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James Henry finds new club following Oxford United release
JAMES Henry has joined Vanarama National League side Aldershot Town following his release from Oxford United this summer. The 35-year-old midfielder has signed for the Shots for the 2024/25 season after they finished eighth in the National League
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Can you get 10/10? Take this pub quiz to find out how you score
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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The Olympics has one glaring flaw - the abysmal coverage that's turned me bald
Over the past few days, we have been treated to some golden moments at the 2024 Paris Olympics. From Andy Murray giving us heart attacks, twice, to Max Whitlock bringing us heartache, we've had it all. There's just been one glaring problem. The
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Fewer than one in five people can pass the shortest IQ test
Fewer than one in five people pass this IQ test, thought to be the shortest in the world only three questions long. The Cognitive Reflection Test has a pass rate of just 17 per cent, leaving the majority who attempt it boggled. It was originally
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Des Buckingham optimistic there is more to come from U’s in final third
DES Buckingham is optimistic that there is more to come from Oxford United in the final third after the U’s ended pre-season with a defeat. Serie B side Palermo won 2-0 at Grenoble Road, as quickfire second half goals from Dario Saric and Roberto
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Harry Potter filming locations in Oxford that will transport you to Hogwarts
Harry Potter is set to be reimagined again on our screens just 12 years after the last film, The Deathly Hallows Part Two, was released. Although this has divided fans, it has since generated a lot of renewed interest in the original films, and
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The £1m pubs for sale in Oxfordshire
Pubs are for sale across Oxfordshire but a few of them are on the market for more than £1m. The Bell at Hampton Poyle near Kidlington, The Maybush at Newbridge near Witney and The Wychwood Inn at Shipton-under-Wychwood are all available to buy
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Cat fosterer to run half marathon for charity to celebrate 50th birthday
A cat foster carer is set to take part in the Oxford Half Marathon in support of a cat charity to celebrate her 50th birthday. Claire Onody, a volunteer with Cherwell Cats Protection, is preparing for the 13.1-mile run in October. Ms Onody,
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New artwork unveiled for cancer patients to see
A new artwork has been installed at Headington's Churchill Hospital, in the Blenheim Head and Neck waiting area, thanks to Oxford Hospitals Charity, creating a colourful and uplifting welcome for cancer patients. The large waiting area, has now
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Grassroots football volunteers celebrated with awards
Football volunteers from across the grassroots game in South Oxfordshire, the Vale of White Horse, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire were celebrated at an awards event at the end of July. Berks and Bucks FA's annual Grassroots Football Awards evening
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Cornet player is the best beginner
Anne-Marie Coleman had every right to blow her own trumpet. The nine-year-old cornet player from Leafield Road, Cowley, had been chosen as Oxford Silver Band’s best beginner of 1985. She was awarded the Marinus Wolff trophy when the band gave
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Oxford nights out are now more expensive than ever before
Nights out in Oxford are now more expensive than ever before according to new research. The research shows that the city has seen the biggest increase in the cost of a night out when compared to the rest of the country. Oxford’s night out cost
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U’s round off pre-season with defeat to impressive Palermo side
OXFORD United rounded off their pre-season campaign with a 2-0 loss at home against Serie B side Palermo. The Rosanero grabbed two quickfire goals shortly after the hour mark, as Dario Saric broke the offside trap, before Roberto Insigne netted
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Police issue update in search for missing child
Police have issued an update in the search for a missing child. The 14-year-old girl was last seen in Abingdon. Police said they now know that she has links to Birmingham and Greenwich Heights in London. A new photo of Alexis has also been
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What happened to some of the biggest lottery winners in the UK?
