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BGT judges furious as act throws food and wine over them in shocking display
Britain's Got Talent returned to our screens tonight, May 18, as acts tried to impress the judges tonight with their unique talents in the 17th series of the show. The latest round of auditions saw comedians, magicians, singers, dance acts and
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Josh Murphy hails U’s teammates after his brace seals promotion
JOSH Murphy hailed his Oxford United teammates after the side secured promotion to Sky Bet Championship. Murphy was the headline hero at Wembley, with his brace the difference in United’s 2-0 win against Bolton Wanderers in the League One play-off
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Britain's Got Talent judge destroys set amid Golden Buzzer moment
Britain's Got Talent (BGT) returned to our screens tonight, May 18, as acts tried to impress the judges tonight with their unique talents in the 17th series of the show. The latest round of auditions saw comedians, magicians, singers, dance acts
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Initial reaction from Des Buckingham after a truly special afternoon for U’s
DES Buckingham was delighted with how his Oxford United side executed their game plan, to clinch promotion to the second tier of English football. The U’s will be playing in Sky Bet Championship next season, thanks to Josh Murphy’s brace in the
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Britain’s Got Talent viewers all have same complaint moments into latest episode
Viewers of ITV's Britain's Got Talent (BGT) have all shared the same complaints just moments into the latest episode. The latest round of auditions saw comedians, K-Pop groups, singers, dancers, and some stunt acts take to the stage. Despite
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Oxford City Council congratulate Des Buckingham's men after play-off victory
Oxford City Council has congratulated the U's after promotion to the Championship this afternoon. Des Buckingham’s Oxford United beat Bolton Wanderers 2-0 in the League One play-off final at Wembley Stadium with Josh Murphy scoring both goals in
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PICTURES: Oxford United lift League One play-off final trophy at Wembley
Oxford United have lifted the League One play-off final trophy at Wembley Stadium after earning promotion to the Championship. Two first-half goals for Jacob Murphy were enough for Des Buckingham’s side to beat Bolton Wanderers 2-0 in the crucial
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Josh Murphy double fires Oxford United to the Championship
JOSH Murphy netted a first half Wembley brace to send Oxford United to the second tier of English football for the first time in more than two decades. The winger has blossomed into the key player in Des Buckingham’s side in recent weeks and months
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Firefighters watch a fire eater at the White Horse Show
Do we put the fire out – or do we stand back and hope for the best! That was the conundrum facing firefighters Steve Smith, Trevor Timpson, Bill Law and Mark Stone who were in charge of the fire engine on display at the White Horse Show at Uffington
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Arrest made as man taken to hospital with laceration to arm
A man has been arrested after a reported fight in Oxford left a person needing hospital treatment for a laceration to the arm. Police were called to an altercation between two groups of people near Isis Lock off Rewley Road at around 5.40pm on
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Coronation Street legend at risk of going blind after heartbreaking diagnosis
Coronation Street legend Lisa George has revealed to fans that a recent diagnosis could result in her becoming blind. The 51-year-old actress is best known for playing Beth Sutherland (Tinker) on the ITV show for the last 12 years. However,
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Camera Club snappers capture colourful flowers and plants
Oxford Mail Camera Club photographers have been trying out photography of flowers and plants. That was our weekly theme and club members focused on nature spots to get some striking shots. There were photos of various flowers including poppy
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Oxford researchers venture to Montserrat for groundbreaking geothermal study
Oxford researchers are setting out on a field trip to Montserrat to explore energy, critical metals potential of volcanic geofluids. The multidisciplinary team from the Oxford Martin Programme on Rethinking Natural Resources and the University
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David Wilson Homes invites first-time buyers to free open event
David Wilson Homes opens River Meadow development for first-time buyer tours this Saturday, May 18. The free event, running from 10am to 5.30pm, allows visitors to explore the range of attractively designed three and four-bedroom homes at Wallis
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Josh Murphy is the star of the day as Oxford triumph at Wembley
Oxford United have triumphed 2-0 in their League One play-off final. The Yellows defeated Bolton Wanderers, who finished 10 points above the U's in the league, under the famous Wembley arch this afternoon. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE HERE United
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Music, dancing and forest fun at Oxfordshire's glorious Wood festival
THE sounds of music, fun and wholesome activity return to a wooded hillside in the Chilterns this weekend for Oxfordshire’s first real festival of the summer. Held over three days among the trees at Braziers Park at Ipsden, in the rolling hills
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Oxford United name team for League One play-off final
OXFORD United have made just the one change to their starting line-up for the Sky Bet League One play-off final against Bolton Wanderers. Des Buckingham’s sole switch is at right back, where Sam Long has been given the nod ahead of Fin Stevens.
