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Vale of White Horse District Council reports progress towards net zero aim
Vale of White Horse District Council said it is making strong progress towards its goal of becoming a net zero council. The council set reduction targets in 2019, aiming to become a carbon neutral council by 2030 It also committed to a 75 per
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Oxfordshire businesses back scheme creating 185 apprenticeships
185 apprenticeships have been created in Oxfordshire using £3.5m in funding. The Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership Skills Team (OxLEP Skills) announced the milestone, due to its successful ‘Grow Your Own’ Apprenticeship Levy Pledge Initiative
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Pupils at prep school enjoy building hoop dens
Pupils at a preparatory school in Abingdon have been enjoying some time outdoors in the sunshine. Children at the Manor Preparatory School in Faringdon Road have been creating dens made from hoops - a technique they learned in their PE classes.
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Cute calf is a winning camera club photo of new life
Oxford Mail Camera Club members have been taking photos of animals. ‘New life’ was our latest weekly theme and it prompted snappers to post lots of photos of ducklings, goslings, piglets and badger cubs. There were quite a few contenders for
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Young duo cycling from Oxford to Paris and back for charity
Two young men will cycle over 640 miles to Paris and back to raise money for a suicide prevention charity. Jay Pearce, 22, from Headington, will team up with his best friend Zak Andrews, 19, from Didcot, in aid of The Campaign Against Living Miserably
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‘Racy’ operatic society celebrates its fun shows
When your organisation is known by its initials, KAOS, you would probably expect the worst - yes, a load of chaos. But nothing could be further from the truth - KAOS is the shortened name for Kidlington Amateur Operatic Society. Formed in 1977
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Community housing project receives 'heart-warming' support at open day
The organiser of a community housing project has thanked attendees at its open day for their "heart-warming" support. More than 100 people attended the Homes for Hooky event on May 18 to view the affordable, community-led homes at Bourne Green.
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Oxford United’s Championship opponents confirmed after play-off final
OXFORD United now know who their 23 opponents will be in Sky Bet Championship next season. Southampton beat Leeds United 1-0 in the second tier play-off final at Wembley, thanks to Adam Armstrong’s first half goal. It means Des Buckingham’s
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Wood Festival - music and wild fun among the trees at Oxfordshire festival
LOVERS of music and nature came together for three days of fun in the woods which marked the start of the county’s summer festival season. Hundreds of revellers – from families with tots to veteran rockers – gathered at Braziers Park in Ipsden,
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Is ITV Britain’s Got Talent on tonight? See Sunday’s line-up of acts
Did you manage to watch Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) last night? If you missed out on Saturday’s episode (May 25), you’re in for a treat today. That’s because there is a double episode this weekend, as the audition stage of series 16 comes to an
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Successful career day held by Oxfordshire firefighters
A CAREER insight day was held at a fire station, inspiring people of all ages to get involved. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service held the event yesterday (May 25) at Rewley Road Fire Station. People visited the career day from across the
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Three inquests opened into recent Oxfordshire deaths
SEVERAL inquests have recently been opened at Oxford Coroner’s Court. Assistant coroner Nicholas Graham opened the inquest into three deaths on Thursday, May 23. The first inquest opened was Gareth Hughes, a 42-year-old electrician who died
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'World first' prosthetic golfing arm tested by primary school children
An Oxfordshire girl was one of the first to try out a revolutionary prosthetic arm that could soon allow kids with upper limb differences to play sports like golf. The arm, the first of its kind in the world, was recently put through its paces
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Two-day art exhibition raises £1.8k for Ukrainian relief
A two-day art exhibition in Bicester showcasing the work of 30 displaced Ukrainian artists has raised more than £1,800 for humanitarian aid. The 'Beauty for Peace: Art that Heals and Inspires' exhibition, held at the Perch Eco Business Centre,
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New Oxford science facility ready to welcome first occupants
A new science facility in Oxford is ready to welcome its first occupants. Nova, tailored for the mid-tech, research and development and life sciences sector, resides at the heart of Oxford's life sciences area and stretches across 43,745 sq. ft
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Banbury hospital set for greener future after decarbonisation scheme
Horton General Hospital is set for a greener future following the completion of a decarbonisation and energy efficiency scheme. A projected 1,200 tonnes of carbon will be saved every year at the Banbury hospital as a result of the scheme. The
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County lines to be explored in outdoor dance show in Bicester
An outdoor theatre and dance show highlighting how children are exploited by drug dealers is set to be performed in Bicester. CODE, which features parkour athletes and bike stunts on a specially constructed outdoor set, is delivered by the physical
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F1 driving legend immortalised in bronze
AN F1 driving legend has been immortalised in bronze to mark his 25th anniversary as president of UK Youth. Nigel Mansell is the latest person to sit for sculptor Frances Segelman, who has already sculpted more than 200 people, including royalty
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POLL: Do you support Tory plans for National Service?
