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Community groups receive more than £200,000 from Thames Valley police fund
Community and voluntary organisations in the Thames Valley have been awarded more than £200,000 by the police commissioner's community fund. £201,445 has been handed out in the first round of this years fund by Thames Valley police and crime commissioner
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Three-quarters of knife crime 'by first-time offenders'
Three-quarters of cautions or convictions for knife crime in Thames Valley were handed to first-time offenders, new figures show. Anti-knife crime charity the Ben Kinsella Trust said the high proportion of first time offenders is a "red flag",
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Top cop 'extremely concerned' missing woman, 76, still not found a week on
A top cop says he is “extremely concerned” for a missing 76-year-old woman as police appealed again for help finding her. It has now been a week since Iona, whose last name has not been revealed, was last seen near Witney town centre on Monday
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Fresh food shop enjoys customer rush on first day
The owners of a new fresh food shop in Abingdon have enjoyed a rush of customers on their first day. Abbey Fresh Food in the town's High Street has opened in the large retail unit previously occupied by Abingdon Sports. It is being run by Plamena
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'Worst day of my life': Cadbury fans realise Easter chocolate has been discontinued
Upset shoppers across the UK are only just discovering a popular Cadbury Easter chocolate has been discontinued. Cadbury is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including Boost, Crunchie, the classic Dairy Milk as well as Easter favourites
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'These youngsters saw robbery,' police say
Police want help from two youngsters who they believe witnessed a man thieving cash from a shop till. Thames Valley Police has today (February 19) released a CCTV image of the pair following the alleged robbery in Henley. The force stressed
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Fears food bank could be forced to close if rent tripled
Bosses at a food bank fear the vital service may be forced to close if the council decides to triple its rent. The Cherwell Larder, based in Kidlington, north of Oxford, has claimed prices are not sustainable for a community group and that tactics
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Food larder group crowdfunds to save vegan café as community hub
An organisation that runs a food larder is crowdfunding to save a vegan café at risk of closure. Cherwell Collective, a Kidlington-based project that works to reduce food waste by distributing surplus food from supermarkets, hopes to raise £70,000
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'Disgusting offending': Child rapist given 10 years behind bars
A child rapist from Bicester described as “a danger to the public” has been jailed for a decade. Hayden Nolan, 31, of Bernwood Road, was sentenced to 10 years in prison at Oxford Crown Court on Friday (February 16). It comes after he raped
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Des Buckingham pays tribute to Joey Beauchamp on two-year anniversary of his death
DES Buckingham has paid tribute to Joey Beauchamp on the two-year anniversary of the Oxford United legend’s death. Beauchamp died aged 50, on February 19, 2022, with a coroner at a later inquest recording that the former winger took his own life
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Murder-accused who dismembered cat feels 'awful, guilty and lost'
A MURDER-accused woman who killed, dissected and dismembered a cat said she was told to do it. Scarlet Blake, now 26, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with the murder of Jorge Carreno. She is accused of allegedly strangling the 30-
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Amanda Holden shares her parents feature in Happy Valley star's new TV drama
Television personality Amanda Holden, who has a home in Chipping Norton, has revealed to actor James Norton her parents will be "starring" in his new drama series for ITV. Mr Norton, who is known for his roles as Tommy Lee Royce in Happy Valley
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When is the Love Island: All Stars final? See when it's on ITV2 and how to vote
It’s been 36 days since Love Island: All Stars aired in the UK on ITV2 as islanders were welcomed back to the villa once more in the hopes of finding love. Just some of the former contestants who returned included Sophie Piper, Tyler Cruickshank
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How to claim your free £200 from NatWest when you switch to these bank accounts
NatWest has launched its latest initiative for customers, offering a £200 bank account switch offer. It applies to those who switch to the bank's Reward or Select bank accounts. Those wanting to get a bit of extra cash must apply for an account
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Messages about strangulation and rape were 'fantasy', murder-accused says
MESSAGES sent from a woman charged with murder about strangulation were 'role-playing', a jury has heard. Scarlet Blake, now 26, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with the murder of Jorge Carreno. She is accused of allegedly strangling
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Lorry crash causes extra delay to morning rush hour
A lorry crash on the A34 caused delays to drivers in this morning’s rush hour. The crash happened on the northbound carriageway just before the Milton Interchange near Didcot. Police attended the incident closing one lane which also disrupted
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New BBC drama The Way created by Michael Sheen: Full cast list and how to watch
The BBC's new drama The Way tells the story of a local community facing the risk of closure of a steelworks in Port Talbot. As locals refuse to accept their fate, years of pent-up anger against politicians and business bosses start to arise leading
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Murder-accused tells court parents did not accept her as transgender
A MURDER-accused woman said she 'wanted to kill her parents' was a 'metaphor' for them not immediately accepting her as transgender. Scarlet Blake, now 26, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with the murder of Jorge Carreno. She is accused
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When are armed police officers used? See how many there are in the UK
It’s not that unusual to see police officers out and about on our streets every day, as they patrol our communities and respond to emergencies from car crashes to robberies. However, it’s not very often we come across armed police officers.
