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Fire crews called to reports of fire at Oxford flats
Multiple crews of firefighters tackled an incident involving a reported fire at some flats in the Rose Hill community of Oxford. Eyewitnesses saw firefighters arrive to the flats at Alice & Margaret House on Desborough Crescent at around 6pm tonight
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Two kilometres searched as divers called in to look for missing woman
Divers have helped search nearly two kilometres of a river in Witney but have had no luck in their search for a 76-year-old woman. Iona, whose last name has not been released, has not been seen since 11am on Monday (February 12) as the search for
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Young Reporter: Headington Illuminated During winter time! Andrea Antoniadou
Headington shops was once more illuminated this year by captivating Christmas lights to add to the jovial atmosphere of Oxford during the winter period. With children bustling about to reach their school buses and many coming home from work, the short
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Abingdon doctor once suspended for sex with patient has second suspension lifted
AN Oxfordshire GP who was almost struck off after having sex with a patient has had his second suspension revoked. Dr Peter Rubin, a senior GP and sole partner at Clifton Hampden Surgery near Abingdon, was placed on an interim suspension by an
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Woman pleads guilty to causing serious injury by driving
A DRIVER has pleaded guilty to causing serious injury to a victim after a crash in Carterton. Bridie Little, 33, was charged with count of causing serious injury by careless/inconsiderate driving on November 7, 2022, in Wycombe Road, Carterton.
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Smashed glass left 'maliciously' in a city park
Smashed glass left “maliciously” in a city centre park has been cleared up as the council is set to monitor the area more closely. One parkgoer has said there have been several incidents of smashed glass at Bertie Park in South Oxford in recent
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TikTok's viral 6-to-1 food shopping method won't save you time or money
The six to one food shopping method has gone viral on TikTok this year, with its creator claiming it is an easy way to make shopping quicker, easier and cheaper, but does it work? The six to one method involves purchasing six vegetables, five fruits
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Met Office issues weather warning for rain this weekend
Heavy rain is expected around Oxfordshire for much of this weekend. A yellow-level warning issued by the Met Office on Friday morning covers most of England and Wales and will be in place from 3pm on Saturday to 6pm on Sunday. The spells of
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Dive team joins search for missing woman, 76, last seen five days ago
A dive team have joined the search for a missing 76-year-old woman from Witney. The search enters its fifth day as Iona, whose last name has not been released, has not been seen since 11am on Monday (February 12). Drones and helicopters have
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Men accused of selling fake designer items including Prada, Rolex and Burberry
Two men are set to stand trial after being accused of selling fake designer items in Witney. Leon and Bilal Haq, of Shakespeare Avenue, Warwick, have been charged with nine counts each of possessing goods with a false trade mark for sale/hire.
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Complaints over Ofsted as inspection 'loses trust' of schools
More than a dozen complaints about Ofsted inspections in Oxfordshire have been dealt with since 2020, new figures show. New data shows hundreds of complaints were logged across England about the conduct of Ofsted inspectors last year with a union
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Fourth easter egg initiative launched to help children and families
A Didcot-born charity has launched its fourth Easter egg appeal to bring smiles to children and their families in hospital. Play2Give is looking to collect Easter eggs to deliver to the Oxford Children's Hospital, siblings and families in the NCU
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Young Reporter Welcoming Lunar New Year Holly Barclay Headington School
For 2024, Lunar New Year kicked off on Saturday, February 10th. The start of the new year is decided by the traditional agricultural calendar, in which a new moon indicates the start of a new month. While celebrations differ between communities, with
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Jeremy Clarkson gets green light for Diddly Squat barn plans
Jeremy Clarkson has been granted permission for a new grain store to be built at the Diddly Squat Farm site. West Oxfordshire District Council gave the planners work on behalf of the Clarkson’s Farm star the go-ahead for the new building at the
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Murder trial delayed after a jury member falls sick
A MURDER trial has been delayed after a juror has fallen sick. Scarlet Blake, 25, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with the murder of Jorge Carreno. The 30-year-old Spanish man was found dead in Parsons Pleasure in Oxford on July
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Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brückner on trial for unrelated sex offences
Christian Brückner, who is considered to be the prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann disappearance is to go on trial today (Friday, February 16) for unrelated sex offences. The 47-year-old is facing three allegations of rape and two of sexual
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Thousands to receive new £299 cost of living payment from today - are you eligible?
