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Brits urged to use these bank accounts and credit cards to save money abroad
Brits travelling abroad this summer are urged to consider current account and credit card options that could help them save money on fees and charges while on holiday. Some current accounts available in the UK will charge customers to use cards
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Everything to know on series 2 of Alan Carr's ITV comedy Changing Ends
Changing Ends is returning to ITV for a second series, which offers a semi-autobiographical take on the life of a young Alan Carr. It follows his younger self growing up in the 1980s when his dad, Graham Carr, was the manager of Northampton Town
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Mum issues acrylic nail warning to UK teens after daughter undergoes surgery
A mum is warning that many acrylic nails could be hiding a 'poisonous' ingredient that left her teenage daughter's thumb so infected she needed her nail surgically removed. Rebecca Scott had treated her 15-year-old daughter Laylah Crane to £45
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How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to find out
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
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Strictly’s Graziano Di Prima axed from BBC show and ‘deeply regrets’ actions
Strictly Come Dancing star Graziano Di Prima has been axed from the BBC show and says he “deeply regrets the events that led to my departure”. The 30-year-old from Sicily, Italy confirmed his exit from this year’s series in a statement on Instagram
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Police deploy helicopter as girl, 7, in polka dot dress goes missing
A police helicopter was deployed in a desperate search for a girl who went missing in Oxfordshire today. Bethany, whose surname was not provided by the force, disappeared from the Thorney Leas area of Witney at around 4.40pm on Saturday. The
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Primary school pupils dress up as their favourite story characters
School can be great fun when traditional lessons take a back seat and pupils are encouraged to be creative. We see above a happy handful of the 150 pupils at Sandhills Primary School at Headington, Oxford, who brought fiction to life. Teachers
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Camera club members get close-up photos of favourite subjects
Oxford Mail Camera Club photos have been taking photos of their favourite photos. Close-ups was our latest weekly theme and club members took lots of photos of animals, insects, flowers, food and children. There were photos of animals at Cotswold
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Gosford Hill School pupils bake cakes for the hospital
Our stories of wellwishers raising money for local hospitals prompted one reader to remind us of a series of events her school class organised. Pupils at Gosford Hill School at Kidlington handed £300 to the cancer unit at the Churchill Hospital
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Watch One Day on Netflix on St Swithin's Day
There is no better time to watch the moving TV drama One Day on Netflix - and read the novel it is based on. David Nicholls' romantic tale about two Edinburgh University students was first published in 2009 and the following year won plenty of
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Wildlife event to be held at Botanic Garden on Sunday
A wildlife event is set to be held in Oxford this Sunday as part of a Museum of Natural History exhibition. The Water and Wildlife Discovery Day on July 14, organised by the Museum of Natural History as part of its 'Fresh Water' exhibition, will
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I'm a Doctor: These 10 'surprising' habits are 'secretly' aging you faster
Like it or not, ageing is a fact of life but one Doctor has warned that these surprising habits are actually speeding up the process. Small, seemingly insignificant habits could be adding years to our appearance without us even realising it.
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Jeremy Clarkson blasts Wimbledon fans for not showing up
Jeremy Clarkson has blasted Wimbledon fans for not showing up after making a special appearance at the tournament. The 64-year-old visited the world-famous tennis showpiece on Friday, July 12 to watch Novak Djokovic play Lorenzo Musetti in the
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From Walkers to Tyrrells see who the UK voted as their favourite crisp brand
From Walkers and Tyrrells to Kettle and McCoy's there are so many crisps to choose from in the UK. Even all of the major supermarkets like Aldi, Tesco, Asda and M&S have their own brand of crisps these days. But which crisps are the best
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Latest on £300m international theme park plans near motorway
Plans for a £300m international theme park at a UK site near Bicester have been addressed by the council. Historical-themed attraction Puy du Fou declared its interest last year in wanting a 300 to 400-acre site within a 40-mile radius of Oxford
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Boy, 17, arrested after police chase sees major Fiat 500 crash
A teenager from Oxford has been arrested after a police chase led to a major car crash. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon after a red Fiat 500 made off from Thames Valley Police officers in the Rose Hill area. After being pursued
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Swarm of police cars descend as Oxford street taped off
4:37pm Road reopened The site has been cleared by the emergency services and the road has since been reopened.
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Pubs allowed to open later than usual for Euro 2024 final
Pubs will be allowed to extend their opening hours on Sunday (July 14) with England set to take on Spain in the Euro 2024 final. Venues in England and Wales will be allowed to stay open an extra two hours, until 1am, on the day of the match.
