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Oxfordshire performing arts students shine at Disneyland Paris
Nineteen performing arts students from across Oxfordshire have performed in front of thousands at the Disneyland Park in Paris. The young performers from Stagecoach Performing Arts in Abingdon, Botley, Didcot and Wallingford took part in the Dance
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Motorcyclist left injured after serious incident on Oxfordshire road
8:45pm End of coverage The emergency services are dealing with this and cars are leaving the site. Thank you for
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U’s make first loan signing as Premier League winger joins
OXFORD United have made their first loan signing of the summer transfer window with the acquisition of Crystal Palace winger Malcolm Ebiowei. The 20-year-old has been a long-term target for United, who were interested in signing Ebiowei on loan
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Police ridicule driver after seizing car has no number plate
A car was seized by police in Oxfordshire after officers caught the owner driving without a number plate. The incident happened on Friday in Long Harborough with officers finding that the silver Vauxhall also did not have any tax since January
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Shocking footage shows man trimming his beard while driving on a motorway
Shocking footage shows a van driver trimming his beard with clippers as he drives along a motorway. The motorist was captured taking both hands off the wheel to prune his facial hair with a pair of tin snips, normally used for cutting sheet metal
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BBC removes episode of Doctor Who from iPlayer which featured Huw Edwards
An episode of Doctor Who which featured former BBC newsreader Huw Edwards has been removed from the broadcaster's iPlayer service. Edwards played himself briefly in the Series 2 episode 'Fear Her' which was part of David Tennant's debut series
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Gogglebox legends hint at huge TV return 7 years after leaving the show
TWO Gogglebox stars have hinted that they could make a massive TV comeback seven years after leaving the popular Channel 4 programme. Sandra Martin and her friend Sandi Bogle were loved by fans for their larger-than-life personalities and great
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Andrew Flintoff's TV return date confirmed following 'nasty' Top Gear crash
Andrew Flintoff is set to return to TV this month for the first time since his serious Top Gear crash nearly two years ago. 'Freddie' Flintoff was severely injured in an accident at the Top Gear Test Track - the Dunsfold Aerodrome, Surrey in December
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Independent city cinema to close for maintenance this summer
An independent cinema in Oxford is set to close this summer. The Ultimate Picture Palace in Jeune Street off Cowley Road will be shut for a summertime period of maintenance between Friday, August 2 and Thursday, August 8. Dating back to 1911
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Oxfordshire police chief speaks out on horror Southport stabbings
The chief of Oxfordshire’s police force has spoken out following a fatal stabbing attack in Southport. Matthew Barber, Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner, has issued a statement in response to recent incidents of violent and criminal disorder
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Staff at Oxford healthcare firm share key to workplace environment praise
Staff at an Oxford telemedicine provider for the NHS has revealed how the firm has created a positive workplace culture. Consultant Connect has been recognised by the Great Place to Work initiative as the 26th best small workplace for wellbeing
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Citywide roadside grass cut completed after eight week programme
A citywide roadside grass cut in Oxford has been completed after an eight-week programme. Oxfordshire County Council as the highways authority is responsible for the management of the verges and it contracts Oxford City Council to mow these areas
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Council's counter-fraud team saves millions
Oxford City Council's counter-fraud team detected and prevented more than £7.4 million worth of fraud in 2023/24. The Oxford Investigation Service provides high-quality corporate investigations that prevent and detect fraud. The team tracked
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Firefighters stop in Oxford city centre to help woman on ground
Fire crews in Oxford city centre stopped to help a woman who was on the ground. The incident occurred at around 2.40pm on Friday when a fire engine was driving across Magdalen Bridge and heading towards The Plain roundabout. Upon noticing that
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Former Oxfordshire school boys miss out on gold medal by fractions
Former Oxfordshire school boys Ollie Wynne-Griffith and Tom George claimed silver for Great Britain in the men’s pair at Paris 2024 as Croatia pipped them at the post. The duo pushed hard from the start and held a narrow lead from Romania at halfway
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Bus engulfed in flames closes Oxfordshire road
A bus fire which saw the vehicle engulfed in flames closed a road in Oxfordshire. The incident happened on Friday morning near Watlington leaving the road to be shut in both directions after fire crews were called at 7.24am. A spokesman for
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Police hunt for youth trio after criminal damage in village
Police are hunting for a trio of youths after criminal damage was enacted in an Oxfordshire village. The incident occurred at around 7.30pm on Friday, May 10 earlier this year in Oakley Road, Chinnor, as a group of people caused damage to a wall
