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Oxford United move into top six after thriller at home to Wigan Athletic
OXFORD United moved into the Sky Bet League One top six after coming from behind in a six-goal thriller at home to Wigan Athletic. Jordan Jones gave the Latics the lead with four minutes to go until the half-time break, after waltzing his way into
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Tributes pour in after BBC Radio 2 presenter Steve Wright dies aged 69
Tributes have poured in from all over the country after the news that legendary BBC Radio 2 presenter Steve Wright died at the age of 69. His family confirmed the sad news in a statement on Tuesday night, telling fans: "It is with deep sorrow and
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UPDATES: Oxford United v Wigan Athletic – live
9:49pm Read the match report as Oxford United move back into the top six after a six-goal thriller at home to Wigan Athletic
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Oriel College student race around the quad for Pancake Day celebrations
Shrove Tuesday is traditionally the last chance for indulgent eating before 40 days of fasting for Lent and pancakes are a popular choice. Students from Oriel College at the University of Oxford took part in the annual tradition of Pancake Day
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Legendary BBC Radio 2 presenter, Steve Wright, dies aged 69
DJ Steve Wright, who was mostly known for presenting programmes for BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 for more than 40 years has died at the age of 69, his family have confirmed. Wright's family said: "It is with deep sorrow and profound regret that we announce
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Emergency services called to house fire in village
8:06pm The Oxford Mail has approached Thames Valley Police and Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue for an update on this incident
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Countryside road closed after delivery van crash
A countryside road has been closed after a crash between a car and a delivery van. Cothill Road in Frilford Heath near Abingdon will be closed for "some time" following a crash between a DPD delivery van and a white Hyundai car this afternoon (
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Oxford school celebrates Chinese New Year
Oxford High School recently hosted a Chinese New Year celebration ahead of the Lunar New Year. The event saw more than 200 year 7 students from Bartholomew School in Eynsham, John Mason School in Abingdon, Cheney School in Oxford and Fizharry’s
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Man filmed woman on spy camera before sniffing her underwear
“I HOPE you’re thoroughly ashamed of yourself,” a judge told a man after he set up a spy camera and watched a woman having sex before sexually abusing her himself. Nicholas Thomas, Fritwell Road, Somerton, near Bicester, was caught setting up a
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House hunters invited to explore Stanford in the Vale development
House hunters have been invited to look around a development in Stanford in the Vale. Barratt and David Wilson Homes are welcoming visitors to their River Meadow development. The development, unveiled in 2020, offers homes ranging from from
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Village boozer named 'best winter pub' despite flooding last month
A village watering hole which flooded last month has been named South Oxfordshire’s best winter pub. The Greyhound Inn in Whitchurch was shut for two days after the River Thames swelled during Storm Henk. The boozer has since reopened and
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Lion dancers celebrate new year for spectators at arts centre
A performance from Chinese Lion Dancers celebrated the Chinese New Year in Didcot town centre on Sunday (February 11). Spectators – both families and individuals – gathered in the courtyard outside Cornerstone Arts Centre (opposite Cineworld) from
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New Indian restaurant in Oxford celebrates Pancake Day with free dosa giveaway
A newly opened Indian restaurant and cocktail bar in Oxford is giving away 50 free dosas to celebrate Pancake Day. Dosa Darlings, located on 56-60 Cowley Road, started the giveaway at midday. The restaurant offers the dosas in various flavours
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Wallingford tennis courts to receive £50,000 revamp
The tennis courts at a park in Wallingford are set to undergo a £50,000 refurbishment. Wallingford Town Council (WTC) and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) are teaming up to give Bull Croft Park tennis courts the makeover. WTC will work with
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Calls for 'simpler system' as city and countywide recycling rate worsens
The proportion of household waste sent for recycling in Oxfordshire fell last year, new figures show. Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy said a simpler recycling system is needed as England falls "further and further behind" its European neighbours
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When is Coronation Street on this week? ITV to air extra episode on this date
Sporting events being broadcast on ITV1 recently have forced Coronation Street’s usual schedule to be shaken up quite a lot. But in the latest schedule change, it’s certainly not bad news for Corrie fans. This is because there will be an extra
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Major emergency search continues for person in river
Emergency services are continuing to search for a person in the river at Witney after concerns were raised yesterday (February 12). At around 12.40pm, reports of a person in the River Windrush sparked a mass emergency response. Police cars,
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Michelin-starred chef opens new riverside restaurant
Michelin-starred chef Dominic Chapman has opened a restaurant in Henley, revealing he will put his name to an eatery for the first time in his career. Named after the Berkshire-based chef, Restaurant Dominic Chapman will serve classic British dishes
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Dogs pulled from slurry pit by fire service in emergency rescue
Firefighters were called into action to rescue two stranded cockerpoo dogs which had gone missing overnight. At 9.06am today (Tuesday, February 13) a crew from Slade Park Fire Station and a 4x4 vehicle responded to reports of dogs trapped in a
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Concerns over 'a lot of abandoned snakes' in the UK following grim discovery
A charity has raised concerns over "a lot of abandoned snakes" in the UK following an incident in which three "freezing" snakes were found in a box. The RSPCA has since launched an investigation and believes this is not an isolated incident.
