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How are the winners at the BRIT Awards selected as show gets underway?
With the BRIT Awards well underway and artists like SZA and Raye already winning big at the ceremony this year, many may be curious about how the nominees and winners are selected. There are a number of categories this year with artists competing
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BRIT Awards viewers 'would rather watch paint dry' as they slam 'dead' show
BRIT Awards viewers have said they would "rather watch paint dry" than continue watching the "dead" show. The BRIT Awards returned to our screens tonight, seeing huge names in the music industry like RAYE and Kylie Minogue come together to celebrate
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'Emotional' Raye describes record number of BRIT Award nominations as 'miracle'
An "emotional" Raye has described how her record number of nominations at the BRIT Awards feels like a "miracle". Talking with the press on the red carpet, she said that this year has been a strong one for female artists, adding: "Girl power all
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Des Buckingham rues small margins after defeat at league leaders
DES Buckingham rued the small margins after his Oxford United side hit the post twice and ran Sky Bet League One leaders Portsmouth close, but still left Fratton Park with nothing. Cameron Brannagan’s penalty levelled out Callum Lang’s opener inside
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'Terrified' Roman Kemp begs Ant and Dec for help ahead of BRIT Awards
Popular radio presenter Roman Kemp has begged Ant and Dec for help as he admits he is "terrified" to host the BRIT Awards tonight (Saturday, March 2). The star discussed the upcoming event with the pair of TV legends earlier today, revealing that
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Oxford Health provides above average non-clinical support to disabled patients
Oxford Health provides above average non-clinical support to disabled patients, new figures show. Disability Rights UK said while the national picture was generally positive, true experiences of disabled patients may differ due to high staff vacancies
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UK's first science history museum celebrates centenary
The UK's first museum dedicated to the history of science will be celebrating its centenary this weekend. The History of Science Museum in Oxford is celebrating 100 years on March 2 and 3. Festivities will include an array of hands-on events
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Historic pub 'full of character' in riverside village goes on market
An historic pub near the River Thames has been placed on the market after closing down. The John Barleycorn in Goring is a “charming” 18th-century tavern-style village pub up for sale for £750,000. The former owners describe it as “an old village
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Face of paedophile who tried to get naked photos of girls revealed for first time
THE face of a paedophile jailed for eight years has been revealed in an official police photograph. Ashley Bourton was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Friday (February 23) for three counts of attempted sexual communication with a child, five
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Land Army women escape fire
Members of the Women’s Land Army had a lucky escape when fire ravaged their hostel. Several girls had to jump from the windows and 17 escaped in their night clothes as flames swept through the snow-covered building called Goodfellows at Filkins
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Your chance to take part in triathlon for worthy causes
A charity offering youth groups to special needs youngsters in Banbury and a trust honouring a boy who overcame rare bone cancer have been given entry to the town's triathlon this year. Relay team entries for the Banbury Triathlon on May 19 have
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Record number of Oxford families getting support for childcare
A record number of families in Oxford were using a government scheme to help with the cost of childcare last year, new figures show. The Tax-Free Childcare scheme tops up cash families pay into a pot for services such as childminders, nurseries
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Magdalen College Chapel illuminated to raise awareness of rare diseases
Magdalen College Chapel has been illuminated to raise awareness of rare diseases. The chapel was lit up for the 'Global Chain of Lights' initiative which took place on Rare Disease Day on February 29 - the rarest day of the year. The initiative
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Driver loses his licence for failing to complete test
A DRIVER has been disqualified after failing to carry out a breathalyser test. Kamil Buczek, of Francis Brown Way, Chalgrove, was stopped by officers in Staffordshire on November 25 last year. The 35-year-old was asked to complete a breathalyser
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Oxford United beaten at league leaders in action-packed clash
OXFORD United were beaten at the home of Sky Bet League One leaders Portsmouth in an action-packed encounter. Callum Lang made it two goals in two games against the U’s for Pompey this season, when he struck after just two minutes. However,
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Delays as vehicle breaks down on A34
8:54am Thank you for following this live blog, the vehicle has since been cleared.
