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New Covid strain 'more transmissible' experts warn - symptoms to look out for

Experts have issued a warning about a new Covid strain that is spreading across Europe. The JN.1 strain of coronavirus has been spotted in the UK, as well as in France, Iceland, Portugal and Spain, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention

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Tesco urgent warning to Clubcard customers who risk losing points and vouchers

Tesco is warning Clubcard customers that they must spend their vouchers before they expire this month. The supermarket giant is urging customers with a Tesco Clubcard to spend more than £16 million worth of Clubcard vouchers before November 30.

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One million more people to begin receiving £300 cost of living payment this week

One million more people will begin receiving a £300 cost of living payment from this week. Payments to eligible claimants in receipt of tax credits will begin from HMRC on Friday, November 10. It is the second of three payments totalling £900

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Celebrity Race Across The World to return for second series following success

Celebrity Race Across The World will return to TV screens for a second series following the success of its first. The first series finished last month and saw four celebrities take on the challenge with a member of their family each. McFly

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What is the punishment for driving without an MOT as changes made to service

Annual MOT checks are vital for maintaining the condition of your car and for keeping the UK’s roads safe. The MOT check is just one of a number of regular costs that come with owning a car, but foregoing the MOT, or forgetting about it could prove

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Oxford United put Liam Manning’s exit behind them to progress in EFL Trophy

MANAGERLESS Oxford United secured their place in the knockout stages of the EFL Trophy with a comfortable win at home to Chelsea Under-21s. Sonny Perkins and Jordan Thorniley netted in the first half, with Josh Murphy adding a quickfire brace in

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Fun day in memory of tech boss who died aged 32

A charity is holding a fun event to introduce people to the world of 3D printing in memory of the founder of a global Oxfordshire-based business who died in his early 30s. The Sanjay Mortimer Foundation (SMF) was set up to support neurodivergent

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Florists open second store at farm centre to huge success

The House of Flowers business has opened its second store in the south of Oxfordshire. After a soft opening last Friday, the new store opened the following day at Millets Farm Centre. It is situated between the Farm Shop and Webbs Garden Centre

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Cash prize up for grabs for nominated local heroes

A new care home in Thame is asking the community to nominate local heroes to win a cash prize. Care UK’s Cuttlebrook Hall in Stock Road is searching for people or organisations who go above and beyond for their community, friends or family.

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Jeremy Clarkson criticises David Attenborough's Planet Earth series

 Jeremy Clarkson is under attack for criticising David Attenborough's Planet Earth series. Springwatch star Chris Packham reacted angrily on X, formerly Twitter, after Mr Clarkson admitted he wasn't impressed by Sir David Attenborough's latest

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New carbon-cutting measures to be introduced by council

A series of fresh carbon-cutting actions has been given the green light by councillors. At a meeting of Cherwell District Council’s executive on Monday November 6, councillors approved the new 12-month climate change action plan. Building on

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UPDATES: Oxford United v Chelsea Under-21s – live

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Remembrance Day services and events taking place across Oxfordshire in 2023

Wreath-laying ceremonies and remembrance services will take place across and near Oxfordshire as people gather to remember those who have died and those fighting wars. Remembrance Day is generally observed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the

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Who are the early favourites to replace Liam Manning at Oxford United?

FORMER Birmingham City boss John Eustace has emerged as the early bookmakers’ favourite to replace Liam Manning at Oxford United. Eustace left the Blues last month after 15 months in charge, having guiding them to a 17th-placed finish in his first

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Oxfordshire MP 'reassured' by visit to Royal Mail office

An Oxfordshire MP has visited a Royal Mail office this week following concerns with unpredictable postal deliveries in Banbury.  Victoria Prentis was visiting the town's delivery office to see what is being done to improve the situation locally

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Road to remain closed this evening following serious crash

The A40 in Oxfordshire will remain closed until at least 8pm following a serious crash this morning (Tuesday, November 7) at Barnard Gate. Thames Valley Air Ambulance has confirmed it attended the crash which happened between Witney and Eynsham

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Oxford LTNs set to stay after key council decision

Ambitions to remove the Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) in Oxford have failed after Labour councillors refused to back the original idea. Conservative councillor Liam Walker proposed a motion to remove the LTNs in East Oxford and Cowley at an

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Bicester based fitness company documentary will be presented by Dennis Quaid

A fitness company in Bicester with a strong focus on community will feature in a documentary in the United States hosted by actor Dennis Quaid. FitnessGenes, a fitness and health company making personal recommendations based on DNA testing, have

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Care provider charged over death of patient who ran onto Oxford tracks

A care provider has been charged with exposing a patient to a significant risk of avoidable harm after a vulnerable man was hit by a train after absconding from a mental health hospital. Personal trainer Matthew Caseby, 23, was originally detained

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Hundreds gather for fireworks switched on by boy with leukaemia

Hundreds attended a fireworks event in Bicester with the display being started by a boy undergoing leukaemia treatment. Pingle Field in the town was lit up over the weekend by a bonfire and fireworks display organised by Bicester Round Table. 

