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Bus services suspended overnight due to leak survey works
Some bus services will be suspended overnight tonight due to leak survey works on St Aldates. Stop H1, H2, H3 and G3 will be suspended overnight from 11.45pm. This will be in place until 5am tomorrow morning (Tuesday, June 11). These suspended
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Nocturne Live: Blenheim Palace ready to host Chaka Khan and Sheryl Crow
The famous Nocturne Live concert series takes place at Blenheim Palace this weekend headlined by 10-times Grammy winner Chaka Khan and superstar Sheryl Crow. The palace will be hosting four days of concerts from Thursday June 13 to Saturday June
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Actor Toby Jones speaks out in support of refugees
Bafta-winning actor Toby Jones has highlighted the dehumanisation of refugees arriving in the UK in boats, and called the Rwanda deportation scheme the latest “in a long line of challenges” that asylum seekers have to face “just to survive”. The
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Air sampling device placed to reveal new insights about biodiversity
An air sampling device which will "reveal new insights about the hidden biodiversity around us" and more has been placed in Oxfordshire. Researchers at the Earlham Institute in Norwich have begun a year-long project of sampling and sequencing the
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Cotswold Wildlife Park opens its doors after hours for disabled and sick children
Cotswold Wildlife Park quietly opened its doors for disabled and sick children and their families to visit the animals after hours. For the ninth time, the Park hosted Dreamnight At The Zoo, an invitation-only event for chronically ill and disabled
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Former pilot revisits memories with flight simulator session
A former pilot living at an Oxfordshire care home took a trip down memory lane with a special flight simulator. Barry Brown, a resident of MHA The Homestead in Carterton, returned to the cockpit, stirring memories of his many flights across the
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GALLERY: Crowds gather for annual Jericho Street Fair
Crowds gathered for an annual street party in Oxford that started around 30 years ago. More than 40 stalls featured in the Jericho Street Fair on Saturday (June 8) in Canal Street near the community centre and acted as the centrepiece of three
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Two children kidnapped after woman assaulted
TWO children were kidnapped in Banbury after a woman was assaulted. The incident took place between 9pm and 11pm on Saturday (June 8) when a woman was assaulted and her two children were taken from her between the Ruscote Arcade and Ruscote Park
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Police warn about increase in car thefts across West Oxfordshire
POLICE have warned that there has been an increase of VW Golf vehicle thefts across West Oxfordshire. Thames Valley Police states that over the last few days, officers have seen an increase in thefts due to key-cloning/hacking. It is now advising
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New building approved for school where roofs 'leak'
A school is being demolished and fully replaced in a village near Oxford after the headteacher said the existing buildings are "tired", "inefficient" and have roofs that "leak". The new facilities were approved for the Gosford Hill School in Kidlington's
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Person dies on railway line between Oxford and London
A person has died after an incident at a train line between Oxford and London Paddington. This afternoon Great Western Railway announced delays on social media due to an "emergency incident", leaving all lines blocked between London Paddington
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Oxford airport buses facing ‘significant delays’ after ‘incident’
Oxford’s airport bus services are facing “significant delays” following an incident. The incident occurred earlier on Tuesday afternoon and affected traffic, resulting in the bus services to the London airports being delayed. Oxford Bus Company
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Delays on A34 after crash on the edge of Oxford
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Police forensics officers investigate fire near city centre
Police forensics officers are investigating after fire engines were called to a home near the Oxford city centre. Fire crews were called to the address in Walton Street, near the junction with Worcester Place. Tape has been used to cordon off
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Jeremy Clarkson takes swipe at former Top Gear co-presenter James May
Jeremy Clarkson has taken a swipe at former Top Gear co-presenter James May this week. The pair starred alongside Richard Hammond on the popular BBC car-focused show from 2003 to 2015 before the trio reunited for Prime Video’s The Grand Tour.
