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Abingdon Drama Club set for production of Calendar Girls
Abingdon Drama Club is set to perform a production of Calendar Girls this summer and has launched a fundraising campaign based on the show. The production, directed by Alex Jenkins, will be performed at the Unicorn Theatre in Abingdon from July
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Young football fans get closer look at play-off final trophy
A group of young football fans have enjoyed a closer look at the League One Play-Off Final trophy lifted by the Oxford United last month. The youngsters got the opportunity during holiday camps run by Oxford United in the Community. The trophy
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Salon to hold relaunch party this week
A salon near Bicester will be celebrating a relaunch this Friday with a party. Sophie's Salon, based in Stratton Audley near Bicester, has undergone a refurbishment. The party will showcase the refurbished salon with the training academy, called
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Crash involving 'medical episode' closes main road
A main road near Bicester has been closed due to a "medical episode", police have confirmed. The A41 was closed in both directions between the M40 junction 9 for Bicester and the B4030 Vendee Drive. Both carriageways have since reopened with
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Police respond to reports of two women fighting in high street
Police have been called to an Oxfordshire town centre after reports of a fight. Officers were called to the High Street in Banbury at around 4pm after reports of an altercation between two women. There were no injuries following the incident
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New Prime flavour to launch in Aldi stores with $1 million prize up for grabs
A new flavour of Prime called 'X' is set to launch in Aldi stores today (Wednesday, June 5) alongside a competition with a $1 million prize. Prime Hydration already comes in a variety of different flavours in the UK including Lemon Lime, Meta Moon
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Former U’s youngster set to leave Man United on free transfer
FORMER Oxford United youngster Kie Plumley has been made available for a free transfer from Manchester United. The 20-year-old goalkeeper made a shock move to the Red Devils in September, following his release from United last summer. READ
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Concerns raised over 'gas and chemical' smell in Oxford suburb
Concerns have been raised over a gas-like smell in Blackbird Leys. The smell near Spindleberry Nature Park has been described as a “mixture of gas and chemical”. The pong was first noticed by multiple people living in the area yesterday afternoon
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Police called to fight in town centre high street
6:00pm We are now closing this live blog as police have now left the scene. To read our full story on this incident
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Pop star rushed to hospital ahead of summer gig in Oxford
Blue band member Duncan James has said he will miss Hits Radio Live after he was “rushed” to hospital on Friday to have “a correction of a procedure” ahead of a visit to Oxford this summer. The pop group will perform at the M&S Bank Arena in
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Farm shop bookkeeper admits fraud
A FARM shop bookkeeper has pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position in Oxfordshire. Sally Burborough, 47, of Bicester Road, Aylesbury, appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Monday (June 4) charged with one count of fraud by abuse of position
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Death notices and funeral announcements for Oxfordshire
The Oxford Mail has published 9 death notices in the last seven days. 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
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Man accused of sexually assaulting two young girls in mid-1990s
A COURT has heard that a man is accused of sexually assaulting two young girls in the mid-1990s. Patrick Grealis, of Upper Campsfield Road, Woodstock, appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Monday (June 4) charged with one count of indecent assault
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New dessert parlours opening in market town
Two new dessert parlours are opening soon in Abingdon. Love Desserts already has cafes in Bicester, Banbury and Hayes in Middlesex, and its signs have gone up at a shop unit in the High Street. The new business will open later this month, serving
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Professor who lectured in cockroach costume speaks on services infestation
A University of Oxford professor who lectured in a cockroach costume has reacted to an infestation of the creatures at a local service station. Tim Coulson is the head of the University of Oxford’s Biology Department and gave a talk at the Sheldonian
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Main road closed due to 'medical episode' near motorway
7:06pm We are now closing this live blog as this incident has now been cleared. Thank you for following our coverage.
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Where do U’s rank for cheapest season tickets in the Championship?
