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Oxford City remain bottom of National League after defeat at fellow strugglers
OXFORD City remain bottom of the Vanarama National League after slipping to a 2-0 defeat at fellow strugglers Woking. Jayden Luker opened the scoring when he found the top corner from the edge of the penalty box seven minutes before the break,
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Visitors get hands on exploring locomotive history at railway centre
Discovery Days are well underway at Didcot Railway Centre this month, with visitors undertaking guided tours and explorations of historical locomotives. Discovery Days allow guests to explore the 21-acre living museum and step back through almost
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Stunning photos show short-eared owls in Blenheim Estate
A short-eared owl sighting has been captured on the Blenheim Estate in one of nine newly planted woodlands. These owls, often seen hunting during the day, are of European conservation concern and are classed as an ‘Amber List’ species. The
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Nestle reveals return of fan favourite and launch of new limited-edition chocolate
Nestle has revealed the release of two KitKat chocolate bars in the UK, one of which is brand new. The confectionary company is known for chocolate products including KitKat, Aero, Smarties, Quality Street and Milkybar. Chocolate lovers have
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B&M announces launch of new store and garden centre
The launch of a new Banbury B&M store has been announced, with the shop set to create more than 85 jobs. Doors will officially open at 8am on March 16, following an internal and external refurbishment. In addition, the new store will offer
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Rush hour crash causing disruption as police on scene
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Paedophile caught searching 'young models' on library computer
A PAEDOPHILE was searching for indecent images of young girls on a library computer only two months after being released from prison. Dean Coulson was arrested from the Westgate Library in Oxford's Queen Street after a library assistant searched
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'Condemned': Fears broken church will not get demolition funding
The reverend of a "condemned church" is turning to an Oxford community in a bid to allow the destruction and future rebuilding of the Grade II listed building. Planning permission was granted for the Church of the Holy Family in Blackbird Leys
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Winston Churchill's false teeth fetch £18,000 at auction
Winston Churchill's false teeth have been sold at auction for £18,000. The sale took place at The Cotswold Auction Company's February auction, where the dentures were sold as apart of a large collection of memorabilia. Churchill's gold-mounted
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Train passengers face 30 minute delays due to fault
Trains have been running at heavily reduced speeds due to a faulty signalling system this afternoon. The problem is affecting services between Banbury and Bicester North where trains are running at a reduced speed on the line towards London.
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Fastest and slowest places to sell a house in Oxfordshire revealed
It takes an average of more than 18 weeks to sell a property in Oxfordshire, according to new research. House buying firm Property Solvers' latest data looked at more than 1,188 sales between February 2023 and February 2024. The fastest sales
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Work to start on £10m roundabout transformation in Bicester
Oxfordshire County Council has announced work to convert a roundabout in north Bicester into a signalised junction will start tomorrow. The plans for Banbury Road roundabout aim to accommodate increased vehicle, cyclist, and pedestrian activity
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Environmental charity makes two new co-chair appointments
An environmental charity has appointed two new co-chairs to its board of trustees. Earth Trust, based near Didcot, has announced the appointments of Sarah Hendry and Frank Nigriello. This new leadership structure signals the charity's ambition
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Murder trial of Jorge Carreno delayed in court
A MURDER trial into the death of the warehouseman whose body was pulled from the River Cherwell more than two years ago has been delayed. Jorge Carreno was found dead in Parson’s Pleasure, a popular bathing spot, on July 26, 2021. A 25-year-old
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Unsolved murder investigation remains open 22 years on
It has been 22 years since Brian Francis was found dead in his flat with the police’s murder investigation remaining open to this day. Brian Francis was found beaten to death at his Blackbird Leys flat in 2002 on February 7. The 51-year-old
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Canal trust uses waste ash from railway centre to seal leaks
Didcot Railway Centre received a visit from representatives of the Canal and River Trust to collect waste from steam locomotives yesterday (Monday, February 5). Matt Hudson and Roger Jones of the trust arranged to collect the waste ash from steam
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New first aid cadet unit to open in Botley
A first aid charity has confirmed the opening of a new cadet unit in Botley. St John Ambulance announced a taster session from 6pm to 7.30pm on April 16, showcasing fun first-aid related activities, will take place to celebrate the opening.
