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Spectacular sight as RAF's 'Air Force One' refuels Typhoon over Dorset
A dramatic spectacle unfolded in Dorset’s skies as a plane which operates from Brize Norton refuelled a Typhoon warplane. Amateur photographer Paul Dibben was on hand to witness and capture the scene of the RAF's Voyager 'Vespina' connecting with
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Thames Valley Police to boost rural crime taskforce with 10 additional officers
Thames Valley Police's Rural Crime Taskforce will recruit 10 additional officers to its team. Launched in March 2022, the taskforce, consisting of a team of officers and intelligence support, aims to confront and reduce rural crime while making
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Young Reporter: IWD Celebration: August Buchan: The Henley College
On 8th March Henley College celebrated International Women’s day with a uplifting event full of inspirational speeches. The event took part in the Cuthbert suite of Henley College’s Deanfield site and was highly successful in numbers of students
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Young Reporter: Screen Time Impacts, Patrick Pellacani Muller - Sibford School
There are both up and downsides to spending time in front of a screen. However, characterizing those is not as straightforward as it might seem, especially as there are a lot of myths regarding one’s health impact from screen time. Digital
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Woman, 28, found dead at country park
A 28-year-old woman has been found dead at a city beauty spot after forensics and police cordoned off the park this morning. Thames Valley Police confirmed at around 6pm today (March 21) it is investigating an unexplained death. A 28-year-old
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Oxford Rugby Club set to launch women's team next season
Oxford Rugby Club will be launching a women's XV for the 24/25 season. The club said it wants to "provide quality rugby for women across the county and build on the success of the Red Roses work of promoting women's England rugby". To kickstart
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Beautician found unresponsive at home
A BEAUTICIAN found unresponsive at home has died from drug-related causes. Emanuela-Crina Ciubotaru, 31, was found unresponsive on the kitchen floor at her home address in Banbury Road, Buckingham, on January 8 this year. The emergency services
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Oxford University Hospitals stroke department receives high praise
Oxford University Hospitals are doing "fantastic work" in stroke care, according to NHS England's national clinical director for stroke. David Hargroves was joined by NHS England's national medical director, Professor Sir Stephen Powis on a tour
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Home provided for people with autism and learning disabilities
Four adults with autism and learning disabilities have been given the keys to a new custom-made home in Witney, purchased and revamped by Oxfordshire County Council. The property was bought using a £5 million investment that the county council
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Man due in court after alleged assault and strangulation
A PLEA hearing for a man accused of assault and intentional strangulation has been delayed. Shaun Johnson, 40, was due in Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (March 20) charged with one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, affray
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Primary school teacher is one of UK's strongest women
An Oxfordshire primary school teacher is inspiring pupils outside the classroom as one of the UK’s strongest women. Lisa Wallman, 34, has been taking the country by storm and has already won the titles of Oxfordshire and Hampshire's strongest woman
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Victim robbed of clothes in middle of town
POLICE are appealing for more information after a victim was robbed in Didcot. The incident happened in Didcot's Market Place last Friday (March 15) between 12.30pm and 1pm. READ MORE: Face of man who thrust broken glass into pubgoer's neck
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Council approves pedestrian-friendly trial improvement plans
The transformation of Oxford’s Market Street into a pedestrian-friendly zone will commence in April following the approval of Oxfordshire County Council. The changes featured in the trial include improved surfacing, wider walkways, new cycle racks
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Church's stained glass window smashed and cash taken during burglary
A stained glass window at a parish church has been smashed and thieves have stolen cash collections and historic vessels. St Mary's Church on Hart Street in Henley was broken into sometime between 5.30pm on Sunday, March 17 and 7am on Monday, March
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Friendship leads to a once-in-a-lifetime show of art treasures at Oxford's Ashmolean
Art enthusiast An Van Camp beams widely as she makes her way through a gallery bejewelled with treasures by some of the greatest artists of all time. The exquisite drawings by the giants of Flemish art grace the walls of the Museum Plantin-Moretus
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Mystery over disappearance of woman, 76, last seen more five weeks ago
Police continue to search a river for a missing woman who was last seen more than five weeks ago. A major search operation of the River Windrush in Witney has passed the five-week mark after Iona, 76, whose full name has not been given, was reported
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More police officers set to join Thames Valley's rural crime squad
More police officers are set to be recruited in the Thames Valley Police’s Rural Crime Taskforce. Ten new officers will join the ranks to continue its pledge to make the area a hostile environment for rural crime. Currently made up of 10 officers
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Heavy A40 delays due to incident
2:34pm We are now closing this live blog as this incident has cleared. Thank you for following our coverage.
