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East West Railway plans for May public drop-in events
There will be drop-in events for people to learn about building the East West Railway. Nine events are scheduled in May along the proposed route through Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford, and Cambridge by the East West Railway Company (EWR Co). These
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Police update on investigation into woman found dead in country park
Police have provided an update into an investigation after a woman was found dead in a wooded area in Oxford six days ago. SiOfficers and police vehicles descended on Shotover Country Park in Headington early on Thursday morning (March 21).
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Young Reporter: Art-K Interview (Aisha Oppong, The Henley College)
Art-K provides a vast assortment of art education- from painting to 3D modelling to drawing. Their aim is for their students’ skillsets to grow at their own pace in a peaceful and non-competitive environment, to boost their confidence and let their
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The heart of the community: Postmasters are an anchor for high streets and villages
No two days are ever the same for Postmasters. The Post Offices they run sit at the heart of their communities and are more than just a place to buy stamps or send parcels to friends and loved ones. Whether it’s to publicise a local event,
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Graves are vandalised at cemetery in village
Graves are being vandalised at a cemetery near Wallingford. Thames Valley Police has revealed there have been two incidents this month when graves have been damaged at Berinsfield Burial Ground. Now they want people to come forward if they
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Luxurious boutique hotel hit with another low food hygiene rating
A boutique hotel has been slammed with a low food hygiene rating after already scoring poorly in its previous inspection. The Crazy Bear Hotel in Stadhampton has been downgraded to a one-out-of-five rating following an inspection on February 20
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Oxford restaurant unveils new spring menu
An Oxford restaurant has released a seasonal menu as winter comes to an end. The new dishes at Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill include a variety of spring specials available on the main à la carte menu, a new spring set menu, and a redesigned
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Oxford station has most expensive car park in UK outside London
A new study has unveiled Oxford railway station as having the highest parking fees for train stations in the UK outside of London. The research compared parking costs for an eight-hour stay during weekdays across the busiest train stations in the
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Jay Matete ruled out for season with knee injury
JAY Matete has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury. The midfielder, on loan from Sunderland, last played for Oxford United in their 2-1 defeat at home to Leyton Orient. It was in that game when the 23-year-old
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'The numbers are phenomenal' - organisers respond to 'Dave Day' plans
The organisers of a national bike ride in memory of Dave Myers have spoken about the 'phenomenal' response to plans. Thousands of motorbike riders are set to travel from London to Barrow on June 8 to celebrate the life of the beloved TV chef and
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Woman arrested after alleged assault on school grounds
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of intending to commit grievous bodily harm (GBH) after reports of a fight at an Oxford secondary school. Police were called to The Oxford Academy in Littlemore after an alleged assault on the school grounds
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Police close major road after medical emergency sees ambulance descend
A major Oxfordshire road has been suddenly closed by police after a medical emergency. Wallingford Road in Wantage was shut down by Thames Valley Police Officers on Wednesday morning following the emergency incident. The extent or details of
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Key city centre walkway CLOSED and reopening date given as ground dug up
A busy walkway in Oxford’s city centre is currently closed with the ground dug up. Friar’s Entry is a popular path between Gloucester Green and Magdalen Street which the public uses to get between the two spots as well as visit businesses on the
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E.coli found in Thames ahead of Oxbridge Boat Race is a 'tragic situation'
Researchers have found high levels of E.coli along a stretch of the River Thames that will be used for the historic Oxbridge Boat Race this weekend. Officials have deemed it a "tragic situation" for rowers who are "putting their health at risk
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Eight arrested as drugs and weapons seized across six properties
Eight people have been arrested following a drugs and weapons seizure at properties across Oxfordshire and beyond. Thames Valley Police carried out six warrants at addresses across West Berkshire and South Oxfordshire and the Vale of the White
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Motorists travelling through Oxford over the next week face road closures
Drivers in and around Oxford will have four National Highways road closures to watch out for this week. And one of them is expected to cause moderate delays – with motorists facing a wait of between 10 and 30 minutes. The latest expected works
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Car stolen from outside Oxfordshire home overnight sparks police warning