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Teenage girl injured in fight with boy outside supermarket
A teenage girl has suffered injuries to her face and hands in a fight outside a supermarket in Bicester. Police were called to reports of an altercation between a teenage girl and teenage boy at Sainsbury’s in Pioneer Square at around 5.20pm yesterday
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The best pre-match photos as Oxford fans paint Wembley Way yellow
Oxford United fans have descended on Wembley Way in their numbers ahead of the club’s big match this afternoon. The Yellows take on Bolton Wanderers in the League One play-off Final with the prize of promotion up to the Championship on the line
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Cadbury axes iconic Dairy Milk bar and says it has no plans to bring it back
Cadbury fans have been left disheartened after learning that an iconic Dairy Milk bar has been axed forever. The chocolate brand announced that its Dairy Milk Mint Crisps would be discontinued and that lovers of the bar would be unable to find
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The top 10 baby names for boys and girls have been revealed
Deciding on a name for your baby is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent, and the thankfully the Office for National Statistics (ONS) may be able to provide you with some inspiration. The ONS has revealed the latest list
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Raging Gogglebox fans call for 'joyless and horrible' show star to be axed
Fans of Gogglebox have called for long-time star Mary Killen to be axed from the show with many branding her "joyless and horrible". In the most recent episode of the Channel 4 programme, the contributor from Wiltshire was left appalled after witnessing
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Oxford United v Bolton Wanderers – live updates
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Tumbling Bay was one of city’s best outdoor bathing locations
Our story and pictures of families enjoying sunny days at Tumbling Bay, one of Oxford’s favourite bathing places, provoked plenty of memories from readers. Many remembered happy summer afternoons not only there, but at the city’s other popular
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Japanese wrestling stars to battle in Oxford
Japanese wrestling superstars are set to battle in Oxford this weekend. On Saturday, May 18, Stars of Japan, the second largest pro-wrestling market in the world, will battle at The Oxford Academy on Sandy Lane West. The event will see Kota
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Oxford ranked in top 50 of most stressful places to live in England
Oxford has been named as one of the top 50 most stressed-out places in England. The city was ranked 47th according to research from Deskup, with a stress index of 44.72. The factors contributing to stress include health, unemployment, income
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Oxford City Council announces new cabinet
Oxford City Council's leader said "tackling inequality and the high cost of living" will remain one of the council's priorities as she announced new cabinet appointments. Councillor Susan Brown has announced the cabinet appointments for 2024/25
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Oxford United players back nationwide CPR training campaign
Ahead of Oxford United’s League One play-off final against Bolton Wanderers, players Joe Bennett and Billy Boden are encouraging the public to learn CPR. Mr Bennett and Mr Boden took part in CPR training at Oxford’s training ground, under the guidance
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Nine photos of a busy Cornmarket Street in Oxford
Cornmarket, one of Oxford’s busiest shopping streets, has been traffic-free since 1999 but before then shoppers had to share the busy route with buses and other vehicles. Buses have been have been banned from the street since 1999 as part of the
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REVIEW: Atmosphere and food to remember at buzzing canalside restaurant
An amazing atmosphere with live music and a buzzing crowd during our visit to The Greenhouse left us wanting more and wondering when we can return. After learning The Greenhouse on the Terrace in Banbury’s town centre had reopened from a temporary
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Delays in area as fans flock to Oxford Parkway for play-off final
Huge queues at Oxford Parkway have caused heavy delays on roads in the surrounding area as fans flock to Wembley Stadium. Oxford United take on Bolton Wanderers in the League One play-off final in the capital this afternoon for a place in the Championship
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Travellers pitch up at local park near supermarket
A group of travellers have pitched up at a park in Bicester. Travellers arrived at the park off Manston Close near the Lidl store on Launton Road with the first reports of their presence surfacing yesterday evening (Friday, May 17). County
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Video footage shows Lidl staff member assaulted outside store
Video footage is circulating online following reports of an assault on a staff member at Lidl in Banbury. Police were called to the Lidl at Spiceball Park at around 5.30pm yesterday (Friday, May 17) to an altercation outside the store. Footage
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Euphoria for U's fans after Wembley win
8:42pm Thank you for following this live blog. We'll leave you with the Oxford boss' thoughts which you can read
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Emergency services called to crash involving bus on ring road
A bus has been involved in a crash on the Oxford ring road coming out of Headington. Pictures sent in to the Oxford Mail by eyewitnesses show an Arriva bus and a red Seat car involved in the crash which happened on the A40 near Barton at around
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Man arrested after reports of 'assault on woman' in park
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault in an Abingdon park, police have said. Foot and cycle patrols were first on the scene in The Abbey Gardens following a report of a man attempting to assault a woman on Friday night. The officers
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - DAVID HEARN, 60, of Cardigan Street, Oxford, pleaded guilty to one count of theft by finding after taking a doorbell to the value of £180 on January 6 last year. He was fined £54 and ordered
