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Here's how you can watch the Rugby World Cup final for free in the UK
This weekend thousands of sports fans will be gathering to watch the Rugby World Cup final. Held in the Stade de France in Paris, the match will see New Zealand go face-to-face with South Africa. Both teams have won the Rugby World Cup three
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Young Reporter: Grace Meets Groove-Royal Ballet Workshop-Leanna Chu,HSO
On Tuesday, October 3rd, GCSE dance students at Headington School had a unique opportunity to participate in a dance workshop led by The Royal Ballet. This workshop focused on the contemporary ballet piece 'Infra,' which they had been studying at the
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Teenage boy stabbed in attack with phone and clothes taken from him
A teenage boy has been stabbed in an attack by a group of men who stole his phone, clothes and cash. The group pushed a teenage boy to the floor and stabbed him in the thigh on Hill Top Road in Oxford on Wednesday (October 25) at around 9.30pm.
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Major delays after A34 crash between two lories
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Children filmed taking selfies on railway tracks
Footage of children taking selfies on a railway track has sparked warning from a leading rail operator. A series of films were shot at a few locations including Wantage in Oxfordshire and show children loitering on railway lines or taking pictures
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Boris Johnson reveals he will be joining GB News as a presenter
Boris Johnson has revealed that he will be joining GB News as a presenter, becoming the latest Conservative politician to take up a role on the broadcaster. In a video posted on the GB News account on X, formerly Twitter, Mr Johnson said he was
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Three balaclava wearing men scared off in attempt steal from ATM
Three balaclava wearing men were scared off in an attempt to steal money from an ATM during an Oxfordshire burglary. The incident happened after two men forced their way into a building on Spareacre Lane in Eynsham at around 4.20am on Thursday
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County pension fund invests tens of millions of pounds in fossil fuel companies
Oxfordshire County Council Pension Fund has invested tens of millions of pounds in fossil fuel companies, a new investigation has found. Research from environmental campaign groups has revealed billions are being invested in the oil and gas industries
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Almost two dozen witches living in Oxford
Almost two dozen modern witches are living in Oxford, according to the latest census figures. As Halloween looms, a look at the most recent census figures shows there are a surprising number of folks who identify as witches, pagans, and even Satanists
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Blenheim Palace transformed to tell Sleeping Beauty tale for Christmas
An award-winning team of costume and set designers have reimagined Blenheim Palace’s festive indoor trail to modernise the story of Sleeping Beauty. Led by designer Clare Elliot, the staterooms in the palace have been transformed for the telling
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Carers thanked for decades of service at celebratory event
Some of Oxfordshire’s most dedicated carers, including a woman from Wallingford, have been celebrated at an event marking their service to others. Shared Lives is a scheme run by Oxfordshire County Council that matches caring households with adults
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Four Oxfordshire pubs named among UK's 'best country pubs with rooms'
Four Oxfordshire pubs have been named among the best country pubs with rooms in the UK. Global travel publisher, Conde Nast Traveller has put together a list of their favourite rural pubs where you can spend the night in the UK and Ireland.
