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Former England rugby league player Rob Burrow dies aged 41 after battle with MND
Former England rugby league player Rob Burrow has died at the age of 41 after a lengthy battle with motor neurone disease. Burrow spent his entire rugby league career with Leeds Rhinos and helped them win eight Super League titles. He retired
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Crews tackle fire at country farm property near Oxfordshire border
Fire crews have responded to a fire at a farm near Banbury late this afternoon. Firefighters are currently dealing with a fire at a farm in the Chipping Warden area, near Banbury. Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service issued an warning
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Is this the worlds oldest cat? Brit hoping to officially claim record with 29yo pet
A British man claims his 29-year-old cat is the oldest in the world. Leslie Greenhough, 69, believes his tortoiseshell moggy, Millie, who was born in 1995, is currently the oldest living cat. The moggy was first owned by Mr Greenhough's late
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Nine interesting photos of Oxfordshire from 1994
Here we feature photos from the Oxford Mail archive from 30 years ago. We have dived into our archives to find nine interesting photos from the year 1994. Famous faces took part in a charity golf tournament, new pubs were opened and Witney
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Tree of Pride to return to Westgate Centre for second year
Westgate Shopping Centre in Oxford is set to bring back its 'Tree of Pride' for a second year. Visitors to the centre in June will be able decorate the tree with their pledges to work towards a more inclusive and caring future to mark Pride Month
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Tributes paid to 'much loved' father of two killed in A420 crash near Oxford
A man who died as a result of a crash on the A420 has been named in a tribute released on behalf of his family. John Foyle, 37, died after a road traffic collision on the A420 in Besselsleigh around 10pm on Wednesday, May 29. Thames Valley
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Two boys ID'd in connection with Oxfordshire football club criminal damage incident
Two boys have been identified in connection with an Oxfordshire criminal damage incident, which left a football club ransacked and sports trophies destroyed. The break-in at the Witney Vikings Youth Football Club involved criminal damage and theft
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Michael Ball shares sweet tribute to Steve Wright in first ‘love songs’ show
Michael Ball hosted his first BBC Radio’s 2 Sunday Love Songs and shared a sweet tribute to the late Stever Wright. Wright was an icon of radio, presenting programmes on BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 for more than 40 years and was beloved by listeners
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Plusnet customers issued 'take action' warning as mobile service set to close
Plusnet customers are being issued a final "take action" warning as the provider's mobile service gets set to close this month (June 2024). Plusnet, which is part of the BT Group along with EE and Openreach, currently offers mobile and broadband
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Adele shuts down aggressive fan in sweary conflict at Las Vegas concert
Singer Adele was seen scolding an audience member at one of her recent shows on June 1 in Las Vegas. The incident took place at the Colosseum in Caesars Palace where the ‘Someone Like You’ singer is currently performing her ‘Weekends with Adele
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WATCH: UEFA Champions League final at Wembley Stadium delayed by pitch invaders
The UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund has been delayed after pitch invaders ran onto the ground less than a minute into the match. Wembley Stadium security officials were left red-faced on Saturday (June 1) evening
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Fly-tipping and littering alert after dumped items found in Oxfordshire
Rubbish including dumped household items such as a mattress and bags of waste have been left near a South Oxfordshire field in an act of fly-tipping. Evidence from the scene has been obtained by police and will be passed to the South Oxfordshire
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Diet Coke cans are turning purple for a limited time - see why and how to get one
A limited number of Diet Coke cans have been turned purple this month as part of a Sainsbury's and Nectar promotion. The classic Coca-Cola product usually comes in silver cans, while the standard Coke comes in the iconic red colour. But Coca-Cola
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When does Love Island 2024 start? What time to tune into ITV for new summer series
Love Island is back with a new batch of "sexy" singles heading into the villa hoping to find "the one". Love Island returns for its 11th series on Monday (June 3) with Maya Jama back as host of the ITV reality dating show and Iain Stirling once
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Unauthorised encampment in Oxfordshire housing estate sparks ASB concerns
A recent unauthorised encampment on an Oxfordshire housing estate has sparked concerns over noise and misbehaviour. The unauthorised site at Ladygrove Housing Estate in Didcot has allegedly caused disruptive noise with concerns about anti-social
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GALLERY: Magdalen Road Food Festival proves a hit for Oxford crowds
Locals, councillors and visitors alike have praised the first Magdalen Road Food Festival organised by residents and traders. The family-friendly event coincided with the popular monthly Magdalen Arms Flea Market and showcased retailers and food
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Two West Oxfordshire eateries get top marks for food hygiene
Two eateries in West Oxfordshire have been recognised for their high standards of food hygiene by inspectors. Shake and Snack, a takeaway in Burford's High Street was awarded a five-star rating on Wednesday, May 15, the Food Standards Agency has
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Transport back to 1980 with nine amazing photos
Here we feature photos from the Oxford Mail archive from 1990. Prince Charles took part in a polo match, England manager Ron Greenwood was guest speaker at the annual Oxfordshire Football Coaches Association meeting and dozens of toys were donated
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Oxford nursery provider named one of top UK workplaces for employee growth
A company which runs nurseries in Oxford has been named as one of the best workplaces for development in the UK. Bright Horizons has been named on Great Place To Work's UK’s Best Workplaces for Development 2024 list. The nursery chain was ranked
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Bicester to host event to mark 10 years of Festival of the Unexceptional