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Oxford's Heathrow Airport bus services CANCELLED after 'major disruption'
Multiple bus services between Oxford and Heathrow Airport have been cancelled after a "major disruption". The Oxford Bus Company said in a statement that some services would not run today (Saturday, July 13) due to a closure on the M25. A spokesperson
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Emma Raducanu given good news after ruling out Oxford University
Emma Raducanu has reaped the rewards of a strong Wimbledon showing after ruling out the University of Oxford. The tennis star has shot up the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings after her Wimbledon performances this summer. She won her
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Motoring service opens new flagship autocare centre in Oxfordshire
HiQ Tyres and Autocare has recently launched its new site in Bicester ready to deliver regular motoring service needs for drivers in the area. Set back from Launton Road, the centre opened in April and represents one of HiQ’s flagship stores,
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Tens of thousands waiting for routine treatment at Oxfordshire hospitals
Tens of thousands of patients were waiting for routine treatment at Oxford University Hospitals Trust in May, new figures show. The data comes as health secretary Wes Streeting said the NHS has been "wrecked". NHS England figures show 82,986
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Westgate parking chaos as shoppers race ahead of England Euros final
A warning has been issued to Oxford city centre shoppers this weekend ahead of England's Euro 2024 final. England will play Spain in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday and has caused a shopping rush as people pick up last-minute buys ahead of the game
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Plans for new car parking court to 'improve flow of traffic'
Fresh plans have been lodged to introduce a new car park to an Oxfordshire town which the applicant says will "improve the flow and safety of traffic". The proposals have been submitted by Annington Property Ltd for Kenley Avenue in Carterton at
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New court and crime podcast OUT NOW: Murder trial
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. Episode
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Police release update on Oxford stabbing after FIVE arrested
Police have released an update on a stabbing in Oxford after making five arrests. At approximately 10pm on Thursday, May 9, a man in his 20s was stabbed at a property on Druce Way in Blackbird Leys. The victim suffered a broken ankle and an
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Boy, 15, hit by car in hit-and-run after falling into road
A boy had been hit by a car in a hit and run incident in Oxfordshire. The collision happened at approximately 3.15pm on Wednesday, July 10, when the boy was crossing the A40 near Eynsham. The 15-year-old fell into the road and was struck by
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Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond officially end TV partnership
Top Gear trio Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond have officially ended their professional partnership. The three stars are known for presenting major TV shows together such as BBC’s Top Gear and Prime Video’s The Grand Tour over the
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Suspected shoplifter arrested after Oxford supermarket staff assaulted
A woman has been arrested after staff at an Oxford supermarket were assaulted during a shoplifting. The incident happened on Friday morning as Thames Valley Police officers from Oxford City Centre & JAW Neighbourhood Policing Team arrested a woman
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Police release CCTV footage after man steals card machine from bar
Police have released CCTV footage after a man stole a card machine at an Oxford bar. The incident occurred at around 10pm on Saturday, July 6, at The Oxo Bar on George Street. A man and a woman were standing at the bar drinking when a man picked
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'It's a shambles': Traders on delayed reopening of Botley Road
Local businesses have spoken out about the delayed reopening of Botley Road following an announcement on Thursday (June 11) from Network Rail that it will not reopen in October 2024 as planned. Many businesses say they feel let down and that the
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - MUSAB MUHAMMED, 55, of Colemans Hill, Headington, pleaded guilty to drink driving on the M40 near Bucknell on December 14 last year with 208 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of
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Left back on why family connection helped pull him toward U’s
JACK Currie is glad to be in familiar territory after joining Oxford United, and admits joining the U’s has always been on his radar. The 22-year-old left back arrived from AFC Wimbledon for an undisclosed fee last week, leaving behind a club where
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Authority to take vote on whether it supports Oxford United stadium plan
Politicians in Oxford are set to take a vote on whether they support proposals for a new stadium north of the city. Labour councillors Mary Clarkson and Ed Turner have proposed and seconded a motion which says the council "expresses its support
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Supporters’ Panel looks at latest stadium updates and benefits for community
THE path of any large project often feels like one step forward then two steps back, writes Oxford United Supporters’ Panel secretary Janine Bailey. The progress made with the lease option being agreed in May was tempered by the news that the planning
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Roads painted red for controversial traffic trial but start date 'in question'
Roads have been painted red ahead of a controversial traffic scheme trial despite delays on works at a main city road throwing the start date into question. The new markings appear on the six arterial roads where the traffic filters trial is set
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'Once-in-a-life time chance': Oxford prepares for England's historic Euro final
Fans across Oxford are preparing to cheer on England as they look to create history in the Euro 2024 final. England will meet Spain in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday (July 14) in Berlin following their dramatic 2-1 victory over the Netherlands.
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Managers, captains, top scorers: Championship rivals profiled
FOUR weeks from now, Oxford United will be embarking on their first game in the second tier of English football for 25 years. The U’s welcome Norwich City to the Kassam Stadium on August 10, with kick-off at 12.30pm. Ahead of what promises
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Oxford student to make Paralympics debut in Great Britain rowing squad
An Oxford Brookes University student has been selected to row for Great Britain in this summer’s Paralympic Games. Oxford Brookes University Boat Club (OBUBC) member Frankie Allen will be making her Paralympics debut, as part of the ParalympicsGB