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Is it illegal to park on a dropped kerb outside your own house? Rules explained
Have you just moved into a house that has a dropped kerb in front of it or you are thinking about asking the council to have a kerb dropped? Having pavements altered in our streets, including kerbs can be useful in many ways, from allowing easier
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Youngster gets bus company tour in Oxford
A young bus enthusiast from Blackbird Leys experienced an unforgettable day out during a behind-the-scenes tour of Oxford Bus Company’s Cowley depot. Keyonn Blackstock knows the city’s timetables by heart and can name every operating bus locally
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Volunteers try out going car-free in Oxford challenge
Hirra Khan Adeogun, co-director of climate charity Possible, focuses on car-free travel options in Oxford, in an article for cycling campaign group Cyclox. Politicians in the UK have spent decades putting policies in place which make driving easier
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PREVIEW: Vegan festival returning to Oxfordshire later this month
The Vegan Camp Out Festival is returning to Bicester later this month with celebrities Kate Nash and Chris Packham as part of the line-up. The event, taking place from July 26 to 29 at Bicester Heritage, will consist of four days and three nights
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Police take on air force staff at football in 'exciting game'
Police took on staff from RAF Brize Norton in a football match for a good cause. The charity event was organised between the air base and Thames Valley Police officers from across West Oxfordshire. Thames Valley Police (TVP) won the game
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All UK drivers issued costly speed bump warning that could prove expensive
All UK drivers have been issued a speed bump warning. Motorists and road users who brake before driving over speed bumps while on UK roads could be ruining their fuel consumption, drastically. This is not to say you should drive over at full speed
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Long delays of 40 minutes on key A-road
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Oxford United show ‘initial interest’ in midfielder who caught eye at Euros
OXFORD United reportedly expressed an interest in a midfielder who caught the eye at Euro 2024. According to the Daily Mirror, the U’s showed ‘initial interest’ in 26-year-old Timi Max Elsnik, who impressed for Slovenia this summer. Slovenia
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Family of woman who died after cycle crash call for more rules on shared paths
THE family of an elderly lady who died after being struck by a cyclist on the towpath have called for more governance on shared paths. Polly Friedhoff, 81, was struck by cyclist Edward Bressan on the River Thames towpath, near Iffley Lock, on November
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Jail for man who pretended to be bank worker to scam elderly victims
A JAIL sentence has been handed to a man who pretended to be a bank courier to scam elderly victims across Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Sonny McClean, of no fixed abode, was sentenced on Friday (July 12) at Aylesbury Crown Court. The 35-year-old
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What time will the Red Arrows fly over Oxfordshire today?
The Red Arrows will be flying over Banbury this afternoon (July 17). The aerial display team has been heading to the Royal International Air Tattoo. The display will take around 25 minutes. According to military-airshows.co.uk, the Red
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Oxford University college announces plans for historic forecourt
An Oxford University college has announced plans to make better use of an historic forecourt in front of its main building. St John's College in St Giles features a Grade II listed walled forecourt at the front. Now it has put submitted a planning
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Dogs enjoy special ice creams at town cafe
Beef smoothies, lactose-free ice cream and goats milk puppacinos are just some of the treats now on offer at an Abingdon dog café. If you're looking to treat your furry friend this summer and create lasting memories, The Dog's Spot in the town's
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Local traders react to major government summit held in Oxfordshire
Traders in Woodstock have shared their reactions to the European summit taking place at Blenheim Palace tomorrow (July 18). Keir Starmer will welcome more than 45 leaders from neighbouring countries as he seeks to forge an ambitious new UK-EU
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Court delays for woman guilty of not caring for several animals
THE sentencing of a woman found guilty of not caring properly for five cats and a terrapin turtle has been delayed. Ivy Rusher, of no fixed abode, was found guilty of failing in her duty to ensure the welfare of an animal on July 3 last year.
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New Oxfordshire homes will be all-electric as latest phase revealed
Bicester housing developer Graven Hill has released its latest phase of 22 new properties which will be all-electric. The developer said the new homes will include air source heat pump technology (ASHP) rather than gas boilers, coupled with an
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Oxford house prices increased more than south east average in May
New figures show that house prices increased by 0.4 per cent in Oxford last month which was more than the average for the south east The rise contributes to the longer-term trend, which has seen property prices in the area grow by 4 per cent over
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Country pub given low food hygiene rating due to raw food handling
An Oxfordshire pub was handed a low food hygiene rating for the way it handled raw food. Olivier at The Chequers, in Aston Tirrold, three miles southeast of Didcot, received a two-out-of-five food hygiene rating after an inspection on April 24.
