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Hundreds line streets as historic Shirt Race returns
The historic Shirt Race saw hundreds of people racing through the streets of Bampton, pushing elaborate wheeled 'chariots' to raise money for charity. There were over 140 participants in the race on Saturday (May 25) which this year included over
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Doctor silences railway station with wedding song on TV series The Piano
A retired oncologist left crowds on a railway station emotional as she played her wedding song on hit Channel 4 series The Piano. The contest, which was originally won by 13-year-old blind virtuoso Lucy Illingworth last year, follows amateur musicians
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Theatre group to return after four years with double-bill performance
A West Oxford theatre group is preparing to return to the stage four years after the pandemic put a stop to their planned 10th anniversary production. The West Oxford Pantomime Association is set to perform a double bill of one-act comedies by
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Straw-dia Winkleman among characters as scarecrow trail returns
An annual village scarecrow trail has returned with this year’s theme being ‘favourite TV characters’. The East Hagbourne village scarecrow trail first started in 2005 and this year has seen 25 scarecrows have been entered. On the trail, you
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Morris dancing festival set to return this weekend
Morris dancing teams from as far afield as Jersey are set to arrive in Kirtlington for an annual folk dancing festival this weekend. The festival will begin on Saturday, June 1, at 10.30am with performers dancing around the village green before
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Everything to know as Stephen Merchant's The Outlaws returns for a third series
The Outlaws is set to return for a third series on the BBC very soon, with the gang once again having to get themselves out of a tricky situation. Created by Stephen Merchant and Elgin James, the programme follows a group of people from vastly
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Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond spotted together in surprise reunion
Former Top Gear hosts Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond have reunited this week. The pair along with fellow presenter James May also presented The Grand Tour on Prime Video with the series’ final episode released earlier this year. Mr Clarkson
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Man dies in bank holiday motorcycle crash
A man has died in a motorcycle crash on bank holiday Monday. The incident occurred at around 9.40am on Monday, May 27, as a red motorcycle and a black Mercedes Sprinter van crashed at the junction of Middleton Stoney Road and Empire Road. A
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10K illegal disposable vapes seized in Oxfordshire as council issues warning
The number of illegal disposable vapes seized across Oxfordshire has reached 10,000, prompting the county council to issue a warning about the dangers to users. The Oxfordshire County Council’s trading standards team has issued the warning following
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Bins left uncollected as complaints over 'the stink and flies'
Several bins in Oxford have been left uncollected after “unforeseen circumstances” as householders complain about the stench and flies. Recycling bins in some of the city’s streets were not taken away on Tuesday morning after an unknown issue.
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Hundreds turn out for men's health motorcycle ride
Hundreds have turned out on vintage and classic themed motorcycles for an annual ride in support of men's health. The Oxford Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, which started at Triumph Oxford, drew 300 dapper dressed riders from across the region.
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Under-fire council commends Jeremy Clarkson and Clarkson's Farm on tourism boom
A council which has come under fire in the new series of Clarkson’s Farm has commented on the tourism which Jeremy Clarkson brings to Oxfordshire. West Oxfordshire District Council has faced a backlash from fans of the Prime Video show after quarrelling
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'Extremely disruptive': Oxford postal delays criticised by MP
An Oxford MP has launched a fresh attack at "extremely disruptive" postal delays in the city, suggesting "new data" shows Royal Mail has not hit its target for the last five years. Anneliese Dodds, MP for Oxford East, is urging the responsible
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Vegan Camp Out festival to return to Bicester with celebrity appearances
The Vegan Camp Out festival is returning to Bicester this year with celebrities Kate Nash and Chris Packham as part of the line-up. The event consists of four days and three nights of camping, talks, live music, afterparties, yoga and meditation
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‘The sad decline of Oxford’: City’s architecture criticised in scathing article
Oxford's architecture has been described as “hideous” and part of a “sad decline” in a new article by The Spectator. The publication was founded in July 1928 and is the oldest surviving weekly magazine in the world, focusing on politics, culture
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Council shortlisted for 'deal of the year' for purchase of shopping centre
A council has been shortlisted for ‘Deal of the Year' by an industry magazine for its purchase of a shopping centre. West Oxfordshire District Council's purchase of the shopping centre Marriotts Walk in Witney has been recognised in the Commercial
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Driver JAILED after 'reversing at speed' into retired doctor
A DRIVER has been jailed for 'reversing at speed' into a retired academic in North Oxford, causing her heart to stop beating. Leigh Kuehnel, of Elizabeth Avenue, Newbury was jailed for two years and two months following a hearing at Oxford Crown
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Five arrests made after man, 20s, killed in car crash
Five arrests have been made after a man has been killed in a car crash. An Audi A3 came to rest on its roof on Gravel Hill in Henley following a collision that involved no other vehicles on Tuesday, May 21 at around 11.10pm. The driver, a man
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Prisoner's sentence extended for throwing urine and faeces over officer
A serving prisoner has had his sentence extended for throwing urine and faeces over a prison officer. The female prison officer was on duty checking prisoners off the unit to attend the medication hatch at HMP Bullingdon when Andre Gibson, aged
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Who are the 8 acts on Britain’s Got Talent 2024 second live semi-final tonight?
The semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent 2024 are set to continue tonight (Tuesday, May 28) with the second live show. Those who made it through the audition stage will once again be looking to impress judges Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden
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When is the Britain's Got Talent final? How to watch who wins the ITV show
Britain’s Got Talent’s latest series is due to end soon with the semi-finals well underway. A variety of acts have impressed the judges to get this far but who will make it to the final is still up for debate as the acts continue to perform, aiming
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Travellers pitch up at recreation ground in Oxfordshire town
A group of travellers have pitched up at a recreation ground in Witney. Travellers arrived at the Burwell Recreation Ground and Park off Thorney Leys with the first reports of their presence surfacing yesterday evening (Monday, May 27). Oxfordshire
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Blenheim Palace welcoming visitors for Father's Day
Blenheim Palace is inviting sons and daughters to bring their dads to celebrate Father's Day within its historical walls this year. The palace in Woodstock is welcoming visitors to discover its 300 year history. There is currently an exhibition
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Police raise concern as new speed limits approved for Oxfordshire
New speed limits have been approved for areas of Oxfordshire despite police raising concerns about almost every single one. Highways chief Andrew Gant gave the green light to the 30 and 40mph rules in Long Wittenham and Shiplake near areas of Abingdon
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UK households can claim £170 refund on TV licence fee - are you eligible?
UK households could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on their TV licence costs. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. However, you could
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Is NatWest down? Bank responds to users' online banking issues
NatWest users were reporting issues with the online banking service today (May 28). Users were left unable to access their bank accounts and pay money using the online service and app. According to DownDetector, issues started at around 5.30am
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New Costa and Burger King drive-thrus approved for town
Plans for new Costa Coffee and Burger King drive-thrus have been approved by Cherwell District Council for Banbury. The drive-thrus will be replacing the Car Motor Services on Southam Road, which will be demolished. The planning application
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Oxford Wembley hero Josh Murphy taunts Bolton’s Thogden in viral video
Oxford United’s promotion hero at Wembley has taunted celebrity Bolton Wanderers fan Theo Ogden, who is known online as Thogden, with a viral video. The Yellows took on Wanderers in London last week in the League One play-off final with promotion
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McDonald's restaurant to close 'to make exciting changes'
A McDonald's is closing for six weeks for improvement works. McDonald's drive-thru in Ducklington Lane in Witney will close on Monday, June 10 "to make some exciting changes". It will reopen on Wednesday, July 24. READ MORE: Oxfordshire
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Cheetahs look to maintain their 100 per cent home record
Oxford Cheetahs are seeking to maintain their 100 per cent home record tonight with their fifth victory of the season at the Oxford Stadium. They host the Edinburgh Monarchs in their third Cab Direct Championship league fixture of the season on
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Book of condolence: Tributes to missing woman found dead
The Oxford Mail has opened a book of condolence for the woman who has been found dead after going missing. Barbara, whose last name has not been released, went missing from West Oxfordshire on Wednesday (May 22). She was last seen near Cogges
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Readers who want to subscribe to the Oxford Mail online can enjoy an exclusive offer of £4 for four months or more than 40 per cent off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read the
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Roads closed due to emergency incident in town centre
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Railway line blocked after person hit by a train
The railway line between Didcot Parkway and Oxford was blocked yesterday after a person was hit by a train. It happened at around 5.15pm on Monday (May 27). All services running between the two stations were cancelled or delayed while emergency
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Eamonn Holmes breaks silence after revealing split from Ruth Langsford
Eamonn Holmes has broken his silence to fans after it was revealed that he and his wife Ruth Langsford would be separating. The former This Morning presenter returned to his GB News slot today (Tuesday, May 28) after announcing that he and Ruth
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Delays on commuter route due to roadworks
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Pensioners to be promised £100 boost under Tory 'triple lock plus' proposal
Pensioners have been told they would get a tax break worth £2.4 billion a year as part of a “triple lock plus” plan from the Conservatives. The Prime Minister will announce on Tuesday that from April next year the income tax personal allowance
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Is it illegal to fly-tip on your own land? Everything you need to know