A car was stolen from an Oxfordshire house overnight leading to a warning being issued by the police. The incident occurred overnight on Monday (March 25) when a Grey Mitsubishi L200 pickup was stolen from outside a residential property in Over
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Warning issued to travellers using Oxford airport buses this weekend
Travellers using Oxford’s airport bus services have been warned ahead of this weekend. The services help take the city’s residents to Heathrow and Gatwick throughout the year but users have been told to take into account time changes this weekend
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NHS doctor issues Easter egg warning as critics label him a 'killjoy'
People should not eat Easter eggs in one sitting to reduce the risk of falling ill this weekend, the NHS has warned. Dr Andrew Kelso, a medical director at the NHS, encouraged the public to resist eating Easter eggs in one sitting, and to cut back
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Second series of BBC's Gladiators 'confirmed' ahead of final this weekend
The reboot of popular BBC game show Gladiators looks set for a second series. The show returned to TV screens across the UK on the BBC for the first time in nearly 24 years in January with a new batch of Gladiators and challenges (as well as a
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Barclays issues apology after problems with payment systems and banking app
Barclays has apologised to customers after reports of issues with payment systems and its banking app which started late last night (March 26). The bank was made aware of the problems with payments into and out of some customer accounts in the
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'Do not eat': Morrisons warning as disease-causing germ linked to meningitis found
Morrisons has issued a “do not eat” warning after a disease-causing bacteria was found in one of its products. The popular supermarket is recalling The Best Taleggio because of the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium which can lead
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'Iconic' Saturday night BBC quiz show to return in 2024 with new series
Saturday night quiz show The Weakest Link will return for a new series later in 2024 with host Romesh Ranganathan, the BBC has confirmed. The 'iconic' BBC quiz show originally began back in 2000, hosted by Anne Robinson before coming to an end
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First-time home buyers to be offered new mortgage with just £5,000 deposit
Those who are looking to get onto the property ladder can now apply for a new £5,000 deposit mortgage, launched by a UK building society. Yorkshire Building Society said its new fee-free deal will enable first-time buyers across England, Scotland
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Offering free vapes to smokers in A&E could help more quit, say researchers
A study has suggested that giving out free vapes to smokers in emergency departments and offering advice to them could help thousands more quit smoking each year. Researchers said that the opportunistic approach could be helpful to people who are
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Are trains running on Easter? Important travel advice for Easter weekend
Many Brits will be travelling over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend but will train services be running smoothly? National Rail has urged Brits to plan their journeys in advance and check before they travel. The rail network has advised that
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Police crack down on woman after over 130 eggs 'stolen' from supermarket
A woman has been charged after over 130 eggs were allegedly stolen from a supermarket in Oxfordshire. The eggs, as well as other groceries including tomatoes and watermelon, were taken from the Marks & Spencer store at Gateway Retail Park in Banbury
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The best times and days to use your washing machine, dishwasher and more
There's no good time to do our laundry and dishes but did you know that you could save money if you time your weekly chores right? Whether it's cooking dinner for the family or hoovering the house, we spend so much of our lives doing chores.
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If you have one of these 11 medical conditions you can get free NHS prescriptions
While many NHS services are free at the point of service, there is usually a charge in England for prescriptions - but there are some exceptions. Health is a devolved matter in the UK which means that people in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales
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Busy city centre road closed after emergency gas works
A major Oxford city centre road is to fully close following emergency gas works. George Street will be shut temporarily from 9am on Wednesday, March 27, to 9am on Thursday, March 28. This closure is due to important gas works being conducted
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Home experts issue Brits hay fever warning amid worrying new data
Guidance has been issued to British hay fever sufferers amid a potential breakout. According to Allergy UK, one in four adults in the UK is affected by hay fever, and the number has tripled in the past thirty years. As sufferers will know,
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Spice Girl at war with locals after planning to add swimming pool to mansion
A former Spice Girl is “at war” with her neighbours after trying to add a swimming pool to her Oxfordshire mansion. Geri Horner, formerly Halliwell, was best known as Ginger Spice for many years, wearing an iconic Union Jack dress as she performed
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Where does the Cowley Branch Line fit into Oxford United stadium plans?