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Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz addresses Emma Raducanu dating rumours
Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz has responded to Emma Raducanu being spotted at Sunday's final. The Spanish prodigy retained his crown at SW19, winning his fourth Grand Slam in the process after seeing off GOAT contender Novak Djokovic. A
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Multiple police officers prepare spotted preparing for big event
Multiple police officers have been spotted on their bicycles preparing for the European Political Community Summit at Blenheim Palace on Thursday. Sir Keir Starmer will host more than 45 leaders from neighbouring countries in Woodstock with a heavy
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Drink-driving dad caught napping after wedding reception
A drink-driving dad who pulled over to the side of the road to have a nap in his car after a wedding reception has been sentenced. John Roberts, 26, of George Street, Oxford, pleaded guilty to drink-driving and driving without insurance at Swindon
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UK to finally get a summer as mini heatwave to scorch regions this weekend
After weeks of mixed weather and a lot of rain, it looks like summer is finally here as weather forecasts predict a mini heatwave is on its way. Oxford is expected to have temperatures as high as 30C on Friday with highs of 27C also expected on
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Main road in town to reopen ahead of schedule after emergency works
The reopening of a main road in an Oxfordshire town has been brought forward after emergency gas works have taken place. Long delays have taken place in Henley during rush hours due to the closure of Hart Street for 24-hour works. The road
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Can dogs get sunburnt? PDSA shares advice for pet owners
When the warmer weather hits, you might remember to protect yourself but it’s also important that our dogs are cared for. Since dogs have fur, pet owners might not know how to keep their dogs safe in the sun. The PDSA has posted some helpful
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Should you open or close your windows during a heatwave? Expert settles debate
When warmer weather hits, it can be difficult to know how to cool down in the UK with most households not having the luxury of air conditioning. While electric fans are a go-to for many, you might also be tempted to open your windows to cool down
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David Beckham among reported guests for son of Asia's richest man wedding
David Beckham is among the celebrities who are reported to have attended what is being dubbed "the wedding of the year". Mr Beckham, who has a £12m mansion in the Cotswolds, is among those who are believed to have enjoyed the extravagance as the
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LOCALiQ launches third annual digital marketing study in the UK
LOCALiQ – part of Newsquest Media Group – has launched its third annual study into the state of digital marketing in the UK. 3.5 billion web searches help generate more than £129 billion in e-commerce revenue in the UK every year (Statista) -
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City council maintains £10m bridge application 'followed proper process'
Oxford City Council has maintained it followed the proper processes when submitting its planning application for a £10m bridge over the River Thames. The Oxpens River Bridge which will stretch from Oxpens Meadow to Grandpont Nature Park was given
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Cycling in public parks given green light but CCTV enforcement ruled out
Oxford politicians have voted to allow cycling in public parks for the first time in 25 years - but the leader has ruled out the use of CCTV to make sure rules are followed. City councillors gave their backing to the proposal, in line with officers
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Your chance to win VIP packages available for Warwick Castle music gigs
VIP tickets are being distributed ahead of music icon Noel Gallagher's performance at Warwick Castle this summer - and Oxford Mail readers could get their hands of them. Other music stars like Johnny Marr and Graham Coxon will also grace the historical
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Man pushed off bike and assaulted before belongings stolen
A man has been pushed off his bike and assaulted before having his belongings stolen, police have said. He was stopped by three people on the footpath between Hermitage Road and Ock Street in Abingdon who went to take his bike, phone, bag and watch
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Man exposes himself to woman in 20s before getting on bus
A man exposed himself to a woman in her 20s in Oxford before walking away, police have said. It is believed he got on the ST1 bus near the St John the Evangelist Church following the incident on Marston Street yesterday (July,16) at around 12.20pm
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Everything to know on series 2 of Channel 4's Suspect starring Anne-Marie Duff
A second series of the Channel 4 thriller Suspect is set to air soon, with Anne-Marie Duff leading the cast this time around. The first series debuted back in 2022 which followed James Nesbitt's Danny Frater investigating the death of his daughter
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Long delays due to incident on motorway slip road
1:32pm ℹ️ UPDATE - 1:30PM All lanes have now been cleared on the #M40 Junction 9 Southbound exit slip, and
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EastEnders brings back another Albert Square legend ahead of 40th anniversary
BBC EastEnders has confirmed that another legend of Albert Square will be back to mark the soap's 40th anniversary. Michael French, who plays the character David Wicks last appeared on the BBC soap in 2014 but will be back "for a short stint” later
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When is the State Opening of Parliament and what time is the King's Speech 2024?