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Malaysian restaurant named among best places to eat in UK
A Malaysian restaurant in Summertown has been named among the best places to eat in the UK. The Week, a weekly news magazine, has put together a list of the UK’s best restaurants and Kopitiam based at Suffolk House made the list. The establishment
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Well-wishes continue to pour in for King following cancer diagnosis
Well-wishes and words of support have continued to pour in for King Charles III today following the announcement of his cancer diagnosis. Buckingham Palace confirmed at 6pm on Monday the King had been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun
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Covered Market launches 250th birthday celebrations
Traders at the Covered Market in Oxford are celebrating its 250th anniversary. New banners and bunting have now gone up at the historic market and there will be a series of special celebrations throughout the year to mark the anniversary. Traders
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Hundreds of UK post offices to no longer sell lottery tickets and scratchcards
Hundreds of post offices across the UK are set to stop selling National Lottery tickets and scratchcards. The Post Office ended its group contract with the National Lottery last year, but branch managers were still allowed to sign up by choice.
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Traffic light trial 'not working' at dangerous roundabout
A traffic light trial was prematurely cut short at an "incredibly dangerous" city roundabout after a worker claimed the scheme was "obviously not working". Oxfordshire County Council initially set out plans for the Plain Roundabout in late January
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7 houseplants that can get rid of bad odours in your home
Have you noticed a bad smell lingering inside your home? It can be frustrating to find a bad odour and it’s even worse if you can’t seem to shift it. While you might have tried to get rid of it by cleaning or spraying your favourite room spray,
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Employment support specialist boosting care sector recruitment in Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire job seekers are being offered a route into the care sector from an employment support specialist. The latest statistics show that more than 2,000 positions are vacant in Oxfordshire's adult social care sector, a figure that Raj Sahota
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CCTV image released of man sought in connection with burglary
A CCTV image has been released of a man wanted for questioning in connection with an Oxford home burglary. The burglary took place at approximately 5.50am at a property in Rymers Lane, Cowley, on Monday, November 27 last year. A suspect broke
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Tesco's Kids Eat Free offer to return to cafes this half term - How it works
Tesco has announced its Kids Eat Free scheme will return this February half term in all its cafes. The cafes will offer one free Kids Hot Meal Deal, Kids Breakfast or Kids Pick ‘n’ Mix deal with every item bought by an adult from as little as 60p
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Ex-Lioness surprises schoolchildren with FA Cup trophies
Women’s football idol Claire Rafferty surprised students at an Oxfordshire school with both the men’s and women’s FA Cup trophies. The former international footballer, who appeared 100 times for Chelsea, as well as playing for England and in the
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More than 1,000 children across county home schooled last year
More than 1,000 Oxfordshire children were educated at home in the last academic year, government figures show. Data also suggests that the number of home-schooled children has increased since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic across England
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Top scores on the doors for six city venues in food hygiene inspections
Six Oxford establishments have been handed top food hygiene ratings following the latest round of inspections conducted by the Food Standards Agency. Barefoot North Parade in North Parade Avenue and Costa Coffee in Templars Shopping Park were both
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Man accused of making woman take antibiotics for 'pretend STD'
ANTIBIOTICS were allegedly given to a woman for a ‘fake’ sexually transmitted disease by a man accused of controlling behaviour, assault and rape. Tommy Gunn is on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with several offences, including one where it
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School musical tells story of striking car factory workers
Pupils from two Abingdon schools staged a musical about striking Ford car factory workers. Last week Made in Dagenham was staged at St Helen & St Katharine school with the cast featuring pupils from the school, and boys from Abingdon School.
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Householders off Botley Road demand action on flood channel work
People living off Botley Road in west Oxford are calling for construction work to start on the city's flood channel. A total of 57 people from Earl Street, Duke Street and Marlborough Court, next to the Bulstake Stream which flooded last month,
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Witness call for crash which left man hospitalised with 'life changing injuries'
A road traffic collision in Chipping Norton which left an 18-year-old man hospitalised with “serious, potentially life-changing injuries” has prompted a witness appeal from Thames Valley Police. The collision occurred in West Street last Thursday
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Stained glass panels from 15th to 16th century reinstalled at Tudor house
The last of five 15/16th century stained glass panels has been reinstalled at a Tudor country house after undergoing conservation work. These small artworks at Greys Court, in Rotherfield Greys, boast bold heraldry designs and detailed paintings
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How cold does it have to be to snow in the UK? (It's not as cold as you think)
Do you love or hate snow? It can turn our towns and villages into a real-life winter wonderland during winter but it can also cause a lot of travel disruption. Throughout the colder months of the year, there is more chance than ever when it comes
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University of Oxford chancellor to retire at end of academic year
The chancellor of the University of Oxford has announced "with a heavy heart" that he will retire from his role at the end of the 2023-24 academic year. Chris Patten, Lord Patten of Barnes, has held the position since March 2003. As an MP,
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Former Chinnor player makes Scotland debut in Six Nations win
FORMER Chinnor tighthead prop Elliot Millar-Mills made his Scotland debut from the bench in their Six Nations win against Wales on Saturday. Now with Northampton Saints, the 31-year-old qualifies for Scotland through his mother, and earned his
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Learner drivers warned of six month wait for tests as examiners set to strike
Thousands of learner drivers could face waits of up to six months for practical tests to become available, as further strike action by staff at the Driving Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is set to take place. Around 2,000 DVSA driving test examiners
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Who are King Charles's medical team as he undergoes cancer treatment?