REOPENING the Cowley Branch Line will be ‘critical’ for increased accessibility at Oxford United’s proposed new stadium, a city MP has said. At the end of February, the club announced that a full planning application had been submitted to Cherwell
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Second World War veteran celebrates 101st birthday
A Second World War veteran who lives near Abingdon has celebrated his 101st birthday. Sydney Jesse Clark, who goes by Nobby, enjoyed a week of birthday celebrations and two separate lunches with friends, Mr Clark had a family gathering at the
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New petition against £2 billion reservoir to be presented to government
Environmental campaigners have joined forces with opponents of a new £2 billion reservoir to launch a petition which will be delivered to the government. CPRE (Campaign to Protect Rural England) Oxfordshire and GARD (Group Against Reservoir Development
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Cinema club for dementia patients set to launch at care home
A cinema club is launching at a care home in Thame for people with dementia, their carers, and the community. The club at Cuttlebrook Hall, which will meet on the last Friday of each month from 10.30am-12.30pm, kicks off on March 29. Attendees
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Housing register applications move online
A new online application system for Oxford City Council's general housing register has been launched. Previously, applicants had to download a PDF and email their supporting evidence. However, the new digital system is designed to be faster
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Banbury MP hosts Shakespeare Day for over 100 pupils
More than 100 year seven pupils have taken part in theatre workshops hosted by Banbury's MP. Victoria Prentis welcomed the pupils to her Shakespeare Day at the town's Broughton Castle. The event was attended by students from Bloxham School,
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Oxfordshire receives over £2 million for walking and cycling improvements
Oxfordshire has been awarded £2.384 million for improving walking and cycling infrastructure. The funding from Active Travel England forms part of the fourth phase of the government agency's bidding process, with the county previously benefitting
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£7m highway maintenance project to start this spring in Oxfordshire
Nearly 100 roads in Oxfordshire are set to benefit from a £7 million highway maintenance programme set to start this spring. Oxfordshire County Council and its contractor, Milestone Infrastructure Ltd, are set to visit more than 50 locations between
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Hotel staff help boost ecosystem with tree planting
Hotel staff in Oxford have been using their spare time to help improve the environment. Voco Oxford Thames hotel staff have planted 20 fruit trees including apple, pear, and plum. These have been strategically positioned next to the hotel's
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Over £3,300 raised for charity at Oxfordshire County Hall event
More than £3,300 has been raised for a group of charities following the chair of Oxfordshire County Council’s annual civic event. The £3,389 raised will be divided equally among councillor Felix Bloomfield's 10 chosen charities, which include Sepsis
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Conservatives blast £20K refurbishment of committee rooms on top of chamber revamp
Conservatives have criticised council leaders for spending a further £20,000 on refurbishing committee rooms after a revamp of the debating chamber cost nearly £500,000. The Lib Dem/Labour/Green coalition at West Oxfordshire District Council is
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Concern over plans to ban motor vehicles from key underpass
Concerns were raised over plans to ban motor vehicles from a narrow underpass. Cow Lane Bridge carries multiple railway lines from Didcot Parkway station, making it a crucial junction for rail traffic. The underpass links the 1,800-home Ladygrove
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Lucy Electric sets new green benchmark with first synthetic air Ring Main Unit
Lucy Electric has introduced the UK's debut Ring Main Unit (RMU) that utilises synthetic air for medium voltage networks. The EcoTec, unveiled at the Technology Day at Silverstone, will enable grid operators to minimise emissions from infrastructure
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How to use NHS services effectively over bank holiday
As the busy Easter bank holiday approaches, residents in Oxfordshire are being reminded of how to use NHS services most effectively. Dr Rachael de Caux, chief medical officer from the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire West Integrated
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BRITA UK installs 818 solar panels at Bicester HQ to cut emissions
BRITA UK has made a significant environmental pledge by installing 818 solar panels at its Bicester headquarters. The £282,000 project, completed in February, will substantially reduce the company’s emissions. As part of BRITA’s commitment
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Oxfordshire to trial AI to support traffic control rooms
Oxfordshire's roads will be used to trial AI-assisted automated decision making in traffic control rooms with the aim of reducing congestion. Alchera Data Technologies, Oxfordshire County Council and the Greater Cambridge Partnership have teamed
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Festival almost certainly not going ahead in 2024
A festival which has welcomed the likes of Sir John Major and Alastair Campbell will almost certainly not go ahead this summer. Kite Festival at Kirtlington Park near Kidlington launched in 2022 and was also staged last year. It has attracted
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Skate park reopens in Witney after £150k investment
A skatepark welcoming BMXs, scooters, rollerblades and skateboards has reopened in Witney following upgrades. Leys Wheeled Sports Park is a dedicated space for wheeled sports and has been designed with a "focus on inclusivity", said Witney Town
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FINAL DAY to sign up to Oxford Mail for just £2 for two months
Readers who want to subscribe to the Oxford Mail can enjoy an exclusive offer of £2 for 2 months or over 30 per cent off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online
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Man, 21, accused of sexually assaulting five women appears in court
A YOUNG man accused of sexually assaulting five separate women in the city centre has had his case sent to Oxford Crown Court. Rio Bunce, 21, appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (March 26) charged with four counts of sexual assault
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Tech upgrade for primary school following 12k donation
A primary school in East Challow has been kitted out with new tech after a donation of more than £12,000. St Nicholas Primary School received £12,114, which funded 36 iPads and a new electronic signing in system. The donation came from the
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Oxford United supporting teen has eyes on Olympics following third national title
A TEENAGE Oxford United fan has his eyes set on the Olympics after claiming his third national title at the weekend. Morris James, 15, was victorious at the England Boxing National Junior Championships, in the male junior Under-70kg category.
