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New football team secures sponsorship from national firm
A newly formed football team have secured sponsorship from a national business. Elmsbrook Jack's FC, who began their first season with a 6-2 win against Wroxton Sports FC on Saturday, September 7, have announced their partnership with Drain Doctor
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Cornbury Park treehouses welcome first guests
Seven treehouses near Charlbury welcomed their first guests earlier this month. Designed by TreeDwellers, a British treehouse specialist, the structures are nestled within the 1,700-acre woodland of Cornbury Park. The company aims to provide
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Dog show to raise awareness for organ donation makes more than £1,000
A dog show held to raise awareness about organ donation has raised over £1,000 for Great Ormond Street Hospital. The show was organised by Caroline Sofroniou from Bicester, who has hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) alongside Danon Disease, an extremely
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Fears massive new reservoir will 'decimate' Oxfordshire
Politicians have expressed their "disgust" amid fears over the "decimation" of Oxfordshire as plans for a massive new reservoir gather pace. The proposed artificial lake known as the South East Strategic Reservoir (SESRO) came under fire at a full
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Concerns grow for missing man believed to be in Oxford area
Concerns are growing for a missing man from Berinsfield who is believed to be in the Oxford area. Dean, aged 53, whose surname has not been disclosed, was last seen at about 8am on Saturday (September 7) near Heyford Hill. Today (September
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Police race to major road after rush hour crash blocks lane
10:06pm The crash was cleared by 7pm with traffic returning to normal levels. ℹ️ UPDATE - 6:51 PM
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Jeremy Clarkson and James May enjoy last meal before Grand Tour special
Jeremy Clarkson and James May have been spotted eating a meal together before the last-ever Grand Tour episode. The pair along with Richard Hammond have worked together for 22 years on TV hits Top Gear and The Grand Tour but will call time after
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What's next following town centre cycling scheme proposal?
A consultation has ended for proposals to allow cycling on a pedestrianised town centre street as the issue moves onto the next stage. The public was asked to share their views on proposals to allow two-way cycling on Sheep Street through the town
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Former five-star restaurant manager to open new eatery
A former five-star restaurant manager is opening a new eatery later this year. Ryan Humphrey hopes to officially open No 14 Wesley Walk in Witney in mid-November. The cafe restaurant will be in the premises formerly occupied by Hackett's cafe
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Developer lodges appeal over 120 homes plan refused twice
A developer is appealing against decisions by two councils to refuse planning permission for over 100 new houses to be built on farmland in Oxford. Warwickshire-based Cilldara Group (Headington) Ltd applied for outline planning permission for 121
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Countdown to beer festival at Oxford Town Hall
Preparations have begun for the Oxford Beer and Cider Festival which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. This year's event, which attracts thousands of real ale fans every year, will take place at the town hall in St Aldate's from Thursday, October
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Jeremy Clarkson gets the last laugh in drama saga with James Maddison
Jeremy Clarkson has had the last laugh in a saga with footballer James Maddison which has spanned years. The former Top Gear host initially started the beef with the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder while he was playing for Leicester City. In 2019
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Power cut on Oxfordshire border leaves over 700 residents without electricity
A power cut on the Oxfordshire border has left hundreds of residents without electricity. Over 75 houses have been affected in Northleach near Bourton-on-the-Water with a many as 793 customers currently affected. The issue was first reported
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Man threatened to kill his family after girlfriend tried to dump him
A suspended sentence has been handed to a man who threatened to kill himself and his children after his partner tried to break-up with him, a court has heard. Nathan Grant was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Tuesday (September 10) for one count
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Police on red alert after woman ‘sexually assaulted’ in woods
A woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in some Oxfordshire woods which has led to an increased police presence. The incident occurred between 2am and 2.40am on Sunday, September 8 as a woman was walking in woodland between Beaumont Close and
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Former Oxford University professor convicted of rape after £135,000 U-turn
A former professor at the University of Oxford has been convicted of rape just months after being acquitted. Tariq Ramadan was found guilty of rape and sexual coercion in a Geneva hotel in October 2008 after a decision at a Swiss appeals court