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Highways chief 'delighted' to introduce car ban outside schools
The county's highways chief has said he is "delighted" to introduce a new ban on cars outside schools in Oxfordshire. Andrew Gant, cabinet member for transport, gave the nod of approval to five new School Streets for primary schools in Oxford and
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Popular Online Casinos UK (2024): Most Trusted UK Real Money Casino Sites
For an online casino to get popular in the UK, it has to tick a lot of boxes: Outstanding bonuses, loads of great games, strong mobile apps, and fast payouts are just a few features. Based on these criteria and more, we’ve tracked down the best
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'Stationary' bus in crash with van during rush hour
A van crashed into a stationary bus this morning causing an Oxford road to close during rush hour, say bus operators. Police were called to Roosevelt Drive in Headington after the collision that involved an Oxford Bus Company vehicle. The road
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Rare 50p coin on sale for hundreds of pounds on eBay
A RARE 50p coin is on sale for hundreds of pounds in the area. A Stonehouse resident is trying to sell a commemorative coin which celebrates one of Beatrix Potter's characters, Tom Kitten, for £500 on eBay. The special coin was issued in 2017
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Nominations open for the Grassroots Football Awards 2024
The nomination window for the Grassroots Football Awards has opened for 2024, with 15 accolades up for grabs. The awards are run annually by Oxfordshire FA and recognise the game's unsung heroes for their commitment to providing football for their
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Oxford United launches single night music event
Oxford United has announced a new single night music event in support of two charities. PlanetOx will be held at The Bullingdon on May 23 with four artists set to perform. The festival aims to raise funds for Youth Music and Oxford United's
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PICTURES: Police head into woods as forensics arrive at closed-off park
UPDATE - LATEST NEWS: Woman, 28, found dead at country park Forensics have arrived at a police scene in an Oxford park. Police officers and cars descended on Shotover Country Park in Headington on Thursday morning. Sections of the park
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Security called as contentious plan for new bridge passed
Security was called after officials approved plans for a contentious new bridge in the city against the wishes of objectors who believe it would ruin the natural area. Committee members at an Oxford City Council planning meeting on Tuesday night
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Group of girls intervene in attempted robbery at recreation ground
Police are investigating an attempted robbery that took place at a recreation ground in Oxfordshire. Three men tried to take a bike from a person on Tuesday, March 12 between 3.15pm and 3.45pm at the Carterton Recreation Ground. There were
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Didcot resident wins major award at world renowned film festival
A local woman won an award at a world-renowned film festival. Didcot resident Lucy Skuce was honoured at the Oska Bright International Film Festival with the Lives on Screen award. The festival is globally recognised for showcasing films created
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Unconscious man needed immediate emergency care after motorway crash
A man required immediate emergency care after a crash on the M40 near Oxfordshire. Emergency services were called to the crash involving one vehicle with a trailer near Stokenchurch at around 11am yesterday (March 20). Firefighters provided
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Man in critical condition after car hits trees before falling down embankment
A man in his 30s remains in critical condition after the car he was travelling in left the road and hit several trees before falling down an embankment. The incident happened when a green Toyota RAV4 was travelling westbound along the B4507 away
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Speculation about Kate Middleton 'unhealthy' and people should 'butt out'
Speculation about the Princess of Wales’ health has been branded “village gossip” and “wrong by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Kate Middleton was admitted to The London Clinic in January where she underwent abdominal surgery. Since then, speculation
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Forensics descend on Oxford park closed due to police incident
7:00pm Thank you for following our live blog. Keep up to date on the Oxford Mail website for all the latest news and developments
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Face of man who thrust broken glass into pubgoer's neck revealed
FACE of man jailed for thrusting broken glass into pubgoer's neck has been revealed by police. Benjamin Cuff, 40, of Hundred Acres Close, Headington, pleaded guilty to the offence at Oxford Crown Court on February 23. Returning to the same
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Police close road in city due to crash
12:13pm We are now closing this live blog as this incident has been cleared. Thank you for following our coverage.