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Oxfordshire patients warned of disruption ahead of junior doctors strike
Significant disruption is expected at Oxfordshire hospitals due to industrial action set to take place later this month. Junior doctors, including those at Oxford University Hospitals, will go on strike from 7am on February 24 until midnight on
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Plans submitted for village 'extension' next to railway station
Plans have been submitted to build new homes next to a village train station. An application has been submitted by the developer NCM Real Returns GP to build nine homes at a site east of Bletchingdon Road and north of Islip Motors with Islip Station
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Freddie Milner follows family legacy with Banbury United signing
Three generations of the same family could be set to represent Banbury United after the club signed 16-year-old Freddie Milner. If Banbury-born Milner makes an appearance for the senior side, it is believed his family would become only the second
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Two men including an Oxford local set world record in ocean row
A duo including a man from Oxford has set a world record after completing a row across the Atlantic Ocean. Jim Ronaldson, from Oxford, and Ian Davies, from Oswestry in Shropshire, completed the challenge on Saturday night, brining to an end their
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ITV confirms start date for Celebrity Big Brother
ITV has announced the start date for the new series of Celebrity Big Brother and fans don’t have long to wait. Hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best will reveal the new cast of famous faces who are entering the iconic Big Brother house in Celebrity Big
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Joe Lycett's 'cancelled' podcast launches with Gary Lineker ahead of sewage doc
Joe Lycett has launched a 'cancelled' podcast for one episode only ahead of his upcoming documentary 'Joe Lycett Vs. Sewage' releasing on Channel 4. Named the 'Turdcast' Lycett interviews former footballer and current Match of the Day presenter
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Man serving 10-year driving ban caught on M40
A man serving a 10-year ban from driving has been caught on the M40 and handed community service. On Saturday (February 10/2), officers followed a vehicle along the M40 at Banbury onto the A34 after receiving reports that it was being driven by
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RECAP: Murder-accused woman gives evidence in stand
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Foundation in honour of U’s legend launched two years after his death
A FOUNDATION named in honour of Oxford United legend Joey Beauchamp has officially launched two years after his death. Widely regarded as one of United’s greatest ever players, he is currently 10th in the U’s appearances table and fifth in the
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POLL: Do you think mobile phones should be banned in schools?
