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Who is Yuriy Yurchuk? The man behind Batman on ITV's Britain's Got Talent
The opera singer who performed in a Batman costume on Britain's Got Talent 2024 has revealed his true identity after being knocked out in Friday (May 31) night's semi-final. British-Ukrainian baritone Yuriy Yurchuk revealed himself as Batman today
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Thousands of families eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers
Thousands of families in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are missing out on free food vouchers that could help with the cost-of-living crisis. Families have been warned they could be missing out on the Healthy Start scheme. Collectively
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How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to find out
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
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Four-vehicle M40 crash leaves two injured, including teenage girl
Two people have been injured after a four-vehicle crash on the M40 near Banbury, which caused traffic disruption for hours. The crash happened on the M40 between J12 Gaydon and J11 Banbury at around 10.10am today (Saturday, June 1). National
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LOOKING BACK: Oxford United's past open-top bus parades through city
Oxford United took to the streets last week to celebrate their play-off promotion back into the second tier of English football. Two goals from Josh Murphy were enough to secure a 2-0 over Bolton Wanderers to see Des Buckingham's side finish the
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Oxford hotel to hold Fawlty Towers themed immersive dining experience
A Fawlty Towers dining experience is taking over an Oxford hotel to offer locals the chance to enjoy an immersive comedy dining experience. Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House will welcome the tribute performance on June 28 and will treat guests to dinner
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Oxford revealed as 'one of the most expensive UK cities for university students'
A study found Oxford to be one of the most expensive cities for university students to live in in the UK. Research conducted by Deskup found that Oxford was the 97th most affordable of cities for students. The study considered factors such
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Five-a-side tournament raises thousands for children's hospice
A five-a-side football tournament has raised thousands of pounds for an Oxford-based children's hospice. GHM Communications, a telecoms and IT support firm based in Sutton Courtenay, hosted the charity tournament which raised £4,500 for Helen &
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Royal Mint's rarest coins as 10p coins sell for £70 on eBay - how to spot
A collection of 10p coins has sold for £70 on online auction site eBay. The coins are a completed set of the Royal Mint's Great British Coin Hunt. The specially designed Royal Mint collector album was originally released in 2019, and was available
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I ate everything from Lidl’s bakery for less than £14 - Every item ranked
Lidl is well renowned for being one of the most budget-friendly supermarkets in the UK, but there is one feature that brings in the customers. The supermarket's bakery has in some ways become an icon to the British Highstreet, once upon a time
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Know Taylor Swift’s lyrics ‘All too Well’? Prove it with our Eras Tour quiz
...Ready For It? Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is coming to the UK this month. Swifties descend on music venues up and down the country - fully bejewelled and armed with cowboy boots and friendship bracelets - from June 7. The international megastar
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The baby names at risk of extinction in the UK revealed for boys and girls
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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'Weren't as popular as we hoped': Walkers Crisps confirms snack axed from range
Walkers Crisps has confirmed it has discontinued Sensations Streetmix from its range of products. Walkers are responsible for a range of products including Wotsits, Quavers, Monster Munch, Squares and Bugles as well as their various ranges like
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Rishi Sunak on board ex Oxford United bus as General Election battle bus tour begins
Rishi Sunak has jumped aboard the Oxford United bandwagon - literally - with the Tories now using the former OUFC bus for their 'battle tour'. Political parties have taken to the road this weekend as the General Election battle bus tours get
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Full list of all 10 Britain's Got Talent finalists ahead of the live final
Following a week of live semi-finals, ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) has revealed the 10 finalists all vying to win the show. Hosted by presenting duo Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly, the winner of BGT will get the chance to perform at the Royal
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Massive protest sweeps through Oxford city
5:14pm Martin Asser has also supplied video footage of Oxford surgeon Dr Nick Maynard's talk at the protest.
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Can speed cameras catch you speeding on the other side of the road?