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See the betting odds and predictions for the 2024 BRIT Awards tonight
With the 2024 BRIT Awards now only hours away, many will be interested in knowing the betting odds for some of the most sought-after categories. Much speculation has been made about who will win at this year's ceremony with RAYE attracting acclaim
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Flood alerts issued across county as river levels expected to rise
FLOOD alerts have been issues across several areas across Oxfordshire this weekend. On the Environment Agency website, several towns close to the River Thames have now been put on flood alert. This includes Abingdon, Thame, Witney, Oxford,
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UPDATES: Portsmouth v Oxford United – live
6:24pm “The frustrating thing is that we’ve hit the post twice, and had two or three where the keeper’s made some good
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Oxford locals name the shops they want in the city
Oxford residents have had their say on dream high street stores for the city. A variety of ideas and opinions were voiced with many community members pining for the return of previous commercial staples. Richa Verma appealed for the return
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Wallingford Museum reopens with new exhibitions for 2024
Wallingford Museum has reopened for the new year this afternoon after closing for the winter. The museum said staff have been "beavering away to ensure this year 2024 is as successful as last year." It invites locals and visitors alike to explore
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Inside Oxford’s off-the-beaten-track authentic independent cinema
I recently moved to Oxford having joined the Mail as a reporter and I’ve been exploring the city in the meantime. It has been brilliant to get out and about through work and during my free time to see all the goings on across Oxford. But despite
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Transport is the theme for Oxford Mail Camera Club
Oxford Mail Camera Club members have been taking photos of different modes of transport. That was this week's theme and our members took photos in Oxford, across Oxfordshire and beyond. There were lots of bikes on show, narrowboats, buses,
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Can I still use old first and second-class stamps? Royal Mail explains what to do
Royal Mail stamps with barcodes were brought into circulation back in 2022. They were introduced as part of a move to modernise the service and to allow enhanced security features, Royal Mail previously said. It also said barcodes would “enable
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Animal expert issues warning to pet owners over spaying and neutering
An animal expert has issued a warning to pet owners about the risks around spaying or neutering. Having your pet neutered can help prevent your pet from developing serious health issues in the future, like certain cancers or pyometra, a serious
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National Day of Reflection to be held this weekend- Why is the day marked?
A national day of reflection will be held on the first Sunday of March, this weekend, to remember all those who died during the pandemic. March 3 will mark the first annual day of reflection since the UK Commission on Covid Commemoration published
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Time to test your knowledge! Take this pub quiz to find out your score
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
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New garden seats help patients to relax at the Churchill Hospital
Life can be grim if patients are confined to bed permanently while undergoing treatment in hospital. But for those in two wards at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford, there was a bonus – if they were fit enough, they could enjoy the world outside
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Teenage boy arrested after several vehicles damaged overnight
A TEENAGE boy has been arrested after several vehicles were damaged in Carterton. The teen, a 16-year-old boy from Eynsham, was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and assault of an emergency worker following an incident in the early hours
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Weather forecast for Oxfordshire this weekend after parts of south see snow
The latest weather forecast for Oxfordshire has been updated by after some residents in parts of the south woke up to snow. A yellow weather warning for snow was issued by the Met Office on Saturday (March 2) for parts of the south west. Though
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Brand new takeaway opens after refurbishment
A BRAND new takeaway has opened in Headington ahead of this weekend. Babylon (House of Shawarma) opened on Thursday (February 29) in London Road, replacing the former Lemon Garden dessert café. The hot takeaway store was refurbished in 2023
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More than 50 vehicles stopped and three arrested in police crackdown on major road
THREE arrests and 17 fines were carried out by police after stopping 50 vehicles in Oxfordshire last week. South East Partnership Against Rural Crime conducted an operation around Marcham Weighbridge on February 28 and 29. They were working
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Police shut house in Oxfordshire town after drug incidents
POLICE have closed an address in Henley following reports of drug use at the property. The Henley Neighbourhood Team closed the address on Friday (March 1) after securing a closure order from the courts. READ MORE: Scales of Justice: The latest
