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Bomb threat suspect arrested after town centre scare
A Southrop man has been arrested after bomb scare saw an area of Swindon town centre cordoned off by police for hours overnight. At around 9.30pm on Saturday, police say they were told by a man who said he had a bomb in The Parade. Officers
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Where can UK passport holders travel to without a visa? See all 155 destinations
Where is your dream holiday destination you want to explore? It could be one of the countries that require a visa to enter – sometimes visas are needed in order to check and control the flow of visitors in and out of the country or prevent issues
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Worker at boatyard is our photo of the week
Oxford Mail Camera Club members have been taking photos of the world of work. That was our chosen weekly theme and it prompted pictures from a wide variety of workplaces. There were photos of people working in a wide variety of locations, and
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Prison staff fundraise in memory of officer
Staff at Bullingdon Prison have raised nearly £2,000 for charity after the death of a prison officer. In honour of Wendy Micklethwaite, who passed away in May after an 18-year stint at the prison near Bicester, staff and inmates took on physical
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Oxford woman passes halfway mark on John O’Groats to Land’s End walk
An Oxford woman has passed the halfway mark of her charity walk across the length of the UK. Rachel Mortimer, 23, has already covered more than 750 miles of her 1,500-mile trek from John O’Groats in Scotland to Land’s End in Cornwall. Opting
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Amanda Abbington receives 'death threat' over Giovanni Pernice complaint
Police are investigating an alleged death threat sent to actress Amanda Abbington. According to The Sun, the Sherlock star was sent an email warning her she would “die on stage” unless she retracts her complaint about dancer Giovanni Pernice.
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‘It’s all coming out now’ – Laura Whitmore says she was ‘gaslit’ on Strictly
Irish TV presenter Laura Whitmore has said she felt “gaslit” when she first raised concerns about her Strictly Come Dancing experience. The former Love Island host was partnered with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice in 2016, and was the seventh
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State pensioners may 'not survive to see the spring' after vital benefit cut
A pensioner body has urged the government to reverse scrapping the £300 Winter Fuel Payment. The National Pensioners Convention told the Chancellor today her decision means many older people ‘may not survive to see the spring’. Jan Shortt,
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Do you have to pay council tax if you rent from a landlord? Rules and exemptions
With the recent rises in council tax bills, you might be wondering what you have to pay as a renter. Council tax bills tend to increase each year, so although the rises in England and Wales are not a surprise, it is not welcome news amid the cost
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7 speed camera myths debunked from the 10% rule to alerting other drivers
Ever since the first speed camera was installed in the UK back in 1991, drivers have been trying to trick the system and avoid being caught. avoid being caught. Welsh transport minister, Ken Skates, revealed on Tuesday (April 23) that the government
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Oxfordshire music festival rocks crowds with appearance by Toploader
The FredFest music festival rocked crowds with a special appearance by Toploader over the weekend. Wantage Town Football Club hosted the second edition of the music event on Saturday, August 3, bringing even more acts than its maiden year.
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Meet 7 dogs in need of forever homes in Oxfordshire
Here are 7 dogs at the Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary looking for forever homes and how you can adopt them. The sanctuary at Stadhampton rehomes up to 500 animals every year and has found 27,000 animals a new home since it opened over 50 years ago
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I spent 2 nights in the Dramatic Heart of Wales and this is why it's worth visiting
Living in the Midlands, there are lots of places that I can travel to within 2-3 hours but it’s easy to forget what lovely sights are on the doorstep. Having only visited Wales for a couple of hours for a netball match with my university team,
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Amanda Abbington receives 'death threat' over Giovanni Pernice complaint
Police are investigating an alleged death threat sent to actress Amanda Abbington. According to The Sun, the Sherlock star was sent an email warning her she would “die on stage” unless she retracts her complaint about dancer Giovanni Pernice.
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How to find where ants are coming from in the house - 5 things you need to do
Spotted hundreds of ants crawling under your chopping board in the kitchen or by the back door to your house? The first thing you will want to do is work out where they are coming from to try and stop any more from moving in and infesting your
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Lloyds Bank warns Premier League football fans ahead of new season starting
Football fans are being warned by Lloyds Bank to watch out for ticket scams, after some lost more than £1,000 during last season. With the new Premier League season starting soon, the high street bank said customer analysis indicates the number
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OPINION: Who is responsible for delays to the reopening of Botley Road?
