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Seaside holiday snap is a camera club winner
Oxford Mail Camera Club members have been sharing snaps of their holiday destinations. That was our latest weekly theme and photographers posted photos from locations around the globe. Some of them chose to stay closer to home and there were
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Oxford school finish fourth in national book quiz
Five students from an Oxford school have represented Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire in the finals of the National Reading Championship Quiz. The competition, organised by the National Literacy Trust, tests students on their book knowledge
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One in seven Oxfordshire children eligible for free school meals
ONE in seven children in Oxfordshire are eligible for free school meals, new figures show. Across England, a record number of children were eligible to receive free school meals as of January, but education sector leaders said the numbers were
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New names revealed on Thame War Memorial with Duke of Gloucester in attendance
The Duke of Gloucester visited Thame earlier this week as 30 new names were unveiled on a war memorial in the town. On June 11, His Royal Highness led a ceremony, attended by around 300 people, to present the additions to the Thame War Memorial
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Bike ride raises thousands for brain tumour charity
Hundreds took to their bikes last weekend to raise thousands of pounds for a brain tumour charity. The Lark Rise Bike Ride, which returned on June 9, is inspired by the landscapes of Flora Thompson’s 'Lark Rise to Candleford' and started from Swallows
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RECAP: Crash on A34 causing traffic
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Expert issues DVLA number plate warning where drivers could be fined £1,000
Brits have been warned about several registration plate rules that could result in fines of up to £1,000. Jon Kirkbright, sales director at Platehunter, said some people choose to rearrange the letters and numbers on their plates to make desirable
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'Stop pollution': Protest demands Thames Water stop dumping sewage
‘NO more pollution,’ was the message at a protest demanding Thames Water stop polluting water with sewage in and around Oxford. A protest was held on Port Meadow near Wolvercote Mill Stream today (June 16) which saw residents, campaigners, charities
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Steve Coogan being sued by university staff member
The portrayal of a university academic in a Steve Coogan film about the discovery of Richard III’s remains did have a defamatory meaning, a High Court judge has ruled. Richard Taylor is suing Mr Coogan, his production company Baby Cow, and Pathe
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Police warn visitors about criminals at beauty spots
POLICE are warning visitors at beauty spots to be aware of vehicle thefts. Thames Valley Police is asking people to make sure their cars are secured and personal belongings are taken with them due to 'criminals utilising busier times' at beauty
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Retired HGV driver dies after being passenger in crash
A RETIRED HGV driver has died after being the passenger of a vehicle involved in a crash. Edward Lamb, 85, died on May 28 at the John Radcliffe Hospital after being transported to the Headington site following a crash on May 22. An inquest
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Train services impacted by 'defective track'
TRAIN services to London are now running at a reduced speed due to a 'defective track'. Chiltern Railways has warned customers this afternoon (June 16) that the track running between Leamington Spa and Banbury is 'defective'. READ MORE: Ambulance
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Health coach shares 3 crucial lifestyle choices that can help prevent diabetes
Diabetes is a health condition that millions of Brits are living with, and there are a few lifestyle choices that can be made to help prevent it. People with diabetes have a blood sugar level which is too high, which is caused by a lack of insulin
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French restaurant gets new food hygiene rating after inspection
A French restaurant has been handed a new food hygiene rating following an inspection. The French Horn Hotel, based in Sonning Eye in south Oxfordshire has been handed a hygiene rating of three stars following an inspection on Wednesday, May 8,
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Banbury care home throws 1940s street party for D-Day anniversary
A Banbury care home has hosted a street party and commemorative ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Highmarket House held a 1940s themed party and lamp lighting ceremony for residents and their families. The care home joined forces
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Pre-owned vehicles and equipment to go under the hammer in Oxford
An auction featuring a range of pre-owned equipment including cars and vans will be held in Oxford at the end of the month. The Oxford Direct Services (ODS) vehicle and plant equipment auction, managed by auctioneers South Western Vehicle Auctions
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Oxford University scientists awarded Royal Society of Chemistry prizes
Four scientists from the University of Oxford have won prizes from the Royal Society of Chemistry in recognition of their research and innovation. The awards are among the oldest and most prestigious research prizes in the world, having recognised
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Jeremy Clarkson makes election remark after shocking police footage
* WARNING - This article contains distressing content * Former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has commented on his vote in the upcoming general election in response to shocking police footage. Mr Clarkson, whose Diddly Squat Farm is in
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Blackbird Leys festival fans join parade when it’s wet
More Blackbird Leys festival pictures, please - that was the plea from readers after the last batch we published. The photograph above dates from June 1980 when the Chinese dragon, right, followed cowboys and Indians, flower girls, gipsies and
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Public notices: Plans for boarding school and Headington road closure