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Oxford hospitals see rise in Covid-19 patients in past week
There has been an increase in the number of people treated for Covid-19 in Oxford hospitals, the latest figures show. Oxford University Hospitals Trust has been caring for more than 37 patients with coronavirus in hospital, as of last Sunday (October
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Historic award-winning pub given low food hygiene rating
An Oxfordshire pub dating back to the 18th century has been handed a new low food hygiene rating. The Greyhound Inn in Letcombe Regis near Wantage has been given a two-out-of-five after an inspection last month. A two-out-of-five star rating
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City centre Indian restaurant hit with ZERO food hygiene rating
An Oxford Indian restaurant has been hit with a low food hygiene rating. Chutneys Indian Brasserie at 36 St Michael's Street was given the minimum score of zero-out-of-five after an inspection last month. A zero-out-of-five star rating means
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Wilko is BACK! Famous name returns to High Streets
Wilko products are set to return to the high street on Friday as The Range brings the brand into its stores across the UK. It comes after historic discount retailer Wilko shut its final shop earlier this month after collapsing into administration
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Donation will help ambulance service purchase important training equipment
An emergency service branch has been given a donation which will help paramedics practice vital lifesaving techniques. South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) has received a £400 donation from Annington, the company responsible
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Are you the heir to a fortune? The 46 estates left unlclaimed
More than 40 estates have been left unclaimed by people who were either born in or have died in Oxfordshire. The latest Treasury list provides details of almost 6,500 unclaimed estates across the UK, with combined assets of up to £77 million in
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Oxfam staff to strike over "poverty pay" with some using foodbanks
Hundreds of workers at a charity that began in Oxford are balloting for strike action for the first time after rejecting a “substandard” pay offer. “Oxfam’s hypocrisy is astounding,” said Unite general secretary Sharon Graham, “this is a charity
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Two popular rail services to remain on timetable from December
Oxfordshire County Council has welcomed a decision allowing two popular commuter train services to remain on the rail timetable from December. The 8.35am service from Banbury to Oxford (and on to Didcot and Reading) and the 5.34pm service from
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Warning issued following spike in cold call reports
Oxfordshire residents are being warned to be wary of cold callers offering to conduct property repairs after the recent storms. Oxfordshire County Council’s Trading Standards team has received a high number of complaints about cold callers and
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Fresh appeal for information on festival rape
Police have launched a fresh appeal for information on a rape that occurred at a major festival. A woman was sexually assaulted in her tent at the Reading Festival on Sunday August 27 some time between midnight and 2.45am. Thames Valley Police
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Young Reporter: Teen Prodigy Inspires Musical Dreams-Leanna Chu,HSO
At the age of 12, Victoria de Melo (Headington School) accomplished what most pianists achieve at 17: a distinction in her post-grade 8 diploma. In this interview, the 14-year-old inspires young musicians to embark on their musical journeys, sharing
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Oxford City Council cabinet position filled after exodus of Labour councillors
The former mayor, and current sheriff of Oxford has been announced as the new cabinet member for safer communities. City councillor for Churchill Mark Lygo has replaced Shaista Aziz who resigned from the Labour Party following Keir Starmer’s comments
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Flood alert issued for Oxfordshire by Environment Agency
The Environment Agency has warned that flooding is possible in areas of the Cotswolds and south Oxfordshire. A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency after officers informed of rising river and tidal levels. The flood alert areas
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Offensive Halloween costumes that could upset people and get you in trouble
Halloween is that one date in the calendar that is - mostly - loved by all, young or old. For the kids, it's a time to dress up and go trick or treating. For the adults, it's a time to dress up and consume one too many liquid treats. Costume
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Motorcyclist sent to hospital after serious crash
A serious injury crash has left a motorcyclist in hospital. The incident happened after a grey Ford Transit van and a black Yamaha motorbike were involved in a crash on the roundabout of Warwick Road and Cromwell Road at around 7am yesterday, Thursday
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Wilko to return to UK high streets with 5 new stores to open before Christmas
Wilko is set to return to the high street with five new stores set to open across the UK before Christmas. Wilko entered administration in August leaving all 400 stores and 12,500 employees at risk. Administrators at PwC were forced to sell
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Oxfordshire MP selected to lead Commons Defence Committee
An Oxfordshire MP has been elected chairman of the Commons Defence Committee. Robert Courts, MP of Witney, was appointed after a single round of voting, receiving 249 votes out of the total 430 valid votes cast. Conservative rivals and former
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Do you think you have undiagnosed ADHD? Signs, symptoms and what to do next
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a condition that includes symptoms such as being restless and having trouble concentrating. It is typically diagnosed at a young age and is especially hard to diagnose in adults - but many adults still
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'Condescending' train company slammed - 'My phone's died! No ticket? No excuse'