OXFORD United rank in the top five when it comes to the cheapest season tickets in Sky Bet Championship next season. The U’s announced earlier this afternoon that season tickets will go on sale tomorrow morning from 10am, with the early bird price
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Travellers leave housing estate after sparking anti-social behaviour concerns
A traveller group has left an Oxfordshire town's housing estate after sparking concerns over noise and misbehaviour. The unauthorised encampment was set up at the Ladygrove Housing Estate in Didcot on June 2. Thames Valley Police conducted
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Hay Fever 'pollen bomb' warning as Met Office says pollen levels will rise
Hay fever sufferers have been warned to prepare for a difficult end to the week as grass pollen levels across the country are expected to skyrocket. The UK has been told to brace for a delayed pollen bomb, caused by the release of suppressed pollen
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Four accused of managing brothels across Oxfordshire
FOUR people have been in court accused of managing four brothels including two in Banbury and Oxford. Partson Mberi, 40, Anna Markwat, 47, Kinga Markwat, 27, and Izabella Gos, 40, all appeared in Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Monday (June 4) charged
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Coronation Street 'legend' Helen Worth to leave the ITV soap after 50 years
Coronation Street star Helen Worth, known for playing Gail Platt, is set to leave the popular soap opera after 50 years, ITV announced. At the end of this year, the 73-year-old will walk along the cobbles one last time after she celebrates her
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Tories told not to claim Civil Service behind their Labour tax attack
The Conservatives have defended their claim that Labour would raise taxes by £2,000 after it emerged a senior Treasury official had warned them not to say civil servants were behind the claim. The Prime Minister repeatedly highlighted the claim
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McVitie’s reveals first-ever non-fruit flavour Jaffa Cakes in shock brand twist
Do you have the bottle to try this new flavour of Jaffa Cakes? McVitie’s has revealed a new Cola Bottle flavour of the iconic cake (or biscuit) coming to a shop near you. It’s a big moment for the brand as it’s the “first-ever non-fruit flavour
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Oxford hospital trust makes senior appointment
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has appointed a new chief operating officer. Felicity Taylor-Drewe will take on the role from October, transferring from her current position as chief operating officer at Great Western Hospitals
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U’s season tickets to go on sale tomorrow morning
SEASON tickets for Oxford United’s return to the second tier of English football will go on sale tomorrow morning, the club has announced. The U’s are set to play Sky Bet Championship football, a return to the second tier, for the first time in
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Botley man, 26, accused of sexually assaulting woman
A PLEA and trial preparation hearing has been scheduled for a man accused of assaulting a woman in Oxford. Ryan Sexon, of West Way, Botley, appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Monday (June 4) charged with one count of assault of a female 13
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Heart MRI scans could help thousands avoid invasive procedure
A study has claimed that offering people suspected of having a certain type of heart attack MRI scans could help thousands of patients avoid an invasive procedure. Academics from the University of Oxford explored the approach in patients who had
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Man, 27, GUILTY of sexually abusing child when he was a teen
A JURY has found a young man guilty of sexually abusing a child when he was a teenager. Cameron-john Brady, 27, of Thornton Street, Birkenhead, was charged with three counts of sexual assault of a child under 13, five counts of assault of a child
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Fresh warning issued from company over bus stop closures
A city transport company has issued a fresh warning that some bus stops will be closed at Oxford's rail station until further notice due to concerns over trees which are causing diversions. The diversions started on Tuesday, May 28 as health and
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Road closed by police after major crash
An Oxfordshire A-road was closed “for some time” according to police following a major crash on Wednesday morning. The A420 between Shrivenham and Watchfield was closed in both directions after a serious collision occurred on Wednesday morning.
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Massive delays after serious crash on Oxfordshire road
11:56am End of live blog The road has reopened. Thank you for following this blog.
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Dramatic footage shows crash on ring road
*WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT* Dramatic footage has been revealed of a crash between a lorry and a car on Oxford's ring road which has left a motorist in hospital. The crash involving a lorry and a Toyota car happened on the A40 Headington,
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Reason revealed why Oxfordshire school is closing for whole day next month
A school in Oxfordshire is set to close for the whole day next month due to a very unique reason. St Blaise CofE Primary School in Milton will close for the entirety of Thursday, July 4, as the building has been commissioned as a polling station
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Police use chip technology recover ‘stolen’ caravan in Oxfordshire
A caravan which is suspected to have been stolen has been recovered by police in Oxfordshire. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning near Wheatley as officers located the caravan using chip technology. In a statement on Wednesday morning
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Former U’s keeper on England bench after first senior call-up
FORMER Oxford United Women goalkeeper Lucy Thomas was on the bench after being named in the England squad for the first time. The 24-year-old, who has previously represented the Lionesses at Under-23 level, emerged through United’s Regional Talent
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Man and woman ‘carrying knife arrested as pair 'fail to stop’ in police chase
A man and woman have been arrested in Oxford following a police car chase. The incident took place in the early hours of Wednesday morning after a vehicle "failed to stop" for officers on Grenoble Road in Littlemore. Thames Valley Police say
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Rare Royal Mint coins as 50p sells for more than 300 times face value
Brits are being urged to check their change for a rare circulated 50p coin after one sold for more than 300 times its face value on eBay this week. Just 210,000 copies of the Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin entered circulation when it was released
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If you keep killing your houseplants, you might be making this common mistake
If you keep killing your houseplants (no matter how much you love them), you might be making this common mistake. We're not all lucky enough to have been born with the green-fingered gene but that doesn't mean we should stop trying! Adding
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Aldi named UK's cheapest supermarket for fifth consecutive month by Which?
