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Daffodils are a sign of spring at Brill Windmill
These daffodils in full bloom are a sure sign of spring at Brill Windmill. Victoria Timms, of Oxford Camera Club, took this photo on a recent visit to the popular local landmark near Bicester. Although temperatures remain cold for this time
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Support nature by creating a bird box in Bicester this weekend
Bicester residents will have a chance to support wildlife at a session in Garth Park this weekend. The Build a Bird Box session will take place from 9.30am to 12.30pm on March 30, giving people the chance to escape from their usual weekend routine
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Married At First Sight star joins Oxford cancer trust amid chemotherapy
Married At First Sight dating coach Mel Schilling has said she is “feeling positive and confident about the future” amid treatment for chemotherapy. Schilling, who has been announced as the new ambassador for colorectal charity Occtopus, The Oxford
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Grandsons look at doorway at Blenheim Palace
Oxford Mail Camera Club members have been busy this week looking at doorways. They took photos of doors across the county, including some famous ones at well-known locations and landmarks in Oxford, including the Radcliffe Camera and Sheldonian
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Trains held due to 'emergency' works causing Easter Sunday delays
Trains had to be held between Didcot Parkway and Oxford due to engineering works causing delays for commuters on Easter Sunday. There were delays on the line with traffic wires initially attributing the stopped trains to the "late finish" of engineering
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Roundabout crash causes Easter Sunday delays on ring road
5:34pm We are now closing this live blog as this incident has been cleared. Thank you for following out coverage.
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Sport and School balance Young Reporters Emily Freeman Sibford School
Balancing sport and school For many students, training in sport alongside their studies can be a problem. The struggles can range from the ability to manage time successfully to simply having a loss of motivation to complete tasks outside of your
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New Japanese restaurant set to open in town centre
A new Japanese restaurant will welcome diners for the first time in Bicester town centre next week. Mizu, a Japanese-inspired Izakaya restaurant, will open its doors at the former Coral betting shop on Sheep Street next weekend on Sunday, April
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Police release CCTV after doorstep theft
Police are investigating after two parcels were stolen from a doorstep in Oxford. Two parcels have been taken from the doorstep in Westbury Cresent on Sunday, March 17 at around 5.45pm. Thames Valley Police has released an image of a man officers
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GALLERY: Cambridge continue Boat Race dominance with double victory
Cambridge extended their dominant run in the Boat Race with victory in both the men’s and women’s showdowns. The men claimed a fifth trophy in six years, while the women cruised to a seventh straight triumph. Crews were blessed with sunny conditions
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'Bravery' lands four school pupils Local Hero Awards
Four school pupils have been honoured with awards for their "bravery" after aiding an unconscious woman. David Johnston, MP for Wantage and Didcot, presented Local Hero Awards to the Hendreds Church of England School pupils. Year six pupils
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Somerville College to showcase alumni's art 70 years after graduation
An exhibition by a Somerville College alumni will go on display in the University of Oxford college more than 70 years after she graduated. The exhibition, titled 'The Wrong Sex', will run from April 9 to May 25 showing the late Fanchon Fröhlich's
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Steven finds sanctuary at Cokethorpe near Witney
A prep school Steven Pudney attended had a strict rule – there had to be one or three boys in a bathroom but never two. When the headmaster caught him with just one companion brushing their teeth before lights out, all hell let loose. He recalls
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Last chance to contribute to Oxford's anti-social behaviour survey
Oxford residents are being urged to share experiences of anti-social behaviour. The victims’ commissioner for England and Wales launched a survey to improve understanding of victims’ plight. Commissioner Baroness Newlove believes individuals
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Trains stop running due to 'late finish' of engineering work
3:43pm Trains held due to 'emergency' works causing Easter Sunday delays Read the full story here
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Chinese restaurant hit by string of burglaries with £1000 stolen
Nearly £1000 has been stolen from a Chinese restaurant in Oxford after a string of burglaries on Cowley Road. Rice Box on Cowley Road was first broken into on Wednesday (March 27) at around 6am. This is the fourth time that this has happened
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Boy, 16, arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after fire
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a fire at a recreation ground. Emergency services rushed to Carterton recreation ground after receiving reports of a fire at a portacabin yesterday (Saturday
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'Lucky to be able to tell the tale': Dad speaks out after horror crash
A driver involved in a horror crash believes he and his son are “lucky to be able to tell the tale”. Emergency services were called to Charbridge Lane in Bicester after following a crash involving three cars yesterday at around 11.20am. Pictures
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Warning issued to anyone having gravy with their dinner this Easter
With people all across the country coming together over the Easter weekend to enjoy a delicious roast dinner, experts have issued a new warning to households. Whether you enjoy having a meat or vegetarian roast dinner, the meal is always made better
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Three bereaved mums skydive raising thousands in memory of lost children
Three bereaved mums took part in a skydive in memory of the children they had lost raising thousands of pounds. Nicky Foxley, Rachel Bayley and Mary Parlett, who all lost a child in the same three-month period in 2021, recently took part in a tandem
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Woman accused of lying to police and providing fake details to hospital
A WOMAN has been charged with perverting the course of justice after allegedly providing false details to police. Tyeesha Robinson, 36, appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (March 26) charged with one count of committing a series of
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Gaming charity to receive prestigious BAFTA award
A Charlbury-based gaming charity is set to receive a BAFTA award (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) which recognises outstanding contributions to games, film and television. SpecialEffect will pick up the Special Award during the BAFTA
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New school celebrates after first Ofsted inspection
A new West Oxfordshire school has been rated 'good' after its first inspection by Ofsted. Inspectors from the national education standards body visited Windrush Church of England Primary School in Witney earlier this term. In a report released
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Oxford author to release final book in popular series
A St John’s College, Oxford graduate is releasing the final book in her bestselling series centred around women from Birmingham's Cadbury Factory. Author Annie Murray's new novel 'Homecoming for the Chocolate Girls' follows works such as War Babies
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Oxford surgeon transforms life of Senegalese boy on board a hospital ship
A four-year-old Senegalese boy has had his life transformed after undergoing surgery carried out by an Oxford-based surgeon on board a charitable hospital ship. Amadou was struggling to walk or move due to his rickets, a condition that made each
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Free Boiler Scheme UK 2024: Upgrade Your Heating System for Free
Did you know that you can qualify to replace your current boiler for free thanks to the Free Boiler Scheme? This government initiative has placed an obligation on the biggest energy companies in England, Scotland and Wales such as British Gas and
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Kendal Mint Cake: An Everest-conquering kick up the jacksie perfect for runners
After turning 29 I started doing what happens to most people touching 30, I started posting runs on my Instagram. Tragic, I know. Accepting the fact that you're almost as close to 40 as you are to your teens is pretty daunting and makes you
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Free online NHS support can help you live well with type 2 diabetes
The NHS offers free support for adults living with type 2 diabetes through an online programme called Healthy Living. If you care for someone living with type 2 diabetes, you can sign up too. It is aimed at helping you learn more about type 2 diabetes
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The most expensive and cheapest places to live in Oxfordshire revealed
A new report ranks postcodes in Oxfordshire on their average house price, revealing the cheapest and most expensive places to live in the county. With constant inflation rises, the opportunity for first-time buyers to get a mortgage offer that
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The 12 one-hygiene rated Oxford businesses with 'major improvements necessary'
12 businesses in Oxford currently hold a 1 food hygiene rating and have been told to make 'major improvements'. The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme helps you choose where to eat out or shop for food by giving you clear information about businesses’