As King Charles III faces regular cancer treatments after being diagnosed with a form of cancer, a team of medical professionals have been appointed to the monarch. The news was confirmed by Buckingham Palace, sharing that the King would postpone
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Oxford street named one of the 'coolest places to move to in 2024'
The Times has listed the "coolest postcodes in the UK" and reserved special praise for a famously bohemian street in central Oxford. The publication said it "spoke to the experts and homed in on the hottest neighbourhoods to know this year".
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Doctor reveals the 'one way' you can stop mould from growing on your toothbrush
A doctor on TikTok has warned that there could be mould growing in the moist bristles of your toothbrush. Mould tends to favour moist and damp conditions, making the likes of bathrooms and kitchens prime real estate for this kind of fungi.
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DWP paying £2.5bill in Cost of Living support for 8mill households from today
Millions of households across the UK will start to receive a £299 Cost of Living Payment from today. The payment will be sent out automatically and recipients do not need to apply to receive it. This includes tax credits-only customers who
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Love Island star slammed by advertising watchdog over 'misleading' posts
Former Love Island star Tasha Ghouri has been slammed by the UK advertising watchdog over "misleading" posts online. The star was criticised by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and placed on the organisation's non-compliance page for routinely
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CCTV footage captures suspicious incident in Oxford neighbourhood
A man has been caught trespassing and behaving suspiciously on driveways in an Oxford neighbourhood. Dale Thomas, whose CCTV picked up a trespasser on his property in Church Lane, Marston at 8.15pm last Tuesday (January 30), alerted police after
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Former U’s skipper sacked as manager of League One rivals
FORMER Oxford United captain Andy Crosby has been sacked as manager of Sky Bet League One rivals Port Vale. Crosby stepped up from being assistant manager of the Valiants back in April, after the club parted company with Darrell Clarke. He then
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Bladder cancer symptoms as Brits urged to check for 'silent' sign
Brits have been warned to keep an eye out for a 'silent' symptom of bladder cancer. According to Cancer Research figures, there are around 10,300 new bladder cancer cases in the UK each year. That's more than one every hour. Bladder cancer
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Appeal to locate girl 'with slight hunched back' last seen leaving school
Thames Valley Police officers are appealing for help in the search for a young woman who has not been seen since yesterday (Monday February 5) after leaving school. The young woman – named Ash or Ashtrid Spragg – is described by police as “a white
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates Court: - STEVEN PHIN, 51, of Luther Street, Oxford, pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause that person to believe that immediate unlawful
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Labour predicted to claim Bicester and Woodstock victory in next election
Labour is predicted to win Bicester and Woodstock in the next General Election, according to a new poll. Data from Electoral Calculus suggests Labour is more than 400 votes ahead of the Conservatives and 2,700 votes ahead of the Liberal Democrats
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Oxford man found dead at home was seeking help for drug use
AN inquest has concluded that the death of an Oxford man found unresponsive at home was ‘drug related’. Paul Bowdery was found unresponsive at his home address in Herschel Crescent on July 16 last year. A full inquest into the cause of his
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New signs go up at The Store hotel
New signs are now on show at The Store hotel in Oxford. Department store Boswells closed in 2020 and the historic building in Broad Street has been transformed into a 101-bedroom hotel with a rooftop bar and terrace. Owners Reef Group had hoped
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Who did the best January business in League One?