Aldi has been named the UK’s cheapest supermarket for the fifth consecutive month this year, according to consumer group Which? The supermarket is known for its low prices, making it a popular choice for budget-savvy shoppers. Which? conducted
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Drivers warned over common summer mistake that could land them £1,000 fine
Motorists in the UK have been warned they could face fines of up to £1,000 for driving in a common piece of summer clothing. With summer finally here, many of us will be planning days out in the coming weeks and months. As temperatures begin
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Krispy Kreme to give away free doughnuts across the UK this week - how to claim
Go nuts for Doughnuts? Krispy Kreme is offering free doughnuts for one day only and here's how you can claim yours. The multinational doughnut and coffee chain has announced that it will be celebrating National Doughnut Day this year by offering
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Peaky Blinders fans 'can't wait' for Netflix film starring Cillian Murphy
Netflix has announced that a Peaky Blinders film will be released with Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy set to star. Murphy will reprise his role as gangster Tommy Shelby for the upcoming film from creator Steven Knight, following on from the BBC show
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Everywhere you can get brand new King Charles bank notes from today
Brits will begin to notice a change in their bank notes from today, as notes featuring the King’s portrait enter circulation. It is the first time the sovereign has been changed on the Bank of England’s notes. The new notes will co-circulate
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Oxfordshire youth graffiti bridge with colourful - and legal - designs
Young people have put Wallingford on the art map with a graffiti paint project on a local landmark. Groups of teens had spray paint at the ready to transform Wallingford bridge into a mosaic of colour with some artistic references to the town
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Rewilding documentary screening in Oxford to feature Q&A with author
A documentary following the story of a young couple as they embark on what becomes one of the most significant rewilding project in Europe is set to be screened in Oxford. Director David Allen’s documentary, Wilding, will be shown at Phoenix Picturehouse
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Thousands flock to region as Oxfordshire club hosts mega football tournament
A mega-football tournament in Crowmarsh has seen thousands of players and supporters flock to the region for another year of competition. The Wallingford and Crowmarsh Football Club hosted the event which has now been running for more than 25
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Fresh plan lodged as part of 700 home development
Fresh plans have been submitted as part of a 700-home development for Carterton. A new reserved matters application will be considered by West Oxfordshire District Council for the 164 homes phase of the project. A application including details
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Free bus travel for military personnel to mark D-Day anniversary
Military and ex-military personnel will be able to enjoy free travel on bus services across the UK on several days this month. Stagecoach, which runs buses in Oxfordshire, have made the offer to personnel in uniform, those carrying a military ID
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Patients losing 25% of their bodyweight with King-Kong of weight loss medicines
“The UK is suffering from an obesity crisis with more than 1 in 4 adults in the UK defined as obese (BMI 30+)” Says Managing Director of Pharmacy Planet, Bhupinder Dhaliwal. “It is estimated to be costing the UK economy around £98b annually.” GPhC
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Mental health team wins Oxford Health award
A mental health team have won an Exceptional People Team Award in recognition of their work. Oxford City and North East primary care mental health team scooped March’s award for its high-standard patient care. The team delivers adult and older
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Railway line to be closed all day this Sunday
Train operator Chiltern Railways has announced the line between Bicester North and Leamington Spa will be closed all day this Sunday (June 9). This is due to a major engineering block being in place between Leamington and Bicester, meaning there
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Multiple eateries awarded top scores for food hygiene
A volunteer-run community cafe is among five eateries awarded the very highest marks for food hygiene. Restaurants, bakeries and takeaways all received the 'very good' maximum five score in recent weeks after inspections by Environmental Health
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Teen 'groomed' by man said 'something about him isn’t right'
A GIRL told police a Bicester man was ‘grooming’ her after messaging her online and sending pictures of his genitals, a jury heard. Matthew White is on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with six counts of child sexual offences dating back to
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Henley museum to celebrate town's rowing history ahead of Olympics
A museum in Henley is looking ahead to this summer's Olympics with an exhibition exploring the town's sporting history. The Games at Henley exhibition at the River & Rowing Museum will delve into more than a century of international competition
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Mother-daughter duo take on Thames to name guide dog puppy in memory of husband
