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Gatlin O’Donkor scores sixth goal during loan spell in win against Oxford City
GATLIN O’Donkor netted his sixth goal for Barnet as his loan side cruised to a 3-1 win at home against Oxford City. The Oxford United striker joined the Bees on loan at the beginning of February, and has now struck half a dozen goals in 12 appearances
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Road closed as emergency services called to Castle Mound
8:38pm The Oxford Mail has approached the emergency services and Oxford Castle & Prison for a comment on this incident
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Des Buckingham reacts to Oxford United’s biggest league win of the season
DES Buckingham says his Oxford United side won’t get carried away after claiming their biggest league win of the season with a 4-0 victory at home to Fleetwood Town. The U’s romped into a 3-0 lead by half-time, courtesy of strikes from Cameron
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Anti knife-crime campaign: 'Let’s work together to get knives off Oxford's streets'
WITH its historic buildings, beautiful setting and world-class hospitals and institutions, Oxford is famous throughout the world as a beacon of all that is good about this country. But our spires and ivy-clad quads hide a darker reality – and one
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Gigaclear celebrates 100,000 customer milestone
Gigaclear, a rural full fibre broadband provider based in Abingdon, has hit two major landmarks this March, serving now 100,000 customers and reaching half a million homes and businesses. The numbers at the beginning of 2021 stood at 36,000 customers
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Year eight pupils at Didcot school take part in 'Human Library' event
Year eight pupils at a school in Didcot have taken part in a 'Human Library' event. Held as part of National Careers Week, the event at Aureus School involved the pupils gathering information from 16 'living books'. The ‘books’ were professionals
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Firefighter retires after more than 31 years of service
A firefighter who was part of the team which dealt with a 40 vehicle crash on the M40 in 2015 has retired. Bicester Fire Station's longest-serving member, crew manager Paul Mann, has been part of the team for more than 31 years. Mr Mann joined
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Oxford University NHS Trust lead chaplain retires after 30 years
Revd Sarah Sewell, lead chaplain at Oxford University NHS Trust, has retired after nearly 30 years. One of the first women to be ordained as a Church of England priest in 1994, she has had an illustrious career working across multiple NHS trusts
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The Petticoat Brigade who wanted men at work
We have reported the frequency with which men went on strike at the Cowley car factories. Then we recalled how the ‘Mrs Mops’ – the cleaners – and the women catering staff vented their anger by walking out. Now we look at what was called the
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Charity 'overwhelmed' by biggest ever response to Easter egg appeal
A charity founded in Didcot is "overwhelmed" with the response to its Easter egg appeal which saw it distribute more than 1,230 eggs to children. Play2Give, a charity with a focus on children's health and disability causes, made its fourth annual
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Heavy delays on A34 due to 'obstruction in road'
6:48pm We are now closing this live blog as this incident has been cleared. Thank you for following our coverage.
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Ruthless first half sees U’s breeze to three points on Easter Monday
OXFORD United put in a ruthless first half performance to breeze past Sky Bet League One strugglers Fleetwood Town on Easter Monday. Cameron Brannagan handed United the lead just before the quarter of an hour mark with a deflected 20-yard strike
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Tesla set to OPEN new showroom in coming weeks
Tesla is set to open a new showroom in Bicester at a technology park later this month, the first in the region. In a newsletter sent by Tesla and shared with the Oxford Mail, it reveals the new store will open on Saturday, April 13 in Charles Shoulder
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Jeremy Clarkson hits back at Diddly Squat Farm closure rumours
Jeremy Clarkson has responded to claims that Diddly Squat Farm has closed for Easter Monday. The former Top Gear star took to social media to let people know that the Diddly Squat Farm shop is in fact open today (Monday, April 1). It comes
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UPDATES: Oxford United v Fleetwood Town – live
6:16pm Des Buckingham reacts to the biggest league win of the season for Oxford United
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Bicester school's debate team wins Westminster Palace tour
A group of pupils from a school in Bicester have enjoyed a tour of Westminster Palace after taking part in a debating competition. The Cooper School pupils received their prize after they were victorious in the Cherwell Democracy Challenge back
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"One case of serious violence is one too many," says police and crime commissioner
POLICE and crime commissioner for Thames Valley is hoping that better strategy and discipline when enforcing preventative measures for knife crime will reduce serious incidents. Matthew Barber, the current police and crime commission (PCC) for
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Banbury Cross to get revamp through art project
An art project is giving residents the chance to enhance Banbury Cross. Cherwell District Council’s arts initiative, Round and Round, has been formed in collaboration with artist Anne-Marie Cadman and focuses on reducing, reusing, and recycling
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Almost half of special schools in Oxfordshire over capacity
Almost half of Oxfordshire special schools were over capacity last academic year, new figures show. Data from the Department for Education shows nearly two-thirds of special schools were full or overcrowded across England, with a union warning
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Knife crime is 'growing worry' for communities and families
MPs in Oxford believe knife crime is a 'growing worry' for communities and families following the recent serious incidents in the city. Police are currently conducting a murder investigation after a fatal stabbing on Sunday, February 25 in Littlemore