The blight of fly-tipping is a common issue with household items being dumped on streets and parks across the country. While the law around fly-tipping on public land is clear, what legislation says about this issue on your own property can be
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Carol Vorderman is 'loving the freedom' of LBC Radio after being 'sacked' by BBC
Carol Vorderman is “absolutely loving the freedom” of being on LBC Radio after leaving BBC Radio Wales. The TV and radio presenter has criticised the BBC and its social media guidelines, saying “the people at the top of the BBC – Conservatives
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Warning to drivers as many caught speeding 100 metres after speed cameras
New figures have revealed that almost one in ten drivers were found to be speeding just 100 metres after passing a speed camera. The study found some drivers were guilty of doing as much as double the speed limit in the short stretch of road after
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Man found dead in Oxfordshire park, inquest hears
A WIDOWED male has been found dead at a recreational ground in Oxford. Ryszard Jagielowicz was found on May 3 this year at the ground in Littlemore and his death was verified by a paramedic at 5.54pm. The 61-year-old was a widowed male who
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Vet delayed vital surgery contributing to dog's 'unnecessary' death
An Oxfordshire vet has been found guilty of disgraceful misconduct after delaying a vital surgery that was “almost certainly the cause” of a dog’s death. Dr Susan Mulvey, of CornYard Veterinary Centre in Spinners Court previously operating in Witney
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More than 1,500 Oxfordshire people lose benefits during Universal Credit switch
More than 1,500 people in Oxfordshire have been stripped of their benefits during the ongoing switch to Universal Credit, new figures show. Anti-poverty charity Turn2Us said it is "deeply concerned" hundreds of thousands of people across Britain
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Oxford University lands £5 million British Heart Foundation grant for research
The University of Oxford has been awarded £5 million to support their cardiovascular disease research for the next five years. The funds, granted by the British Heart Foundation, come from the charity's highly competitive Research Excellence Awards
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Anti-LTN campaigner running to be MP thinks he can win
An anti-LTN campaigner running to be the next MP for Oxford East says he thinks he can win the seat. David Henwood is a councillor for the Independent Oxford Alliance (IOA) party representing the Rose Hill & Iffley ward and was elected on a platform
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Summertown Wine Bar sees successful Sinatra serenade
Summertown Wine Bar, with Oxford’s Sevenoaks Sound and Vision, entertained visitors with 'A Sinatra Serenade: Vinyl & Hi-Fi Experience'. The event, which took place on May 18, delighted guests with timeless Frank Sinatra melodies. Attendees
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U’s boss hopes forward planning will help with catch-up in transfer window
DES Buckingham hopes that Oxford United’s forward planning will help them play catch-up with their new Sky Bet Championship rivals in the summer transfer window. The U’s won promotion to the second tier of English football with a 2-0 win against
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Oxford Health trust leads the way in recruiting for psychosis study
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been recognised as a top recruiting site for a revolutionary psychosis study. The recruitment has been to bolster research about the presence of pathogenic antibodies in the blood of people with psychosis.
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Memorial fundraiser to honour victims of disaster plane crash
A fundraising group is hoping to create a new memorial for 18 people who were killed in a historic plane crash in Oxfordshire. The 1957 Sutton Wick air disaster killed 18 people when an RAF Blackburn Beverley aircraft crashed near Drayton.
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Powerful theatre production highlighting youth exploitation set for Didcot school
Justice in Motion, a theatre company dedicated to social change, is set to tour their latest production, 'CODE'. The show, scheduled to swing by Aureus School in Didcot on July 3 and 4 at 5.30pm, tells a gripping tale that exposes how drug dealers
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Oxford ranks as third least affordable city for renters
Oxford has been named as one of the UK’s least affordable cities for renters, in a new study. The city ranks third, behind only Bournemouth and Brighton. Oxford tenants are currently spending an average of 44.9 per cent of their take-home salary
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Man admits illegally detaining a child
THE sentencing of a man who has admitted to detaining a child unlawfully has been delayed due to further pending charges. Mckinley Richards, 30, was due to be sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (May 23) for one count of detaining a child
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Businesswoman recognised for helping those with ADHD
An Oxfordshire businesswoman has been recognised with a prize for her work supporting those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Kate Whitley, who lives in Headington, is founder of The ADHD Business Lab and recently won a prestigious
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - RUBY PARKER, 30, of Ashurst Way, Rose Hill, pleaded guilty to possession of a kitchen knife in Wantage on April 6 this year and possession of a Class B drug, a quantity of cannabis, on