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Almost 150 wild animals including tigers, wild boar and cobras kept as pets
Almost 150 dangerous wild animals are privately kept by people in West Oxfordshire, new figures show. Wildlife charity the Born Free Foundation said improved regulation is needed, after its research found thousands of wild animals are owned privately
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'A happy marriage is the secret': Great grandmother of 11 celebrates 100th birthday
A great-grandmother celebrated her 100th birthday with 40 family members including her latest great grandchild born almost exactly a century after her. Among the many well-wishers on Joyce Howard's special day on February 19 were royalty, with
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Local performers to showcase talent at new live music event
Festival organisers are staging a monthly event to promote talented local musicians and bands. Witney Music Festival, which will take place in June, is a two-day open-air music festival for families on the Leys. Now the organisers are showcasing
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How Oxford United helps disabled sports fans
Mark Thomas, social inclusion lead at Oxford United in the Community, reflects on United’s first home disability game – and how the first team made it a week to remember. One aspect of football we often discuss in the community hub of Oxford United
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Barry Keoghan discusses ‘true vulnerability’ of nudity scene in Saltburn
Barry Keoghan has said he feels his nudity scene in Saltburn was “true vulnerability” as he paid homage to the viral moment in Vanity Fair’s Hollywood issue. In Emerald Fennell’s black comedy, the Irish actor plays a student at Oxford University
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'Mr Kidlington' was a retired headteacher who supported the Scouts
John Amor, who has died aged 95, was a pillar of the community in Kidlington, embracing many aspects of village life. ‘Mr Kidlington’, as he was known to many, became a school teacher after National Service and retired as headteacher of Beckley
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Travel disruption due to incident near A34
7:13pm Thank you for following this live blog. 🚨UPDATE The #A415 Marcham Road is now flowing as normal
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OPINION: England's 'Bazball' style of cricket doesn't work and has ruined Joe Root
Since Brendon McCullum took over as the England Cricket team's test match coach in May 2022, all we've heard about is how great 'Bazball' is - but I am here to tell you it's not all it's built up to be. The England players and British press have
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Is One Day a true story? See if new UK Netflix series is based on real people
If you have been glued to Netflix watching the new UK series of One Day starring Ambika Mod as Emma Morley and Leo Woodall as Dexter Mayhew, you might be wondering if it’s based on a true story. The latest romantic addition to Netflix is a new
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Heavy rain hits Oxfordshire causing severe flooding
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A34 closed due to flooding as heavy rain hits
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Beauty salon to open on ground floor of new flats
A beauty salon is set to open on the ground floor of new flats. A planning application submitted to West Oxfordshire District Council proposes to sub-divide the ground floor of the former Hackett's restaurant on the corner of Wesley Walk and Mill
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Reform UK candidate sacked over posts that compared trans people to Hitler
The Reform UK parliamentary leader has fired the party's election candidate for Henley and Thame after his “inappropriate ” social media posts. David Carpin, who was due to stand for the right-wing populist party at the general election, compared
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Man guilty of sexual activity and communication with a child
A man has been found guilty of three child sex offences at Oxford Crown Court. Christopher Monaghan, of Cherry Tree Drive, Abingdon, was found guilty by a jury on Thursday afternoon (22) of three counts of child sex activity with a victim who cannot
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Cameron Brannagan set to be available for U’s after midweek injury scare
CAMERON Brannagan should be available for Oxford United this weekend following the knee injury he suffered in midweek. The U’s midfielder required treatment midway through the second half of the 2-2 draw at home to Northampton Town, and after briefly
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Jury dismissed in historic child sex case
A JURY has been dismissed in an historic child sex assault trial heard at Oxford Crown Court. Nick Tarres, 51, has been charged with two counts of indecent assault on a boy under the age of 14 and 16 and one count of attempted buggery with a boy
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Readers who want to subscribe to the Oxford Mail can enjoy an exclusive offer of £2 for 2 months or over 15 per cent off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read the Oxford Mail online