Southern Rail has come under fire for a 'condescending' advertisement aimed at customers whose phone has died. A post on X - formerly known as Twitter - appeared to show an advertisement board by the train company showing a phone with 0% battery
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Mrs Hinch fan pleads over 'stinking' blocked sink as savvy cleaners share tips
A fan of the cleaning guru Mrs Hinch has issued a plea over their 'stinking' blocked sink but some members of a Facebook group have come to the rescue. If your sink is not draining and you're not sure what to do, you're not alone! Before you
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Large rise in ADHD patients prescribed medication
There has been a large increase in the number of patients prescribed ADHD medication by GPs. Figures on Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire showed that the number of patients receiving ADHD medication in the three months to June doubled
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Dozens of dangerous offenders sent back to prison for breaking probation
Dozens of dangerous offenders were sent back to prison after they broke their probation agreements, new figures show. Data indicates that 2747 people in Thames Valley convicted of a serious offence were being managed under police probation services
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David Mitchell shares hilarious views on monarchy and slags off Oxford landmark
OXFORD has a castle problem – at least, that’s the view of comedian David Mitchell. The star of Peep Show, Would I lie to You and Upstart Crow pulls no punches when it comes to the shortcomings of our city – and top of his list of gripes is our
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Star Willie J Healey heads home after Arctic Monkeys & Florence + The Machine fame
THINGS are going well for Willie J Healey – and rightly so. The easy-going Carterton singer-songwriter has gone from quirky crafter of genre-defying oddly-observational alternative pop, to polished purveyor of funked-up soul. And it has come with
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'I saw a lot of mail': MP views postal backlog for herself in surprise visit
Royal Mail must act now to clear Oxford’s postal backlog, MP Anneliese Dodds has urged after she carried out a surprise visit to a delivery office. The Oxford East MP arrived unannounced at the postal service’s Littlemore distribution site yesterday
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Oxford United discuss community activities with police
Mark Thomas, social inclusion lead at Oxford United in the Community, discusses how the charity is broadening its partnership base to maximise positive social impact. IT'S still a frequent misconception that Oxford United in the Community exists
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‘There’s never been a better time to join the Oxford United family’
Pete Green of the Oxford United Supporters’ Panel looks back on the recent Family Day. Whenever I’m asked to describe what it’s like being a supporter of Oxford United, I always say that it’s like being part of one big family. I attended my
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Injury-hit Oxford City set to welcome second-placed Barnet + fixtures round-up
OXFORD City face a tough task if they are to end back-to-back defeats in Vanarama National League tomorrow afternoon. The Hoops have suffered consecutive 3-1 losses on the road, at Bromley and Wealdstone, to leave the side 21st in the table and
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Oxfordshire spent tens of millions of pounds on adult social care last year
People in Oxfordshire spent tens of millions of pounds of their own money to care for friends and relatives last year, new figures show. Spending for adult social care has rocketed across England, but health think tank the Nuffield Trust warned
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Camera club snappers get scary shots for Halloween
Oxford Mail Camera Club members have been taking some scary photos in the run-up to Halloween. 'All things scary' for Halloween was this week's theme and our club members came up with a series of spooky shots including lots of pumpkins, skeletons
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Judo coach wins medal at national championships
THE head coach of Banbury Judo Club has secured his second consecutive bronze medal at national championships. Tony Partridge, a third dan black belt in judo, once again impressed at the British Judo Masters, which were held in London earlier this
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County councillor calls for highways control after Didcot speed bumps incident
A Didcot councillor has demanded that Oxfordshire County Council takes greater control over its responsibility for highways after he sought the removal of four speed bumps which appeared unexpectedly on the A4130 last week. Last Thursday (October
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Nursery vows to improve after 'inadequate' Ofsted rating
A Wantage nursery has vowed to address points made in a new Ofsted report which labelled it ‘inadequate’ and said children’s safety and wellbeing are not assured. The report on Rockwell House Day Nursery and Nursery School, released yesterday,
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Teacher who put arm around pupil’s waist banned indefinitely
A business studies teacher who put his arm around a pupil’s waist on a night out has been banned from teaching indefinitely. Christopher Taylor was found to have acted inappropriately towards students by a professional conduct panel earlier this
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Super Science event sees children get stuck in
An extravaganza of technology, nature and of course, science, continued this Sunday as hundreds of children heard from experts in their field. The event followed on from one in Headington last Sunday and took place in greater Leys, organised by
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Liam Manning addresses his side being labelled as promotion contenders
LIAM Manning has sent a reminder to the football world of how far his Oxford United side has come in such a short space of time. Last season, the U’s fought against relegation and were only secure of their Sky Bet League One status after the penultimate
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The total number of pints served in famous pub's first year back
The landlord of a famous Oxford pub has revealed how many pints were served in its first year since reopening. The Lamb & Flag in St Giles, one of the city’s oldest, closed in January 2021 due to adverse trading conditions in the pandemic.
