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Casualty viewers emotional as 'legend' Derek Thompson leaves show after 38 years
Tonight’s episode of Casualty marks the last for the show’s longest-serving cast member Derek Thompson who plays Charlie Fairhead. The scenes airing tonight (March 16) will see Thompson bid an emotional farewell to the BBC One drama series.
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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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Vet debunks 7 common dog myths every pet owner should know
Dogs are colour blind, they eat grass when they're unwell and our furry friends have wet noses when they're healthy - here are seven myths that every pet owner should know. Whether you're a seasoned dog parent or you're looking into getting a pooch
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Des Buckingham pleased with ‘excellent professional performance’ at Port Vale
DES Buckingham was pleased with an ‘excellent professional performance’ as Oxford United recovered from their midweek thrashing to win at Port Vale. The U’s were hammered 5-0 at Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday night, leading to questions about the
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A jumble sale for hospital patients
The three girls holding the basket organised a jumble sale to raise money for young patients at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford. The 10-year-olds - left to right, Karen Bowsher, Wendy Hill and Kim Winstone - held the sale in 1973 in the Memorial
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Award-winning director's new documentary coming to Oxford with Q&A
An award-winning director's debut documentary is coming to Oxford next weekend. Kate Stonehill's Phantom Parrot scrutinises people's privacy in the current information era. A corresponding Q&A tour across England and Scotland, with the
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Walking rugby team participates in sleeping rough event for veterans
A team of walking rugby players from Witney have taken part in a charity event which supports veterans. The Great Tommy Sleepout takes place in March and involves people sleeping under the stars for a night, and Witney Wizards, the walking rugby
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Calling all box set bingers! These 17 questions will stump the biggest of TV fans
Do you know your Love Island from your Line of Duty? Your Dad's Army from your Downton Abbey? Put your TV knowledge to the test with our ultimate quiz. Whether you're a serial streamer or you root for reality TV, there is nothing better than curling
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CBB’s Louis Walsh reveals 'rare' blood cancer diagnosis was a ‘reality check’
Former X Factor judge Louis Walsh revealed he was diagnosed with a ‘rare’ form of blood cancer during the Covid pandemic on Friday’s episode (March 15) of Celebrity Big Brother. During a conversation on the reality TV show, the 71-year-old told
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Oxford United put midweek thrashing behind them with controlled victory
OXFORD United put their midweek thrashing behind them with a controlled victory at Port Vale. Ciaron Brown gave United the lead when he smashed in from a corner, for his fifth goal of the season, before Josh Murphy doubled the U’s advantage four
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Comet passing by UK ‘once every 71 years’ now visible at night – best way to see
A comet that passes by earth "once every 71 years" is currently visible in the night sky but what is the best way to see it? Astronomers say 12P/Pons-Brooks is growing brighter and there is a possibility sky gazers will be able to see it with the
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All the Wetherspoons in Oxfordshire ranked from best to worst
Wetherspoons pubs are known for their standard food menus across its sites, reasonable prices, lack of music or sport on the telly and beer with breakfast. But where do the eight branches in Oxfordshire stand in the overall Wetherspoons rankings
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How to watch Channel 5’s Willy Wonka scandal documentary - when is it on TV?
Those who have been following along with the viral “immersive” Willy Wonka experience that took place in Glasgow might be interested in watching the Channel 5 documentary this weekend. The broadcaster said the programme will “reveal how organisers
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Tesco unable to deliver groceries due to 'technical issues' as well as Sainsbury's
Tesco has become the second UK supermarket today (March 16) unable to deliver some customers' online grocery orders due to "technical issues". A spokesperson said: "We are working to fix a technical issue which has meant we have had to cancel some
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Block of flats to be refurbished to house refugees
A block of flats with collapse-risk concrete in its roof will be refurbished to house refugees. Works started at Town Centre House in Banbury this week to rebuild the roof which contains reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC). The improvements
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UPDATES: Port Vale v Oxford United – live
5:56pm “We asked for a reaction, but not an overreaction. We made some changes and I thought we controlled the game.”