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Dad left blinded calls for ban on glass in all pubs and nightclubs after 9pm
A petition that hopes to ban glass from all nightclubs and bars in the UK after 9pm has reached a milestone. The petition, which is on Change, comes after a dad of two was left blinded in an unprovoked glass attack on a night out. Matthew Syron
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'You have to be sure': Closing court speech for murder-accused woman
A JURY has heard the closing statement from a murder accused’s defence barrister who said if the jury are ‘not sure’, she must be found not guilty. Scarlet Blake, 26, is accused of killing 30-year-old Jorge Martin Carreno in the early hours of
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Coronation Street star shares career update amid move away from TV
A former Coronation Street star has issued a huge career update to fans as she prepares to make a move away from TV. Brooke Vincent, who starred in the Manchester-based soap opera from 2004 to 2019, is well-known for playing Sophie Webster on the
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Army employee pleads guilty to death of woman in 'careless driving' crash
A DRIVER charged with causing the death of a woman after a crash near Banbury could face trial, a court has heard. Caroline Giles, who was in her 70s, died after a car crash on the A3361 Bloxham Road at about 5.45pm on May 9 last year. The
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Call for help as severe flooding hits hamlet 'for first time'
Concerns have been raised over severe flooding in an Oxfordshire hamlet which usually is "unaffected" by heavy rain. Whitecross, near Abingdon, suffered bad flooding earlier this year after Storm Henk battered the country in January. The hamlet
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All the road closures set to affect traffic this week
There are a number of road closures coming up around West Oxfordshire that are set to cause diversions and disruptions. The closures are for maintenance, resurfacing and drainage works. Road Closure at Witney, Park Road A stretch of Park
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Corner shop slapped with SHOCKING hygiene rating after snap inspection
An Oxford corner shop has been slapped with a shocking food hygiene rating following a snap inspection. GG Oriental Snack Shack on Cowley Road serves a variety of Asian food, groceries and snacks to the local community. The small supermarket
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Lecturers win claim against Oxford University over ‘sham contracts’
Two lecturers who sued Oxford University for employing them on “sham contracts” have won their claim for employee status. Rebecca Abrams and Alice Jolly, who taught on Oxford’s creative writing course for 15 years, were employed on “personal services
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PICTURES: Prince Edward visits community hotspots in Oxford
Organisation have spoken of their pride after Prince Edward visited Oxford this week to tour around homelessness, arts, and refugee projects. The Duke of Edinburgh was in the city on Tuesday, February 20, and visited several locations, speaking
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Five Oxfordshire private schools recognised in world's top 500 by magazine
Five Oxfordshire private schools have been named in the world's leading 500 by a wealth and luxury lifestyle magazine. Spear's Magazine has released the Spear's Schools Index 2024, with Cothill House School, in Cothill, Summer Fields, in Summertown
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Just how cosy is Oxford's Cosy Club restaurant?
Oxford's Cosy Club restaurant opened in the city centre at the end of last year but for various reasons I haven't been able to visit up until now. My partner and I called in on a Saturday lunchtime, not expecting the place to be too busy but it
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When is Ben Shephard leaving Good Morning Britain? ITV star confirms exact date
Last week, TV presenter Ben Shephard announced he was leaving Good Morning Britain (GMB) after a decade, which meant he would be saying farewell to his “on-screen wife” Kate Garraway after 24 years. But the 49-year-old isn’t going too far from
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Rory Stewart responds to being next Chancellor of Oxford University favourite
Rory Stewart has responded after it emerged he was the front-runner to become Oxford University's next chancellor. The former politician, who also hosts The Rest is Politics podcast with former Labour Party spin doctor Alastair Campbell, studied
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Missed a copy of the Oxford Mail you wanted? Here's what to do
Have you missed a photo of your child in the newspaper and can't get hold of a copy? Perhaps you heard you featured in an article but only found out after the newspaper had long left the shelves. Fear not because there is a way you can access
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Parkrun cancelled for third week running due to ongoing flooding
