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Six-game unbeaten run comes to end with defeat at Wigan Athletic

OXFORD United’s six-game unbeaten run in Sky Bet League One came to an end with a defeat at Wigan Athletic. Stephen Humphrys gave the hosts a first half lead when he rounded off a smart counter-attack, while a Callum Lang free kick with 10 minutes

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Veterans join forces to clean ex-army graves across county

A group of veterans have joined forces to clean ex-army graves that have been left unkept across the county. Inspired by  Steve Davis, who has single-handedly been cleaning graves for 5 years under the name the Military Grave Restorer, Peter Brown

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Scariest Oxfordshire places according to Mail readers

Why visit a haunted house for Halloween when you could pop down to one of the scariest places in Oxfordshire identified by Mail readers. Halloween is now a week away so hopefully this list will spark some inspiration for places to go on an evening

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Young Reporter: Headington school in Hockey U18 Oxfordshire County Cup(Kiki Tsoi,HSO)

Headington School’s First XI hockey team was crowned the best U18 hockey team around Oxfordshire after winning the U18s Oxfordshire County Cup on Monday the 7th, of this month.  They competed with six other schools: Oxford High, Magdalen College

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Shock on busy Oxford road after 'disturbing' kidnap

Neighbours reacted with shock after a man has been kidnapped on a busy road in Oxford. Thames Valley Police said a man was pushed into the back of a grey-coloured vehicle after being assaulted by another man at around 8pm on Sunday (October 22)

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UPDATES: Wigan Athletic v Oxford United – live

9:45pm Read the on the whistle report as a six-game unbeaten run comes to an end for Oxford United

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Almost 200,000 school sessions missed by pupils without permission

Almost 200,000 sessions were missed without permission by pupils in Oxfordshire during spring term this year, figures show. After the coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc on children's education, the number of pupils missing school without permission

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Here's why the Westgate was evacuated yesterday evening

Hundreds of shoppers were evacuated from Westgate Oxford when an alarm went off yesterday evening (Monday, October 23). Visitors were kept outside the shopping centre for an hour, with many gathering in Bonn Square, before finally being allowed

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Just Stop Oil protestors who invaded Lord's pitch during Ashes spared jailed

An Oxford man who invaded the Lord’s pitch during the Ashes as part of a Just Stop Oil protest has been spared jail today (October 24). England cricketer Jonny Bairstow was credited with saving the showpiece Test match when he "took out'" Daniel

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Council offers safety advice before Halloween and Bonfire Night

Safety advice has been offered to members of the public in the run up to Halloween and Bonfire night. Oxfordshire County Council's Fire and Rescue team have provided advice around costumes and candles, firework displays and bonfires among other

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Man attacked and thrown into backseat of vehicle in kidnapping

A man has been attacked and bundled into the back seat of a vehicle in a kidnapping in Oxford. Police said a man was put into the back of a grey-coloured vehicle after being assaulted by another man. The incident happened at around 8pm on Sunday

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More than dozen Gypsy and Irish Travellers in Oxford have poor health

More than a dozen Gypsy and Irish Travellers in Oxford reported having bad or very bad health, new figures show as the census reveals significant health inequality across England and Wales. The national charity Friends, Families and Travellers

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Oxfordshire town to host Children in Need fundraising event

A fundraising event with local author AJ Warren will be taking place Thursday, November 16 in Didcot to raise money for this year’s Children in Need appeal. The event is being held upstairs at Berro Lounge from 7pm and features talks with the author

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Care home residents get VIP treatment at classic car event

Lucky residents from a care home near Bicester enjoyed VIP treatment when they were escorted to an annual classic car event. Car enthusiasts at Launton Grange care home were thrilled to be taken to Bicester Motion’s Scramble event, where they were

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Countdown for biggest beer festival of the year

Preparations are under way for the county's biggest beer festival of the year. CAMRA's Oxford Beer and Cider Festival will take place at Oxford Town Hall in St Aldate's from Thursday, November 9 to Saturday, November 11. But it almost didn't

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Families enjoy steam weekend at railway centre

Families travelled back in time to enjoy rail history at Didcot Railway Centre’s most recent steam days last weekend. Taking place on Saturday (October 21) and Sunday (October 22), those in attendance enjoyed seeing and riding steam trains on the

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Beloved village farm shop to close permanently next month

A long-running farm shop near Wantage will permanently close next month. Dews Meadow Farm Shop in East Hanney has been run for 34 years by husband and wife Jane and Andy Bowler. But the independent family-run business will shut its doors for

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Cricket batting experience to open in Oxford city centre