King Charles III is set to give just the second King's Speech in more than 70 years on Wednesday (July 17) at the State Opening of Parliament. The King's Speech is where the UK Government sets out its legislative agenda for the new parliamentary
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What are the symptoms of IBS? See what causes flare-ups and how long they last
Do you think you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? It’s a common condition that affects the digestive system – an estimated 13 million people in the UK suffer from it. Just some of the main symptoms include stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea
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The 21 places children can eat for free or £1 during the 2024 summer holidays
Are you looking for ideas to get you out of the house in the summer holidays and where you can treat the kids to a nice meal without breaking the bank? From supermarket giants like Asda and Tesco to hotel chain Premier Inn or pizza restaurant Purezza
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Jet2, TUI, easyJet and Ryanair remind Brits about alcohol policy on aircraft
Earlier this week, Jet2 reminded its passengers of how serious the consequences of "disruptive passenger behaviour" can be. A woman was jailed for four months having drunk duty-free booze and lit up a cigarette on one of its flights. Summer
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Couple barred from Ryanair and treated 'like criminals' over passport tea stain
A couple claim Ryanair escorted them out of the airport like 'criminals' after barring them from flying - as one had a 'tea stain' on her passport. Rory Allen jetted off from East Midlands Airport with his 35-year-old girlfriend Nina Wilkins for
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Campaigners say trouble-hit Thames Water should abandon reservoir
Campaigners are calling for Thames Water to abandon its plans for a giant new reservoir near Abingdon after it emerged the company could go bankrupt. The company is currently consulting residents on plans to build a new build a new 150 billion
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Doors open at new NHS mental health and wellbeing hub in south Oxfordshire
A new mental health and wellbeing hub has opened in south Oxfordshire. The NHS Keystone hub is located close to Sainsbury’s on Limborough Street in Wantage and will serve the people of Wantage, Didcot and Faringdon. It was opened by Leith Greig-Connor
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Town council to give £50 to 50 groups to celebrate 50th anniversary
To celebrate its 50th anniversary this year, Witney Town Council is making 50 grants of £50 available to small Witney groups as it recognises the value of these smaller community groups and organisations. Although, a modest amount, it is intended
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Regeneration project event for businesses held in Oxfordshire town
The first of a series of engagement events on the public realm enhancement project for Bicester Market Square took place last week. With its regeneration and public realm consultant WSP, the event attracted many local town centre businesses who
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Calls for hospital multi-storey among pledges of snap election candidates
A snap by-election will be taking place in Oxford on Thursday this week. It is going to give householders in Marston the chance to choose their next councillor. This comes after Green councillor Alistair Morris resigned last month due to "health
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ADHD prescriptions more than doubled in Oxfordshire in last five years
The number of ADHD medication prescriptions given out in Oxfordshire has more than doubled since 2019, according to the latest data from NHS Open Prescribing In May 2019 1,696 prescriptions were given out in Oxfordshire. In April this year,
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New £11m primary school building opens its doors
A Church of England Primary School celebrated the grand opening of its new £11m building on July 12. At 1.30pm Shrivenham's staff, pupils, and special guests gathered in Raven Way, Shrivenham, to cut the ribbon and declare it open. The site
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Oxford University student shortlisted for global education prize
An Oxford University student is among three people in the running for a global education prize of 100,000 US dollars (£77,000). Oxford student Nurana Mammadova, York student Joel Mordi and London School of Economics and Political Science student
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Money and energy saving app now available in Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire residents will be the first in the UK to use a free new mobile app which saves energy and cuts household bills. The Energy Saver App is now available to all 172,000 Oxfordshire households with a smart energy meter. It does not matter
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'Last chance' for residents to give their views on cycling on pedestrianised street
Residents are being asked for their views on plans to allow cycling in a pedestrianised street in Bicester. Oxfordshire County Council is considering allowing two-way cycling at any time in Sheep Street, from Market Square to Bell Lane, for a trial
