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'It's beyond imagination' - Dave Day: Si King and Lili Myers take to the stage
SI King and Lili Myers paid emotional tributes to the biking community and the Barrow public at Dave Day. Taking to the stage outside Barrow Town Hall, Si said: "I don't know where to begin. What a welcome from Barrow. Without you, the day would
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Hundreds of new homes approved for area where football stadium planned
Hundreds of new homes have been approved for a village near the site of the proposed Oxford United football stadium despite concern this will "destroy the green gap forever". The Kidlington development was given the green light by councillors at
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Villagers dress up for 17th century market
THIS was a street market with a 17th century theme but no-one really cared if the costumes were earlier or later. Paul and Nicola Ellis are pictured with their daughter Chloe, three, in their 16th century outfits at Blewbury, near Didcot, in 1985
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Rusty the dog gets life-saving treatment after being impaled on a spike
An ‘accident prone’ Oxfordshire pooch called Rusty has been saved by urgent vet care after he was impaled on a nine-inch spike. Eight-year-old Rusty is described as having a track record in causing chaos and is no stranger to Linnaeus-owned Boundary
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Thousands take to streets to celebrate Oxford Pride 2024
Thousands of people took to the streets today for Oxford Pride, which celebrated its 21st year. Rainbow colours paraded the city to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, with people of all ages turning up to show their support. The march began
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This Morning star Dermot O'Leary breaks silence on Michael Mosley's disapearance
This Morning presenter Dermot O'Leary has broken his silence on the disappearance of Dr Michael Mosley. Issuing powerful words, the star, who often presents alongside the TV personality, discussed the missing person's case with Alison Hammond,
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Vandals hit Oxfordshire town park
Another tree has been vandalised in a community garden on Shilton Park in Carterton. According to Carterton Town Council, this is the third tree in just over a year to be cut down. Pupils at a local school were involved with planting the
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RECAP: Long delays on M40 after two crashes
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Street in Oxford cordoned off by police
A street in Oxford has been closed to the public and cordoned off by police. George Street Mews has been cordoned off at both ends by police, with a police car and what appears to be a police van at the scene. There was a police officer stood
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Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star shines in historic comedy in Oxford
JOSEPH Marcell beams as he looks back on a rich life well spent on the stage. A classically trained actor renowned for his love of Shakespeare, his extraordinary career has taken him to extraordinary heights. But he admits, while enjoying the
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D-Day anniversary marked by care home
Residents at a care home in Wallingford marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day by watching the services held in Portsmouth and France. Staff and residents of Waterside Court Care Home watched the services that were attended by King Charles and Queen
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Figures show government failed to meet GP recruitment target
New figures show the government failed to meet its recruitment target despite hundreds of GPs working in Oxfordshire this year. The Royal College of GPs warned “we are losing GPs faster than we are training new ones” and called on political parties
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Pensioner dies after being struck by tree in garden
AN inquest has opened into the death of an Abingdon man who was struck by a tree in his own garden. John Buelens, 75, was found on the floor of his garden by his wife on May 16 after it was believed he was struck by a tree branch. READ MORE
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Oxfordshire's Cogges Manor Farm wins volunteer organisation of the year
Cogges Manor Farm in Witney has been triumphant in an award ceremony. The tourist attraction has won the Oxfordshire Community and Voluntary Action (OCVA) volunteer organisation of the year award. READ MORE: Major delays continue into evening
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Fun family days out for camera club members
Oxford Mail Camera Club members have been enjoying days out with their families. That was the latest weekly theme, and members sent in a series of shots of family trips from locations around the county. These included punting at Magdalen Bridge
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Group needs new volunteers to help run tea parties
A group needs new volunteers to help run tea parties for the elderly. The Oxford branch of a national charity for befriending the over-75s is looking for new guests and volunteers to host and drive guests to tea parties. Going out for tea is
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Record number of Oxford girls win Duke of Edinburgh awards
There were plenty of smiles and rightly so - these young women had good reason to be pleased with themselves. Nineteen Oxford girls had won gold in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme – a record for Oxford. To mark their achievement, they were
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'We will not lose hope' - Michael Mosley's wife breaks silence as search continues