OXFORD United’s January transfer window consisted of replacing loan recalls and adding in a couple of areas, but how did their Sky Bet League One rivals get on? All 24 League One clubs dipped into the market to make additions to their squad, with
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Trial set for man accused of wielding knife and driving dangerously
A TRIAL is due to take place for a man accused of having a knife in a public place. Paul Collins, 39, has been charged with possession of a locking knife in Cholsey on February 17 last year. He is also accused of beating a police constable
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Oxfordshire Labour parliamentary candidate sets out party's skills plan
A Labour parliamentary candidate has set out what his party will do to reverse "the Conservatives’ failure on skills" which is "holding back our economy" to mark National Apprenticeships Week. Sean Woodcock, the candidate for Banbury, Chipping
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Woman warned to keep dangerous dog controlled or it will be 'destroyed'
THE courts have warned the owner of a dangerous dog that if it is not kept under proper control it will be destroyed. Superintendent Craig Kirby made an official complaint about Sarah Katz, of High Street, Sutton Courtenay, which was heard at Oxford
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Driver accused of damaging garden wall and fleeing the scene
A DRIVER has been charged after fleeing the scene after driving into a garden wall, damaging it in Brize Norton. Steven Bamsey, of St Peters Close, Cassington, has been charged with two counts of driving a vehicle involved in a road accident and
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Wildlife charity celebrates Valentines Day with butterfly display
A wildlife charity is marking Valentines Day with a butterfly themed display. Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) has opened two new butterfly memory walls at two of its visitor centres. The 'Your Wild Memories'
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"Money was not on my mind," says man accused of attempted knifepoint robbery
A JURY heard from a man accused of attempted robbery at knifepoint that money was ‘the last thing on his mind’ on the anniversary of his sister’s death. Brendon Matiza, 26, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with two counts of attempted
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Oxfordshire community transport gets funding boost
12 organisations across Oxfordshire have been granted a total of nearly £425,000 to improve community transport facilities. The grants range from £700 to £135,000, and will be used to invest in new vehicles, expand existing initiatives, introduce
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Banbury United to host girls football festival
Banbury United and North Oxfordshire School Sport Partnership have organised a girls football festival. The event, set to take place on on Tuesday April 23, is aimed at Year 3 and 4 girls, featuring training sessions and tournaments. Limited
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Canice Carroll previews huge game at the bottom for Oxford City
CANICE Carroll reckons Oxford City’s clash at Woking tonight is one of the club’s biggest games of the season. The Hoops, bottom of Vanarama National League, make the trip to Surrey, to take on a side who sit a place and three points above them
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'Lots of inefficient space': Regeneration plans considered for 'deprived' city ward
It is viewed as a deprived city ward with "lots of inefficient space" but plans are afoot to transform and revitalise the future of Blackbird Leys . A plush new community centre, hundreds of new homes and a rebuilt church are among the plans to
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Vale Academy Trust celebrates 10-year anniversary
A schools trust has celebrated its 10th anniversary with a festival of song, dance and music at a primary school in Grove. More than 100 children from all different year groups and representing The Vale Academy Trust's nine schools took part in
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Dance school reveals line-up for 10-day Spring festival
An Oxford dance school has announced the line-up for its Spring Dance Festival, which is set to run for 10 days in March. Claire Thompson, director of Dancin' Oxford said: "We've brought together so many beautiful, thoughtful, and fun shows especially
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Thame United Women reach cup quarter final with 10-0 win
Thame United Women thrashed Longford 10-0 in the Thames Valley Women’s League Plate to reach their second cup quarter final of the season. Thame took charge of the match early on, with Bella Fulton scoring in the 7th minute. Captain Amy Cowen
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New podcast deep-diving into Oxfordshire's court and crime stories
A NEW podcast deep-diving behind the scenes of Oxfordshire's court and crime stories is coming this week. The Oxfordshire Court and Crime Podcast, being published by The Oxford Mail, will go behind the scenes of all the latest trials, sentences
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Celeb chef Rick Stein reveals why he speaks in 'Oxfordshire accent'
Fishmonger turned TV chef Rick Stein has attributed his "Oxfordshire accent" to growing up in the county. Speaking to The Times, the celebrity chef traced his manner of speaking back to his childhood on a farm near Chipping Norton. “I think
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Artist sisters unveil nature-focused collection
An artist's new collection which captures nature trough paintings, drawings, and photos, is opening later this month in Summertown. The collection has been created by Addy Gardner, who has spent her life creating and imagining natural landscapes