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Public safety concerns following youths climbing Oxfordshire castle
There are public safety concerns after youths were spotted on the grounds Wallingford Castle, leading to damage. Wallingford Castle was saved from ruin in 2023 following a grant of almost £300,000 from Historic England. Youths have been spotted
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Lego event held at Oxfordshire railway museum in pictures
A building brick event was held at Didcot Railway Centre over the weekend. On July 13 and 14 visitors had access to 21 acres of Great Western Railway history and unlimited train rides at the Brick Adventures. Visitors could also compete against
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New home will accommodate children with attachment difficulties
A charity has set up a purpose-built home to support vulnerable children. Bramble House, a project of Oxfordshire charity The Mulberry Bush, was named by students from The Mulberry Bush's residential therapeutic school. The new facility raises
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Campaigners urge Andrew Gant to stop 'ludicrous' waste of money on toucan crossing
A campaign group is urging the cabinet member for transport management Andrew Gant to stop a "ludicrous waste of money" being spent on a new Toucan crossing in Bicester. The chair of campaign group Derwent Green Residents Group, Stephen Rand, has
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Too many young people in care system still missing out on support, says charity
Too many young people in care are being “denied the opportunity to benefit” from programmes to ensure they have the right support network around them, a charity has said, as Oxford University highlights the importance of the opportunities provided.
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Talented youngster takes all 10 wickets for just eight runs in record display
A TALENTED young bowler took all 10 wickets for just eight runs in a record-breaking display. The figures posted by Ascott-under-Wychwood’s 20-year-old fast bowler Rowan Moss are thought to be the best by any bowler in the 50-year history of the
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Biggest firework event in Oxford could be cancelled due to 'damage'
The biggest fireworks event in Oxford will be cancelled if bosses decide it could damage the park. Oxford city councillors answered questions from members of the public and fellow political representatives at a full council meeting on Monday (July
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Industrial manufacturer trials sustainable materials including seaweed
An industrial components manufacturer is advancing the development of new bioplastic materials, including seaweed, in an effort to create more sustainable products. Essentra PLC conducted 19 trials from 14 different materials at the organisation's
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Key team news in big week for Spires and Cheetahs
OXFORD Spires defend an unbeaten run of three meetings when they take on the second-placed Belle Vue Aces tomorrow evening in a mouth-watering Premiership clash at Sandy Lane, writes Leon Foster-Hill. Following the strong win away at Birmingham
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Idris El Mizouni talks midfield battle, playing style and joining the U’s
IDRIS El Mizouni believes the battle for a midfield spot at Oxford United will help him as he looks to make an impression before the start of the season. The 23-year-old joined the U’s from Ipswich Town for a reported £400,000 earlier this month
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HS2 engineers successfully place steel beams for new bridge
Steel beams for a new HS2 bridge have been put in place. The advancement signifies a massive leap forward for the road bridge replacement in Buckinghamshire. The HS2 engineers completed a major task by fitting nine massive steel beams that
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Garden centre restaurant want up to 50 new staff
An Oxfordshire garden centre is looking to bolster its ranks with up to 50 new jobs available. Chilton Garden Centre is also set to expand its restaurant during the recruitment drive, aiming to enhance customer experience. Part of British Garden
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Baby bank under pressure but 'not at risk' of closure, insist trustees
Witney’s baby bank is under pressure but not at risk of closure, its trustees have insisted. Rumours swirled on social media that the charity was in trouble after trustees issued a statement about reducing the number of families it could provide
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Oxford Hospitals Charity unveils new charity hub in children's hospital
A brand new 'charity hub' has been unveiled at John Radcliffe Hospital, a project spearheaded by Oxford Hospitals Charity. The charity, which works towards making a difference across Oxfordshire hospitals, is celebrating the launch of a fully operational
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Oxfordshire archaeologists discover Roman road under village
A local history group recently teamed up with archaeologists and discovered a Roman road running through a village near Wallingford. The Brightwell-cum-Sotwell History Group teamed up with the Wallingford Historic and Archaeological Society for