week's theme of pets. Snappers sent in hugely entertaining pictures of cute canine capers and mischievous

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Former police officer in court accused of supplying GHB and crystal meth

A former police officer is accused of supplying party drugs GHB and crystal meth. Ben Simmons, 37, a former officer with West Midlands Police, is said to have supplied the drugs to another man – who cannot be named for legal reasons – in Banbury

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Trio accused of trying to steal £11k Rolex watch at station

A trio accused of attempted robbery at Didcot railway station won’t stand trial until next October. Abdehmane Chikh, 25, Rabah Bouhassane, 25, and Abdennour Hrawji, 27, deny attempting to rob a man of a Rolex watch worth £11,000 at Didcot Parkway

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New KFC set to open at shopping centre this year

KFC will be opening a new takeaway restaurant in an Oxfordshire shopping centre later this year. The global fried chicken chain has confirmed it will open a new store at the Orchard Centre in Didcot but was unable to provide an exact opening date

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Worker on Oxford railway station project stopped drug driving van

A craftsman working on the remodelling of Oxford railway station was caught drug driving on Botley Road. Ford Transit van driver Benjamin Durrant, 28, was pulled over as part of a standard traffic stop on March 30, rather than because of any concerns

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Need your clothes dried in a hurry? How to dry them quickly without a tumble dryer

When the weather takes a turn for the worst, trying to find places to dry endless amounts of washing inside is a task in itself, especially for those without a tumble dryer. During the colder months and spells of heavy rain, clothes can take a

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Hare coursing suspect evades police helicopter search

A person suspected to be involved in hare coursing evaded police after a chase which included air support. Officers attended a hare coursing in progress near Bampton in West Oxfordshire last night and pursued a car that made. The banned sport

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Pair of youths banned from town's annual fair by police

Two youths have been banned from an Oxfordshire town centre meaning they will miss the town's annual fair. Officers issued a section 35 notice to a pair of youths who were suspected of intending to cause anti-social behaviour at the Michaelmas

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Oxfordshire road closures you need to know about

Oxfordshire's motorists will have a number of road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week. National Highways is responsible for maintaining motorways and major A-roads, so closures of smaller roads will not be included

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Liam Manning on squad illness, proper football weather and family fun day

This is Liam Manning's latest column written exclusively for the Oxford Mail. Autumn is here then and the weather has closed in. Proper football weather! Rain or shine we know the fans will come and watch us and we are hoping for another big

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Red weather warning issued again today after Storm Babet kills three people

There are a number of weather warnings covering the UK today, including a red weather warning covering the northeast of Scotland all day. Major incidents were declared in parts of the UK after three people were killed as Storm Babet continues to

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Oxford City Council leader 'disappointed' as six more Labour councillors resign

The Oxford City Council leader has admitted she is "disappointed" with the resignation of six labour councillors. Six labour councillors on the city council resigned yesterday (October 21) evening after remarks from party leadership on the Israel-Hamas

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Dog owners urged to be wary of Cushing's Disease symptoms mistaken for old age

Vets are warning dog owners to be on the look out for signs that their pet may be suffering from a little-known but treatable condition called Cushing’s disease. Cushing’s disease is a disorder that can seriously affects your dog’s health, vitality

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Heating expert's simple tips that could cut your energy bills by 25 per cent

A heating expert has revealed the simple radiator hack could save you up to 25 per cent on your energy bills. Engineering lecturer Peter Brown says a dirty heating system could increase your bills by a quarter and you can clear out the rust yourself

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Judge's fury as she's told it took take up to 2 YEARS to get into teen's phone

A district judge hit back at suggestions that it would take two years for police to get into an alleged drug dealing child’s phone. It came as she dealt with the case of a 16-year-old accused of dealing heroin and crack cocaine in Oxford earlier

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Look back at extreme flooding from the early 2000s

Here we look at some Oxford Mail archive photos of flooding in the early 2000s. With Strom Babet sweeping across the UK, leaving damage, heavy rain and flooding in its wake, we take a look at some extreme flooding in the county at the start of

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Liam Manning warns of threat posed by former U’s loanee

LIAM Manning has warned of the threat set to be posed by a former Oxford United loanee this afternoon. Blackpool striker Jordan Rhodes had a brief spell with the U’s from Ipswich Town in 2007, scoring twice in an FA Cup qualifying round tie at

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Trial for man accused of having sex in public

A man accused of having sex in the street will stand trial in January. Daryl Hopkins, 36, is said to have been caught on CCTV in flagrante with an unnamed woman in Oxford city centre on May 11. It is understood it took place in Kybald Street, near

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SCALES OF JUSTICE: Cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court

TINASHE MUTERO, 29, of Torquay Road, Chelmsford, pleaded guilty to drink driving a Suzuki on Abingdon Road, Oxford, and driving it without valid insurance. Tests taken after Mutero was stopped on September 14 showed the driver had 78mcgs of alcohol

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Woman accused of stealing cash raised from cancer fundraiser

A woman will appear before a crown court judge next month accused of stealing fundraised cash intended for a cancer charity and hospice. Naomi Aries, 34, is alleged to have fraudulently said that the proceeds of an event held at Chipping Norton

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Treat two magical black cats to a new home in time for Halloween

A pet charity is urging people to forget superstition and give magical black cats Katsu and Poppy a new home in time for Halloween. The team at Blue Cross in Burford said black cats, which actually appear in the folklore of many more cultures as

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Cold-calling warning as cyber cop takes to Neighbourhood Watch stage

A police fraud expert issued a reminder that pensions ‘cold-calling’ was illegal – as he spoke to Neighbourhood Watch members about online safety. Mark Godsland, of Thames Valley Police’s cyber crime unit, was invited to speak to Oxford Neighbourhood