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Air ambulance descends after 'sports car crash' closes road
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Beckhams take break from Oxfordshire home to cruise on £16m superyacht
The Beckhams are taking time away from their Oxfordshire home to spend time on a £16m superyacht cruising the Amalfi Coat. Victoria Beckham took to social media to share snaps of herself alongside former footballer husband David Beckham, who own
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These are 5 'innocent' ways you could be breaking the law this summer
Summer is here! ( Well...kind of) and experts have warned Brits that they could be breaking the law in these five 'innocent' ways. We might find ourselves getting out in the great outdoors in the coming weeks ( with hopefully some nice weather
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Road CLOSED and fire engines descend as public warned to avoid area
An Oxfordshire road has been closed as fire crews have warned the public to avoid the area. Crews from Witney Fire Station are currently dealing with a van fire on the A361in Shipton-under-Wychwood. Fire officers have sent out a warning alerting
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Major delays after 'obstruction' left in the road on motorway
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Man, 31, CLEARED of all counts of historic child sex abuse
A DENTAL receptionist has been cleared of all counts of child sexual abuse after a trial in Oxford. Ashley Hookway, 31, was on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with eight counts of child sexual abuse which is alleged to have occurred in the
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Thief, 25, has sentencing delayed due to coronavirus
THE sentencing of a young man caught stealing £240 headphones has been delayed. Keane Neal, 25, was due to be sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Friday (August 2) for one count of robbery and two counts of attempted robbery. He was caught on
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Heavy downpours batter Oxfordshire as Benson Lock records 30mm of rain
Heavy downpours battered the UK on Thursday (August 1) as 30mm of rainfall was recorded in an hour at Benson Lock in Oxfordshire. According to the Met Office, the average downpour of rain in August in Benson is 55.63mm. A yellow weather warning
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Planning permission approved for over 60 new homes
PLANNING permission has been approved for 65 new homes on the former Grove airfield site. Local housebuilder Persimmon Homes has been granted planning approval from The Vale of White Horse District Council on a Persimmon Wessex scheme for 65 new
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7 sweets that changed their names over the years from Snickers to Twix
Take a walk down memory lane and see what these popular sweets were called before their names were changed. Many of our favourite sweet treats have been given makeovers over the years but with some revamps taking place 30 years ago - how many
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Fallen tree blocks footpath following storm in Oxfordshire town
A fallen tree has blocked a footpath following a storm which hit Wallingford on Thursday (August 1). The storm caused severe flooding affecting multiple businesses in the area including Waitrose which was among the places forced to closed early
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Bus fire closes road in both directions in south Oxfordshire
A road near Watlington was closed in both directions this morning due to a bus fire. A spokesman for Oxford Bus Company confirmed one of the operator's vehicles was involved in the incident in Cuxham. The driver was able to escape the bus without
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Unwanted landfill odour causes medical concerns to be raised
Didcot Town Council has warned anyone feeling unwell due to an unwanted "disgusting" smell from a landfill site to "seek medical advice immediately". Following months of odour complaints, the FCC Environment penned an open letter to homeowners
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Do police cars have speed cameras? Motoring expert reveals the answer
Have you ever driven past a police car on the road and wondered if it can catch you speeding? Almost 350 people are killed each year on the UK’s roads, according to RAC, with speed among the contributing factors. Not only is it dangerous but
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Discover a wild world of music, fun and lots of surprises at Wilderness festival
ONCE the preserve of hippies, rockers and hardened music lovers, summer festivals have established themselves as cultural highpoints of the year. While some still stick to the old formula of throwing up a stage or two, inviting loads of bands to
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Missing man found after police concerns grow
* UPDATE - Thames Valley Police confirmed at 11.40am on Friday (August 2) that William has been found * Thames Valley Police is renewing its appeal for a missing 35-year-old man from Oxford. Police are appealing for the public's help
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Oxfordshire palace revealed as top James Bond filming location
As rumours surrounding the next James Bond movie swirl, new research has revealed an Oxfordshire tourism hotspot is among the best places to appear in the 007 movies. Blenheim Palace in Woodstock has taken top spot for the best James Bond film
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Oil spill in River Thames came from boat, Environment Agency confirms
The Environment Agency has confirmed the source of an oil spill in Wallingford last month was from a boat. An investigation was launched in July following the incident near the Boat House, a riverside cafe. The spill has been described as