A cricket batting experience is to open in Oxford next month. Sixes Social Cricket is opening its tenth UK venue at the Westgate Shopping Centre on November 15. Opening on the rooftop of John Lewis, Sixes will allow customers to drink, eat

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Missing brothers found 'safe and well' after police search

Two missing brothers have been found 'safe and well' after concerns for their welfare began to grow. Police launched a public appeal earlier today after Reuben, 16, and Noah, 14, were both reported missing from the Banbury area In the appeal

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Dog remains in police kennels as park attack investigation continues

A Staffordshire bull terrier involved in a park attack remains in police kennels as investigations continue. The seized dog attacked a border collie at Smallbone Recreation Ground in Didcot on September 27 at around 10:30am leaving four people

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Woman creates donkey-themed Halloween picture book

A woman has written a Halloween-themed children’s book about donkeys. In her new picture book ‘Donkey’s Magical Gift’, Trella Dudley-Wallis tells the story of a donkey helping a group of witches. Copies will be available at a ‘Halloween Fun

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BBC shuts down Strictly Come Dancing favouritism rumours aimed at celebrities

Insiders close to the BBC have shut down rumours that some of the Strictly Come Dancing contestants are being favoured over other celebrities on the show.  Most of the attention has been on Amanda Abbington after she announced on Monday (October

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Beloved football pundit Chris Kamara contemplated suicide amid health battle

Beloved football pundit Chris Kamara says he contemplated suicide over his ongoing battle with apraxia in a heartbreaking admission. He revealed this in his new book titled 'Kammy: My Unbelievable Life!' after previously leaving his role with Sky

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Strictly professional Giovanni Pernice breaks silence on Amanda Abbington exit

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Giovanni Pernice has broken his silence over the exit of his dance partner Amanda Abbington from the show. The actress previously pulled out of last week's episode due to "health reasons" before confirming

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The celebs rumoured to make up the I'm a Celebrity 2023 line-up

As autumn rolls on and the nights get darker it can mean only one thing…. It’s almost time for I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. Fans are already counting down the days until the return of the ITV reality show. The start date of the new series

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Amanda Abbington’s fiancé posts mysterious message hours before her Strictly exit

Amanda Abbington’s fiancé Jonathan Goodwin shared a cryptic message on his Instagram stories just hours before the Strictly Come Dancing star quit the show. During last night’s Strictly: It Takes Two, host Fleur East confirmed the Sherlock star

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1980s photos show Great Storm of 1987 and Oxford United triumphs

These latest photos from the Oxford Mail archive show some of Oxford United’s triumphs from the 1980s, and the devastation caused by the Great Storm of 1987, which hit the county. There were also anti-war protests in Bonn Square following the bombing

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in M40 crash with red Mini

A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries after he crashed with a red Mini on the M40 near Banbury. Thames Valley Police has appealed for witnesses to the crash at around 5pm on Sunday evening (October 22). A black Yamaha motorcycle and a red

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Police 'very concerned' for welfare of missing brothers

Concern is growing for the welfare of two brothers missing in Oxfordshire. Reuben, 16, and Noah, 14, have both gone missing from the Banbury area, Thames Valley Police said. The force does not necessarily believe they are together, and believes

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Journalist Peter Hitchens banged up for four days

Oxford journalist Peter Hitchens is among seven celebrities to be banged up inside HMP Shrewsbury to see what life's really like in British prisons in 2023. The new Channel 4 series sees a raft of famous faces locked up with real-life ex-inmates

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Young Reporter: Headington School’s first MUN conference (Andrea Antoniadou)

Merely a couple years ago, the thought of attending an MUN conference was not one that would inspire many Headington students, and the fact that the size of the MUN club at Headington managed to grow in size and diversity so rapidly - in such a short

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Young Reporter: Silver Dofe 2023 (Andrea Antoniadou)

In the modern world, one becoming increasingly dominated by screens, there is a growing need for the younger generation to spend time reconnecting with the great outdoors. The Duke Of Edinburgh’s award not only comes with a high level of prestige and

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Almost half a million UK workers to receive pay rise amid cost of living crisis

Almost half a million workers across the UK are set to see a pay rise very soon as the Real Living Wage will be increased by 10%. The voluntary rate has risen to reflect the ongoing cost-of-living crisis for workers, and employers will have six

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Three men wanted for questioning over 'assault' that left two others in hospital

These are the men police want to question about an ‘assault’ in Oxford that left two victims in the hospital. Thames Valley Police has released CCTV images of three men that officers would like to speak to in relation to the alleged assault last

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Bus fares capped at £1 in the run-up to Christmas

Sunday single fares in December in the run-up to Christmas are set to be capped at £1 after Oxfordshire was awarded extra government funding to improve bus services. A countywide day bus ticket valid for all operators could also be created after