Thousands of families will receive a £299 cost of living cash boost from today. Eligible households, in receipt of tax credits and no other qualifying benefits, will receive the final cost of living payment of the year over the next week. HMRC
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Find out who is exempt from paying income tax in the UK - could it be you?
Income tax is the amount of tax you pay on your income, but not all types of income are included. For example, you pay income tax on money you earn from employment, some state benefits and interest on savings over your savings allowance. You
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Property expert reveals this 'red flag' is why your house isn't selling
A property expert has explained that this 'red flag' could be why you're struggling to sell your house. Grimy bathrooms have been identified as a top buyer 'turn-off' since it affect the property's overall appeal. Whether your house is already
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Florence Pugh joins Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet for film premiere
Florence Pugh was joined by stars including Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet and Austin Butler for the world premiere of Dune: Part Two in London. The cast can be seen laughing together as they attended a photocall at IET: London for the film before
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Murder-accused sent chilling message: 'I want to kill my dad one day'
CHILLING messages between a woman standing trial for murder and her former partner were read out in court, including one where she expressed a desire to kill her parents. Scarlet Blake, 25, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with the murder
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Kidlington centenarian shares her secrets to a long life
A Kidlington resident who recently celebrated her 100th birthday said the key to reaching the milestone is to "keep going". Joyce Tullett, a resident at Lincroft Meadow Care Home, marked her 100th birthday with a celebration with family and friends
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Headington School's new boathouse completed
The construction of a boathouse for a girl's school in Headington has been completed. Headington School's rowing team will benefit from two-storey Maddy Moorings boathouse set on the river Thames, in Long Wittenham, south of Abingdon. It offers
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Teen drink-driver disqualified after crashing into pedestrian
A YOUNG driver has been disqualified after drink-driving and crashing into a pedestrian in the early hours of the morning. Maddie Taylor, 18, was driving an Audi along Curbridge Road, Witney, on July 29 last year when she crashed into a woman in
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Rugby clubs join together for SEND-friendly sessions
THREE rugby clubs have joined together to provide sessions for children with special educational needs and disabilities. While the Witney Wolves have been running for 15 years, providing a special needs tag rugby team, they have been joined more
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Valentine's Day celebrations at care home in Wallingford
Valentine's Day has been celebrated with cards and flowers at a care home in Wallingford. The day at Waterside Court was filled with flowers, personalised Valentines cards, and home-made treats. General manager, Clemence Heriman, said: "We've
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Chinese New Year celebrations bring animals to care home
Staff and residents at a care home rang in the Chinese New Year with a visit from some animals. Inspired by Chinese customs, residents at Middletown Care Home in Hailey enjoyed interacting with animals such as snakes and scorpions. The visit
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2024 recipient of Bodleian Libraries' highest honour announced
A Scottish author will receive the Bodleian Librarie's highest honour for her work in literature. The Bodley Medal will be presented to Ali Smith during the 2024 Oxford Literary Festival, specifically at 'The Bodley Lecture and Award of the Bodley
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Nurse found dead at her home address, an inquest opening heard
A NURSE has died after being found unresponsive at her home address in Chipping Norton, an inquest opening has heard. Emily Hemsley, 42, was found at her home in Chestnut Lane on August 26 last year. Emergency services were called and at about
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Balanced budget agreed by district council executive in West Oxfordshire
West Oxfordshire District Council's Executive has agreed a balanced budget for the coming fiscal year, despite financial pressures. The budget strategy has been developed to handle the challenges that come with increased costs and reduced Government
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Des Buckingham confirms striker is available for U’s this weekend
WILL Goodwin is set to be available for Oxford United’s trip to Wycombe Wanderers this weekend. The 21-year-old striker made his U’s debut at Blackpool, playing the final half an hour after replacing Tyler Goodrham. However, the decision was
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Oxford United boss on selection headache and Chairboys clash
DES Buckingham is looking forward to the selection headache now he has players returning from injury to pick from. The likes of Joe Bennett, Sam Long, Billy Bodin, Josh Murphy and Will Goodwin have all made their Oxford United returns in the last