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The Body Shop officially enters administration with hundreds of stores at risk
The Body Shop has officially entered administration today (Tuesday, February 13) with hundreds of stores and jobs now at risk. FRP Advisory has been brought in to handle an insolvency process just weeks since the new owners took control of the
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Improvements recommended at jail after death of paedophile prisoner
A jail has been handed a list of recommended improvements following the death of an Oxfordshire paedophile prisoner behind bars. Rodney Smallman died while an inmate at HM Prison Risley in Warrington on March 11 last year. The paedophile was
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McDonald's confirm this iconic breakfast item will return (again) - but when?
Many McDonald’s fans will have been disappointed (and possibly shocked) to discover the iconic breakfast wrap was taken off the menu over the weekend, only days after making its long-awaited return. The item was removed from the fast-food chain
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Gavin & Stacey to return to BBC for Christmas special according to reports
Reports have suggested that the beloved British sitcom Gavin & Stacey could be returning to the BBC for a Christmas special. The show, created by James Corden and Ruth Jones last aired a new episode on the BBC five years ago for the 2019 Christmas
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Everything to know about The Sidemen Story Netflix documentary including release
A Netflix documentary showing the origins and rise of the YouTube group called The Sidemen will be released on the streaming service soon. The Sidemen Story will have unprecedented access to the group as they reflect on their rise to popularity
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Fans overjoyed as Sven-Goran Eriksson set to manage Liverpool game at Anfield
It has been confirmed that Sven-Goran Eriksson will be part of the LFC Legends management team for the game against Ajax Legends at Anfield on March 23. Eriksson stood down from his most recent role as sporting director at Swedish club Karlstad
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Mum, 57, endures 55 rounds of radiotherapy to finally beat cancer for 5th time
An "exceptional and inspirational lady" is celebrating beating cancer for the fifth and final time with tough exercise challenges. 57-year-old Natalie Yates-Bolton has suffered from bouts of Hodgkin’s lymphoma since the age of 22 and has also had
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New cat cafe opens in city WITHOUT CATS inside
A new cat cafe has opened in Oxford city centre but the store is still waiting to welcome its first feline friend onsite. Mac Kitten coffee shop opened in Cowley Road near the Plain Roundabout on Friday, February 9 with customers excited to enjoy
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Channel 4's new romantic drama Alice & Jack: Full cast list and how to watch
Channel 4's latest romantic drama Alice & Jack tells the story of two friends who are said to have a connection "so powerful it seems nothing can break it." But although the pair's relationship seems perfect from the start, questions of whether
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7 emergency cost of living support schemes on offer worth £3,000 in total
Struggling to cope with the current cost of living crisis? Here are seven ways to get free financial support. As previously reported by ourselves, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is giving out cash to Universal Credit and other benefits
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Call the Midwife faces schedule change as final episodes cancelled
Fans of BBC's Call the Midwife will have to wait much longer than normal for the last two episodes of series 13. The schedule change comes as the official Call the Midwife Instagram page confirmed that the BAFTA Film Awards would replace the drama
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I don’t like pancakes but I can’t get enough of Jamie Oliver’s 82p one-cup recipe
I very rarely admit to people that I don’t like pancakes, but when I’m often put on the spot and asked about my favourite toppings around Pancake Day, I just have to come clean. After many years of justifying why I only like the American style,
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Murder trial sees photos from phone 'showing sexual interest in violence'
PICTURES found on a murder-accused's phone were shown to members of the jury to demonstrate the woman's 'fascination' with violence and harm. Scarlet Blake, 25, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with the murder of 30-year-old Jorge Carreno
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Specsavers to open new store in Oxfordshire town
A new optician is set to open in an Oxfordshire town later this month. Specsavers will move into a new premise at the former M&Co store in the High Street in Wantage. Its current store at Grove Street will close on Sunday, February 18 with
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When is Red Nose Day 2024? Alison Hammond and Rylan Clark to support Comic Relief
Red Nose Day 2024 is just around the corner and some of the stars supporting this year’s appeal have been revealed. This Morning presenters Alison Hammond and Rylan Clark are among the famous faces sporting this year’s special Red Nose Day aprons
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Can dogs eat pancakes? Vet breaks down the dangers this Shrove Tuesday
A vet has explained whether dogs can eat pancakes and has warned owners of the dangers ahead of Shrove Tuesday. Pancake Day always falls 47 days before Easter and is considered the final day of indulgence before the 40 days of Lent. If you're
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Pancake Day Race in pictures: event returns after four years
After a four year hiatus, the Pancake Day Race returned to Wallingford. Assembling at the Market Place, children and adults took to the streets with their frying pans, vying to finish victorious as they raced with their pancakes balanced and attempted
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'Vodka bottle could have caused injury on man found in river', murder trial told
AN injury found on an alleged murder-victim ‘could have been caused by a vodka bottle’, a forensic pathologist has told a court. Dr Brett Lockyer is giving evidence at Oxford Crown Court today (February 13) where Scarlet Blake, 25, stands charged
