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Jeremy Clarkson casts doubts over future of Clarkson's Farm series
Jeremy Clarkson has reportedly expressed thoughts about walking away from the hit series Clarkson’s Farm. The former Top Gear star bought the Chadlington farm in 2008 with the location being made globally famous by Prime Video’s Clarkson’s Farm
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Fire crews remain at scene of large brewery blaze for hours
Fire crews are expected to remain overnight at the scene of a fire which ripped through a brewery's outbuildings this afternoon. The fire broke out on the roof of the stable buildings and offices of Hook Norton Brewery. Managing director of
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Man 'threw' boy, 10, from cliff so he could continue sexual abuse of child
A BOY fell 100ft from a clifftop in Brighton after reportedly being pushed by a man he had ‘caught’ sexually abusing a young girl. Anthony Stocks, of Iceni Close, Goring, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court accused of attempting to murder the 10-
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City centre a sea of yellow and blue on unforgettable evening
8:40pm It will no doubt be a late night of celebration for the Oxford United players and staff. Thank you for following
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RAF instructor 'plummeted to death' after parachute entanglement
A PARACHUTE became entangled moments before a woman RAF instructor plummeted to her death during a training exercise at an RAF base in Oxfordshire, a coroner has heard. Sergeant Rachel Fisk, 32, was a parachute instructor but was killed in an incident
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Ant McPartlin's Oxford-born ex-wife feels 'very wronged'
TV presenter Ant McPartlin's Oxford-born ex-wife is said to be "distraught" over the news that he has become a father. Make-up artist Lisa Armstrong, who grew up in Blackbird Leys and attended Peers School, married the Britain's Got Talent star
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Man GUILTY of raping student in Oxford churchyard
A JURY has found a man guilty of raping a university student at an Oxford churchyard. Khaliz Alshimery, 46, was on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with rape, assault by penetration and three counts of sexual assault after the incident on November
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New mural in Oxfordshire town gets people talking
A vibrant new mural in Banbury is being painted and is already stirring up conversations. The town centre wall has been a canvass for vibrant artwork over the last 30 years and has featured an image of a pigeon in recent years. Located on the
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'Proud and delighted for him': Des Buckingham's old school shares joy at promotion
Oxford United manager Des Buckingham's old school was buzzing on Monday as pupils celebrated the team's incredible promotion to the Championship. Students at Our Lady's Catholic Primary School in Cowley sported U's shirts with flags or scarves,
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Third Downton Abbey movie has been given the go-ahead
Popular period drama Downton Abbey is returning to the big screen, with a third film following 2022's Downton Abbey: A New Era. The new film will once again be written by Julian Fellowes and helmed by A New Era director Simon Curtis, and while
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Brewery evacuated after large fire breaks out
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Dust-covered dog in pink collar running loose BITES member of public
A dust-covered dog in a pink collar bit a member of the public after running loose in Oxfordshire. The animal has been described as black and of a medium size following the incident on Church Lane in Yarnton on Saturday (May 11). A person was
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Taxi driver fined OVER £1,000 after illegal Henley Regatta antics
A taxi driver has been ordered to pay more than £1,000 and had six points added to his DVLA licence for illegally plying for hire at the Henley Regatta. On Friday, May 3, Ihsan Mehmood of York Road in Reading was convicted of unlawful plying for
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Marcus McGuane discusses his time out of the U’s squad
MARCUS McGuane says that remaining committed and supportive behind the scenes was crucial when he found himself dropped from the Oxford United squad. The 25-year-old midfielder was left out of the first four matchday squads in the aftermath of
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GALLERY: Beer festival returns to village after two-year hiatus
A beer festival returned to an Oxfordshire village after a two-year hiatus. The Blewbury Beer Festival returned to the village on Saturday (May 18) giving locals a chance to try a range of beers. Starting at 2pm, the beer festival ran all day
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Peace campaigners hold up their banners in front of war memorial
Peace campaigners in Abingdon have vowed to continue demonstrating until conflicts are over in Ukraine and Gaza. Members of Abingdon Peace Group have been gathering at the town's war memorial with their banners every Monday since February 28, 2022
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Forecasters say Northern Lights could be visible in the UK tonight
The Northern Lights could be visible again in the UK tonight, space weather forecasters have said. Also known as aurora borealis, the bands of pink and green light were seen across the UK and in parts of Europe last week after an extreme geomagnetic
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TV sports presenter 'arrested on suspicion of raping a child', reports
A well-known TV sports presenter has allegedly been arrested on suspicion of raping a child. The reports come after The Sun shared that police carried out a 4am raid on the alleged married TV presenter's home earlier in the week. The raid,
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Outdoor pool reopens with longer season following feedback
A popular outdoor pool will be resuming its longer open season after last year's decision to delay its reopening was met with dismay. Woodstock Open Air Pool is generally open from April to the end of August but last year it did not open until
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Celebrity TV presenter celebrates Oxford win with son
Celebrity television presenter Michaela Strachan was among the fans backing Oxford United in their Wembley triumph on Saturday. The U's were promoted to the Championship after a 2-0 win over Bolton Wanderers at the Sky Bet League One play-off in
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Four multi-million-pound Cotswolds country homes for sale
Fancy living in a sprawling estate with rolling lawns at the end of a country lane? Two impressive country homes in Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds are new on the market and could be yours if you have £1.65million - £4.85million to spare. Grange
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The Inbetweeners star set for Q&A session in Didcot this summer
A star of the comedy series The Inbetweeners will be meeting fans in Didcot this summer. Joe Thomas, famous for his role in the Channel 4 sitcom, will be at Cornerstone Arts Centre on June 13, with tickets costing £21. From 7.30pm, fans will
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Owen Dale: Promotion ‘exactly what I came here for’
OWEN Dale says achieving promotion with Oxford United is exactly why he joined the club on January deadline day. The 25-year-old winger joined the U’s for an undisclosed fee from Blackpool, and at the time, both clubs were in the Sky Bet League