The Abingdon Parkrun event this Saturday has been cancelled (again) due to flooding, organisers have announced. Taking to the Abingdon Parkrun Facebook page yesterday (February 22), organisers also shared pictures of the waterlogged route, captioning
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U’s slip to successive defeats with loss on home turf
SAM Rose says it is up to him to find a way to get Oxford United Women firing in front of goal again. A seven-game winning run was ended with a 5-1 defeat at home to high-flying Portsmouth, before last night’s 2-0 loss on home turf against third-placed
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Flood alerts and flood warnings put in place for county
Five flood warnings and 38 flood alerts are currently in place for Oxfordshire. The number of flood warnings has increased from three this morning. The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds and rain for today. Oxfordshire
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Neighbours dog sound funny? It could be a hippo - Oxfordshire's dangerous pets
A total of 187 private addresses across 126 local authorities in the UK hold licences to keep dangerous wild animals such as lions, tigers, crocodilians and venomous reptiles. This includes a vast amount in Oxfordshire. From hippos to lions to
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Police could be given powers to disqualify drug and drink drivers at roadside
Police officers in the UK could be given the power to disqualify drunk or drug drivers instantly at the roadside. It comes as force chiefs are in early discussions looking at the type of tests that could be used and the legal changes needed to
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UK households to see 15% drop in energy bills after 'long-awaited' announcement
UK households should see their energy bills fall soon in some long-awaited good news amid the cost-of-living crisis. Just last week there was uproar after British Gas announced its profits increased 10-fold to £750m in 2023. The supplier said
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Lidl extends 'do not eat' warnings as more biscuits found to contain metal
Lidl customers have been warned some biscuits on sale at the supermarket could contain pieces of metal. The supermarket has extended its recall of cookies to three new products following an initial warning earlier this week. The Food Standards
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Town forces rally to apprehend suspected shoplifters
Shoplifters were detained in Abingdon yesterday after town shops and police rallied to catch them. Thames Valley Police’s South Oxon and Vale of White Horse team said that shoplifting had been reported via the Storenet Radio. The suspects were
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More paths closed by city council as flooding continues
There is risk of flooding in Oxford as heavy rainfall continues in the already saturated city. The path between Folly Bridge and Donnington Bridge has already been closed due to flooding, Oxford City Council has announced. Continued heavy rain
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Flood warnings in place as heavy rain and strong winds set to hit
Heavy downpours of rain and strong gusts of wind could cause flooding and further disruption across parts of England and Wales today. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for rain across the South Wales, the West Midlands and the south-west
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Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers shares heartwarming message in new BBC show
Dave Myers has shared a heartwarming message with fans in the latest episode of The Hairy Bikers Go West after reuniting with his pal Si King. The new series sees Dave and Si travel to the west coast of the UK after the former finished up his cancer
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Tesco announces major change coming to stores for Clubcard shoppers
Tesco is set to make a major change to its shop displays as they respond to criticism from consumer group Which?. Tesco said the changes to its product labelling would appear in all stores over the coming weeks. In June last year, Which? said
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I'm a dentist: What causes tooth decay and the most effective ways to prevent it
A dentist has explained what causes tooth decay as well as the steps people need to take in order to prevent it. Tooth decay begins when bacteria in your mouth make acids that attack the tooth’s enamel, which can have severe consequences. It
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I tried the 'dumbest' TikTok life hacks and some of them actually worked
Dumb life hacks: We’ve all seen them while mindlessly scrolling on TikTok or while casually watching videos on YouTube. They’re the sort of content that makes us stop for a few moments before scoffing at how ludicrous they are and moving on to
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Teenage boy, 16, on trial for alleged rape of 12-year-old girl
A TEENAGE boy is on trial charged with the rape of a 12-year-old girl who is now dead in Kidlington. The 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is accused of raping a girl at Exeter Park in June 2021, when he was 13 years of age.