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'Stranger rape' trial dismissed due to unforeseeable issues
A ‘STRANGER rape’ trial has been dismissed and has been rescheduled due to unforeseeable issues in court. Nigel Hunt was on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with four counts of rape, alleged to have taken place on October 30, 2021, and one count
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Fire breaks out at children's playground in residential area
An Oxford mother has admitted she is now “very careful” in letting her child go to their local playground following a fire inside the park area. Images shared with the Oxford Mail show a group of four people at the playground on Mistletoe Green
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Man guilty of having sex with underage girl after grooming her
A JURY has found a young man guilty of having sex with an underage girl and sending sexual messages to two others. Matthew White, of Rochford Gardens, Bicester, was on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with six counts of child sexual offences
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Future Belgian Queen leaves Oxford to cast vote in federal election
The future Queen of Belgium, who is studying at the University of Oxford, has left the city to return home. Crown Princess Elisabeth has been in the English city since 2021 and has been studying History and Politics at Lincoln College. The
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Amy Dowden 'more excited than ever' as BBC confirms Strictly Come Dancing return
Amy Dowden will return as a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing in 2024, the BBC has confirmed. Dowden, who hails from Caerphilly in Wales, has been a professional on Strictly since 2017 but took a year off the show in 2023 after revealing
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Warning to never bring home these 4 foods home if you want to live longer
Star of the Netflix documentary 'How to live to 100' Dan Buettner has urged people to never bring home these four foods if they want to live a long life. The National Geographic fellow, 63, recently took to Instagram to warn his followers that
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Coronation Street compared to Black Mirror as AI used to 'bring back' dead child
Coronation Street fans were baffled after a storyline saw a dead child 'brought back' with AI which some described as being in "bad taste" and "creepy". The plot thread involved the character of Leanne Battersby, whose son Oliver died in 2020 after
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This Morning pays tribute to 'lovely' Michael Mosley following 'devastating' death
ITV's This Morning has paid tribute to TV doctor Michael Mosley following his "tragic" and "devastating" death. His wife, Dr Clare Bailey Mosley, confirmed his death on Sunday (June 9) after an extensive search operation found his body on a rocky
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Giovanni Pernice axed as professional on Strictly Come Dancing ahead of 2024 series
Giovanni Pernice will not return for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2024, the BBC has confirmed. The Italian professional dancer, 33, has been on the BBC One celebrity dancing show since 2015 when he reached the grand final with Coronation
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Inside James Corden’s £8 million property in Henley set for demolition
James Corden has been granted permission to demolish a 1960s-style mansion in Henley after investing in a round-the-clock security system following ‘70 break-ins’ last year. Mr Corden, who recently moved back to the UK after nearly a decade of
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'Somebody has got to say enough': More homes approved for 'swamped' village
New homes will come to a "swamped" Oxfordshire village despite concerns it is "seriously overdeveloped" and a plea that "somebody has got to say enough". Planning committee members at a Cherwell District Council meeting on Thursday (June 6) gave
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Fatality confirmed on railway line as Oxfordshire services affected
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Harry Dunn's parents pay emotional tribute to son at his inquest
Harry Dunn’s parents spoke of their “nightmare” as they paid an emotional tribute to their son at his inquest. Charlotte Charles and Tim Dunn shared memories during proceedings at Sessions House in Northampton today, as both tearfully recalled
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Ambulance staff 'sexually abused' unwell patient being hospitalised
AN emergency care assistant is accused of sexually assaulting a patient in an ambulance under the pretence it was a medical examination, a court has heard. Marcus Gunn is on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with two counts of sexual assault
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Bicester youngster in action at British Motocross Championship
BICESTER’S Levison Usher was in action at the weekend’s British Motocross Championship. The eight-year-old vied with some of the best youth riders from across the country at the Monster Mountain track in Merthyr Tydfil. Usher competed in the
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Tories call for Lib Dem cabinet member for planning's removal from role
Conservative opposition councillors wrote to the leader of West Oxfordshire District Council calling for the executive member for planning to be stripped of his position. The letter jointly written and signed by Conservative Group Leader Cllr
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Car show roars back after six years with 80s and 90s supercars
An American cop car was among 130 exhibits at this weekend's Churchill Car Show. The show drew classic cars from all eras but the focus for this year was supercars from the 80s and 90s, including some flashy Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Aston Martins
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Grade II listed pub with rooms placed on market
A 17th-century Oxfordshire pub has been placed on the market. The Three Pigeons Inn in Southam Road which leads into Banbury town centre is up for sale for £650,000. The Grade II listed property stands on a busy crossroads with Warwick Road
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Future of pub seen on television plunged into doubt after failing to reopen
An Oxfordshire village pub’s future is seriously in doubt after failing to reopen months after the landlords left. The Six Bells on The Green in Warborough operated for the last time on Wednesday, March 27, as the family in charge of the pub chose
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Who is standing for the General Election in Oxfordshire?