PRIME Minister Rishi Sunak has recently announced plans to introduce twelve months of mandatory national service by the Conservatives if they win the general election. Eighteen-year-olds would be able to apply for one of 30,000 full-time military
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Pilot, 45, dies after two gliders crashed in airfield
A PILOT has died after two gliders crashed into each other while coming in to land at an airfield near Oxfordshire. Emergency services rushed to the airfield in Hinton-in-the-Hedges, Brackley – which borders Oxfordshire – at about 4pm yesterday
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Man, 24, jailed for using fake gun in house robbery
A JAIL sentence has been handed to a man for attempted robbery and possession of an imitation firearm in Witney. Andreas Hegedus, 24, of Burford Road, Witney, was jailed for six years at Oxford Crown Court on Friday (May 24). Hegedus pleaded
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RECAP: A34 closed after single vehicle crash
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New court and crime podcast OUT NOW: Attempted murder
A BRAND new episode of the Oxford Mail's newest crime podcast is out now. The Oxfordshire Court and Crime Podcast takes listeners behind the scenes of all the latest trials, sentences, and more taking place across Oxfordshire’s courts. Each
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Young swimmer completes 22 mile challenge in support of grandfather
A 13-year-old girl from Cumnor has swum the equivalent length of the English Channel in 12 weeks after being inspired by her granddad. Daisy Lynch took on the feat to raise funds for Parkinson’s UK, in honour of her grandfather, Paul Mcknight,
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The Store hotel gets a five-star food hygiene rating
The Store hotel in Oxford has been given a five-star food hygiene rating. The 101-bedroom boutique hotel on the corner of Broad Street and Cornmarket Street opened on May 7. It is on the site of the former Boswells department store which closed
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"Health hazard" concerns after Oxford family without water for five days
An Oxfordshire family has been forced to relocate temporarily after being without mains water for more than five days - and they have said they were not alone. The Hart family in Youlbury - just outside of Oxford - said they were among several
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Man reportedly caught with 'illegal' shotgun
A PLEA hearing has been set for a man allegedly caught with a shotgun he was not permitted to have. Steven Dilley, of Colville Close, Bampton, was reportedly caught with a Moderns Arms double-barrelled .410” shotgun without a firearm certificate
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Nightclub to hold disco for adults with additional needs
A popular nightclub in Banbury is holding a disco for adults with additional needs at the end of this week. The disco will be held on Thursday, May 30 at Fever nightclub, located at 49-50 High Street, Banbury. Event organiser and employee
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Man dies after attending hospital with 'severe' stomach pains
A 61-YEAR-old man has died after attending hospital with ‘severe’ stomach pains. Graham Chambers, of Danvers Road, Rosehill, attended John Radcliffe Hospital in Headington with severe abdominal pain and was treated several days before his death
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General election candidates hit the ground running in Witney constituency
Within minutes of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announcing a July 4 general election, candidates for the new Witney constituency got their campaigns under way. Robert Courts is the current Conservative MP for Witney and the seat has historically been
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Public notices: New bridge over the Thames and Cowley Road premises licence
Public notices are adverts placed by councils and other local authorities to inform people of developments in their areas. They can cover a wide variety of topics that may impact your life. They can include planning applications and appeals
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All-day Indian bar and cafe set to open this summer
An Indian restaurant is set to open an all-day bar and cafe in Oxford. Bombay-inspired restaurant group Dishoom has signed a 25-year lease on a new site at North Bailey House which is part of the new Clarendon Quarter at New Inn Hall Street.
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Fully accessible walking tour to debut in Oxford this month
A fully accessible version of Oxford's popular walking tour is set to start. Oxford Bus Company has collaborated with charity Unlimited Oxfordshire to create an inclusive experience for wheelchair and mobility scooter users. Unlimited Oxfordshire