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The McDonalds in Oxfordshire belonging to King Charles III
A McDonalds branch on a retail park in Banbury is ‘owned’ by King Charles III. The entirety of Banbury Gateway Shopping Park, where the McDonalds is located, is managed by the Crown Estate which is owned by the Monarch. The retail park is
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Rose bowl is given to Eynsham Carnival band
This trophy was brought back into circulation after sitting in a bank vault for more than 10 years. The Donaldson Silver Rose Bowl was a gift to Eynsham Carnival and awarded to the winners of the band contest and later to the best float. It
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Samsung acquires Oxford University spinout company
Samsung has taken over an Oxford University Spinout company. The electronics giant recently signed an agreement to acquire Oxford Semantic Technologies, a part of Oxford Science Enterprises' (OSE) Deep Tech portfolio. Known for developing RDFox
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South Oxfordshire tops national waste recycling charts
South Oxfordshire District Council recycles the most waste in England, a new study shows. The findings shows the council's recycling percentage is 61.6 per cent. Conducted by Enviro Homes Renewables using the Department for Environment, Food
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A long exposure shot of a popular fast food diner
Oxford Mail Camera Club members have been showing off their technical expertise. This week our club members took long exposure photos as that was our weekly theme. There were long exposure shots at a variety of well-known landmarks in the city
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Railway adventure for Polish Brownies and Cubs at Didcot
A Polish Brownies and Cubs group made a trip to the Didcot Railway Centre this month. On July 14, a group of youngsters of Polish descent living in Bristol visited the centre. They ventured on a tour for a Scout badge by taking on the role
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Memories for families living at Slade Park camp
Carol Burke is another reader with fond memories of living at Slade Park, the former Army camp in Oxford. She spent four years there with her parents, Joan and Evan Hopkins, living in one of the wooden huts at Headington, which had housed soldiers
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Oxford veteran artist Rosemarie Deepwell to showcase over 40 art works
Oxford artist, Rosemarie Deepwell, will display more than 40 of her pastel, oil, and watercolour works in a solo exhibition from tomorrow (July 22). The event, organised by Deepwell Arts, will run over three days, honouring Deepwell's extensive
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Warning issued following moped safety concerns in Oxfordshire town
Thames Valley Police has issued a warning following reports of individuals riding pit bikes and mopeds without helmets in Didcot. Police say the individuals are riding on farm land and footpaths in the area and that officers are "actively patrolling
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Clarkson's Farm 'biggest thing to happen for country in 30 years', says actor
Clarkson’s Farm has been “the biggest thing to happen for the country for 30 years”, actor Vinnie Jones has said. The former footballer, 59, stars in his own agricultural series, Vinnie Jones In The Country, a Discovery Plus docu-soap in which
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Thame United's league fixtures for the new season announced
Thame United will begin their 2024/2025 Central Division One Southern League campaign with a trip to Ware, who reached the play-offs last season. The Southern League has announced the fixtures for Central Division One, with Thame's season starting
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What to bring and what not to bring to Truck Festival
With less than a week to until Truck Festival, we have compiled a list of what to bring and what not to bring. Described on the website as “The Godfather of the small festival scene”, Truck Festival will be taking place from Friday, July 26 to
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OPINION: Thank you everyone who put Oxfordshire before their national party
This is an editorial opinion piece which was recently published in The Oxford Times, sister paper of the Oxford Mail. Human beings are 70 per cent water. Does that mean 70 per cent of us belongs to Thames Water? When we’re six feet under, will
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Public notices: Oktoberfest, hostel demolition and Rhodes House
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, road
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£419,000 lottery funds boost local Oxfordshire charitable causes
Three charities in Oxfordshire have been awarded a donation from the National Lottery Community Fund. The organisations, Home-Start Southern Oxfordshire, Home-Start Oxford, and Home-Start Banbury, Bicester and Chipping Norton, collectively received
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Trains cancelled between Oxford and London due to blocked line
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Luke Killeen makes step up to Spires
LUKE Killeen has joined Oxford Spires with immediate effect, replacing Drew Kemp. The 19-year-old Australian has developed with the Cheetahs and Chargers, but has now secured a first team spot in the Premiership. His progress has earned him
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'Who’d be a farmer?’: Jeremy Clarkson defends beehives following sting claims
Jeremy Clarkson has defended his beehives on social media following a national report about local walkers complaining about being stung by his bees. The Daily Mail reported on Saturday, July 20 that "Jeremy Clarkson has gone to war with ramblers
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Hundreds of pounds worth of products retrieved in Oxfordshire shoplifting operation
Bicester police carried out a shoplifting operation on Saturday, July 20, which resulted in hundreds of pounds worth of items being retrieved. The Bicester Problem Solving Team carried out the operation alongside Mitie Security at Sainsbury's
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Number of haybale fires 'surround' Oxfordshire village
Fire crews attended a number of haybale fires in fields surrounding an Oxfordshire village in the early hours of this morning (July 21). Police officers assisted Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and said the fire, near Goosey, was "likely
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Young man, 25, in court for downloading child abuse images
A YOUNG man has appeared in court charged with downloading two indecent images of children. Liam Davies, 25, appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (July 17) charged with two counts of making indecent photographs/pseudo-photographs
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Quarter of people in Oxfordshire area struggle for appointments with NHS dentist
A quarter of people in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire struggle to get an appointment with an NHS dentist, new survey data suggests. The British Dental Association said for millions accessing NHS dentistry "is just a nice idea rather
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Drug dealer caught in 'drug hotspot' selling heroin and crack cocaine
A DRUG dealer has been jailed after being caught dealing heroin, crack cocaine and cannabis in Oxford. Layton Allen, of Nye Bevan Close, Oxford, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Friday (July 19) to two counts of possession with intent to
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Man who died falling from lorry on M40 remains unidentified
TWENTY-FOUR years after the death of a man who was struck after falling from a lorry on the M40, he has still not been identified. The male, who is believed by police to have only just entered the UK, fell from the lorry on the M40 near Great Milton
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RAF glider instructor found dead in bath, inquest heard
A ROYAL Air Force glider instructor has died after being found unresponsive in his bath, an inquest opening has heard. Roger Crouch, 77, died at his home address in Manorsfield Road, Bicester on May 7 this year. READ MORE: Pensioner accused
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Defendant, 42, pleads GUILTY to sexual assault
A SENTENCING hearing has been scheduled for a man who admitted to sexually assaulting a woman in Wantage. Richard Illingworth, of Church Street, East Hendred, appeared at Oxford Crown Court on Friday (July 19) charged with one count of assault
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Behind the scenes at Westminster with new Oxfordshire MP
A new Oxfordshire MP has given a behind-the-scenes look at his first weeks in Westminster. Liberal Democrat Olly Glover was elected MP for Didcot and Wantage in the early hours of Friday, July 5, during the General Election count at Abingdon’s