The wife of TV doctor and journalist Michael Mosley has issued her first public statement since her husband went missing on the Greek island of Symi earlier this week. Dr Clare Bailey Mosley has said the days since Dr Mosley went missing had been
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SUMMARY: Oxford Pride 2024 Hundreds take to the streets
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North Oxfordshire candidates for general election announced
The candidates standing in the general election in the north Oxfordshire area have been announced. The parliamentary constituencies in the area have changed following a boundary review, and electors in Cherwell will vote either in the Banbury constituency
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Post-Wembley musings and a look forward to the future
THE life of a football supporter can be tortuous, writes OxVox chair Paul Peros. Good players leaving, long journeys, poor results, underperforming teams. In truth, the gallows humour and shared misery are often as well remembered as the good times
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Daughter of U’s legend welcomes upcoming heading ban
THE daughter of Oxford United legend John Shuker has welcomed an upcoming ban on heading in grassroots football, but says there is much more still to be done. Shuker is United’s record Football League appearance holder, having turned out 473 times
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Oxfordshire-based children's minister under fire after child allowance question
Oxfordshire-based children's minister David Johnston, who is standing for re-election as Wantage MP, has been grilled after failing to answer a media question about child allowance. Appearing on LBC Radio to promote Conservative plans to extend
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Two drivers fined hundreds for speeding on M1
TWO drivers have been fined after being caught speeding on the motorway Amanda Gornall, of East Street, Bicester, was caught on October 21 last year speeding on the M1. The 32-year-old was caught on the motorway between junctions 13 and 16
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Second bite of apple for community orchards
West Oxfordshire District Council has announced the second round of community orchard funding inviting applications from local groups. This initiative follows a successful first round, where six community groups were awarded funding, resulting
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Man accused of throwing dog across room and pushing its head into sofa
THE Crown Prosecution Service has charged a man accused of throwing a dog across a room. Jordan Baskerville, of Parsons Place, Oxford, appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (June 6) charged with causing unnecessary suffering to a protected
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Lift share group set up for Oxford United fans ahead of Championship season
A lift share for Oxford United fans has been started ahead of the club’s maiden Championship season. The Yellows claimed promotion through a famous win at Wembley last month in the EFL League One play-off final. Forward Josh Murphy scored both
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Reason revealed for council reducing telephone service contact hours
An authority is set to reduce its telephone contact hours permanently by three hours to 9am - 2pm in order to save money. West Oxfordshire District Council plans to create "efficiency savings" by limiting the number of hours the public can get
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - CHRISTOPHER KLIMEK, 43, of The Timbers, Launton, pleaded guilty to drug driving in Banbury on October 8 last year as well as driving while using a mobile phone. He was disqualified from
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New homes plan refused after worries village will 'lose identity'
A new homes plan has been refused after concerns it would result in a village growing by 25 per cent and "losing its identity". Cherwell District councillors considered the proposals submitted by developer Neptune Land Promotion for land south
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Blenheim Palace's 'spooky' Halloween trail set to return
Blenheim Palace's Halloween trail will make its return later this year, promising more "thrills and chills" than ever before. The spooky journey through the Woodstock palace's grounds will begin at dusk. Visitors can keep an eye out for a headless
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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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Rainbow coloured bus launched in support of Oxford Pride
A rainbow coloured bus has been unveiled by Oxford Bus Company ahead of this weekend's Oxford Pride. It is the first vehicle in the company's new electric fleet to be adorned with a community-based livery. The launch of the bus coincides with
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Bus operator appoints new managing director to lead west of England operations
Stagecoach has announced the appointment of a new managing director to lead its operations in the west of England. Chris Hanson, previously operations director of Stagecoach West, started the job on June 1. He said: "I’m really pleased to be
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Invesco's Henley office providing boost for the environment
A global asset management firm has provided an update on the progress it has made with climate mitigation strategies at its office in Henley. Invesco's announcement marks Great Big Green Week, which runs from June 8-16 and is the UK’s biggest celebration
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Wallingford football club buys new sports camera with fund support
A football club in Wallingford has made a new purchase after support from a fund backed by former England cricketer Darren Gough. The £75,000 Gigaclear Rural Sports Club Fund aims to support teams based in rural locations across the broadband company