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Oxford University Chancellor shares memories in farewell interview
In a farewell interview with Oxford University, Chancellor Chris Patten shares some memories and extols Oxford as a force for good in the world, writes Richard Lofthouse. Chris Patten, Lord Patten of Barnes (Balliol, 1962), announced his retirement
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Stars rock out in the sun at Oxfordshire's scorching Truck Festival
MORE than 25,000 music lovers enjoyed a weekend of music, fun and sunshine at South Oxfordshire’s Truck Festival. The feast of rock, pop and dance music came to a close on Sunday night, bringing to an end four days of fun at Hill Farm, Steventon
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Teenage motorcyclist dies at John Radcliffe Hospital following crash
A teenager has died at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital following a road traffic collision in Milton Keynes. Police said a Vauxhall Corsa and Suzuki motorcycle collided on Wolverton Road at the junction of Marsh Drive in the Buckinghamshire city
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Customers left gutted as Kellogg's confirms its 'best' cereal has been axed
Customers have been left gutted after Kellogg's revealed that it had discontinued its "best" cereal product. Taking to the popular social media platform X, formerly Twitter, a customer asked where they could get their hands on a box of the Coco
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Oxfordshire road closed in both directions for emergency gas works
A road in west Oxfordshire has been closed in both directions due to emergency gas works being carried out. The A361 in Broughton Poggs, Filkins, has been closed between Lechlade Road and the B4477. Oxon Travel, a traffic account run by Oxfordshire
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Spires edge thriller against Brummies at Sandy Lane
OXFORD Spires kept themselves in fourth place in the Premiership after a thrilling 46-44 win over Birmingham Brummies at Sandy Lane. Spires won all three points on offer, including the aggregate bonus point, since they won 37-23 in a curtailed
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Barclays, Halifax, Lloyds and NatWest bank branches set to close this month
Hundreds of bank branches disappeared from the high street last year as they shut their doors for good, and a similar number set to shut in 2024. Among the nearly 200 locations set for closure this year are 45 UK bank branches that are shutting
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How much could your state pension increase by next year?
Millions of pensioners could be set for a £655 increase in 2025. Under the triple lock – which guarantees an increase in line with average earnings, inflation or 2.5%, whichever is highest – pensioners would have been in line for a rise linked
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Police warning following suspected scrap metal thefts in village
Thames Valley Police has issued a warning following a number of suspected scrap metal thefts in south Oxfordshire. Police are urging the public to store scrap metal out of sight and only leave it unattended in secure premises following the suspected
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Oxfordshire supermarket reopens following 'catastrophic leak'
A staff member has confirmed Waitrose in Wallingford will be "open as normal" today (August 2) after it was forced to closed on Thursday evening (August 1) due to severe flooding. On Thursday a staff member at Waitrose told the Oxford Mail the
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Fresh appeal for missing teen as siblings located
Thames Valley Police has issued a fresh appeal for a missing 15-year-old as its confirmed her two siblings have been located. Last night (August 1) Thames Valley Police confirmed siblings TJ and Leo have been found after the first appeal was issued
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Can you slow down before a speed camera? Motoring experts explain how it works
Hundreds of thousands of people in the UK are fined for speeding every year, and some might wonder if they can avoid falling foul of the law if they slow down just before passing a speed camera. There are more than 7,000 speed cameras in the UK
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Get unlimited U’s news in biggest flash sale of year
OXFORD United fans can take advantage of the Oxford Mail’s biggest flash sale of the year, with an offer of £6 for six months or 50 per cent off an annual subscription. United are playing in the second tier of English football for the first time
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Oxfordshire retailers win esteemed Great Taste Award
The Guild of Fine Food has released the results for the Great Taste 2024 with many Oxfordshire retailers winning an award. The esteemed awards are dubbed the ‘Oscars of the food and drink world’, with nearly 3,500 companies entering Great Taste
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Family and emergency services find woman unresponsive at home
AN inquest has opened into the death of a woman who was found unresponsive by her family members. Isabelle Hibberd, 71, was found at her home address in Hook Norton, Banbury on July 14 this year. A doctor verified her death at 5.37pm that day
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Decision made on plan to build 37 new retirement homes
Plans submitted as part of a proposal to build 37 new retirement homes in an Oxfordshire town have been refused by the council. Woodstock in west Oxfordshire is set to get the new buildings in Rye Grass after planning permission was granted earlier
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Major roundabout project completed
Construction work on a roundabout project has been completed and a new bus lane and speed limits are now in place. Oxfordshire County Council’s Kidlington Roundabout project aimed to enhance travel for those living in and around Cherwell and North