An event to celebrate the 10th anniversary of a popular car festival is set to be held in Bicester. Hagerty has announced its third 2024 Hangout evening event to celebrate 10 years of its Festival of the Unexceptional. The Hangout, open to
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Andy Warhol painting to go up for sale in Oxford
A rare piece by a renowned Italian artist is set to be auctioned alongside a painting by pop culture icon Andy Warhol at an auction in Oxford. Painter and stage designer Domenico Gnoli does not have many publicly available works due to his death
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Victorious start for youth club in new football kit funded by sponsorship
A youth football club has been sponsored, allowing them to buy a new football kit. The sponsorship means the under-8 boys' team, from Didcot, have been able to get a new away strip. The Harwell and Hendred Youth Football Club team, known as
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See inside this Oxfordshire equestrian estate on the market for £18m
An Oxfordshire estate with significant equestrian facilities, an indoor swimming and tennis court is on the market for £18m. The Soulcombe residential and equestrian estate located on the edge of the Cotswolds near Kidlington and six miles from
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How to vote in the live Britain's Got Talent Final on ITV tonight
Tonight, June 2, thousands across the country will be preparing to sit down in front of the telly as Britain’s Got Talent live Final 2024 takes place on ITV. The tense show will see the 10 finalists and one wildcard act battle it out in hopes of
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Former U’s target misses out in Champions League final
A FORMER reported Oxford United target found himself on the losing side in the Champions League final. Julian Ryerson was linked with the U’s in January 2018, with reports at the time suggesting United were prepared to break their transfer record
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Red Arrows set to fly over Oxfordshire - here's when and where to spot them
Arguably the most famous military planes in the world - the Red Arrows - will be flying over Oxfordshire today on their way back from the Midlands Air Show. The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, is one of the world's premier aerobatic
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Pet owners warned driving with a dog in your car could land you £5k fine
Drivers have been warned they could face fines of up to £5,000 if they travel with their dogs in the car and breach the Highway Code. The code contains a rule that all pet owners should be aware of if they don’t want to be hit in the pocket.
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'Doctors had to save my life': Woman's holiday hepatitis horror story
A holidaymaker claims doctors had to fight to save her life after she returned from a four-star holiday with Hepatitis. Olivia Hartley says she nearly died after coming home from her £1,400 EasyJet holiday in Egypt last year. The 28-year-old
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Shisha bar service opens with outdoor dining for Oxfordshire summer
A Mexican restaurant in Didcot is celebrating a new outdoor space and shisha service - just in time for summer. Loco Burrito has been on the Broadway in Didcot now for two years and the team said they had seen an "excellent reaction" to the new
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Council encourages residents to get outside to mark wildlife campaign
Residents across the Cherwell district are urged to embrace the great outdoors and get wild during June to mark the month-long celebration of the natural world. Cherwell District Council is supporting The Wildlife Trusts’ 30 Days Wild campaign,
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Coroner names man who died in van fire outside village pub
THE name of a man who died in a van fire outside a village pub in Oxfordshire has been released by the coroners. Paul Lambie, 55, died after a van fire on the A436 at the junction with the A44 outside the Greedy Goose near Chastleton on May 12.
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Staff 'limping around office' after Tough Mudder challenge for charity
Staff are "limping around the office" after taking part in a challenging race to raise money for an Armed Forces charity. The 23 team members from Vistry Thames Valley participated in Tough Mudder London West earlier this month. Over a ten-mile
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Oxford punting on the River Cherwell is our camera club winner
Oxford Mail Camera Club members have been out and about taking photos of rivers across Oxfordshire. That was our weekly theme and they sent in photos from lots of different locations in the county. There were many amazing shots so it was difficult
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New and 'exciting' musical festival will be held this month
An "exciting" new music festival is coming to Oxford this month, with an emphasis on 'new music, relaxed concerts and creative programming'. Directed by composer Sebastian Black and cellist Eliza Millett (Echéa Quartet), the festival will be held
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Cyclist 'who rode on M40' in custody after arrest warrant
A CYCLIST accused of riding a bike on the motorway is now in custody after a warrant for arrest was issued. An arrest warrant was issued in April for Dhimiter Kruti, of no fixed abode, after he was charged with riding a pedal cycle on the M40,
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Tarantula reunited with owner after being missing for three weeks
A pet tarantula found in Wallingford has been safely reunited with its owner after being missing for three weeks. A public post on social media platform Facebook led to Charlotte the tarantula being safely returned to her owner, 7-year-old Theo
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Investigation launched after nurse found dead in River Thames
AN investigation has been launched by police after the death of an Abingdon nurse who was found in the River Thames. Karen Leedham, 72, was reported missing by her family on May 13 this year. She was found the following day by police in the River
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Plan for new family centre prompts noise concern
Plans for a new family residential centre in an Oxfordshire town have prompted noise concerns. Applicant Alexandra Collins would like to introduce the "unique" hub to Park Road in Didcot which would provide a 24/7 care setting for nine parents
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Oxford manufacturer announces new operations in Saudi Arabia
Unipart, a Cowley-based firm, has announced it has launched operations in Saudi Arabia. The logistics, supply chain, manufacturing and consultancy company, already has operations across Europe, North America, Australia and Japan. And it is