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Indian restaurant issued court order following cockroach infestation
An Indian restaurant has been given a court order and remains closed following a "widespread infestation" of cockroaches. Cherwell District Council today (September 10) confirmed that Arzoo in Bicester Market Square remains closed and was granted
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Headteacher defends phones in school as research shows dangers to students
An Oxfordshire headteacher has stated mobile phones are important to pupils as research shines a light on youngsters being hit or narrowly missed by vehicles while on their devices. A poll for Churchill motor insurance found found that 84 per cent
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Beatles memorabilia is up for auction at Oxfordshire pub
Two rare and unique Beatles memorabilia items, discovered as part of BBC One’s The Travelling Auctioneers, are set to go under the hammer. Autographs from John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr are expected to spark major
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'A wasted year': Parents slam damning SEND report at County Hall
Oxfordshire parents have branded the last year a "wasted one" as they protested outside county council offices this morning one year on from a damning SEND (Special Educational Needs) report. SEND Parent Action members gathered outside County Hall
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Police confirm man missing amid claims of 'scam' online
A public appeal for information has been issued after a man was reported missing. Alan, whose surname has not been disclosed, was last seen on Monday (September 9) in the Botley area of Oxford. He is described by police as an Asian male, 5ft
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Pensioners urged to apply for new benefit that could be worth thousands
HUNDREDS of thousands of pensioners are being urged to apply for a benefit that could be worth on average £3,900 per year as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is launching a campaign to increase Pension Credit take-up on Monday 2 September
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How rare are snakes and are there any venomous species in the UK?
There are fascinating animals in every corner of the British Isles but many of these can be hard to spot due to their rarity. Snakes are one of these with many coming to the mistaken conclusion that the UK is free of these slithering creatures.
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Man accused of hitting woman with rosary beads after she 'refused to pray to demons'
“I would kill you anyway,” a man reportedly told a woman after beating her with praying rosary beads, a jury has heard. Binyam Solomon, 28, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with five counts; three of assault by beating, one on intentional
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Everything to know on Waterloo Road series 14 with Jason Manford among new cast
Waterloo Road is back for series 14 on the BBC, with there being several new additions to the cast, including comedian Jason Manford. He will play the new headteacher Steve Savage whilst Saira Choudhry will also join as the school's newest maths
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'It's something special': Bicester Pride hailed a success by founder
This year's Bicester Pride has been hailed a "huge success" by the founder as more than 1300 people attended the festival. The founder of Bicester Pride, Christina Riley, told the Oxford Mail that this year's event was the "biggest so far".
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Chinese university’s Oxfordshire campus expansion plans spark security fears
A controversial Chinese state-owned university base in Oxfordshire has sparked security fears after outlining plans to expand its UK campus. Peking University HSBC Business School has owned the British spot at Boars Hill since 2017 after purchasing
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St Giles' Fair celebrating 400th anniversary in pictures
The annual St Giles' Fair returned to Oxford on Monday (September 9), attracting thousands to the city. The historic fair, which is celebrating 400 years this year, saw people of all ages gather to enjoy the stalls and fairground rides. Renowned
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Apple's new iOS 18 update to be available soon on these iPhones - see exact date
Apple has revealed the release date for its new iOS 18, which has been described as the "biggest" update yet. The tech giant first announced the new iOS 18 update back in June. iOS 18 will include a range of new features including allowing
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Voter ID expansion urged after 750k votes possibly lost at 2024 general election
The Electoral Commission has urged ministers to expand the forms ID people are allowed to use to vote in elections. This is after the elections watchdog found that as many as 750,000 people might not have voted in the 2024 general election because
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Crackdown on ASB with major CCTV cameras upgrade
A crackdown on anti-social behaviour (ASB) has taken a major step forward as CCTV cameras in north Oxfordshire are set for a £250,000 upgrade. Cherwell District Council's executive approved the investment on September 9, allowing the council to
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Badly parked car left on pavement and double yellows by blind people sign