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New and old family films on offer at Oxfordshire cinemas over summer holidays
Family favourites and animated adventures are heading to the big screen in Oxford and Bicester this summer holidays. The Vue cinemas in both locations will be offering new releases and re-screenings, with movies such as Despicable Me 4 and Inside
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Children being encouraged to play outside this summer by housebuilder
A housebuilder with a development near Thame is encouraging children to play outside this summer. To encourage youngsters to get into nature, Redrow South Midlands is providing free 'explorer packs' at The Maltings. The packs include mini magnifying
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Trial set after man DENIES causing injuries to another man
A 41-YEAR-OLD man has appeared in court charged with causing grievous bodily harm towards another man in Banbury. Roy Manock, of Howard Road, Banbury, appeared at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (August 1) charged with causing grievously bodily
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Woman denies selling drugs and being caught with an air rifle
A TRIAL date has been set for a woman accused of selling Class A drugs and possessing an air rifle without a certificate. Michelle Bone, of Launton Road, Bicester, appeared at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (August 1) charged with three counts.
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Disused former hostel transformed into council homes
A disused former hostel in Oxford has been refurbished to provide nine council homes. Roken House, in Lake Street, had served as a hostel for young mothers and ex-offenders since the 1960s, but had been empty for long periods during this time.
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Bicester company to host AI leaders for computing event
Leaders in high performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) from across the UK and Europe will come together in September to explore the advancements of supercomputing and AI. Bicester-based HPC solutions provider, Alces Flight
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Carterton care home raises hundreds with wild west themed summer fete
A Carterton care home has raised hundreds of pounds with a wild west themed summer fete. The Homestead opted for cowboy hats and boots this year in a change up to their annual summer fete. The home made the most of the warm weather by hosting
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Oxfordshire parkrun hits record number by welcoming over 700 runners
An Oxfordshire parkrun saw record numbers last weekend, with over 700 people attending. On Saturday, July 27, 702 runners took part in Bicester park run, more than triple the amount of runners attending parkrun the previous week, which welcomed
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Two men in court charged with threatening violence towards each other
TWO men have appeared in court charged with threatening each other. Bill Mobey, 25, and Kyran McCarthy, 21, appeared at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (August 1) charged with one count of affray. They appeared at the higher court for a plea
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Oxford University research delves into origins of half-a-billion-year-old slug
A half-a-billion-year-old spiny slug had shed light on the origins of animals like oysters and octopuses, Oxford University researchers have said. Researchers including scientists from the University of Oxford have discovered a new species of mollusc
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Student hit by car after telling friend she 'couldn't live'
A TEENAGE girl took her own life after a night out with her friend during a holiday to Oxford, an inquest has heard. Student Iril Asting-Kjesbu had travelled from Norway to visit her friend when she was involved in a collision with a black Toyota
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Decision to change direction of bus lane 'defies rational explanation'
A county council decision to change the direction of a bus lane into the city centre "defies any kind of rational explanation", a householder has said. Changes to Woodstock Road in Oxford to prioritise cyclists and pedestrians are set to begin
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Planning permission for two new building will accommodate 300 jobs
Planning permission has been secured for two new buildings at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus which will accommodate more than 300 new jobs. The new employment floorspace will span 192,523 sq ft and will be located across Quad Three and Co
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Oxford law firm celebrates 10th anniversary with charity donations
A law firm has celebrated its 10th birthday by donating to 10 charities across the UK. Blake Morgan celebrated a decade in business in July, having formed from the merger of Blake Lapthorn and Morgan Cole in 2014. The company decided to commemorate
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Man denies TWO charges of attempted murder in Oxford
TWO people were reportedly almost killed by a man in Oxford, a court has heard. Ibraheem Shan, 25, appeared in Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (August 1) charged with two counts of attempted murder. It is alleged that on January 22, he attempted
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Man, 27, accused of licking child's feet and 'groping her'
A TRIAL has been set for a man accused of sexually abusing a nine-year-old girl by allegedly licking her bare feet and kissing her. James Cole, 27, of Churchill Road, Great Yarmouth, appeared at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (September 1) charged