Dozens of British lottery players have become multi-millionaires overnight with some winning close to £200 million. Thousands of people across the country take part in The National Lottery's Lotto game as well as the EuroMillions. While there
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Poundland giving away £1,000 to 30 lucky customers - here's how to be one of them
Poundland is set to give away £1,000 to 30 lucky shoppers over the coming weeks as part of a new promotion. The discount retail chain will launch its 'Grand in Your Hand' promotion on Saturday (August 3) which will see 30 customers in stores across
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Work to change roundabout into junction reaches halfway point
A £12m plan to redevelop a roundabout into a junction has reached the halfway mark. Oxfordshire County Council has asked residents and visitors to plan their journeys through Bicester this summer as work to convert the Banbury Road roundabout into
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Grandmother's urgent warning after tiny spider bite almost killed her
A grandmother has issued a warning to everyone across the UK to get their bites checked by doctors after a spider bite almost killed her. Karen Ashmore feels lucky to be alive after a spider bite turned into a gaping hole in her belly, and later
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Jeremy Clarkson saved by Kaleb Cooper after big mistake
Jeremy Clarkson had to be bailed out by Clarkson’s Farm co-star Kaleb Cooper after a big mistake this week. The pair have formed an entertaining partnership on the hit Prime Video show since it first debuted in the summer of 2021. Clarkson’
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'Do not eat': Morrisons and Hovis crumpets may contain 'pieces of metal'
Popular Morrisons and Hovis brand crumpets have been recalled because they may contain small pieces of metal. Various Rathbones Kear crumpets are “unsafe to eat” due to the presence of metal. The affected products are the Morrisons Crumpets
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From hairdryers to loungers - See the Aldi Specialbuys products for August
From hairdryers to garden loungers, Aldi has unveiled its Specialbuys highlights for the month of August. The brand has continued its outdoors theme with a selection of items suited to the garden and keeping pesky bugs at bay being among the highlights
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New bus lanes completed and speed limit reduced on roundabout near proposed stadium
Construction work to create new bus lanes and cycle routes on a roundabout on a main route into the city has been completed. Construction work on the Kidlington Roundabout which cost £4.9million began on January 8. Among the changes a new reduced
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How long does a Blue Badge last? When you need to apply for a new one
Have you been wondering if you’re eligible for a Blue Badge? A Blue Badge can help people park closer to their destination (as the driver or passenger) if they are disabled with a severe mobility problem, have a non-visible condition or a disability
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Live updates: Hour-long bus delays ahead of Oxford United match
5:51pm There have been no further updates. Thanks for following the live blog. For more traffic and travel
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New bridge in place as railway upgrades completed
Railway upgrades to improve journeys between Bicester and Leamington Spa are now complete. The section of the Chiltern main line reopened today (August 1) after a five-day closure which saw improvements to the route between London Marylebone and
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Oxfordshire residents encouraged to look for wildlife this summer
With the warmer weather finally here, an expert has shared what wildlife to look out for in Oxfordshire this summer, and how to spot it. Ecology and arboriculture consultancy, Arbtech, have identified butterflies, deer, bats, birds and bugs as
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UPDATES: Oxford United v Palermo – live
6:06pm Des Buckingham is optimistic that there is more to come from Oxford United in the final third after the U’s ended
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Major road is closed for emergency gas works
A main road is set to be closed for a week so that major gas works can be carried out. The A361 Burford Road is closed between Burford roundabout and Lechlade for a mains replacement scheme by Wales & West Utilities. It closed at 7am yesterday
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Camera club snappers show people at work
People at work have been captured by Oxford Mail Camera Club. That was our latest weekly theme and it prompted a wide variety of shots from around the county and beyond. Each week camera club members are given a theme and then post their photos
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Venture Scouts enjoy Wombling Weekend in Oxford city in 1977
It may look like a lot of old clutter, but these Scouts were hoping to make money from it. Members of the 43rd Oxford Cherwell Venture Scout Unit spent a weekend in 1977 following in the footsteps of the Wombles. They had set themselves a task
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Restaurant owner left in shock as Bollywood heart-throb drops in
A Bollywood heart-throb made the owner's day when he dropped by an Indian restaurant during a shopping visit. Leading man Shahid Kapoor and his wife Mira unexpectedly dropped by Shrishti's Kitchen in Crown Walk in Bicester while visiting Bicester
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England football star Phil Foden enjoys a weekend fishing in Oxfordshire
England football star Phil Foden proved he is just as good at angling as he is at scoring goals when he enjoyed a day's fishing in Oxfordshire. The Manchester City midfielder took selfies with fans when he fished St John's Pool at Linear Fisheries
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Police issue urgent appeal to help find missing child
Police are urgently appealing for anyone with information to help find a missing child. Fourteen-year-old Alexis was last seen in Abingdon. She is white, 5ft 4ins tall, with long hair. When she was last seen she was wearing a black vest
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WATCH: Liz Truss suffers embarrassing 'gormless' moment at Goodwood Festival