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Bookkeeper accused of financial fraud while working at popular farm shop
A FARM shop bookkeeper has been accused of fraud by abuse of position in Oxfordshire. Sally Burborough, 47, of Bicester Road, Aylesbury, appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (May 14) charged with one count of fraud by abuse of position
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Sharp increase in number of members prompts Scout group's volunteer appeal
A Scout group is looking for more volunteers following a sharp rise in its number of members. Brill Scout Group has seen an increase of more than 30 per cent since January 2023, leading to a need for more volunteers to accommodate children moving
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Oxfordshire bakery that 'rises above the rest' among the 12 best in the UK
Fancy a pastry this weekend? Well, you might want to head to this bakery in Oxfordshire that 'rises above the rest' in the UK. Bakeries are renowned for flour-based baked goods made in an oven such as bread, cookies, cakes, doughnuts, bagels, pastries
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Supporters’ Panel member delivers Wembley message to U’s faithful
AS I write this article, it is only a few days since Oxford United’s fantastic second leg away against Peterborough United, writes Oxford United Supporters’ Panel member Colin O’Toole. Those last few days were epic in terms of the determined and
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Demand for British produce surges following release of Clarkson's Farm
Demand for British produce has surged following the release of the latest series of Clarkson's Farm. Data from online supermarket Ocado revealed significant week-on-week sales increases for meat, fish, and fruit and vegetables from its ‘Best of
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Everything you need to know ahead of Oxford United’s major Wembley trip
Oxford United are looking to reach the second tier of English football this weekend for the first time in 25 years. The Yellows will make the fabled trip to Wembley Stadium on Saturday afternoon to face Bolton Wanderers in the League One Play-Off
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U’s boss and skipper have say on use of VAR this afternoon
OXFORD United’s players and staff will be mindful of the use of VAR in their Sky Bet League One play-off final against Bolton Wanderers. With VAR not yet introduced to the third tier of English football, United’s links with it extend only to the
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Elliott Moore: ‘This club deserves to be in the Championship’
ELLIOTT Moore believes Oxford United deserve to be playing in the second tier of English football. The U’s skipper pointed to the city of Oxford, and the club’s plans for a new stadium as examples of how he reckons United are in a position to be
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Our predicted starting XI and bench for Wembley
DES Buckingham has named the same starting XI for the last three games, and faces the task of whether to make that four at Wembley. Selecting the team and bench for the Sky Bet League One play-off final against Bolton Wanderers will not be easy
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New beauty studio with focus on natural products opens in Watlington
A beauty studio with an emphasis on sustainability and natural products has opened in Watlington. Beauty at No.11, owned by 23-year-old Georgina Eales, opened on Tuesday, May 14. Ms Eales said: "I won’t stock anything I wouldn’t use on my own
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Why Bolton defeat was one of a handful of catalysts for U’s turnaround
DES Buckingham says Oxford United’s heavy defeat at Bolton Wanderers was one of a handful of catalysts which enabled the team to push on at the end of the regular season. The U’s were beaten 5-0 by the Trotters in March, but used the result as
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Dead bodies decompose at hospital due to 'lack of freezer space'
Dead bodies have been left to decompose at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital due to lack of freezer space. In 2022 inspectors found inadequate storage space at the JR and “identified a number of bodies which had been held in refrigerated storage
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U’s make training ground alteration to replicate Wembley pitch
OXFORD United have altered one of the pitches at their training ground this week, in order to replicate the size of the Wembley turf. The U’s head to the national stadium in the Sky Bet League One play-off final, with the expectation that the game
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Former England cricketer joins Oxford charity week after shock politics exit
Former England cricketer Monty Panesar has joined an Oxford charity just days after making a swift exit from politics. In April 2024, the ex-sportsman announced his intention to stand for election as the next MP for Ealing Southall in the next
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Cadbury celebrates 200th anniversary with Chipping Norton care home
Residents at a Chipping Norton care home have enjoyed a nostalgic afternoon celebrating Cadbury's 200th anniversary. Staff and residents at Southerndown Care Home took a trip down memory lane with Cadbury archivist Sarah Foden and brand manager
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Business sees surge in apprenticeship applications
Oxford-based electrical and mechanical contractor, Lowe & Oliver, has reported a record surge in apprenticeship applications. It follows the February launch of its apprentice training facility, the 'Centre for Excellence'. The company has so
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Rare copy of 'The Hobbit' could fetch £10k at Cotswold auction
A rare edition of J.R.R Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' is expected to fetch more than £10,000 when it goes up for sale at a Cotswold-based auction later this month. The first edition, first impression copy was published on September 21, 1937, by George
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Sunday Times Rich List: David and Victoria Beckhams' fortune grows by £30m
Oxfordshire's most famous residents David and Victoria Beckham are once again among the wealthiest people in the UK in 2024. The annual Sunday Times Rich List, which is included in a 76-page special edition of its Sunday magazine, reveals the wealth