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Oxford City Council pressing ahead with city-wide smoke control area
Oxford City Council has confirmed its plan to expand its Smoke Control Area initiative. Smoke Control Areas are zones in which air quality is improved by promoting more efficient and cleaner use of wood-burning stoves and open fires. Last month
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - LEWIS WOOTTON, 41, of HMP Bullingdon, Bicester, pleaded guilty to two counts of assault an emergency worker, a detention order, on August 1 last year. He was ordered to pay £200 and was
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Residents encouraged to share views on primary care strategy proposal
The public have until the end of the month to share their views on the draft Primary Care Strategy proposed by the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board. The development aims to shape the future of essential healthcare
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Top accolade for Oxford professor's prenatal nutrition research
A University of Oxford professor of perinatal medicine has been recognised with the 2024 March of Dimes Agnes Higgins Award in Maternal-Fetal Nutrition. Dr Jose Villar is a professor at the university's Nuffield Department of Women’s and Reproductive
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Teachers hit out at 'unethical' council over workplace parking fees
Teachers have hit out at the county council for being “outrageous” and “unethical” when introducing increased parking charges in schools “to fill its coffers from the pockets” of workers. School staff from Oxford voiced their concerns during Tuesday
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Five-day junior doctors' strike set to challenge health services
Junior doctors in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West will start a five-day strike later this month. The industrial action will take place from 7am on Saturday, February 24, until 11.59pm on, Wednesday, February 28. The strike will
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Banbury radio station shortlisted in National Hospital Radio Awards
Banbury’s hospital, health and wellbeing radio station has been shortlisted in the National Hospital Radio Awards. Banbury's Radio Horton has been shortlisted for its coverage of the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Staff Recognition
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Sponsored dog walk raises thousands for Alzheimer's charity
More than £2,700 has been raised for charity through a sponsored dog walk organised by a Banbury care home. Residents and staff at Highmarket House raised £2,782 for Alzheimer’s Research UK. The care home teamed up with the local community
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New chair appointed at Didcot youth charity
A Didcot charity which provides education, employability and wellbeing programmes to young people has appointed a new chair. Joanna Dyson will take up the position at South Oxfordshire Food and Education Alliance (SOFEA) from March 1. Following
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West Oxfordshire parking under review again
Residents in West Oxfordshire are being encouraged to complete a survey which will inform the Council of local parking needs. West Oxfordshire District Council's car parking strategy is facing further review after a mid-strategy assessment in 2023
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Cotswold farm employee shortlisted for national award
An employee at a Cotswolds farm which combines animals, fairy tales and adventure play has been shortlisted for VisitEngland's Tourism Superstar award for 2024. Liam White, an animal team leader at Fairytale Farm, is now hoping for votes from the
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Pedestrianisation will 'kill off' town as calls for businesses to be heard
Calls have been made to involve more Bicester business owners in the Market Square regeneration as plans to pedestrianise the area have been labelled an “absolute nightmare”. Cherwell District Council is set to pump £4.25m worth of funding into
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Oxford hospitals staff share experiences of abusive behaviour
Staff of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have revealed the abusive behaviour they endure as part of a campaign to improve their working conditions. They have shared their stories for the 'No Excuses' campaign, and have said that
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Two days left for applications for £10,000 community grant from Cherwell Lottery
Applications for The Cherwell Lottery's 2024 Good Cause Community Grant are closing this Friday The Cherwell District Council run scheme announced the opening of applications for the £10,000 grant earlier in the year. The closing date for applications
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Oxford locals voice frustrations over parking in city
Finding a parking spot in Oxford is like "finding Nessie", claim disgruntled locals frustrated with the city's dilemma. James Merritt described the situation as an "absolute joke," while Andy Beal criticised the cost of parking in the city.
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'Her actions were barbaric,' prosecutor says in murder trial
A JURY has heard the closing speech of the prosecution in a murder trial where a 26-year-old is accused of strangling a Spanish man. Scarlett Blake, of Crotch Crescent, Marston, is accused of killing Jorge Martin Carreno, 30, at Parsons Pleasure
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Consultation soon ending on 20mph speed limits in town
Residents are being urged to have their say on the introduction of new 20mph speed limits in Bicester. The county council, the highways authority, has said it will not impose lower limits where they are not welcomed by the community. The council