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The 'best looking dog in Cotswolds' crowned at the Moreton Show
The owners of the newly-crowned best looking dog in the Cotswolds said they have "always known he was a gorgeous dog". The winner of the inaugural Hedges Handsome Hound competition, sponsored by Oxfordshire law firm Hedges Law, was announced at
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Bridgerton experiences launched at Blenheim Palace
Bridgerton fans can enjoy a series of new experiences inspired by the show at Blenheim Palace. The Woodstock palace, which served as a filming location for the series, has launched a Bridgerton film trail, afternoon tea experience, and string quartet
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Sleepout charity event only halfway to £100k fundraising target
More than 40 businesses will support a charity event which will see people sleep rough for one night. The annual Oxfordshire CEOSleepout, organised by Oxfordshire Homeless Movement, will take place on October 10 at University Parks. The event
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Asos announces it will begin to charge customers for returning orders
Asos customers can now expect to pay a fee for returning their unwanted items as the fashion brand makes a big change to its policy. Returns of items that are no longer wanted by customers are usually free but now, some customers will be charged
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Sunnier weather on the way after rain lashes down on Oxford
Oxford has been hit with downpours and even hail today (September 12) but better weather could be around the corner soon with late September sunshine expected. The temperature in Oxford has dropped between five to 14C with frequent showers of both
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Grassroots causes urged to sign up for funding support offer
Grassroots organisations that help to support people to live well and independently in their own communities are being invited to apply for council funding to further enhance the work they do. Oxfordshire County Council will relaunch its community
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Northern Lights to be visible in UK skies again tonight - see when and where
The Northern Lights are set to be visible in parts of the UK once again, according to the Met Office. Stargazers across the country have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, on numerous
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Oxfordshire Coronation Street and Carry On star Kenneth Cope dies
Oxfordshire Coronation Street and Carry On film star Kenneth Cope has died at the age of 93, his former agent has confirmed. Mr Cope and his wife were involved in the restaurant business and opened their first eatery Martha' Kitchen in Watlington
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Indian restaurant hit with one-star food hygiene score
The owner of an Indian restaurant in south Oxfordshire has defended his business after it was hit with a lowly one-star rating for food hygiene. Kolkata, an Indian restaurant on The Broadway in Didcot, was given the score by the Food Hygiene Agency
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Former Youtuber and comedic election candidate take part in debate at Oxford Union
A former Youtuber and a satirical election candidate have taken part in a comedic debate at the Oxford Union. Caspar Lee, who has over 6.5 million subscribers on YouTube and more than two million on Instagram, took part in the debate in favour
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Community champions celebrated at BBC Radio Oxford awards
Eight community champions have been honoured at this year’s BBC Radio Oxford Make a Difference awards. The annual event, held at the Kassam Stadium, recognised the efforts of people and, for the first time, animals, who have made significant contributions
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City centre bar delights with ice cream cocktails to mark anniversary
A city centre bar in Oxford served ice cream-inspired cocktails to mark a special anniversary. The Alchemist can be found on the upper level of the city’s Westgate shopping centre after opening in October 2017. In August, the bar celebrated
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Oxford United legend meets U's supporters at over 50s event
Oxford United legend Malcolm Shotton met Us fans as a record turnout was recorded at an over 50s event. More than 100 people attended the Manor Club event, organised by the club's charity, Oxford United in the Community, at Cowley Workers Social
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Take a look around the riverside house with tennis courts on sale for more than £2m
A property in south Oxfordshire with river views and tennis courts is on the market for more than £2 million. The property, listed on property company Savills, provides a "unique opportunity" to acquire a two-acre plot overlooking the River Thames
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Camera installed to stop drivers making illegal move at dangerous city roundabout
A camera has been installed at a notoriously dangerous Oxford roundabout. The automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) camera will be used to enforce a ban on drivers making a dangerous left turn from Cowley Road onto Iffley Road at The Plain
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Oxford ranked below rival towns in best British places to live
Oxford has been ranked in the top 10 best cities to live in the UK, surpassing London, Manchester and Birmingham. According to a recent study from consultancy from PwC, Oxford has been listed as one of the top 10 cities to live in a recent evaluation
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A34 slip road closed after car overturns
6:45pm We will now bring this blog to a close as traffic begins to ease in the area. Thank you for following and check
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County Hall marketed for sale as council continues with relocation
County Hall in Oxford is being marketed for sale as the county council moves ahead with its relocation to new headquarters. The decision to move was taken by the county council’s cabinet in January, with plans to relocate to Speedwell House in
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Police confirm fatality at scene after van and car collide