A car was left badly parked on double yellows and the pavement next to a blind people sign in Oxford. The sighting was made on Monday morning during an Oxford resident's commute to work when they spotted the grey Volvo on Abingdon Road. Parked
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Beloved artist announces return following vandalism of charity post box topper
A BELOVED Oxfordshire artist has announced her return less than a week after her post box topper made for charity was set alight. Rachel Crook, known locally as Yarnsy, crocheted the topper for a post box on The Broadway in Didcot to raise money
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Former Thames Valley Police call handler jailed after admitting corruption
A former Thames Valley Police (TVP) call handler has been jailed after admitting to sharing police information with organisation crime groups. Following an Independent Office for Police Conduct directed investigation, Catherine Arrol, 29, pleaded
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New full state pension payments to increase by £460 in April
Pensioners in receipt of the full state pension will see their payments increase by £460 in April, according to official wage figures. The Officer for National Statistics (ONS) reported a total pay increase of 4% in the months up to July. While
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Rare 50p coin sells for £3,700: Royal Mint's rarest coins and how to spot them
We are all being encouraged to keep an eye out for an “extra-special” 50p coin that sold for more than £3,750 last month. You could be sitting on a fortune you didn’t even know about, as a commemorative 2012 Olympic 50p coin sold for more than
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Bypass at a standstill and long delays across the city centre
9:19am A motorist shared pictures of the long queue on Botley Road. (Image: NQ staff)
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Buses on diversion as roads remain closed during St Giles' Fair
Drivers are reminded that St Giles remains closed and several bus routes are on diversion during the annual St Giles Fair. Hundreds of people flocked to the historic funfair which returned to Oxford yesterday for its 400th year. The annual
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New map gives live updates on state of all Oxfordshire's waterways
A single map that gives live raw sewage spill alerts and information on the quality of water in all the rivers and streams in Oxfordshire has been launched. The Oxford Rivers Portal, a website and map that helps people understand the health of
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World Suicide Prevention Day: researchers say social factors must be addressed
Oxford University researchers called for social factors such as poverty and homelessness to be taken into account rather than the focus being purely on mental health in tackling suicide. On World Suicide Prevention Day (Tuesday, September 10)
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Keir Starmer update on plans to cut £300 Winter Fuel Payment for millions
Sir Keir Starmer has said he stands behind proposed changes that would take Winter Fuel Payments away from almost ten million pensioners this winter. The Prime Minister, who has faced criticism from unions and some of his own MPs for the policy
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Top health experts call for free school meals for all primary school children
All primary school-aged children in England should be given free meals as part of the “answer” to an “epidemic that is rapidly spiralling out of control”, leading health experts have said. The group, consisting of a range of organisations including
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Martin Lewis takes aim at ‘aggressive’ council tax collection practices
Some council tax collection practices “couldn’t have been designed better” to accelerate people’s distress and are like a caricature of loan sharks, consumer champion Martin Lewis has said. The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute, a charity
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EastEnders to air 'first-of-its-kind twist' during live 40th anniversary episode
To celebrate its 40th anniversary this year, EastEnders will be going live on TV for a full episode in Albert Square once again but this time, there will be a "first-of-its-kind twist". The BBC soap first went live almost 10 years ago, in 2010
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Blanket 20mph speed limit across the UK could lower car insurance premiums
A car insurance firm has said it would "proactively reduce policy prices" if a blanket 20mph speed limit was introduced across the UK. It said that the average driver could save around £50 a year on their car insurance if other areas across Britain
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Harry Potter TV series looking for UK children for main roles - how to apply
The search for the next Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger for the new HBO original series has begun and it could be you. HBO announced in 2023 it would be creating a new "decade-long" Harry Potter television series which would be a
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Layla Moran to chair high-profile health and social care select committee
Oxford West and Abingdon MP Layla Moran has been appointed to a high profile position as chair of the health and social care select committee. The announcement was made yesterday afternoon in the House of Commons by the speaker Lindsay Hoyle.