There will be seven seats up for grabs in Oxfordshire for the July General Election and here is a full run-down of the candidates in each constituency. Votes are set to be counted overnight with the polls opening at 7am and closing at 10pm on election
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Dr Michael Mosley remembered as ‘national treasure’ and ‘hero’ for health advice
Colleagues of Dr Michael Mosley have led tributes, hailing the late TV broadcaster, producer and columnist as a “national treasure” and a “kind and gentle man”, after his death while holidaying on a Greek island was confirmed over the weekend.
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Food vendor caught illegally selling food from van a SECOND time
A FOOD vendor has been fined almost £10,000 for illegally selling food out of a van for a second time. Ozgur Kayaoglu, of Thornfield Drive, Westlea, Swindon, was caught selling food out of a VW Crafter Van in the layby along the A415 Marcham Road
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Sister of former U’s star has Olympics hopes after European Championships
JADE O’Dowda finished seventh overall in the heptathlon at the European Athletics Championships in Rome. The 24-year-old, from Kidlington, went sixth on the UK all-time list after finishing with 6,314 points, her personal best. That was secured
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Retired couple renew their wedding vows 60 years on
A couple have renewed their wedding vows to celebrate their 60th anniversary. Bob Taylor, 78, and his wife Pauline, 77, renewed their vows to celebrate their Diamond wedding anniversary. The couple met at Abingdon Fair in 1962 and were married
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Mystery surrounds late night police incident as neighbours awoken by sirens
Oxford neighbours were shocked to be awoken by police sirens late at night at the weekend. The incident occurred at around 10.15pm on Sunday night when two police cars travelled to Gaisford Road via Littlemore Road in Cowley. After driving
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Four Oxford riders on show for the British Final
FOUR Oxford riders were on show at the National Speedway Stadium for the British Final. Jordan Jenkins was a late call-up after Rory Schlein was ruled out with injury, and he joined three Oxford Spires riders in the line-up, including two former
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Police called to reports of unaccompanied child in Oxfordshire village
Police have responded to reports of a child believed to be unaccompanied by an adult. Officers were called to Benson after receiving a report from a member of the public about an unaccompanied child on Saturday, June 8. However, the force has
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Why can't I concentrate on anything? Here are 5 ways to improve your focus
Why can't you focus on anything? Are you finding it difficult to concentrate at the moment? Here are five steps to help you focus. From time to time, many of us struggle to pay attention on the thing we're supposed to be doing - especially in the
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Greg Leigh helps Jamaica start World Cup campaign with pair of wins
GREG Leigh has helped Jamaica begin their World Cup qualifying campaign with a pair of wins. Leigh played the full 90 minutes as the Reggae Boyz beat the Dominican Republic 1-0, courtesy of Shamar Nicholson’s goal just after the quarter of an hour
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Netflix to be removed from more than 40 TV models next month - see which ones
Netflix will be removed from more than 40 TV models in July. The popular streaming service is known for hit TV shows and movies including the likes of Baby Reindeer, Bridgerton, Black Mirror and All Quiet on the Western Front. Netflix can be
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GALLERY: Veterans gather for D-day 80th anniversary parade
Veterans gathered at RAF Harwell to pay tribute at a commemoration parade for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. To mark the anniversary of the allied assault on the Normandy beaches on June 6, 1944, the Harwell branch of the Royal British Legion invited
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Millions issued urgent insurance warning as they are under-protected
Millions of households in the UK have been warned they are underinsured for their contents insurance. This means that in a worst-case scenario of loss or damage, millions will not receive the funds they’d need to repair or replace their possessions
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DWP warning to pensioners as thousands of bank statements checked
Pensioners have been warned the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is checking thousands of their bank statements following a huge rise in fraud. The DWP revealed that there were £520 million in Pension Credit overpayments paid out in the last
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'Do not eat': Morrisons recalls chicken product as it may contain metal pieces
Morrisons has recalled one of its chicken products because it may contain small pieces of metal. The supermarket has issued a ‘do not eat’ warning to any customers who have purchased its wafer thin cooked chicken because of the risk. The affected
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Glowing dye that clings to cancer cells gives doctors ‘second pair of eyes’