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Oxford United boss praises Chairboys tribute to young fan who died
DES Buckingham has praised Wycombe Wanderers as the club prepares a classy tribute to a young fan who died. Adam Ankers, 17, passed away earlier this month after suffering a cardiac arrest while playing in a Wycombe Wanderers Foundation Under-19s
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New figures show house price drop in city and around county
House prices crashed by 9.6 per cent in Oxford in December, new figures show. The large drop contributes to the longer-term trend, which has seen property prices in the area suffer a 7.4 per cent annual decline. The average Oxford house price
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'Generally satisfactory' and 'good' scores on the doors for county venues
Three establishments in the south of the county have been given either three or four-out-of-five in their latest food hygiene assessments. Pablo Lounge, in Bury Street, Abingdon scored four, Broadways in Broadway, Didcot was handed a three and
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Secret 'brothel' discovered in 'quiet' street shocks neighbours
Oxford homeowners have been left shocked after police discovered a secret “brothel” in their quiet street. Thames Valley Police raided a property in Cowley at the weekend and arrested a man, 43, and woman, 25. They are suspected of using the
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Cotswolds wedding venue triumphs at Sustainable Wedding Awards
A Cotswold wedding venue has triumphed in the Sustainable Wedding Awards. Oxleaze Barn came out on top in the Building Biodiversity category, beating several contenders to the prize. The award recognises Oxleaze Barn's commitment to minimising
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Pictures: A look at iconic sights across Oxfordshire
Oxford Mail Camera Club photographers have been taking photos of iconic sights in Oxford and Oxfordshire. That was our latest weekly theme and it prompted some stunning shots from our club members from Oxford, across the county and beyond.
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Vape addiction in UK universities: Oxford Brookes students rank second
Students at Oxford Brookes University have been ranked as the second most addicted to vapes in the UK. 68 per cent said they were addicted, and 40 per cent of these did not smoke before they started vaping. This rate puts them second only to
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New training course for the leisure industry in Oxfordshire
A new collaboration is aiming to change leisure industry careers in Oxfordshire by creating a new pathway into the profession. The partnership is between the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), Activate
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Record number of new businesses established in Oxfordshire in 2023
More new businesses were established in Oxfordshire during 2023 than in any previous year. 5,446 new enterprises were registered last year, reflecting a 12.5 per cent growth compared to 2022. This surge increases the county's company count
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Comedy and indie folk lead the lineup at Warwickshire's ALSO festival
Warwickshire’s ALSO24 Festival is back and set to take place at Compton Verney from July 12 to 14. Oxford’s Indie folk band Stornoway and comedian Sara Pascoe heads this year's line-up. The festival is housed in a 50-acre area of Capability
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Flowers and decorations for Valentine's Day at care home
Flowers, cards and treats have filled a care home in Oxford to celebrate Valentine's Day. Staff and residents at Oxford Beaumont care home spent time sewing heart-shaped decorations and baking treats. General manager, Shaju Paul, said: "We’
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UTC Oxfordshire marks National Apprenticeship Week by welcoming employers
In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, an Oxfordshire STEM college dedicated an entire day to exploring apprenticeships. UTC Oxfordshire, based in Didcot and specialising in engineering and science, put its typical timetable to one side
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Woodstock museum to spotlight women in the forces for International Women's Day
Stories of women in the armed forces will be highlighted at a Woodstock museum to mark International Woman's Day. After the Women & War display in 2023, Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum will deliver a permanent addition that showcases women's evolving
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Football fans given stadium bans by police as investigations continue
More than 30 football fans have been given banning orders from the police as investigations continue into violent disorder ahead of Oxford United’s away clash with Reading last year. Thames Valley Police has so far confirmed 33 men have been arrested
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Going behind the headlines on fan behaviour
FOR some people, football still carries the stigma of disorder and hooliganism dating back to the 1970s and 80s. But football, like the world, is now a different place. Headlines might suggest that football has a culture of anti-social behaviour
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Town in 'shock' as emergency services descend on market place
Shopkeepers were left in a state of shock as emergency services responded to reports of a man on a church roof. Police, fire and ambulance were positioned outside the St Mary-le-More church in Wallingford on Wednesday evening due to a welfare