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12 illegal e-scooters seized by police in ONE day
A total of 12 illegal e-bikes and one e-scooter were seized in Oxford in one day as police launched a crackdown on the vehicles. Officers from Thames Valley Police Roads Police Unit, the Oxford neighbourhood team, Oxford ICR Response and Special
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Looking back at the early days of Westgate and Clarendon Centre shops
Back in 1972 the Westgate Centre in Oxford opened for the first time. It reopened in 2017 followed a multi-million pound revamp. The Clarendon Centre off Cornmarket opened in 1984. Here we look back at some photos of the early days. In 1972
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Camera club photographers get very close to nature
Oxford Mail Camera Club members have been taking photos of nature. That was our latest weekly theme and a wide variety of pictures were taken. There were lots of birds, including starlings and robins, and other creatures included a seagull,
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Abingdon man accused of controlling behaviour appears in court
AN Abingdon man accused of being controlling and coercive has had his plea hearing postponed due to a lack of legal representation. Daniel Cannon, 46, has been charged with one count of controlling and coercive behaviour and one count of assault
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New court and crime podcast OUT NOW
A BRAND new episode of the Oxford Mail's newest crime podcast is out now. The Oxfordshire Court and Crime Podcast, which was started by the paper last month, takes listeners behind the scenes of all the latest trials, sentences, and more taking
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Sainsbury’s suffers technical issues leaving customers struggling to pay
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's is suffering technical issues with card payments leaving some customers struggling to find cash. The store in Witney was having issues with contactless payments, Smart Shop handsets and phone payments and gift cards
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GP says 'pure, consistent stress' of the job caused her 'terrifying' burnout
A doctor said the relentless stress of the job caused a burnout that was 'terrifying'. It comes amid a call for more investment for family doctors from campaigners and concerns that medical students are being put off becoming GPs. Dr Rachel
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Road closes due to police incident
4:51pm Thanks for following the live blog. For more traffic and travel news visit our live traffic feed. For
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Has Aldi ended glass forever? I tested the first ever paper wine bottles
Wine has always been a sacred drink for many, some going as far as to have a cellar dedicated to the elegant drink. Whether you are a fan of a fresh Chardonnay, a sweet Pinto Grigio or prefer a deep Merlot or bold Malbec, wine has a very passionate
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Man charged with attempted murder after man stabbed near mosque
A 24-year-old has been charged with attempted murder as a man remains in hospital in a stable condition after he was stabbed in Oxford. Hassan Hussain, aged 24, of Nye Bevan Close, Oxford, was charged with one count of attempted murder, possession
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Sainsbury’s ‘technical issues’ affecting online grocery deliveries for customers
Has your Sainsbury's delivery not arrived? Customers may have noticed problems with online orders today (March 16). The supermarket has said this is due to experiencing “technical issues” which are affecting some stores, the online delivery service
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Famous faces make Oxford Literary Festival a real page-turner
WITH stars and respected personalities of almost every field – from politics to comedy, food to football – the Oxford Literary Festival is not just a celebration of books, but of life itself. This weekend the event is back for the 27th year, with
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City council to cut roadside verges more often following 'significant feedback'
Oxford City Council has announced it will cut most grass verges twice instead of once this year. The council has been trialling a handful of ‘no mow’ pilot areas in Oxford to increase biodiversity. Last year, it only cut verges once a year
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Children's writer Michael Rosen tells dog tales to launch literary festival
WITH an easy going charm, ready wit and plain speaking honesty, Michael Rosen is instantly engaging. A master storyteller and eloquent speaker, his wild imagination and fascination with the world betray a fierce, though modestly understated, intelligence
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Comic Relief 2024: Firefighters run lengths of shopping centre in fitness challenge
Firefighters raised almost £1,000 for Red Nose Day with a fancy dress fitness challenge. Red Watch from Rewley Road Fire Station in Oxford did laps of the Westgate Centre with Drago the dragon, raising £950.98 for Comic Relief. They posted