A glowing dye that clings to cancer cells gives surgeons a “second pair of eyes” to eradicate the disease, University of Oxford experts have found. The dye, which has been developed for prostate cancer but could be adapted to other forms of the
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Chocolate bars sold at Tesco recalled as customers issued 'do not eat' warning
Tesco customers have been warned not to eat multiple chocolate bars sold by the supermarket giant as they may be a “possible health risk”. The supermarket is recalling its Tesco Nutty Nougat Caramel Chocolate Bars multipack, and its Tesco Dreamy
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Ruth Langsford 'devastated to find messages from Eamonn Holmes to other woman'
Loose Woman star Ruth Langsford has allegedly been left "devastated" after finding messages between her husband Eamonn Holmes and another woman. The news comes after the pair announced they would be divorcing after 14 years of marriage. This
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Gary Lineker shares heartfelt message as football legend Alan Hansan hospitalised
Match Of The Day star Gary Lineker has shared a heartfelt message for the legendary pundit and football player Alan Hansen after he was rushed to hospital. The 69-year-old was said to be "seriously ill" in a statement released by Liverpool Football
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Red Cross cadets keep busy across the county
MEMBERS of the Red Cross have provided valuable assistance to thousands of people in Oxfordshire over the years. Much of that has been made possible by the goodwill of volunteers and other wellwishers providing the necessary help, money and equipment
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Dress like Gareth Southgate and bowl for free on Euros opening weekend
Customers who turn up wearing a Gareth Southgate-style waistcoat can have free bowling during the first weekend of the Euros. To celebrate England's first matches in the European football tournament, Hollywood Bowl Oxford is offering free bowling
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Oxfordshire theatre group raise £11,000 for local charity
A community theatre group near Bicester has raised £11,000 for a Bicester charity. Launton Village Players’ 37th pantomime, Rapunzel, raised the impressive total for charity Bicester Autism. This money will contribute towards providing much
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Oxfordshire TV auctioneer reveals secrets galore in new autobiography
Auctioneer and TV personality Charlie Ross reveals secrets including the fact his mother thought he would be a ballet dancer in his new autobiography. Mr Ross, who lives near Oxford, said: “I hope it will gain interest from the two million people
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Who has passed away in Oxfordshire this week? Your notices
The Oxford Mail has published 13 death notices in the past seven days. Every week, we publish death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages
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Art exhibition raises over £1000 for Oxfordshire charity
An exhibition organised by Bicester Art Network has raised over one thousand pounds charity Bicester Autism. Following a "very successful" Oxfordshire Artweeks exhibition at Weston Manor Hotel the organisers, Bicester Art Network, and artists were
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Oxford University to return Hindu saint sculpture to India
Oxford University is to hand back a sculpture of a Hindu saint to India which had been on display at the Ashmolean Museum. A claim for the sculpture was made through the Indian High Commission. The 500-year-old bronze, which depicts Tirumankai
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James Henry: Promotion is ‘icing on the cake’ after seven years with U’s
JAMES Henry says that achieving promotion with Oxford United was the ‘icing on the cake’ as his seven-year tenure with the club draws to a close. The 35-year-old midfielder is one of four out of contract players who will leave the U’s this summer
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - EUAN HERITAGE, 21, of Main Road, Broughton, pleaded guilty to drug driving in Banbury on December 11 last year. He was disqualified from driving for 16 months and fined £450. There were
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Biotech firm opens state-of-the-art facility in town
A subsidiary of a South Korea-based biotechnology firm has opened a new state-of-the-art facility in Abingdon. MediMab Biotherapeutics, a subsidiary of MediMabBio, has launched its new facility at Sovereign House, Abingdon Science Park. Developed
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Man denies sexually abusing a young girl
A TRIAL date has been set for a man accused of assaulting a child in Oxford. Robert Trafford, 44, appeared at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (June 6) charged with two counts of assaulting a girl under 13 – namely 12 years old. The defendant
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Local singer entertains crowds with special D-Day street performance
A local Oxfordshire singer has performed a special street gig to mark the anniversary of D-Day. Charmaine Bushnell from Wantage sang to crowds on Saturday afternoon outside of The Bear Hotel on Market Place. “Lots of local people have been