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UK passport prices set to rise in coming weeks – how much will new fees cost?
The government is set to introduce new UK passport application fees which will rise by more than seven per cent. The cost of online applications made within the UK for people aged 16 and above will increase from £82.50 to £88.50 under new proposals
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'Obscure' council tax discount highlighted by Martin Lewis could save you thousands
A little-known council tax discount highlighted by Martin Lewis could save people thousands of pounds on their council tax this year, as bills are set to increase again next month. The Money Saving Expert has previously raised awareness of the
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King Charles' medical files 'not accessed' following alleged data breach of Kate
King Charles’ medical records have "not been accessed" during the alleged data breach at the London Clinic, it is understood. It comes as up to three people could have been involved in the alleged accessing of the Princess of Wales’ personal data
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Martin Lewis shares how to get 'very cheapest' easyJet flights - you need to be quick
Are you planning a holiday and wondering how to get the cheapest flights? Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has shared a tip for those of us who are flying with easyJet. In a video posted to his X account, formerly Twitter, Lewis has shared one
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DVLA £1,000 warning to 3.6 million drivers who passed their test before 2015
Millions of motorists are currently driving illegally and at risk of a £1,000 fine from the DVLA, new figures have shown. It is illegal in the UK to get behind the wheel of vehicle without a valid photocard licence, which carries a driver’s personal
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Man arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods
A man has been arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods in South Oxfordshire. During a patrol in the south of the county yesterday evening (Wednesday, March 20), the rural crime task force came across a stolen trailer and tank. After
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Houses prices drop slightly in city according to latest data
House prices dropped slightly by 0.3 per cent in Oxford in January, new figures show. The drop contributes to the longer-term trend, which has seen property prices in the area suffer a one per cent annual decline. The average Oxford house price
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One in 10 homes deemed ‘non-decent’ in annual survey
One in 10 homes in Oxford failed to meet decent standards, new figures show. The Government’s English Housing Survey has revealed 3.6 million homes across the country were deemed ‘non-decent’ because they could either pose a risk to residents’
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Gulf in school standards between rich and poor laid bare
There are dozens of schools rated as 'outstanding' in Oxfordshire, figures show, as new analysis exposes the gulf in school standards between the richest and poorest areas. The Liberal Democrats said the Conservatives "have let our children down
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Oxford Hockey Club concludes youth season with county tournament
Oxford Hockey Club hosted the final event of this year's hockey season for Oxfordshire on Sunday, March 17. The In2 Hockey Oxfordshire Tournament, which took place in Tilsley Park, gathered youngsters aged nine to 12 from across the county for
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Oxford firm partnering with Myanmar skin initiative
A healthcare firm is partnering with an organisation which supports people with severe skincare conditions in Myanmar. Consultant Connect, based in Oxford, has teamed up with Burma Skincare Initiative. The Oxford company allows communication
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Oxfordshire social care programmes benefit from funding boost
Oxfordshire is set to benefit from new funding intended to boost programmes that support adults with additional needs to live independently. The funding comes from the Department for Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) Accelerating Reform Fund (ARF
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Oxfordshire school eyes victory in Britain's Funniest Class competition
A class from a Steeple Aston school is among 10 finalists for Britain's Funniest Class 2024. Dr Radcliffe’s School year five class, also known as The Amazing Class, is squaring off against other schools from across the country in the Beano competition
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Oxford United 'wasting time' as it must resubmit traffic plans for new stadium
Oxford United has been criticised for “wasting the time” of residents and councillors as the club has been told it must resubmit its traffic modelling plan for its proposed new stadium. The club submitted its fully planning application for a 16,000
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GWR initiates fast-charge battery train trial
Great Wester Railway (GWR) initiated a fast-charge battery trial earlier this week. Specialists have been running successful tests, examining the compatibility of the fast-charge technology with the Class 230 battery train. As operations start
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Care home residents raise funds for donkey's cancer treatment