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Why isn’t Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway on tonight? ITV schedule change
Geordie duo Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly recently launched their 2024 series of Saturday Night Takeaway before the show takes a break from next year. Already, ITV viewers have seen hilarious Ring My Bell segments, Simon Cowell getting
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How much did Red Nose Day raise this year? Comic Relief 2024 total so far
Friday night (March 15) saw the return of Red Nose Day for Comic Relief 2024 and the three-hour show was packed with entertainment, from McFly’s opening medley performance to a spoof of The Traitors. This year marked Sir Lenny Henry’s final time
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Blenheim Palace unveils new lift ahead of Disabled Access Day
Ahead of Disabled Access Day, Blenheim Palace has unveiled its upgraded lift, enabling all visitors direct front-door access for the first time. Set to be in place for three years at the Woodstock palace, the improved amenity will be a placeholder
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Youth jailed for hiding knife in waistband
A YOUNG man has been jailed after being caught carrying a knife in Witney Town Centre. Christian Ellis-Leachman, 20, was caught on September 29 last year with a knife hidden in his waistband as well as a small amount of cannabis. The offence
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'Alarm' as extra funding agreed to replace cinema with aparthotel
Extra funding has been agreed to replace a central Oxford cinema with an aparthotel despite concerns being raised by an official. City council cabinet members voted at a meeting on Wednesday to approve the additional sum of budget money for the
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Calls to suspend Tory councillor facing tax fraud charges
The Conservatives are facing questions over why they have not suspended a councillor who is facing tax fraud charges. Colin Dingwall, who represents Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield on West Oxfordshire District Council, is facing three charges
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Des Buckingham hints at changes in aftermath of Trotters thrashing
DES Buckingham has hinted that he’ll make changes to his starting XI after Oxford United’s thrashing at the hands of Bolton Wanderers. Against the Trotters, United’s head coach named an unchanged line-up for the third game running. The only
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Man denies 'dragging girlfriend by hair' and 'kicking her'
AN assault case has been sent to Oxford Crown Court after it was alleged a man kicked his girlfriend in the face. Tyrone Holmes-Smith, 37, appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Friday (March 15) charged with one count of assault occasioning
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Jury dismissed in trial of ex-prisoner accused of assaulting guard
A JURY has been dismissed in a trial where a former prisoner was accused of fracturing a prison guard’s cheekbone and eye socket. Lewis Whitmee-Craig, who was serving a custodial sentence at HMP Bullingdon near Bicester, was on trial at Oxford
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Woman who injured child in crash is hospitalised and misses court sentencing
A DRIVER due to be sentenced for causing serious injury to a child after a crash in Carterton has been hospitalised. Bridie Little, 33, was charged with count of causing serious injury by careless/inconsiderate driving on November 7, 2022, in Wycombe
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - JACEK KAPICA, 43, of Morton Close, Bicester, pleaded guilty to drink driving in Banbury on February 18 this year with 99 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. He was given
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Supporters’ Panel celebrate International Women’s Day
ON March 8, we celebrated International Women’s Day. Louise from Gregory Surveyors together with Oxford United in the Community invited a number of women from local business and sport to enjoy some golf and cake to mark the day. Oxford United
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Mosque hero performed 'lifesaving' actions to help 'stab' victim
A mosque hero who performed "lifesaving" first aid on a suspected stab victim in the city has said it was "a miracle" he attended the scene following his own health scare. Sal Naqvi sprung into action following reports that a man had been attacked
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Who left ITV Celebrity Big Brother last night after first double eviction?
Friday’s episode (March 15) of Celebrity Big Brother saw the first double eviction of the 2024 series. It comes after The Real Housewives of Cheshire’s Lauren Simon was sent home earlier in the week (March 12) as the second famous face to exit
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Comparing £1 to £24 conditioners with a unique twist (my hair was buttery soft)
I don’t think I can remember the last time I woke up with buttery soft hair (or if I ever have). But this conditioner which has a unique twist did just that and gave me a moisture surge I wasn’t expecting. So now I’d like to introduce you to