This is an editorial opinion piece which was recently published in The Oxford Times, sister paper of the Oxford Mail. In the beginning there was a vision. There was Network Rail, Botley Road and Oxfordshire County Council. The road was empty
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Best Nursing Home in Oxford title handed to same home for second year
A nursing home near Oxford has been crowned the city's best for the second year in a row. Oxford Beaumont Care Community, run by Barchester Healthcare, has again achieved the title of Best Nursing Home in Oxford from the Quality Business Awards
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Fire station bids farewell to crew manager after 20 years
Bicester Fire Station's crew manager has left after serving in a number of roles over 20 years. John Campbell bid farewell to his colleagues, ending a two-decade tenure that saw him rise through the ranks. Bicester Fire Station said on social
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LOOKING BACK: Miss Oxford parades city and Woolworth closes down
We take a look back through our archives to look at nine interesting photos taken in 1982. It was the year that shoppers found out that Woolworths in Cornmarket was going to shut and new pub owners Tony Cooper and wife Monica took over the White
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New mini golf course enjoyed by care home residents
A new mini golf course has been officially opened at a care home in Chipping Norton. Residents and staff of Southerndown Care Home were joined by friends and family to mark the opening by golf captain Phillipa. The home said it "wanted to get
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Cat owner fears fourth loss in three years as pet hit by car
A Banbury resident who has lost three cats to car accidents in as many years has pleaded with the public to "please help if you can" after her current pet was also involved in a collision on the road. Twelve-month-old Biscuit suffered a broken
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Group pushing for railway to be built announces Witney MP as patron
A voluntary group seeking to rebuild the railway linking Oxford, Eynsham, Witney, and Carterton has announced Witney's MP as its patron. Witney Oxford Transport Group has named Charlie Maynard, a former chair of the group, as its patron. Mr
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POLL: Which discontinued Cadbury chocolate would you like to make a come back?
From Dairy Milk Egg 'n' Spoon cartons to Flake Snow chocolate bars, there have been several products discontinued by Cadbury over the years. The confectionery company is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including Boost, Crunchie, Creme
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Man, 24, resisted arrest and assaulted two police officers
Two police officers have been assaulted while trying to arrest a man in Oxford. The incident happened at around midnight last night (August 3) when four police cars pulled in to Park End Street. As part of proactive patrols in Oxford city
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Car factory workers save money on Montegos
Strikes, stoppages and walkouts at the Cowley car factories often dominated the news columns of the Oxford Mail. But that wasn’t all the newspaper published – often we would feature what we called ‘good news stories’, reflecting happier and more
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Preferred XI? How was Placheta? Key talking points from Palermo
OXFORD United rounded off pre-season with a 2-0 defeat at home against Serie B side Palermo. Quickfire goals just after the hour mark from Dario Saric and Roberto Insigne ensured the Rosanero left Grenoble Road with a victory. It was the dress
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New public spaces protection order aims to cut antisocial activity
New laws to prevent antisocial behaviour have been proposed for Banbury town centre. Cherwell District Council is proposing a new public spaces protection order (PSPO), which would give the council and police additional powers to issue fines for
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CCTV image released as police investigate harassment
Police have issued an image of a person they would like to speak to as they investigate a report of harassment. Thames Valley Police Cherwell, which is based in Banbury, said the incident happened on July 3, 2024. Anyone who recognises the
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U’s boss explains absence of new winger from Palermo squad
OXFORD United felt the risk outweighed the reward when it came to playing new signing Malcolm Ebiowei against Palermo. The 20-year-old winger joined on loan from Crystal Palace on Friday, having spent most of last week training alone after the
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Large police presence and critical care unit seen in residential street
Emergency services rushed to a residential street after a person suffered a 'medical episode'. Pictures show a large police presence on James Street off Cowley Road in Oxford at around midnight, Saturday August 3. Police cars and vans as well
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Faith leaders 'deplore attempts to stir up hatred' as protests turn violent
Faith leaders have urged people to check what they read on social media and criticised attempts to 'stir up hatred' following scenes of disorder yesterday. Multiple towns and cities saw clashes between anti-immigration demonstrators and counter-protesters
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U’s boss gives update on Will Goodwin after missing Palermo friendly
DES Buckingham has downplayed the training ground injury which forced Will Goodwin to miss out on Oxford United’s pre-season friendly with Palermo. A picture of the 22-year-old striker wearing a protective boot at the John Radcliffe Hospital circulated