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READERS who want to subscribe to the Oxford Mail online can enjoy an exclusive offer of £3 for three months or more than 40 per cent off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion.  A digital subscription is the best way to read our

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RECAP: Delays hit commuters on major A-road

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Cash boost for vital A-road junction scheme

More than £17m has been pledged to improve traffic on a major A-road in Oxfordshire. The A34 Lodge Hill Interchange scheme will improve the junction capacity at Lodge Hill, near Abingdon, in a bid to reduce congestion. The junction will be

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Oxford academics declare 'intifada until victory’ against Israel before meeting

Oxford academics will debate a motion calling for “intifada until victory” against Israel at a meeting of union members. A motion shared with Oxford members of the University and College Union (UCU) reportedly states that the branch believes that

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Liam Manning praises Oxford United board for financing Alex Gorrin deal

LIAM Manning has praised Oxford United’s board for allowing him to add Alex Gorrin to his squad on a short-term contract. The U’s announced on Friday that the Spanish midfielder had penned a deal, having remained around the club following the expiration

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SCALES OF JUSTICE: Cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court

JEREMY BUCKLER, 63, of Fairmile, Henley, pleaded guilty to being twice the drink drive limit when he was stopped in Middle Assendon on September 16. Tests showed the Peugeot 107 driver had 75mcgs of alcohol in 100ml of breath. He was handed a three

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Oxford United boss addresses duo’s absence from matchday squad

LIAM Manning says that both Stephan Negru and Sonny Perkins remain in Oxford United’s plans despite their recent absence from the matchday squad. Negru hasn’t played in the league since the 2-1 defeat at home to Port Vale on September 2, while

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Oxford City looking to get out of relegation zone with game on the road tonight

OXFORD City will look to escape the relegation zone in Vanarama National League when they make the trip to Wealdstone this evening. The Hoops lost 3-1 at promotion-chasing Bromley on Saturday, a result which saw Ross Jenkins’ side drop to 21st

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Bat relocation project at major housing development sees success

A long-term project to relocate bats on an Oxfordshire housing development has been hailed a success after newly installed roosts in the form of bat boxes have been taken over by several endangered species. Back in 2015, plans were put forward

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Paedophile molested victim in bright yellow Mini

A paedophile from Chipping Norton who molested his victim in a bright yellow Mini has had four years added to his sentence. Malcolm West, now 64, was handed a four year consecutive sentence yesterday morning (Monday, October 23) after he was found

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Oxford City Stars head coach wants to see progression match financial input

SIMON Anderson says he needs to see progression on the ice from his Oxford City Stars side, to match the financial input off it. Stars sit second from bottom in NIHL Division 1 South after their double-header loss to Solent Devils and Streatham

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Young casualty of First World War honoured with new headstone

A new headstone has been installed to mark the grave of a fallen First World War hero who was killed aged just 22. The stone in Witney's Tower Hill Cemetery is for Royal Engineer, Pioneer Frederick George Reginald Moore. Although his stone

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War of words breaks out in council after party accused of 'playing politics'

A war of words has broken out between rival councillors after two parties were accused of “playing politics and wasting time.” The Labour and Conservative groups on Cherwell District Council have been criticised for several motions proposed at

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Two dads and sons make history by playing for same team

TWO fathers and sons made history as they represented the same team at the weekend. Littlemore Rugby Club saw John Keown at full back, with son Archie at scrum half, while Jack Massey excelled as the right wing, with his father Darren Massey at

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Oxford United boss provides update on Cameron Brannagan’s sickness

CAMERON Brannagan looks set to miss Oxford United’s trip to Wigan Athletic tonight. The midfielder was unavailable for the weekend’s draw at home to Blackpool through illness. U’s head coach Liam Manning offered an update on the situation at

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Villagers fear new 20mph limits make no difference to speeding drivers

Villagers near Bicester who backed speed limit changes have said it has made no difference to speeding drivers. New 20mph speed limits – which cost £6,250 to install - came into force in Stratton Audley, a village north east of Bicester, in April

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McDonald's told it can't serve food 24 hours a day in Oxfordshire town

McDonald's has been told it cannot sell hot meals past midnight in Didcot after a nearby homeowner raised fears that “drinks and half-eaten burgers” would be left on her wall. The fast food giant had applied for a licence to serve burgers, fries

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What is the difference between National Minimum Wage and Real Living Wage?

The Living Wage Foundation has announced that the Real Living Wage is set to be increased by 10% for workers who are on it, but what is the difference between that and the National Minimum Wage? There are more than 460,000 workers on the Real Living