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Which music artist has won the most BRIT Awards? See how many awards they've won
The BRIT Awards are taking place tonight (March 2) and music artists will be hoping to scoop prizes for their work. The annual awards ceremony will see the likes of Kylie Minogue, Dua Lipa and Raye perform this year. But which artist has won
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Josh Murphy on not being a ‘nearly’ team and finding the back of the net
JOSH Murphy wants to see Oxford United ‘break the mould’ and stop being a ‘nearly’ team when it comes to promotion from Sky Bet League One. Under the guidance of Karl Robinson, the U’s reached a play-off final, a play-off semi-final and secured
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Remembering nearly 300 people lost to Covid in Oxford
A day of reflection takes place on Sunday to remember all those who died during the pandemic, including the nearly 300 people in Oxford. This month marks four years since the first Covid-19 death and lockdown. It comes as charities representing
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Take part in Oxford Health's Council of Governors elections
18 seats are up for grabs at the upcoming Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust's Council of Governors elections. The elections opened on February 29 and will close March 28, 5pm. The trust, operating mental health hospitals plus community services
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Scales of Justice: The latest from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - Oxford on August 16 last year. He was fined £120 and had six penalty points added to his driving record. CHRISTOPHER CHAPMAN, 41, of Compton Drive, Abingdon, indicated guilty to stealing
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Police chief pleas with major retailers to halt e-scooter sales
The police and crime commissioner for the Thames Valley has urged four major retailers to stop selling e-scooters. Matthew Barber penned letters to Argos, Currys, Decathlon, and Halfords. In his letter, Mr Barber said: "The use of privately
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The Brit Awards 2024 - how to watch, who are the hosts and who is performing
One of the biggest music celebrations of the year has arrived, as The BRIT Awards 2024 with Mastercard will air on ITV this evening (March 2). First launched in 1977, the awards “celebrate not just the biggest successes in music but also operate
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'Outstanding' Ofsted rating for school
The headteacher of a Finstock school said she is "immensely proud" after her school received an "Outstanding" rating in every category following a recent Ofsted inspection. Finstock Church of England Primary School, near Chipping Norton and part
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Government criticised over handling of Oxfordshire vaccine centre
The government's decision to "mothball" a vaccine manufacturing centre has been described as a "mistake". The £200 million Vaccine Manufacturing and Innovation Centre was set up in 2017 in Harwell, Oxfordshire, as a not-for-profit company.
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Financial aid offered to residents affected by Storm Henk in South Oxfordshire
Residents and businesses affected by flooding in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse caused by Storm Henk can now formally apply for financial aid. Residents whose homes were internally flooded or those who had to leave their properties
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March's Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?
If you own Premium Bonds or are just curious to see who won the top £1 million prize, look no further. National Savings and Investment (NS&I) has announced the 2024 March winners. Only two lucky winners get to claim the top million-pound
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Oxfordshire to launch combined advice service for disadvantaged residents
An advice service targeting residents facing the highest levels of inequality in Oxfordshire is set to launch this November. The service brings together two separate programmes from Oxfordshire County Council’s public health and health, education
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Oxford United must 'commit' to keeping key road open, council insists
Oxford United must commit to ensuring a key road remains open if they get planning permission to build their new stadium, the county council has said. The club announced last week it submitted its planning application to Cherwell District Council
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Sri Lankan restaurant group celebrates leap year with nationwide meal deliveries
A Sri Lankan restaurant group celebrated this leap year by delivering 29 meals to maternity units across the UK, including one in Oxford. The deliveries made by The Coconut Tree were in honour of 'leaplings' - those born on February 29 - and to
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Fusion energy facility celebrates achievements after closure
A fusion energy experimental facility which closed at the end of 2023 has been celebrated at an event which took place on Wednesday. The celebration day at the Culham campus reverberated with cheers as the inventor of the Joint European Torus (
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Join in with lambing season on Oxfordshire farm
The lambing season for a globally rare breed of sheep has begun at an Oxfordshire farm and the public are being invited to help out. Oppo’s Farm in Goring, run by Jon and Lissie Steward, houses several dozen Soay Sheep, of which there are only