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Hundreds of locals nurture rare plants to restore freshwaters

More than 500 locals have introduced rare plants to wetland and freshwater habitats after caring for them at home. The Oxfordshire volunteers took part in Freshwater Habitats Trust's 2023 GroWet project which aimed to restore and regenerate the

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Walking tour pickpocket victim says police could do more to protect tourists

A woman who was pickpocketed on an Oxford walking tour says the police should do more to protect tourists. Selvi Hopwood was sightseeing with her husband and son, when her wallet was stolen near the Bodleian Library. She said the theft, which

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Co-op announces store closure in Oxford

The Midcounties Co-op store at Templars Square shopping centre is to close next year. That was the announcement today from Midcounties chief executive officer Philip Ponsonby, who said the branch at the Cowley centre would be closing, with efforts

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Sell-out events mark another successful year for literary festival

The Wantage Literary Festival rounded off on a high last weekend, with names such as fashion historian Rosie Hart and television presenter Graeme Hall drawing sell-out crowds. On Friday, archivist Roger Vlitos spoke to crowds before a highlight

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Assessment of Liam Manning’s time in charge of Oxford United

WHERE to start when unpicking Liam Manning’s departure from Oxford United? The 38-year-old took charge of just 29 U’s games, but made a significant impact at the club. Last season, when he was appointed in March to replace the sacked Karl Robinson

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Ukrainian football stars back 'vital' scheme to educate future leaders

Ukrainian football stars Andriy Shevchenko and Oleksandr Zinchenko are backing a “vital” education scheme for students affected by the war. The goal of the new foundation is to create future leaders who will help “rebuild and regenerate” the war-torn

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First words from Liam Manning after leaving Oxford United

LIAM Manning has described becoming the new Bristol City head coach as a ‘terrific opportunity’. The former Oxford United boss was announced as Nigel Pearson’s replacement at Ashton Gate earlier this afternoon, signing a three-and-a-half year contract

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Liam Manning leaves Oxford United for Bristol City

LIAM Manning has left Oxford United for Sky Bet Championship side Bristol City. The Ashton Gate outfit’s pursuit of Manning is believed to have intensified in the last 48 hours, with the Robins keen to announce a replacement for Nigel Pearson before

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Council to move headquarters to 'more modern' space

Plans for Cherwell District Council to relocate from its existing headquarters have taken a step forward following an agreement this week. The council’s executive agreed on Monday to move from Bodicote House to Castle Quay in Banbury, which the

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Public celebrate new bus stop which fills gap in route

Public transport users celebrated a new bus stop being installed for a key bus route in Abingdon. The new Oxford-bound Parsons Mead but stop has been put in place following calls from the public and councillors since the X1 bus began to service

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Image released after dangerous dog bites man's leg

A dangerous dog bit a man's leg in Oxford prompting police to release an image. The incident occurred on Walton Street on Saturday, October 4 at around 12.05pm. A man in his 60s had been walking past the Your Co-op Food store where two men

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Simone Thomas Wellbeing highlights men's health issues around Movember

Wellness professional Simone Thomas has spoken about the importance of men’s well-being in the November issue of Living Magazines. In the latest edition Simone, of Simone Thomas Wellbeing, tackles the topic which has recently been highlighted by

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Thames Water explains cause of traffic chaos in Oxford

Thames Water has explained the cause of traffic chaos on the B480 up to Oxford city centre this morning. It turns out that emergency works are being carried out to repair a fire hydrant. This comes as temporary traffic signals were put in place

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New Covered Market shop will sell food and drink from Naples

A new shop in the Covered Market will bring food and drink from the bay of Naples to the heart of Oxford. Named after the traditional Neapolitan amulet worn to bring good luck and prosperity, Il Corno is a new family-owned and Neapolitan-themed

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Cheesy does it! County business wins big at global cheese awards

Norton & Yarrow Cheese, a goat cheese producer based near Wallingford, has won multiple awards at this year’s World Cheese Awards in Norway. The producers won a super gold medal for their signature Sinodun Hill goat cheese. Sinodun Hill was

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Victory for villagers as anaerobic digester plant unanimously rejected

Villagers are celebrating after securing a victory in their long-running campaign against a controversial waste energy plant. There were 243 objections to the application by Acorn Bioenergy for an anaerobic digester plant in South Leigh near Witney

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Oxford's Florence Pugh to star in eagerly anticipated Japanese animation

Oxford-born actress Florence Pugh joins Robert Pattinson and Christian Bale as part of the English voice cast of fantasy animation The Boy and The Heron. The latest movie is from Oscar-winner Hayao Miyazaki, who has gained international acclaim

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LOOK INSIDE: Popular pub reopens after six-figure refurbishment

A popular Oxfordshire pub has reopened after a six-figure refurbishment. The Boundary House in Abingdon closed at the beginning of October to undergo significant renovations and has now reopened following the completion of the works both inside

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Road chaos continues as traffic lights stop working

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What do the different coloured poppies mean for Remembrance Day 2023?

