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Teenager crowned British Champion in skating competition
An Oxfordshire teenager has been crowned the winner of a national skating competition and she is now preparing to compete in Europe in just a few weeks. Orla Willis, 14, from Faringdon, won the GB Skate Artistic National Championships last weekend
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Oxford's Heathrow Airport evening bus service cancelled
Oxford's Heathrow Airport bus service has been cancelled ahead of this tonight's flights. The Oxford Bus Company said in a statement that one evening service would not run on Sunday. This comes just hours after two other airline services were
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Harvest time photo is our latest camera club winner
Oxford Mail Camera Club members were asked to take photos inspired by song titles. That was our latest weekly theme and it prompted a wide variety of photos from across Oxfordshire and beyond. Ann Faulkner took a photo of a girl outside the
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Long-serving carer celebrated ahead of retirement after 30 years
A carer who is set to retire after 30 years has been honoured with an award. Sue Clayton, who lives on the outskirts of Wallingford, was recognised at the Oxfordshire Care Awards earlier this month, winning the trophy for long service. She
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Henley & Thame candidates - Who should you vote for?
We have been asking Parliamentary candidates in Thame and Henley why they deserve your vote ahead of the General Election. There are seven candidates vying to become the MP: David Carpin – Independent; Nanda Manley-Browne - Labour Party; Caroline
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Police urgently search for missing woman who disappeared last week
Police in Oxfordshire are urgently searching for a missing woman who disappeared last week. Rahyma Ashraf from the Bicester area has been missing since Monday, June 24, and her disappearance was reported to Thames Valley Police on Friday, June
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Classy Italian dining arrives in riverside town after £2m refurbishment
A new Italian has opened its doors in the heart of Henley-on-Thames this week and we stopped by to grab our verdict. More than 150 guests spilt out onto Market Square from the now 21st Piccolino restaurant in the UK for a canape and champagne reception
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Popular sandwich shop closes as owners say emotional goodbye
A popular sandwich shop in south Oxfordshire is permanently closing this summer. Soph’s Loafs on St Peter’s Place in Wallingford opened in 2021 and has become a firm favourite with local residents and tourists alike. The team including Sophie
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Public warned to CLOSE WINDOWS after chemical leak causes gas plume scare
Members of the public have been warned by emergency services after a major chemical leak in Oxfordshire. The incident occurred on Sunday morning (June 30) as Thames Valley Police and Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to North Leigh
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Travellers affected as Oxford's Heathrow Airport bus service cancelled again
Oxford's Heathrow Airport bus service has been unexpectedly cancelled again. The Oxford Bus Company said in a statement that two services would not run on Sunday. This comes just days after other airline services were also cancelled at the
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Centenary celebrations for popular Covered Market cafe
While Oxford Covered Market celebrates its 250th anniversary, one of its occupants is marking more than 100 years in business. Brown’s Café opened in 1920 and now has a Portuguese twist, opening seven days a week and offering “fantastic brunches
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Uni of Oxford professor who researches cancer wins Race for Life 2024
A University of Oxford professor who specialises in researching cancer has won the city’s 2024 Race for Life. Francis Barr is the head of the Biochemistry Department at the university, focusing on understanding cell growth and how this can go awry
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Band to play new album produced by Pete Townshend in Abingdon
A band which left rock legend Pete Townshend "blown away" when he first heard them are set to perform in Abingdon next month. The Bookshop Band, formed by Ben Please and Beth Porter, will play their new album, 'Emerge, Return', at St Nicolas’ Church
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Banbury constituency - learn more about your candidates
Polling Day is almost upon us and we've done a deep dive to find out more about your Parliamentary candidates in Bicester. The candidates for Banbury are: Victoria Prentis (Conservatives), Sean Woodcock (Labour), Liz Adams (Liberal Democrats),
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Air ambulance and paramedics descend on city suburbs after incident
An air ambulance and paramedics descended on a village just outside Oxford after an incident. The incident occurred at around 8.40pm on Saturday evening (June 29) as a yellow air ambulance landed in the Links Playing Field in Kennington. Paramedics
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Public notices: Sheepwash Bridge upgrade delayed and roads closed for European summit
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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Reason revealed why police cordoned off main street as man hospitalised
Police have revealed why they cordoned off a major Oxfordshire street this weekend. At around 3pm on Saturday, Thames Valley Police cordoned off part of Ock Street in Abingdon to allow paramedics to deal with an ongoing incident. This was close
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Police issue dispersal order for Oxfordshire park due to spike in ASB
Due to an escalation in crime, disorder, and antisocial behaviour at a south Oxfordshire park police have authorised a Section 34 Dispersal Order. Thames Valley Police issued the dispersal order due to a recent spike in incidents in Great Western
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Race for Life 2024 in Oxford as major city street cordoned off
1:25pm End of coverage Thank you for following our coverage this morning at the 2024 Race for Life in Oxford!