Wantage care home residents are fundraising for cancer treatment for a much-loved donkey. Norman, a regular visitor to Elmbrook Court on Grove Road, was diagnosed with sarcoids - aggressive tumours that frequently recur. Sharon Ottley, lifestyles
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Cherwell and West Oxfordshire welcome new deputy police commander
A new deputy commander has been appointed for the Cherwell and West Oxfordshire Local Policing Area. Chief inspector Rob Platt has taken on the role after it was passed over to him earlier this month by chief inspector James Sullivan. Mr Platt
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'Tsunami' of planning applications prompts fears over countryside building
Officials have complained they are being overwhelmed by a “tsunami” of new-build applications which could result in large areas of agricultural land being decimated. Cherwell District Council has been “inundated with planning applications” with
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Everything we know about the Bicester 'murder' so far
COURT proceedings have started for a woman accused of murdering a man in a ‘quiet and lovely’ neighbourhood in Bicester. Bailey Heywood, 22, has been charged with one count of murder after the death of Dale Bond, 45, on March 13. Emergency
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New mobile app to improve bus travel in the Cotswolds
A bus and coach operator in the Cotswolds has launched a mobile phone app to make travelling easier for passengers. Pulhams Coaches' app allows passengers to plan their journeys, purchase tickets in advance, and research 'things to do' in the Cotswolds
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Oxford schools merge to establish all-through school
Two schools in Headington have legally merged to form a single, all-through institution. Headington School Oxford and Rye St Antony School have merged to form Headington Rye Oxford. The change for pupils and staff isn’t set to take effect until
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Staff parking reduced as hospital gets green light for new operating theatres
Seven new operating theatres will come to Oxford's main hospital despite concerns over a loss of staff car parking and "exacerbation of the housing crisis". Oxford City Council planning committee members unanimously voted through the proposals
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Mercedes-Benz subsidiary gears up to lease Oxfordshire venue
An electric motor specialist and Mercedes-Benz subsidiary will become the primary tenant of a Bicester venue. YASA will be moving into the new Innovation Quarter at Bicester Motion. The brand has signed a 15-year lease for three distinctly
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'He has ruined my life': Paedophile JAILED for rape of 14-year-old girl
A FORMER school bus driver in Witney has been jailed after raping a 14-year-old girl and encouraging a 13-year-old girl to send him naked photographs. Peter Gibbs, 60, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court of three counts of historic child sex abuse
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Witness storms out of child sex trial, calling barrister a 'c***'
A WITNESS in a child sexual assault trial stormed out while giving evidence, calling the defence barrister a ‘c***’. The incident happened during the trial of Vicky Butler, 32, who is on trial accused of sexually assaulting two young girls when
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - GARY WICKENS, 42, of Witney Crescent, Bicester, pleaded guilty to one count of theft on August 23 last year after stealing £62.30 of items of Lidl as well as one count of possession of
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Young student organises successful green-themed Non-Uniform Day for charity
Jennifer Stillwell, a Y4 pupil from Millbrook Primary School in Grove, raised a whopping £279.38 for Mental Health Awareness Week. She started planning in January by presenting her idea to Headteacher Faye Charlton. Jennifer staged a green-themed
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Banbury MP backs sudden unexplained death in childhood charity
Banbury's MP has met a mother who lost her son to a sudden unexplained death and has attended a Parliamentary reception on the issue. Victoria Prentis met constituent Samantha Cowley who lost her son Matthew in November. She said: "Yesterday
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GAP Festival announces schedule ahead of tickets going on sale
The villages of Goring and Streatley-on-Thames are bracing themselves for 10 days of cultural events as hosts of the biennial GAP Festival. The festival, due to run from June 7-16, will feature more than 50 cultural events at various venues and
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Thames Valley police commissioner gives £10k to digital support clinic
Thames Valley's police and crime commissioner has attended a digital support clinic to see how £10,000 from his Community Fund is assisting older people to safely and confidently use the internet. The support clinic in Sonning Common is run by
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Swim school prepares to expand ahead of summer
A baby and child swim school is expanding its services in time for the summer season. Puddle Ducks Oxfordshire, which has been operating since 2011, now teaches at 13 different pools across Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, and Gloucestershire, reaching