In a heartfelt tribute to her late husband, Oxfordshire volunteer for Guide Dogs Tracy Jones has completed a remarkable canoeing journey along the Thames with her 30-year-old daughter, Jess. The mother-daughter duo have raised over £2,600, which
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Oxford Bus Company throws support behind OxTrail
Oxford Bus Company welcomed a special guest to its Cowley depot this month ahead of the launch of a city wide art trail. Roxy - a sculpture set for an appearance at OxTrail 2024 - is expected to engage thousands of tourists and residents when the
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Oxford University researchers develop molecule to tackle antibiotic resistance
Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a new molecule that can suppress the evolution of antibiotic resistance in bacteria. The small molecule can also make resistant bacteria more susceptible to antibiotics. The global rise
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Oxford United fans can subscribe for £4 for four months during flash sale
OXFORD United fans can take advantage of an offer of £4 for four months or more than 40 per cent off an annual subscription via the Oxford Mail’s flash sale. A digital subscription is the most user-friendly way to read all your U’s news online,
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Oxfordshire's oldest golf club sees membership surge
Oxfordshire's oldest golf club is bucking the national trend by increasing its membership base in response to oversubscribed winter competitions. Located on Hill Top Road in Cowley, Oxford Golf Club has observed a substantial influx of new members
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Local labour pledges to end the need for foodbanks
Veronica Oakeshott, Labour candidate for the new Bicester, Kidlington and Woodstock constituency has committed to working to end the need for food banks. Bicester Foodbank reports that last year they gave out emergency food vouchers to support
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Cheetahs in action tonight, while Boughen and Janowski make impression
OXFORD Cheetahs are in Championship action at Oxford Stadium tonight, when they take on the in-form Scunthorpe Scorpions, writes Leon Foster-Hill. The Scorpions are unbeaten in their first three league meetings, two of which were away from home
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Cancer support centre calls for volunteers
A cancer support hub is calling for more volunteers a year after it opened a dedicated children’s centre. The Hummingbird Centre is based in Launton, near Bicester, and provides cancer support services for Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Berkshire
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'Dispute' over glass bottle lands stab-accused in court
A TRIAL has started for a 42-year-old accused of ‘stabbing’ a man with a glass bottle. Andrew Smith, of Hamilton Close, Bicester, has one been charged with one count of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm against Gary McFarlane.
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Youth football club left reeling after targeted break-in
An Oxfordshire football club has been left shocked after a break-in and theft that damaged dozens of trophies, with the search continuing for those responsible. The Witney Vikings Youth Football Club has been left shocked after a storage container
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Trio accused of false imprisonment and drug dealing in city
THREE people are on trial accused of false imprisonment and selling drugs across Oxfordshire. Raymond McGill, Ammae Morrison and Landry Ane, are all on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with several drug offences. McGill, 21, of Brownhill
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Student felt 'peer pressure' to bring man home 'who raped her'
AN Oxfordshire student who told police a man raped her after a night out said she had invited him home due to pressure from peers, a court has heard. The student, who cannot be named for legal reasons, said she had asked Nigel Hunt to come home
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Pensioner furious garden wall collapses leading to £60,000 repair quote
An Oxford man has been left furious after being quoted £60,000 to repair his collapsed garden wall. Anthony Bailey, of Coppock Close in Headington Quarry, discovered earlier this year that his back garden wall had crumbled. The property backs
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'Major concerns' raised over massive housing estate plan for edge of town
A politician has raised "major concerns" infrastructure might not "keep pace" the "influx of housing" amid plans for a massive housing estate which will extend the boundaries of an Oxfordshire town. Applicant Croudace Homes has submitted detailed
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Campaign to save village pub has failed
A campaign to save a pub for a village community has failed. The Fox Inn in Middle Barton, West Oxfordshire, is a Grade II listed 18th century pub. Over the last decade, the pub has often been closed for significant periods of time. READ
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Oxford Pride will return this weekend with a new theme
Oxford Pride is returning this year to celebrate it's 21st anniversary with a new theme to embrace the "vibrant spirit", featuring a march, live acts and more. The event will be held all day this Saturday (June 8) at various locations in the city
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Police helicopter circles Oxford as 'five police cars descend on street'
10:11am Get in touch Do you live in the Cowley area? Did you see the helicopter? Contact us with your story