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Call the Midwife favourite confirms their future on the show amid sudden exit
A fan-favourite star of Call the Midwife has revealed whether she will be back in the show for the latest series following her exit in series 13. Helen George has appeared on the BBC show as Nurse Trixie Franklin since it first started in 2012
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Seven people hospitalised as police warn of possible contaminated drugs
Seven people have been taken to hospital after taking the sleeping medication Zopiclone, prompting concerns over a “potential contaminated batch”. Cleveland Police said it had received reports on Friday of the adults being taken to North Tees General
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How grandparents can get little-known state pension boost this summer
Many grandparents could be unaware of a pension credit bonus that could add thousands to their state pensions over the summer. It comes as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) figures that revealed more than 150,000 applications in the last eight years
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Optometrist's warning to everyone wearing contact lenses this summer
Optometrists have issued a warning to everyone who wears contact lenses as the summer holidays approach. With the warmer weather arriving, many of us will be eyeing up the pool as a way to cool off. But can you swim with contact lenses in?
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The cyclist vs driver debate is so tedious - you have a lethal common enemy
Just as you're never more than 6ft away from a rat in London, you're never more than 6 clicks away from an argument on Twitter. In this miserable online age, everyone is right and everyone else is wrong. And there is no better example than cyclists
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Map reveals every sighting of the venomous false widow spider in the UK
The UK is home to many creepy crawlies, from the common daddy long-leg spider, scientifically known as the Pholcidae to the Cave spider and the quick-moving Jumping spider. But away from the harmless and more common spiders that are often found
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Watch: Hollywood legend Michael J Fox joins Coldplay on stage at Glastonbury
British rock band Coldplay wowed Glastonbury Festival goers with a thrilling show packed with music from their upcoming album and their classic hits. The group headlined the Pyramid Stage for the fifth stage, breaking the record as the artists
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UK to be hit by second heatwave in a matter of days from Mediterranean airstream
The UK isn’t set to cool down any time soon as weather maps suggest that high temperatures will be back soon for a second heatwave. It comes as weather forecasters show a Mediterranean airstream making its way towards the UK sending boiling temperatures
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Vintage vehicle show set to take place next month
Classic cars, vintage motorbikes and much more will be on display at a vehicle show next month. The Adwell Vintage Vehicle Show, scheduled for Sunday, July 7, will bring together a collection of classic vehicles spanning several decades of automotive
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‘Disingenuous’ Uni of Oxford votes to U-turn on scrapping applications fees
The University of Oxford has voted against scrapping application fees this week. Students who are applying to study a Master’s or PhD course are required to pay a £75 application fee for graduate admission. University academics voted resoundingly
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Man accused of stalking ex and abusing her on several occasions
A STALKING and assault trial is taking place at Oxford Crown Court after a man allegedly abused his former partner in West Oxfordshire. Damian Corbin, of Finsbury Place, Chipping Norton, is on trial charged with six counts – all of which he has
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Book of condolence: Tributes to man found in water at Portmeadow
The Oxford Mail has opened a book of condolence for a man who died after being found in the water at Portmeadow. On the evening of Friday, June 21, emergency services were called to the Oxford beauty spot amid reports of someone drowning. Thames