Public notices are adverts placed by councils and other local authorities to inform people of developments in their areas. They can cover a wide variety of topics that may impact your life. They can include planning applications and appeals
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Crash near BMW dealership causes traffic delays
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Firefighters respond to emergency in residential street
Firefighters were called to a home in Witney on Saturday evening as the occupants escaped without harm according to eyewitnesses. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service responded to reports of a fire at a home in Wilmot Close in the town. An
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Death notices and funeral announcements from across county
The Oxford Mail has published eight death notices in the last 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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GALLERY: Photos captured of King's flypast in Oxfordshire
A FLYPAST took place yesterday (June 15) for the King's Birthday, featuring aircraft from RAF Benson and RAF Brize Norton. The King's Birthday Flypast passed over the Chilterns just after 1pm. (Image: John Ferguson) It passed over Buckingham
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James Cleverly demands explanation following viral footage of police ramming cow
Home Secretary James Cleverly has demanded an urgent explanation after a police car was filmed deliberately being driven into a cow twice. A video of the incident began circulating on social media this morning and shows a loose cow falling and
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Gordon Ramsay shares he's 'lucky to be alive' after bike accident
Warning: This article contains an Instagram post which briefly shows a heavily bruised torso in a video segment Gordon Ramsay has shared that he's 'lucky to be alive' after being involved in a bike accident in the United States. The 57-year-old
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James May crushes rumours involving Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond
James May has crushed Grand Tour rumours involving Chadlington celebrity farmer Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond. The trio originally joined forces in 2003 to present hit BBC motoring show Top Gear before other ventures such as Prime Video’s
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EasyJet passenger reveals his ingenious hack to dodge extra baggage charges
A holidaymaker has revealed his ingenious hack which helped him dodge EasyJet’s “ridiculous” excess baggage fines. Dylan Springer says he was boarding his flight home from Kos, Greece, on April 12 when he noticed passengers being slapped with £48
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Attempt to rob £100 denied by young man in court
A TRIAL date has been set for a young man accused of attempting to rob money in Banbury. Hasan Zubair, of Alma Road, Banbury, appeared at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (June 13) for a plea and trial preparation hearing. The 23-year-old has
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Camera club members share their favourite holiday photos
Oxford Mail Camera Club members have been sharing their latest holiday photos. 'Holiday destinations' was our latest weekly theme and club members sent in photos from around the globe. There were lots of seaside views and Donna Cassettari got
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Expert analysis of first summer signing Will Vaulks
WILL Vaulks became Oxford United’s first signing of the summer transfer window when he joined from Sheffield Wednesday. The 30-year-old was offered a new contract by the Owls, after being named the supporters’ player of the year in the 2023/24
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'One of the loveliest homes in England' is for sale in Oxfordshire
An historic Grade I-listed abbey set on extensive grounds and parkland just outside of Oxford has gone up for sale. Wytham Abbey was once described by The Times as one of the loveliest houses in England - and it is now in need of a new owner -
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Man accused of trying to rob three shop tills in town
A TRIAL date has been set for a man charged with three counts of attempted robbery. William Francis-Webb, of Manor Road, Wantage, appeared at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (June 13) charged with three counts of attempted robbery and one count
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Bicester-based company opens second office in the town
A Bicester based company has opened its second office in the town more than 20 years after opening its first. Dalcour Maclaren, which supports its partners in the UK to achieve net zero, says the office will create 50 new jobs in the county as
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Stroke survivors 'devastated' as recovery service faces axe
Over 250 Stroke survivors and their families have signed a petition to save a recovery service which is due to be axed at the end of the month. Patients say they are devastated that a service which supported more than 800 people in the county last
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Childcare in Oxford more accessible than national average
The number of childcare places within reach of families in Oxford was above the national average, new figures show. However, Coram Family and Childcare charity said the UK childcare system is in "dire need" of reform, as too many disadvantaged
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Restaurant assistant found dead in garden
AN inquest has opened into the death of a man who was found unresponsive in his garden. Robert Golla, 38, was found dead at his home address in Goldfinch Close, Bicester. A South Central Ambulance Service staff member verified his death at
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Cat loses weight through 'very unusual' method
An overweight cat who lives with his owner in Banbury has been losing weight with a "very unusual" treatment. Nine-year-old Moses has been undergoing hydrotherapy treatment at Avonvale Veterinary Centres in Wellesbourne, Warwickshire. Avonvale's
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Cause of death of pedestrian struck by car confirmed by coroner
THE cause of death of a pedestrian who was killed in a crash on the A420 has been released by the coroner. John Foyle, 37, from London, died after a crash on the A420 in Besselsleigh at about 10pm on Wednesday, May 29. An inquest opening at