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Josh Murphy's 'preference' to stay at United despite transfer speculation
Wembley hero Josh Murphy's contract is set to expire at Oxford United but it is understood staying at the club for their Championship season would “definitely be his preference”. Murphy hit a hot streak in the latter stages of the season and scored
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U’s skipper hopes that club aims high and shows ambition in the Championship
ELLIOTT Moore hopes Oxford United once again aim high and show ambition when it comes to playing in Sky Bet Championship next season. The U’s were 2-0 winners in the League One play-off final at Wembley, with Josh Murphy’s double proving the difference
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Travellers remain in park near Lidl supermarket
A councillor has confirmed that travellers remain pitched up at a park in Bicester after being reported nearly 72 hours ago. The first reports of their presence at the park off Manston Close near the Lidl store in Launton Road surfaced last Friday
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U’s CEO reveals how much promotion could be worth to club
OXFORD United’s promotion to Sky Bet Championship could be worth up to £10 million, estimates the club’s chief executive. After watching Josh Murphy fire a brace to seal victory in the League One play-off final against Bolton Wanderers, U’s chief
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Everything to know about The Great British Sewing Bee ahead of new series
It’s almost time to see a new group of contestants take on The Great British Sewing Bee. The new series starts this week with contestants from across the UK taking part. Whether you’re into sewing or not, you might be wondering who will be
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Check your change as 50p coin sells for more than 250 times its face value
We are being urged to check our change, our wallets and down the back of our sofa after a 50p piece sold for more than 250 times its face value on eBay this week. The coin, a Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin, sold for £139 after inspiring a mini-bidding
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Universal Credit & PIP claimants can claim free driving lessons - how to apply
People who receive Universal Credit, Disability Living Allowance (DLA), or Personal Independence Payments (PIP) could be eligible to claim up to 40 hours of free driving lessons. The Driving Lessons Gran Programme supports a number of people in
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What does an Asian hornet look like? How they are different to UK native hornets
Although Asian hornets are not native to the UK, 2023 saw a record number of sightings and so far eight have been reported this year. The first confirmed sighting of an Asian hornet in mainland UK was in September 2016 in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
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Heavy delays on A43 near to motorway services
2:17pm We are now closing this live blog as these delays have now cleared. Thank you for following our coverage.
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Drugs found by police at children's playground
Drugs have been found at a children’s park in Oxford during a search. During an open search of Blackbird Leys Park and Gillians Park, various drug paraphernalia and discarded tools were seized by police. The search was guided by the Oxford
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Garden writer Monty Don shares two flowers you should cut back in May
As we finally get more pleasant weather this spring, you might be spending more time perfecting your garden after the winter months. While you might know what you’re doing, gardener Monty Don O.B.E has shared some advice, including the two flowers
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Our youth club members enjoyed fundraising tasks
Youth club members organised plenty of activities within their own communities. But sometimes they would spread their wings and head to faraway places, even abroad as in Picture 1. Young people from clubs in Oxford, Carterton, Kingham and Didcot
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - CHARLOTTE MCCOLLIN, 32, of Hawksmoor Road, Oxford, pleaded guilty to one count of racially aggravated assault/beating on September 15 last year. She was ordered to pay £100 in compensation
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Josh Murphy hails Des Buckingham for helping bring the best out of him
JOSH Murphy has praised Oxford United boss Des Buckingham for helping bring the best out of him on the pitch, after a turbulent period in his career. The winger signed for the U’s on a free transfer in July 2022, having left Cardiff City. He
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Cameron Brannagan wants U’s to look at example of Ipswich Town
CAMERON Brannagan wants Oxford United to look at the example of Ipswich Town when it comes to tackling the second tier of English football next season. The Tractor Boys finished second in Sky Bet League One during the 2022/23 campaign, and backed
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Northfield is 'not a new neighbourhood': concerns flagged over development
A parish council has spoken out against development plans to bring hundreds of homes to land near the Blackbird Leys area of Oxford. Garsington Parish Council has flagged their concerns for the Northfield development to the south-east of Oxford
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Death notices and funeral announcements for Oxfordshire
The Oxford Mail published 10 death notices last week. Every week, the Oxford Mail publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages
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Sam Long: Promotion with hometown side ‘the best thing ever’
SAM Long described promotion with his hometown side as ‘the best thing ever’. The Bicester-born defender has been with Oxford United since the age of eight, racking up 245 appearances for the club. After helping the U’s clinch promotion in
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Pubs and bars packed out on day to savour for Oxford
It was not just Wembley Stadium where there was a mixture of tension and euphoria for Oxford United fans on Saturday. Football fans packed into pubs and bars across Oxfordshire in addition to the thousands of U's fans who flocked to the capital
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Charity fundraisers gear up for drive from Oxford to Barcelona
A group of three are set to take on a 1,443 mile drive from Oxford to Barcelona in support of a hospice. Jay, Reg, and Paul, fundraisers for Sobell House Hospice Charity, are modifying an old Mondeo as part of their 'Top Gear style' challenge taht
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Royal Mint unveils brand new 50p coin to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day landings
The Royal Mint has unveiled a new coin marking 80 years since the D-Day landings. The design of the “tails” or reverse side of the 50p coin was revealed ahead of the anniversary on June 6. It was designed by David Lawrence with support from
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Harry Potter actor Timothy Spall to star in new 'unique' BBC comedy drama
The BBC has announced that actor Timothy Spall will star in a new comedy-drama series called Death Valley. The exciting news comes after the star recently won the Leading Actor award at the Bafta TV Awards for his role in the BBC series The Sixth