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Towpath closure due to flooding announced by city council
Grandpont Towpath is closed today due to flooding, Oxford City Council has announced. Sharing pictures of the closure via X (formerly Twitter), the city council informed residents of the closure, also urging pedestrians and cyclists not to enter
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RECAP: Pathologist say 'murder-victim' could have been hit by bottle
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Shoplifting, assault and positive drug searches reported by police
Arrests for shoplifting, assault and suspected drug offences have featured in a new post reporting officers in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse’s most recent activity. According to the post, on a late shift last week, after two officers
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Huge change coming to BBC iPlayer will see devices blocked - Full banned list
BBC iPlayer has confirmed that a new update to the streaming services will mean that some devices will be blocked. The change will affect UK viewers who regularly download shows or films onto devices so they can be watched later without an internet
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Best flowers to send this Valentine's Day according to local florist
A florist from Middle Aston has complied a list of which flowers you should send on Valentine's Day - and the reasons why. First up on Ana Firth's list, owner of YouFloria, is the red rose, a global symbol of romance. Roses trigger anti-stress
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Nursery with 'welcoming staff' receives 'good' Ofsted rating
A nursery in Bletchingdon has been rated "Good" following a visit from Ofsted inspectors. Willow Cottage Nursery was awarded the rating following an inspection on January 17. Operating as a full-day care service, the nursery caters up to 83
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Where are the best places to get pancakes in Oxford?
It's that time of year when we warm up our frying pans and start whisking as Pancake Day is upon us. Also known as Shrove Tuesday the date of the day changes every year but normally lands in February. Pancake Day always falls 47 days before
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Didcot to celebrate International Women's Day with week of events
A week-long celebration of women is set to be held in Didcot using art, theatre, music, and crafts. Didcot's Cornerstone Arts Centre is set to host the celebration from March 5 to 9. The event will coincide with International Women’s Day on
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - SHANE BOWERS, 32, of Tyrrells Way, Sutton Courtenay, pleaded guilty to one count of theft in Sutton Courtenay after stealing two bottles of cider to the value of £5.34 from Costcutters.
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South Oxfordshire's night-time palliative care service set to expand
South Oxfordshire residents will continue to have access to palliative care at home during the night after a Sue Ryder service was extended. Sue Ryder Palliative Care Hub’s night service launched last summer following a cash boost from Henley-based
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Convicted paedophile dies in prison after developing leg ulcers
THE cause of death of a convicted paedophile who was found guilty of molesting five former pupils at an Oxfordshire home has been ruled as ‘natural causes’. Rodney Smallman, 81, was jailed for 12-and-and-half years at Oxford Crown Court in 2015
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Trial date for man accused of wounding despite trying to dismiss charge
A TRIAL date has been set for a volunteer charged with wounding with intent. Andrew Walker, of Tamina Close, Carterton, faces a charge of wounding with intent Alexander Clarke on October 20, 2021, in Old Minster Lovell. The 48-year-old has
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Dramatic court day as woman admits seeing 'murder victim' and killing neighbour's cat
A murder trial following the death of a Spanish man and BMW worker entered its second week in Oxford yesterday. It proved to be a dramatic day in Oxford Crown Court as Scarlet Blake, of Crotch Crescent, Marston, appeared before the jury accused
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Jamie Cumming ranks his Blackpool wonder save as one of his best ever
JAMIE Cumming ranks his wonder save against Blackpool as one of the best he has made in his career so far. With the score at 1-1 just before the hour mark, the 24-year-old Chelsea loanee reacted brilliantly to get a glove on Matt Pennington’s header
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Left back available again after missing last four games
JOE Bennett is available again for Oxford United after a calf injury ruled him out of the last four games. The 33-year-old left back was taken off during first half stoppage time of United’s 1-0 defeat at home to Barnsley on January 23. He
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Expert view on deadline day signing Jay Matete
JAY Matete joined Oxford United late on deadline day, arriving from Sunderland on loan until the end of the season. We spoke to Sunderland Echo football reporter Phil Smith to find out more about the 23-year-old midfielder. READ AGAIN: Jay
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South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse introduce joint air quality plan
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have introduced a joint Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) to boost air quality over the next four years. The latest strategy replaces the previous AQAP which had been active for around nine
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Oxford United boss on when Jay Matete and Will Goodwin might make first starts
DES Buckingham says he will resist the temptation to throw in Jay Matete and Will Goodwin from the start, as he looks to build up their minutes first. Both players arrived at Oxford United during the January transfer window, and have made three
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Blenheim Palace introduces digital returnable cup system
Blenheim Palace has introduced a digital returnable cups system at all of its catering outlets. The scheme invites visitors to enjoy hot beverages in returnable cups that require a £2 deposit, aiming to eliminate single-use cups entirely from the