UK speed cameras are an effective way to reduce the number of vehicle accidents and road deaths each year. The Department for Transport revealed that all speed cameras were to be painted yellow by October 2016. This should make most of them
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What time is Britain's Got Talent on this weekend? When to watch the 2024 final
The Britain's Got Talent (BGT) live final will air on Sunday (June 2) as the finalists battle it out to be crowned winner of the 2024 series. The 2024 series of BGT began back in April (April 20) on ITV with judges Simon Cowell, Bruno Tonioli,
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Looking to change career? 8 high paying jobs with no degree requirements
Whether you're a youngster who doesn't want to go to university or an adult who wants to shake up their career, finding a job ideal for you can be tricky. Luckily, there are an abundance of online sites that promote jobs in all sorts of sectors
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Boris Johnson under fire after claims Trump's verdict was a ‘mob-style hit job’
Ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson has come under fire after describing the guilty verdict for Donald Trump as a “mob-style hit job” and claiming it will make his presidency win “more likely, not less.” Johnson took to the Daily Mail to write his
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Our camera club members take their photos of rivers
Oxford Mail Camera Club members have been taking photos on the theme of rivers. Several rivers flow through the county allowing for some breathtaking scenes of sunsets, wildlife and even architecture. Some photographers took pictures of the
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Heroic dogwalker who saved drowning Lab from whirlpool calls for action
AN Oxford dog-walker wants more action from the Forestry Commission after she was recently forced to haul a drowning dog from a whirlpool. Bruce, a very strong Labrador, followed a stick into what appeared to be a man-made brook at Bernwood Forest
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Paddington Bear and Bluey surprise guests at Didcot Railway Centre
Hundreds of children had the chance to meet Paddington Bear and popular puppies Bluey and Bingo during their visit to Didcot Railway Centre. Over the bank holiday weekend, Paddington Bear visited the railway centre on Saturday (May 25), with many
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Witney football club left shocked after storage 'ransacked' and trophies destroyed
A youth football club has been left shocked after a storage container was ransacked and multiple end-of-season trophies destroyed. The Witney Vikings Youth Football Club has now set up a fundraising page which at the time of writing has already
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Delays due to crash at A34 junction near Didcot
2:25pm All lanes have re opened after the crash. 12:55pm
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Major delays and partial M40 closure due to multi-vehicle crash
3:54pm The traffic situation has returned to normal so we will now close this live blog. Thank you for following the latest
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Two 'males moved on' from Oxfordshire village after ASB incident
Two males have been 'moved on' from an Oxfordshire village overnight following anti-social behaviour incident. Thames Valley Police officers from Team 4 ICR have been conducting hotspot patrols throughout South and Vale over the past couple of
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Coffee drinkers adding odd vegetable to drink to ‘improve’ taste
TikTok users have jumped on a new trend that sees coffee drinkers find a way to get one of their five a day easily. The ‘Scallion coffee’ encourages drinkers to add a handful of spring onions to the beverage to help balance a sweet and bitter taste
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Police make arrest in connection with suspected drink driving crash on A34
Police made an arrest for suspected drink driving after a crash on the A34 near Bicester. The driver had been involved in a single-vehicle crash on the A34 at Weston-on-the-Green, about four miles south-west of Bicester yesterday afternoon, Friday
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Radio station honours volunteers with esteemed awards
Radio Horton has celebrated the "dedication and excellence" of its volunteers by presenting the esteemed ‘Beeby Awards’, named in memory of the late Colin Beeby, a cherished former volunteer. The station, which is the hospital, health and wellbeing
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Man denies strangulation, assault and theft in court
A TRIAL date has been set for a man accused of assault, strangulation and theft. Liam Baird, 32, appeared at Oxford Crown Court on Friday (May 31) charged with eight counts. He pleaded not guilty to one count of assault by beating, two counts
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How did we rate U’s keepers and defenders during historic promotion season?
MORE than 30 players pulled on the Oxford United jersey during the 2023/24 season, each playing their own role in the club’s historic promotion. United beat Bolton Wanderers 2-0 in the Sky Bet League One play-off final, ensuring a return to the
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Thames Water spent £4.7 million last year cleaning up sewage overflows
New data reveals Thames Water spent more than £4.7 million in Oxfordshire, and more than £30 million across their network in the last financial year, on tankers used to clean up sewage spills in roads, gardens, and homes. An Environmental Information
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Railway network will deliver more trains this summer
A new summer timetable on the Great Western Railway (GWR) network will "deliver more trains where they are needed most", starting this Sunday. Direct services between Bristol Temple Meads and Oxford are planned to be restored for the first time
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Rate of premature heart disease deaths increases in Oxford
More people are dying early from heart and circulatory diseases in Oxford, new figures show. It comes as poorer people across England are increasingly more likely to die early from these conditions, according to medical experts. The British
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Global cricket superstar makes surprise visit to Oxfordshire village
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, widely regarded as one of the best batters in the history of the sport, has made a surprise visit to Oxfordshire. The globally famous sporting star was discussed on the latest episode of the Tailenders cricket podcast
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - ANDREW STUART, 41, of Strawberry Path, Oxford, pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen of blood for testing on July 12 last year after being suspected of having committed a traffic
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Former paratrooper remembers wait for D-Day invasion
A former 100-year-old paratrooper has spoken about his experience waiting for the D-Day invasion 80 years ago. When Allied troops were making their way over the Channel for the D-Day landings, Corporal Peter Belcher and his battalion were already
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Oxford Labour politicians react to Diane Abbott controversy
Oxford's Labour politicians have reacted to controversy around Diane Abbott and the claim there has been a "purge" of left wing candidates nationally. City councillors are weighing in with their thoughts after confusion around whether the long-standing