The Poppy has been used as a symbol of respect for the servicemen and women that lost their lives during the war for over a century.  The red poppy is instantly recognisable as the emblem for Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday commemorations.

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Air ambulance and police called to 'car and lorry' crash

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RECAP: Councillors to discuss motion to remove Oxford's LTNs

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More emergency roadworks cause severe delays into Oxford

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Man guilty of stealing charity box from church

An Oxford man has been fined £100 for the theft of a charity box and stand from a well-known city centre church. The Luther Street resident, Juan Clarke, 32, stole a charity box and stand of unknown value from the Church of St Michael at the North

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10 pubs in ITV's Endeavour and Inspector Morse you can visit

The Inspector Morse TV franchise has brought in millions of pounds of tourism cash to Oxford over 30 years. Fans of the Inspector Morse, Lewis and Endeavour TV series have visited the city to see the locations and inevitably sought out the pubs

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Severe delays on A34

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Thousands of pounds spent to provide accommodation for homeless

Hundreds of thousands of pounds was spent by an Oxfordshire council on temporary housing for the homeless in the year to March. Figures from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities show £338,000 was deployed by Cherwell District

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Remembrance events taking place in South Oxfordshire

South Oxfordshire will pay its respects and remember the sacrifices of servicemen and women in a two-minute silence this Remembrance Day. Observed every year since 1919, Remembrance Day is marked on the anniversary of the end of World War I on

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'Flabbergasting failure of organisation' as overrun works cause traffic chaos

The overrunning of gas works on the A34 near Oxford has been slammed as a “flabbergasting failure of organisation” as motorists were hit with major delays at the start of the week. The work by SGN on the A34 shut the southbound carriageway over

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Countdown to city's biggest beer festival

Real ale campaigners are paying tribute to the resilience of local brewers as they get ready for the annual beer and cider festival at Oxford Town Hall. The festival runs from Thursday until Saturday. About 60 breweries will supply 100 barrels

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Plans to be unveiled for new upgraded skate park

It is hoped a new skate park would provide an "inclusive and accessible" hub for people who are looking to socialise, learn and develop their skills in an Oxfordshire town. Witney Town Council will reveal plans for the reimagined Wheeled Sports

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SCALES OF JUSTICE: Cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court

JUAN CLARKE, 32, of Luther Street, Oxford, pleaded guilty to theft. On July 25 of this year at the Church of St Michael on Cornmarket Street in Oxford, he stole a charity box and stand of unknown value. Clarke was fined £100. OLIVER CREED, 29,

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Plan for 200 new homes on farmland set to be proposed

Plans for 200 new homes in Didcot are set to be proposed by a development company. Obsidian Strategic intends to bring forward an outline planning application for the development to the south of Sires Hill. As well as the homes, the company

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Defender says U’s not underestimating Chelsea youngsters tonight

STEPHAN Negru says Oxford United will not be underestimating Chelsea’s talented youngsters when the teams meet in the EFL Trophy tonight. The group clash with the Blues’ Under-21s side is the final one at this stage of the competition for both

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Banbury United set to welcome former Championship side

BANBURY United will look to extend their winning run to three games when they welcome a former second tier side tonight. Scunthorpe United were relegated from the Championship during the 2010/11 campaign, and suffered consecutive drops in the last

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Conservatives share concerns as opposition grows against 1,250 new homes

Witney MP Robert Courts said he shares residents’ concerns over plans to build over 1,000 new homes on the edge of the town. A proposal for a major housing development of 1,250 homes in the area from Woodstock Road to Hailey Road has now been published

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Village pub with new landlords reopens following revamp

New landlords have reopened a village pub near Abingdon following a refurbishment. Rob Filbrandt and Will Hutchinson have taken over the running of The Plough in Appleton. The pub, owned by Admiral Taverns, has been renovated inside after being

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Oxford United assistant doesn’t rule out becoming a manager in future

CHRIS Hogg has not ruled out becoming a manager himself in the future, amid uncertainty surrounding Liam Manning’s position as Oxford United head coach. The U’s boss is being heavily linked with the vacant managerial post at Sky Bet Championship

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Why stadium move will help Oxford United’s official charity

By Paul Peros, OxVox chair OxVox works closely with Oxford United in the Community and this week we wanted to use our space to let them tell you a little about how their work puts them at the centre of the community. The exciting plans for

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Nine photos of 1993 when a bomb scare shook the city

Here we feature some archive photos from the Oxford Mail in 1993 - 30 years ago. Ann Ducker, chairman of South Oxfordshire District Council, was usually seen in formal dress for council meetings. So it was a fun surprise when she was pictured

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Anneliese Dodds says Tory MP rape allegations 'deeply concerning'

Oxford East MP Anneliese Dodds has urged the Conservatives to investigate allegations that a Tory MP committed a series of rapes. It comes after reports that Sir Jake Berry, a former Tory Party chairman, warned police about the claims after leaving