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South Oxfordshire community to be at heart of future council spending
The South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse community is set to be at the heart of future council spending on goods and services. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have pledged allegiance to Oxfordshire Inclusive
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Care home group with locations in Oxfordshire ranked in UK's top 20
A care provider with 17 locations in Oxfordshire has been ranked in the top 20 care home groups in the UK. The Orders of St John Care Trust has been recognised for its exceptional care, receiving the award from carehome.co.uk. based on reviews
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North Oxfordshire gears up for elections
North Oxfordshire residents are set for the polls on May 2 to elect district councillors and the Thames Valley's police and crime commissioner. Cherwell District Council has reminded voters that photo identification will be needed at polling stations
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Brewery marks director's 33 years with unique ale
A unique ale has been produced by a brewery to mark their managing director's 33 years of service at the firm. James Clarke, the great great grandson of founder John Harris, has elected to create a dark mild style beer called XXXIII, reflective
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New plans announced to redevelop town's old cinema site
New plans have been announced to redevelop Wallingford's old cinema site. The Regal Centre off Goldsmiths Lane has remained shut and empty for the past seven years. Now town councillors have agreed they need to come up with a plan of action
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Mum ‘heartbroken and frustrated’ as disabled son left with nowhere to play
An Oxfordshire mum has been left frustrated and heartbroken after finding nowhere for her disabled son to play safely. Michelle Stone from Barwell in Wantage is a mum of five children including six-year-old Finley who suffers from Angelman syndrome
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Grandad feared for his life after bricks lobbed through windows
A 95-year-old grandfather was nearly killed when yobs lobbed bricks through his window. His grand-daughter said: "He was sat watching the football and two youths started throwing bricks at the house. The first one hit the bedroom window and missed
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Volunteers get their hands dirty at community nature reserve
Nature lovers got their hands dirty planting flowers, fruit and vegetables at a community nature reserve. Volunteers raked and weeded at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre (SCEEC)'s new wildlife garden which opened last May and contains
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Bridgerton actor born in Wallingford named the shows 'most influential' star
An Oxfordshire born actor has been named as Bridgerton's "most influential" season three star. Jonathan Bailey from Wallingford earns up to £20,100 per sponsored social media post. A study by NoDeposit365.co.uk identified the earning capacities
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Horspath community gathers to celebrate 10 years of village hub
More than 100 people congregated in Horspath earlier this month to mark the 10th anniversary of a community centre. As part of the celebrations on March 23, Sheila Frankum fondly recollected Horspath Hub's activities and the people who have helped
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BRC funding helps Oxfordshire health professionals work on PHDs
Six health professionals in Oxfordshire have presented their PHDs. The individuals are employed by Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) and received funding from NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) to support their studies. The BRC provides
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Thursday late-night service at waste recycling centres to be stopped
Oxfordshire's waste recycling centres will no longer stay open late on Thursday nights. Previously, the seven centres managed by Oxfordshire County Council stayed open until 8pm every Thursday from April through to September. Councillor Pete
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Oxford City Council's new online housing application
People needing to join the housing register in Oxford will now need to do so online. Oxford City Council has transitioned the process of emailed PDF applications and evidence to a new, streamlined online format. Previously, those interested
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Oxfordshire residents warned of dangers of striking underground cables
A company which provides power for Oxfordshire is reminding customers of the importance of safety checks for underground cables when carrying out gardening or home improvement projects. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has made
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Two young men in court charged with grievous bodily harm
TWO young men have been charged with causing grievous bodily harm to a man in Oxford. Jack Powell, 23, and Michael Curtis, 24, have been charged with one count of section 18 – grievous bodily harm with intent. READ MORE: Scales of Justice: