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Ex-SAS leader Billy Billingham to present new series SAS: Catching the Criminals
A new BBC series will see ex-SAS leader Billy Billingham follow Britain’s elite enforcement teams and police forces across the UK. You might recognise Billingham from Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins as well as the celebrity version which sees people
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Call the Midwife star faced serious health scare amid hypothermia likes symptoms
One star of BBC’s Call the Midwife faced a serious health scare while filming the latest series of the popular drama. Set in Poplar, East London, the latest episode of series 13 sees the midwives and fan favourites head out of the city and for
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Angela Rippon to return to Strictly live shows following 'major medical meltdown'
Broadcaster Angela Rippon has provided Strictly Come dancing fans with a health update after it was announced she was forced to pull out of the show’s live tour. She has now revealed what happened and that she can now in fact continue dancing in
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What time is Gladiators on tonight? Six Nations causes TV schedule change
The TV schedule is set to be different tonight (February 3) as shows like Gladiators alter their start time due to the Guinness Six Nations matches. Shows also affected by the TV schedule change include Ant and Dec’s Limitless Win and The Masked
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Who are Dippy Egg and Maypole? Two identities revealed on The Masked Singer
The Masked Singer returned to our screens this week with viewers guessing who is behind the masks of those performing on stage. In tonight’s episode, Dippy Egg, Eifel Tower and Maypole were in the bottom three. The identities of two masked
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The Masked Singer fans convinced celebrity behind Bigfoot mask is Alex Brooker
The Masked Singer's latest episode aired tonight (February 3) and viewers are convinced they know which celebrity is hiding behind the Bigfoot mask. The ITV show sees celebrities perform in a variety of costumes and the celebrity judges and viewers
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The strangest items left behind in rented homes including pets and urine bottles
New research has revealed the strangest items tenants have left behind in rented homes, including bottles of urine and even their own pets. Direct Line business insurance conducted the research by interviewing landlords about the items left behind
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Rare coin spotted in Oxfam expected to sell for more than £7,000
An ultra rare coin found in Oxfam is expected to sell for thousands of pounds at auction next week. The rare Australian coin was spotted in a London branch of Oxfam by volunteer John Turner. Originally worth 15p when it was minted in the 19th
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Jonnie Irwin’s wife shares heartbreaking tribute as A Place in the Sun star dies
Jonnie Irwin’s wife has shared a heartbreaking tribute to her husband and the late star of A Place in the Sun. Irwin died aged 50 on February 2 following a lung cancer diagnosis in late 2022 which later spread to his brain. The TV presenter
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The Masked Singer faces major schedule shake-up amid Six Nations
ITV’s The Masked Singer will air at a different time today, (Saturday, February 3) as the Six Nations forces a schedule shake-up. Airing its sixth episode of the 2024 series, celebrity judges Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross and Rita Ora
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Boy, 15, among four arrested after disorder following football match
Four people including a 15-year-old boy have been arrested after a football match between Oxford United and Reading. A 34-year-old man from Wokingham has been arrested on suspicion of breach of section 50 and obstructing police. He remains in custody
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74-year-old makes history as oldest graduate from Oxford Business College
A 74-year-old mother has made history as the oldest student to graduate from Oxford Business College. Francisca Judite, who lives in Headington, completed her BA (Hons) degree in business management in June and was presented with her certificate
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Demand for Oxford office and lab spaces remains high despite economic challenges
Office and lab space in Oxford remained popular among science and technology organisations in 2023 despite challenges. This is in spite of reduced venture capital investment and macroeconomic obstacles, according to Bidwells, a property consultancy
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Death notices and funeral announcements for Oxfordshire
The Oxford Mail has published 19 death notices in the last seven days. Every week, the Oxford Mail publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death
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Hundreds sign petition calling for pub's 'offensive' name to be changed
Almost 500 people have signed a petition calling for the 'offensive' name of a pub to be changed. Hundreds of Oxfordshire locals are signing a petition on Change.org calling for The Midget in Abingdon to be renamed. Organiser Erin Pritchard
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Street cat gains 'hundreds' of owners after estate reclaim him from rehoming centre
A street cat now has 'hundreds' of owners after an entire housing estate got together to rescue him from a rehoming centre. There was such concern that Simba had been sent to a Swindon rescue centre that Madley Park residents got together to jointly
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Des Buckingham reacts to draw at home to Reading
DES Buckingham wants to see Oxford United match their performances in each half, after watching his side draw at home to Reading. Mark Harris gave the U’s the lead just after half an hour in the first league derby between the sides at Grenoble
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Oxford United draw with Reading in first league derby at Grenoble Road
OXFORD United drew 1-1 at home to Reading in the first ever league derby played between the sides at Grenoble Road. Mark Harris gave United the lead just after the half hour mark, when he turned in Cameron Brannagan’s cross, however a Ciaron Brown
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Drivers' lucky escape after three-vehicle crash
Drivers had a lucky escape after they escaped uninjured from a three-vehicle crash. The accident happened on the Shillingford to Wallingford Road on Friday (February 2). A police expert rapid response unit attended the scene. The road was
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Ambulance crew families swim the Thames for a hospital fund
When Sheila Wheatley was asked to join a sponsored dip in the Thames, she had to confess – “I can’t swim”. The wives and daughters of Oxfordshire ambulance men had decided to swim from Folly Bridge to Iffley Lock in Oxford. They assumed Mrs
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Unprecedented response to Oxford budget consultation
Oxford City Council received an unprecedented number of responses during the recent budget consultation. Around 300 residents gave their opinions before the deadline on January 31. Deputy leader councillor Ed Turner called it an exceptionally
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Oxford Pride reveals theme for 21st-anniversary event
Oxford Pride has unveiled its theme for its 21st-anniversary event. The theme, "One City - One Pride: Embrace the Rainbow", aims to emphasise unity and inclusivity, envisioned to bring together the varied communities in Oxford under the colours
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Fire cadets visit Rewley Road Station
A group of fire cadets have visited an Oxford fire station, seeing all the station has to offer. The fire cadets of Slade Park Fire Station visited Rewley Road's facilities on a visit on Monday evening. The cadets had a look at the breathing
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'I've never read Inspector Morse', says Oxford crime author
Oxford crime novelist Simon Mason has a confession to make - he has never read Inspector Morse. Colin Dexter put the city on the map as the UK's crime capital with a series of novels he started writing in the 1970s with the Dead of Jericho.
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Local pubs reflect on trade impact of consumers completing Dry January
So, Dry January is over. For those of you who saw it through to the easy or bitter end, congratulations. How did you find dodging the booze? Was substituting a cocktail for a mocktail an effortless task, or was repeatedly forgoing a few well-deserved
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Our camera club members spend some time at home
Oxford Mail Camera Club members have been taking photos of home. That was the latest weekly theme, and there were lots of different interpretations of the word home from around the county. For some of our photographers it meant a walk in the
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Owner of rare WW2 Luftwaffe watch tipped to make thousands at auction
An extremely rare watch made for the Luftwaffe in the Second World War and taken as a souvenir by a hero PoW is tipped to sell for £3,000. It is thought an army officer may have ‘liberated’ the timepiece from a German airman during a daring escape
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No further action taken on over nine in 10 allegations against Thames Valley Police
More than nine in 10 allegations made against Thames Valley Police officers last year resulted in no misconduct action, new figures show. Across England and Wales, the proportion of allegations not seeing further action remained unchanged from
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Jeremy Clarkson hailed a hero by protesting French farmers
Jeremy Clarkson been hailed a hero by French farmers as one tractor driver praised the TV presenter and his show Clarkson’s Farm. The farmers were gradually lifting their roadblocks around Paris and elsewhere in the country on Friday, a day after
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Man in drink-drive arrest after motorcyclist sustains life changing injuries
A man was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a motorcyclist sustained life-changing injuries in a crash on the M4. The accident involved two cars and a motorbike on the westbound carriageway near to junction 4 Heathrow Airport at 8.35pm
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UPDATES: Oxford United v Reading – live
4:02pm Des Buckingham reacts to the draw at home to Reading 2:30pm
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Des Buckingham on transfer deadline day, new players and Reading clash
This is Des Buckingham's latest column written exclusively for the Oxford Mail. It was a late night on Thursday with deadline day coming to a close, but I am delighted with the way things worked out and the hard work everyone put into this whole
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Dispersal order in force ahead of Oxford United game
A special police order is in force for parts of Oxford and Didcot ahead of the Oxford United versus Reading game today (Saturday, February 3). The force has put in place a section 35 dispersal order which gives officers the power to move on individuals
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Jonnie Irwin, A Place in the Sun presenter has died at the age of 50
TV presenter Jonnie Irwin has passed away aged 50, his family has announced. Known for presenting Channel 4’s A Place in the Sun, he was diagnosed with lung cancer in late 2022 which spread to his brain. The first warning sign he had came
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I blind tested supermarket ciders and only one wasn't a complete waste of time
Cider is a quintessentially British drink with so many flavours and different varieties out there that you are spoilt for choice. I personally adore it, and even though I have faced much derision from my friends for preferring it over beer I'd
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates Court: - CRISTIAN TRASCA, 38, of Hillview Crescent, Banbury, pleaded guilty to drink driving in Banbury on July 15 last year with 270 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of urine. He was disqualified
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Exceptional caregivers to be lauded at Oxford University Hospitals awards
Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) are inviting patients to nominate a staff member or team who has provided exceptional care. Patients, their families, and carers can nominate individuals or teams for the Patients' Choice Award 2024 to give them
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Houseboat owner unable to retrieve barge rendered homeless after floods
A houseboat owner whose barge was swept away during flooding last month has been rendered homeless after emergency services and his insurance company failed to assist with its immediate recovery. Jaques Nel, owns and lives on a 1912 45 foot Dutch
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Brewery celebrates 175 years with special beer launch
To celebrate its 175th anniversary, Hook Norton Brewery has begun brewing a range of special beers. The first of these is the 175 Strong Ale 7.5 per cent - a robust, dark red brew with a fruity taste, and a hint of spice, which combines three English
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UK corporate insolvencies surge by almost 14 per cent in 2023
The chairman of the nation's insolvency and restructuring trade body's Southern and Thames Valley region has is remaining optimistic despite corporate insolvencies in the UK rising. Corporate insolvencies in the UK surged by almost 14 per cent
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Oxfordshire group launches campaign targeting five Conservative seats
A group of activists are encouraging tactical voting to beat five Conservative MPs at the next election. Compass Oxfordshire hosted its inaugural conference in central Oxford to prepare volunteers for the 2024 election. The event focused predominantly
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Businessman supports guide dog charity
A businessman has sponsored a puppy at a guide dog charity and wants to raise awareness of the work it does. Steve Archibald, of oven cleaning service Ovenu, Oxford, started sponsoring black Labrador Selsey, through Guide Dogs, in 2021. However
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Commuters highlight High Street parking loophole
Claims of a loophole in parking restrictions on Oxford High Street have been highlighted. A car is repeatedly parking in a street trader's bay and cyclists and other vehicles have to go round it, according to locals. There are no yellow line
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Stage manager dies after crash with parked car
A STAGE manager has died after crashing into a parked vehicle in Bicester. Diana Broun was 86 years old when she was driving on the Main Road in Wendlebury when she collided with a parked vehicle at about 3.43pm on January 7 this year. Emergency