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Summer signing on stepping up, facing Argentina and playing style
SUMMER signing Marselino Ferdinan is unafraid of making the step up to Sky Bet Championship football after joining Oxford United last month. The winger, who turned 20 yesterday, is currently away on international duty with Indonesia, who welcome
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Oxford scientists make progress with jab for those with cancer
Oxford scientists are taking the first steps to develop a vaccine for people with a genetic condition that increases their risk of a number of cancers, in the hope it can prevent the diseases developing. Lynch syndrome is caused by a mutation in
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Thame Food Festival to return at end of September
Thame Food Festival is set to return later this month with cuisines from around the world, live music, and more. The event is set to take place on September 28 and 29, featuring an array of food and drinks in its Artisan Market. There will
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Self-guided walking tours of Witney and Blanket Hall later this week
People can enjoy a self-guided, walking tour of Witney's town centre and Blanket Hall later this week. The tour of Blanket Hall will offer a look into the town's woollen industry history. The tours are available at 11am, midday, 2pm and 3pm
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10-year-old to become youngest girl to cycle from London to Paris
A 10-year-old is set to become the youngest ever girl to cycle from London to Paris. Mimi Ward, from Middle Barton, will be attempting the challenge in aid of Dravet Syndrome UK, a charity that supports her cousin Dominic and others like him.
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'I thought he was going to stab me,' says woman accused of killing boyfriend
“I stabbed him. I thought he was going to stab me,” said a woman, 23, accused of stabbing and killing her boyfriend in Bicester earlier this year. Bailey Heywood, of Germander Way, allegedly stabbed Dale Bond, 45, twice in the chest at his home
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Man jailed for asking '12-year-old girl' if he could take her virginity
A two-year prison sentence has been handed to a sous chef who asked a ’12-year-old girl’ if he could take her virginity. Kyle Morris, 27, sent sexually explicit messages to whom he thought were young girls on Facebook, asking if he could have sex
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Parents protest set to take place outside County Hall today
Parents of children with special educational needs are set to protest outside the County Hall in Oxford this morning as councillors and senior managers meet for a full council meeting. At 9.30am, SEND Parent Action will place empty school bags
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Death of inmate at Oxfordshire prison being investigated
The death of an inmate at an Oxfordshire prison is currently being investigated. An inmate has died at HMP Bullingdon, near Bicester, on August 28 this year. The circumstances surrounding the death of Arthur Johnson is currently unknown.
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Calls to change narrative around suicides with 'clear action plan'
Research led by the Oxford University is calling for a "change in narrative" to acknowledge the factors such as poverty and debt which contribute to suicide. The experts have emphasised suicide should not just be presented as solely mental health
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Trendy darts bar announces opening of new venue at Westgate Centre
A popular darts bar has announced it will be opening a new venue in Oxford this Autumn. Flight Club is set to open its doors on Friday, November 22 in Westgate Shopping Centre. Promising to "bring a one-of-a-kind social experience to Oxford
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Quakers in Abingdon to celebrate 400 years since founder's birth
Quakers are celebrating 400 years since the birth of their faith's founder. George Fox, born in 1624, established the Quaker faith during a time of significant religious and political unrest. A 400th birthday event for Mr Fox will take place
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Hundreds attend famous funfair as it celebrates 400th year
Hundreds of people lined the streets as a historic funfair returned to Oxford for its 400th year. The annual St Giles Funfair, which attracts thousands to the city every year, returned to Oxford yesterday (Monday, September 9) for two days.
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Art exhibition to showcase stories of intercultural communities
An artist's new solo exhibition will tell a story of "migration, belonging and community". Saroj Patel's 'Journey of the Blue Sun' will open in Oxford's Old Fire Station with a launch event from 1pm-4pm on September 28, and run until November 16
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'Please listen to the little people': New traffic measure approved for village
New transport measures have been approved for an Oxfordshire village where speeding has taken place to the dismay of locals. The B4027 Wheatley Road in Islip near Oxford and Kidlington is going to get a new full-width road hump following concerns
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Hundreds sign petition after bridge weight limit hits bus services
Passengers have joined forces to petition against a temporary weight restriction on a bridge across the Thames which has meant it can't be used by buses. Donnington Bridge, which carries Donnington Bridge Road from Abingdon Road to Iffley Road,
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Global wrestling stars to bring showdown to Oxford
Professional wrestlers from Japan, Italy, Iran and the UK will descend on Oxford this weekend. The Ultimate Legacy 2024 show on September 14 will see some of the world's top athletes come together at Beecroft Hall. The main event will pit Tiger
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - January 5 this year in Radley, two counts of driving whilst disqualified, driving without third-party insurance and driving without a valid test certificate. He was given a one month prison