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Young boy to donate hair to children's charity
A 10-year-old boy from Wantage will have his hair cut for charity after growing it out for two years. Oliver Henstridge decided a few months ago to donate his hair to The Little Princess Trust. The charity uses donated hair to make wigs for
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Anneliese Dodds says she would not join gentlemen's club
Oxford East MP Anneliese Dodds has said she would not join a London all-male private members’ club which is considering admitting its first female members. Labour’s shadow women and equalities secretary argued the way to achieve equality was to
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Thames Water bills to rise 12.1 per cent on April 1
Thames Water bills will rise by an average of 12.1 per cent from April 1, 2024, the company has confirmed. The increases to household bills are part of Thames Water’s revenue recovery permitted by the industry regulator Ofwat. READ MORE: The
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You could be fined £100,000 if your smart doorbell is breaking the law - how to check
Millions of homeowners could be accidentally breaking the law, leaving them susceptible to fines of up to £100,000 or even criminal charges. Statistics show that nearly half of British homeowners have some form of surveillance system in place,
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Police reassure resident serious violence is ‘the lowest level in five years'
DESPITE a recent spate of knife crime, Thames Valley Police have reassured residents that serious violence is ‘the lowest level in five years’. The force has revealed that over the past 12 complete months, knife crime in Oxford is down 18 per cent
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Anti knife-crime campaign launched by Oxford Mail
A SPATE of knife crime in Oxford in recent weeks has shocked the community, leading to many people feeling worried and concerned. Thame Valley Police have reassured residents that they have taken ‘robust action’ concerning the unrelated incidents
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Choosing a care home - what you need to know
Part 2 – Choosing a care home Choosing where you want to live is a significant decision and can have a big impact on quality of life. If you or a loved one require care in later life, then choosing the right care home is just as important.
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Care home residents add personal touch to public art installation
Oxfordshire care home residents have decorated a life-size ox sculpture, contributing to a major public art installation set to attract half a million visitors to the city over the summer. The OxTrail installation will feature 31 life-sized ox
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Classic Notre Dame tale reinvented by AmEgos Theatre
Local theatre group, AmEgos, is staging the musical, THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME. The play is based on the classic novel by Victor Hugo, with music and lyrics by award winners Stephen Schwarz and Alan Menken. The musical revolves around the
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Single father avoids jail after sexually assaulting 11-year-old girl
A SINGLE father-of-two has avoided jail after sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl. David Kane, of Kenton Close, Swindon was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (March 28) for two counts of assaulting a girl under 13 in Oxfordshire.
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Artist protests floods with giant dolphin on roof rivalling Headington Shark
An artist in Oxford has installed a giant fibreglass dolphin on his roof to protest flooding. Sumit Fishi from Botley has been a long-time sufferer of flooding in the area and felt that more needed to be done to protect his house. In response
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Oxford is home to sleepiest residents in UK, according to research
Oxford is home to the sleepiest residents in the UK, according to a study. Research, of 2,000 adults from the top 20 cities, found those in Oxdoed feel tired the most often (67 per cent), putting it straight in the top spot. People in Cardiff
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - RICHARD DAVIS, 33, of Waynflete Road, Headington, pleaded guilty to drink driving in Oxford on September 2 last year with 141 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood. He was
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Oxfordshire murderer dies in car crash, coroner confirms
A CONVICTED Oxfordshire murderer has died in a crash in Burford, an inquest opening has heard. Thomas Purcell, who was convicted in 2006 of killing 16-year-old Megan McAlorum in Belfast, has died after being involved in a crash in the Burford area
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Hair transplants at Turkey's female-run Aslı Tarcan Clinic
In Turkey, Asli Tarcan Clinic provides various hair transplantation treatments. An increasingly popular destination for those seeking hair transplants is Istanbul, Turkey. You may have thought of obtaining a hair transplant at a facility like
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Things to do on the Isle of Wight this Easter
Easter on the Isle of Wight presents a treasure trove of activities for all ages to enjoy. The island awakens with a burst of spring life, offering a variety of events and attractions against a backdrop of rolling green hills and historic landmarks
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Oxford museums to spotlight significance of fakes for April Fool's Day
From mysterious 16th century monsters to fake ivory and infamous forged manuscripts, several Oxford-based museums are set to display a range of fakes this April Fools’ Day. The exhibitions, part of 'April Fakes Day 2024', aims to encourage us to
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Convicted sexual predator in court AGAIN for messaging underage girl
A CONVICTED sexual predator has appeared in court again for further online sex offences. Aaron Baker-Bennett, 31, was first jailed in 2016 for two years after pressuring a 14-year-old girl into sending him ‘sexualised’ messages online. He appeared
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New 'double council tax' rule comes into force - all you need to know
A council tax rule change dubbed the ‘double council tax’ change has been introduced in England. The UK government has confirmed that there will now be stricter rules for some empty houses in England. Council tax on homes that have been empty