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Do I have high cholesterol? GP explains how to tell and how to reduce yours
Do you have high cholesterol? Find out how you can tell and reduce yours from a GP. It is one of those terms we've all seen in health adverts or on posters in GP practices but how much do you really know about it? LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor
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Oxfordshire bags another gold at Paris Olympics
Oxfordshire has bagged another Olympic gold with a victory in the Men's Eight rowing. The British side battled with the Netherlands throughout the 2000-metre race but just managed to move clear with 500m to go to secure victory. Team GB finished
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Can speed cameras catch you running a red light? AA experts explain
The most up to date speed camera technology now allows detailed video and images of drivers to be taken from up to one kilometre away if they are caught speeding. Speed cameras tend to be placed in “notoriously accident-prone areas”, to have the
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Man pleads GUILTY to causing harm after 2020 incident
A SENTENCING is due to take place for a man who admitted causing grievous bodily harm to another person in Thame. Andrew Freeman, of North Weston, Thame, appeared at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (August 1) for a plea and trial preparation hearing
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Drunk driver caught over the limit in white van
A DRIVER has been disqualified after being caught drink-driving in Reading. Justin Robinson, of Crisp Road, Henley, was caught on July 8 this year drink driving on the A33 Reading Road. The 37-year-old, who was driving a white Vauxhall Combo
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Hundreds of assaults in Bullingdon prison, new figures show
Inmates in Bullingdon prison committed hundreds of assaults last year, new figures show. Violence in prisons across England and Wales has reached a post-Covid pandemic high, with the number of assaults behind bars rising by more than a quarter.
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Woman found dead at home from multidrug toxicity
AN inquest opening has taken place after the death of a 39-year-old woman in Abingdon. Sarah Gibbs was found dead at her home address in Reade Avenue, Abingdon on June 3 this year. Paramedics verified her death at 8.09pm that day. READ
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New housing target for Oxford aiming for hundreds more new homes a year
The Government's latest housing target for Oxford aims to bring hundreds more new homes a year than the previous goal, new figures show. Housing Secretary Angela Rayner will make local housing targets mandatory again, as she unveiled an overhaul
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Surgeon and family giving back to charity after son's cancer diagnosis
A leading reconstructive surgeon at Oxford University Hospitals found himself living every doctor's worst fear when he diagnosed his teenage son with a rare and aggressive cancer last year. Professor Dominic Furniss, from Cumnor, was on a trip
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Shepherd caught AGAIN dumping dead animals to rot in muck heap
A SHEPHERD who was prosecuted last year for leaving dead animals to rot in a muck heap is back in court again for similar offences. Jonathan Hornsby Simpson, of Meadow Bank, Faringdon, was at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (August 1) charged with
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Man, 27, in court accused of sexual assault against woman
A TRIAL date has been set for a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Thame. Usman Talat, of Bushey Close, High Wycombe, appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (July 30) charged with one count of sexual assault on a female.
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New homes, community hall and cafe complete at eco-town
A community hall, cafe and 16 new homes have been added to an eco-town in Bicester. Developed by A2Dominion, the recent additions mark the completion of the initial phase of the UK's first eco-town situated in north-west Bicester. The new developments
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Newly elected MP meets river group in fight against sewage dumping
A newly elected MP has met with environmentalists in response to concerns with sewage dumping in the River Evenlode. Liberal Democrat MP for Bicester and Woodstock, Calum Miller met members of the Evenlode Catchment Partnership (ECP) last Saturday
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Two Oxfordshire festivals named among UK's 20 most popular by new study
Both Truck Festival and Wilderness Festival have been named among the 20 most popular UK festivals by a new study. The research was conducted by sweepstake casino site Vegas Gems, which calculated the average number of monthly searches for each
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New housing targets in Oxfordshire: Plans for over 1,500 extra new homes a year
More than 1,600 extra new homes could be built across Oxfordshire under government plans to overhaul the housing system. Housing Secretary Angela Rayner will make local housing targets mandatory again, as she unveiled an overhaul of England's planning
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Olympics day 9 preview: Team GB's fastest man Zharnel Hughes faces 100m final
Mark the calendar, save the date and set your alarm for 8.55pm – because it’s time for the blue-riband event of the entire Olympic Games. Of all the gold medals that will be awarded in Paris, one stands out above the rest and this year’s men’s