The government have shared plans to ban mobile phones in schools in England, as ministers begin outlining how a ban could work. Currently, in England it is up to the individual headteachers to decide their own policies on mobile phones and whether
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BT to make huge change that will affect more than 30 million customers
Telecoms giant BT has shared plans for their phone services that will affect more than 30 million UK customers. The change of services will see BT shut down its traditional analogue landline service and make the step towards internet-based service
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'Do not eat' warning to Lidl customers over cookies containing metal
Lidl customers have been warned not to eat a range of cookies on sale at the supermarket as they may contain pieces of metal. The supermarket is recalling various Tower Gate cookies because of the possible presence of metal, making them unsafe
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TV legend Trisha Goddard reveals cancer has returned and is incurable
TV legend Trisha Goddard has shared that her cancer has returned and it's incurable. The 66-year-old said that she plans to remain optimistic, opting for 'life-prolonging' treatment, sharing: "Keep enjoying what I have always enjoyed". In 2008
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Morrisons announces new Aldi and Lidl price match scheme - see when it starts
Morrisons is the latest supermarket, following the likes of Asda, to announce it will be matching Aldi and Lidl prices on certain products. Morrisons revealed that from Monday (February 19) more than 200 products on its shelves will be marked as
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Mobile phone ban for schools in England gets step closer - the latest development
Plans to ban mobile phones in schools in England have moved a step closer with Government ministers publishing guidelines outlining how it will work. The new guidance has been hailed a "significant step" by Education Secretary Gillian Keegan who
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Everything to know on ITV NHS Covid drama Breathtaking starring Joanne Froggatt
Joanne Froggatt leads the cast of the latest ITV drama Breathtaking which will concern NHS staff during the early days of the Covid pandemic. The three-part series will follow Dr Abbey Henderson (Froggatt) as her big city hospital has to cope with
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Roman Kemp makes 'massive' decision to leave Capital FM after 10 years
Roman Kemp has announced he is stepping down from his role at Capital FM. He is known for presenting the radio station’s Capital Breakfast show and the news comes 10 years after he presented his first programme for Capital. His final show will
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Oxford film Saltburn leaves Baftas empty handed despite viral success
Saltburn, filmed in Oxford, failed to translate its viral success into awards gold as it was left empty-handed at the British Academy Film Awards (Baftas). The movie is about a student at Oxford who becomes enthralled by a wealthier classmate and
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Heavy delays on A34 after lorry incident
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Car smashes through front of home in dramatic crash
A man has been arrested after car smashed into the front of a house in a crash in an Oxford suburb. The dramatic collision in Croft Road in Marston happened yesterday morning (Sunday, February 18) at around 4.20am. A 25-year-old man from Oxford
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DVLA banned number plates revealed as new '24' plates set to hit the road
With the new ‘24’ vehicle number plates hitting the roads from March 1, many people will be eyeing up a personalised number plate to add some personality to their car. However, some people may find their creative juices stifled by the DVLA (Driver
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Mystery surrounds death of retired teacher
THE cause of death of a retired teacher found unresponsive at his home address is still unknown. John Leeson, 68, was found at his home address in Tern Walk, Oxford, on January 6 this year. READ MORE: Woman allegedly 'confessed to murder' to
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Builder found dead at home, inquest opening hears
A BUILDER has died as he was found ‘hanging’ in his South Oxfordshire home, an inquest opening has heard. Anthony Horne, 56, was found at his home address in Ashford Avenue, Sonning Common, on January 29. An attending paramedic verified his
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - JOSHUA RUSSELL, 30, of Eastfield Road, Witney, pleaded guilty aggravated vehicle taking on March 20 last year – he took a Ford Mondeo. He also pleaded guilty to driving without third-party
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Fire at Woolworths among interesting archive photos from 1970s
Here we have gone through the Oxford Mail archives to find some of the most interesting photos in the city from the 1970s. Visits from the Queen and soon-to-be Prime Ministers, big sporting events and major emergency services responses are included
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Positive signs for new cancer treatment after trial on Oxford patients
A new treatment significantly increases the survival rates of people with a rare and aggressive type of cancer with few effective treatment options, results from a clinical trial have shown. This progress in treating malignant mesothelioma was
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PICTURES: Flooding causes countywide havoc yet again
Cars were stranded in water and the A34 was closed in both directions as flooding caused more havoc across the county over the weekend. The Met Office had issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain from 3pm on Saturday into Sunday morning