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Three teenagers robbed of alcohol by man in town centre
Three teenage boys who had alcohol on them were robbed by a man who was walking past them in Didcot town centre. The teenagers were approached by a man on Station Road who stole the alcohol they were carrying. Thames Valley Police received
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Pumpkin decorations could land you £5,000 fine this Halloween
With Halloween around the corner, many of us have already started prepping our decorations, but homeowners have been warned that pumpkin decorations could land you a £5,000 fine. Pumpkins are a staple of Halloween decorations across the country
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Why you should bleed your radiators – and how to do it
Bleeding radiators before you switch your heating on for the first time in the autumn is an easy way to save money. In the warmer months, we often forget about our heating systems as we don’t turn them on. However, autumn is actually the perfect
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Man charged on suspicion of racist 'axe attack'
A man has been charged after an alleged racist assault in Oxford following reports of a parking dispute. Armed police officers with riot shields were called to reports of an 'axe attack' yesterday (October 21) afternoon on Magdalen Road. Roger
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Cotswolds pub sold to villager with plans for refurbishments
A pub in the Cotswolds has been bought by a local villager who plans to restore it to its former glory. The Crown Inn which is located in Cerney Wick in the centre of the Cotswold Water Park near Cirencester has been sold. The property has
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Further danger to life Storm Babet warnings as hundreds urged to evacuate
Residents of some 500 homes in a Nottinghamshire town have been urged to evacuate due to flooding caused by Storm Babet. It comes amid further “risk-to-life” flood warnings that have been issued in the wake of Storm Babet as homes have been evacuated
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Carpenter bled to death at home, inquest told
A carpenter bled to death at his Banbury home, a coroner’s court heard in Oxford this week. Paul Buckley, 62, was found dead at his property in Newland Place by a neighbour on May 14 – two weeks short of his 63rd birthday. A pathologist ruled
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Injury-hit Hoops slip into relegation zone with defeat on the road
INJURY-HIT Oxford City slipped into the Vanarama National League relegation zone after a defeat at promotion-chasing Bromley. Olufela Olomola gave the hosts an early lead, however Josh Parker hit back for the Hoops from the penalty spot. Olomola
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Luxurious boutique hotel handed low food hygiene rating
A boutique hotel has been handed a low food hygiene rating being told improvement is 'necessary'. The Crazy Bear Hotel, at Bear Lane in Stadhampton received a two-out-of-five rating after an inspection on September 13. The rating on the Food
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Ten Oxfordshire towns and villages named in top places to live for 2024
Ten areas across Oxfordshire have appeared on an annual list that names the top 260 places to live in 2024. Muddy Stilettos has put together its annual list of the 'Top 260 Best Places To Live', and it includes ten locations across the county.
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Student from Abingdon leads England U21s netball team to victory at Euros
A student from Abingdon led England to victory at the Europe Netball U21 Championships during her first matches on the international stage. Phoebe Maslen’s side beat Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland to take the top spot in Sheffield.
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Oxfordshire County Council leading on climate change according to survey
Oxfordshire is the best performing county council in the UK for tackling climate change, according to a survey by an environmental organisation. Oxfordshire County Council was rated top in Climate Emergency UK’s (CEUK) 2023 climate action scorecard
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Four people now dead as a result of Storm Babet after 80-year-old found in home
At least four people have died as a result of Storm Babet that flooded the UK from Wednesday onwards. The storm caused widespread flooding and left hundreds trapped in their homes. A woman in her 80s has been found dead at a home in Chesterfield
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Our player ratings after Oxford United concede late equaliser against Blackpool
THE Oxford Mail player ratings after Oxford United conceded a stoppage time equaliser at home to Blackpool in Sky Bet League One. JAMES BEADLE Busier late on as the visitors ramped up the pressure. He thwarted Jordan Rhodes well shortly before
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New Dunelm store to open in time for Christmas
A popular home furnishing retailer has confirmed it will open a new store at an Oxfordshire shopping centre, just in time for Christmas. Dunelm has announced it will be opening the doors to a brand-new Didcot store on December 19. The new store
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Adam Thomas says BBC's Strictly is 'like therapy' after finding inner confidence
Emmerdale's Adam Thomas has said the Strictly Come Dancing experience has helped him find self-belief and shake off self-doubt. The 35-year-old actor, who played Adam Barton in the Yorkshire soap and most recently reprised his role as Donte Charles
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David Beckham 'grateful to be named after' Bobby Charlton in touching tribute
Former England captain David Beckham has praised “national hero” Sir Bobby Charlton after it was revealed the World Cup winner had passed away. Sir Bobby's family released a statement yesterday announcing the news: “It is with great sadness that
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Met Office issues important Storm Babet update as flooding expected to continue
River levels will continue to rise, officials have warned, amid widespread flooding caused by Storm Babet which has posed a “risk to life” in some areas over the weekend. Flooding has caused problems across Britain’s rail network, with disruption
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Find out where the best place is to dry clothes inside during cold weather
Trying to figure out the best place to dry clothes indoors after the warm summer days have been doing the job for us recently can be a difficult one. This includes making sure rooms don’t become too damp with the never-ending washing pile.
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Single dad issues ultimatum after he's given expensive heat pump to warm chilly home
A SINGLE father has issued an ultimatum to a housing association after their solution to his chilly home proves too expensive. Nigel Cleall, of Nash Close in Martley, has been DIY insulating his home after refusing the new heating system offered
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Cameron Brannagan a doubt for midweek trip due to illness
CAMERON Brannagan is a doubt for Oxford United’s trip to Wigan Athletic on Tuesday night. The midfielder missed yesterday’s draw at home to Blackpool through illness, off the back of not training for most of the week. United head to Wigan on
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Telecoms technician took his life after relationship breakdown
A telecoms technician took his own life after the breakdown of a relationship. Pedro Godinho, 43, was found dead at his home in Warwick Road, Banbury, on May 15, having hanged himself. Oxford Coroner’s Court heard this week that he had been
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Man faces two assault by beating charges
A Bicester man faces two charges of assault by beating after an incident in Oxford earlier this year. Following an incident on Marsh Lane on January 7, Todd Parker-Hunter of Jubilee Way, will appear at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on November 2.
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Children's speaking and reading skills remain below pre-pandemic levels
Oxfordshire children's speaking and reading skills remain below pre-pandemic levels, new figures show. Across England, children have improved their phonics skills in the last year, but they remain worse than before successive lockdowns in 2020
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Predictions reveal how Witney would vote in snap election
If a general election were to be held tomorrow the Conservatives would win Witney. Yesterday the Conservatives suffered two heavy by-election defeats, with Labour overturning huge majorities to take Mid Bedfordshire and Tamworth. It has led