Former prime minister Liz Truss suffered a rather embarrassing moment today after being completely snubbed at the Goodwood Festival. ITV was quizzing excited race-goers at the West Sussex-based horse-racing event before the interviewer stopped
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Warning to drivers over weekend roundabout closure
A roundabout on Oxford's eastern bypass will be closed to traffic this weekend for resurfacing work to be carried out. The Littlemore/Rose Hill roundabout shut yesterday at 8pm and will be remain closed until 6am on Monday (August 5). Diversions
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Olympics day 8 preview - Team GB's Matt Whitlock could make pommel horse history
British eyes will be on the Bercy Arena in Paris on day eight as retiring gymnast Max Whitlock looks to become the first man to claim pommel horse gold at three consecutive Olympics. The final begins at 4.10pm (BST) and Whitlock faces a strong
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Dealer JAILED after police dog finds hidden drugs in car
A DRUG dealer has been jailed for almost three years after being caught selling cocaine and cannabis in Bicester. Ryan Smith, 29, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Friday (August 2) with one count of possession with intent to supply a Class
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Driver to pay over £700 after speeding over 30mph speed limit
A DRIVER has been ordered to pay over £700 after being caught speeding 13mph over the speed limit. Stanciu Ciprian, of Red Poll Close, Banbury, was caught on January 14 this year speeding on the A594 Tigers Way northbound, near Leicester. The
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New court and crime podcast OUT NOW: Attempted murder sentencing
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. Each
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Witney parkrun sees hundreds take part as it approaches 10,000th runner
Hundreds of people turned out for the 223rd Witney Park Run in the sun last weekend. Among the 268 finishers on Saturday, July 27, were 16 first-timers as well as participants visiting from locations including Cornwall, Yorkshire, Portsmouth, London
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Emergency services called to crash which causes 'heavy congestion'
Emergency services including the air ambulance were called to a crash in Banbury which police have confirmed was "damage only". Oxford Road in the town was closed off around lunchtime after the collision involving a sports car. The road was
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U’s boss says there is more to come in the transfer market
DES Buckingham says there is more to come from Oxford United in the transfer market, but the U’s may have to be a little patient after a productive window so far. Wide duo Matt Phillips and Malcolm Ebiowei made it signings 10 and 11 respectively
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Oxford researchers make laser performance discovery
Replacing lasers with less complex light sources can improve performance in some optical applications, researchers from the University of Oxford have found. The study, which involved collaboration with the Universities of Muenster, Heidelberg and
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The Oxonian assesses his Olympics chances… and calls for Aunt Sally inclusion
AT a bit of a loss with no football this week, I have become totally hooked on the Olympics, writes The Oxonian. I am not alone in this with the nation tuning in each evening to see highly-toned athletes compete in sports we have never heard of
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The locations of Witney Town Council's defibrillators
Witney Town Council is responsible for a number of defibrillators accessible across town 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All of the town council's six defibrillators are located on the external walls of buildings or other outside locations,
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NHS patients urged to continue seeking care despite GP action
NHS patients have been encouraged to continue seeking care as normal, despite GPs beginning collective action which is expected to impact services at practices in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West. The action, which began on August
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More Oxfordshire people living with depression since Covid
More people in Oxfordshire are living with depression since the Covid pandemic. New figures from Public Health England show more than 6.6 million people in England were living with depression in 2022-23, the highest figure since records began in
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - JAN KACZOROWSKI, 31, of Little Moss Lane, Manchester, indicated guilty to two counts of possession of a Class B drug on July 21, 2022 – namely CMC2 and cannabis – as well as one count of
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Police issue advice about avoiding thefts at Oxfordshire beauty spots
POLICE have issued advice on how people can keep their possessions safe while visiting Oxfordshire beauty spots this summer. Thames Valley Police has published advice about preventing ‘opportunist thefts’ from occurring, such as when valuable possessions
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Major car rental company leaving Oxford in favour of London
A major American car rental company is leaving Oxford in favour of London. Zipcar is a car-sharing company which provides vehicle reservations to its members, billable by the minute, hour or day. However, the company is departing Oxfordshire
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New data reveals where it's easiest to see preferred GP
New data using patient reviews on Oxfordshire GPs reveals which surgeries are worst and best for getting your preferred GP, have the most unhelpful receptionists and the overall experience. The latest IPSOS Mori/NHS England survey consisted of
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Asylum seeker charged with rape of girl, 15, due in court
AN asylum seeker who has been charged with raping a 15-year-old girl is due in court next week. Anicet Mayela, 40, is due to in Oxford Crown Court on Friday (August 9) after being charged with one count of raping a young girl. It was heard
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Nigella Lawson's 'filthy' hangover cure that could save you from the brink
Nigella Lawson is a renowned food writer and TV cook whose successful television programs have made her a popular name in the UK. Although she struggles with everyday household items such as 'microwave', her eloquent - and unique - diction has