Police have confirmed that a man has died after a crash on the M40 near the Oxfordshire border this morning (September 12). At 5.39am, officers were called to a report of a collision between a van and a lorry between junction 12 and junction 13
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Jury retire to decide if woman, 23, is guilty of murdering boyfriend, 45
A jury in a murder trial at Oxford Crown Court has retired this afternoon (September 12). Bailey Heywood, of Germander Way, Bicester, is currently on trial accused of murdering her boyfriend Dale Bond, 45, of Mullein Way, Bicester on March 13 this
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Man dies outside primary school as police close roads
A man has died outside of an Oxfordshire primary school. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon as Thames Valley Police were called to Charlton Village Road in Wantage by the ambulance service just after 2.10pm. This followed reports
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Oxford leading scientists calls for urgent shake-up of healthcare system
A knighted physician who served at the University of Oxford for more than 20 years has called for urgent changes in the healthcare system. Professor Sir John Bell said doctors in the British Medical Association (BMA) have “been a major drag on
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Three Oxfordshire pubs up for sale for more than £500,000
Three Oxfordshire pubs which have gone on sale for more than £500,000 remain on the market. The Lamb Inn at Crawley near Witney, is for sale for £695,000, The Crown & Tuns at Deddington is for sale for the same price, while The Three Pigeons in
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Third-strike burglar giving second chance to change his life
A third-strike burglar has been sent to a residential drug rehabilitation programme after telling a judge he wants to change his life. James Peter, 42, of Cherwell Avenue, Kidlington, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (September 12
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Historic Grade-II listed building in city centre for sale for over £1m
An historic Grade-II listed building in Oxford city centre home to a prime coffee shop, offices and a dentist is up for sale. The premises at 130 High Street will go up for auction later this month with a guided price of £1.2m at the latest Acuitus
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Oxford fire station remembers 9/11 victims 23 years on
An Oxford fire station has paid tribute to those who died in the September 11 terrorist attack in New York. At 1.46pm on Wednesday, September 11, Rewley Road Fire Station remembered all 2,996 casualties, including 343 firefighters. The firefighters
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Oxford holiday cottage wins prestigious Visit England 5 star Gold Award
An Oxford holiday cottage has won one of the industry's biggest awards claiming the Visit England 5 Star Gold Award. Greyfriars Hideway is described as an "exclusive luxury 5 Star Gold destination" that is set in "two historic luxury self-catering
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Two men arrested after three people attacked inside and outside bar
Two men have been arrested after three people were assaulted at an Oxfordshire bar. The incident occurred at approximately 12.05am on Sunday, August 18 as three people were assaulted inside and outside Aka bar in Parsons Street in Banbury.
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Severe delays hitting motorists in county due to works
6:06pm Missed a copy of the Oxford Mail you wanted? Here's what to dohttps://t.co/n1aacoWEDF — Oxford Mail (@TheOxfordMail
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Fans fume as Jeremy Clarkson and Kaleb Cooper ‘robbed’ of TV award
Clarkson’s Farm fans were furious after Jeremy Clarkson missed out on a television award this week. The National Television Awards were broadcast on ITV on Wednesday night with several shows being handed honours throughout the evening. Yet
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The Best Roulette Sites: Tested by BestCasinoSites.net
The Best Roulette Sites: Tested by BestCasinoSites.net Online roulette is a highly popular casino game, but with so many options available, it can be difficult to find the right platform. To help with this, BestCasinoSites.net have tested the
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Woman found not guilty after cyclist murdered on Valentine’s Day
An Oxfordshire woman has been cleared after a cyclist was murdered on Valentine’s Day. At around 11.50pm on Wednesday, February 14, Vignesh Pattabi Raman was found on Addington Road in Reading following a road traffic collision between a cyclist
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£449 warning for pensioners as Winter Fuel Payment and price cap changes hit
Pensioners have been warned that the majority of them will be almost £450 worse off this winter. The shortfall comes as the new Labour government axed Winter Fuel Payments for almost 10 million households. The benefit was previously available
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James Henry wins National League player of the month
FORMER Oxford United midfielder James Henry has been awarded the Vanarama National League player of the month for August. The 35-year-old was released by United in the summer, and scored five goals in his first six games for Aldershot Town, despite
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M40 CLOSED as emergency services confirm death at scene
6:52pm Thank you for following this live blog. 6:52pm
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Police latest after white van flips onto roof after road rage crash on A34
Police have provided an update after a van was flipped on its roof in a hit-and-run road rage incident on the A34. The incident occurred at around 5.45pm on Sunday as a van overturned between Milton and Marcham. Two vehicles were involved in
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Police update after boy, 14, hit by car in hit-and-run
Police in Oxfordshire have given an update after a 14-year-old boy was hit by a car before the driver then fled the scene. The incident occurred on the Warwick Road (B4100) in Banbury on Sunday, September 8 at around 2pm. Thames Valley Police
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Mark Harris nominated for Championship player of the month
MARK Harris’ razor-sharp form for Oxford United has seen him nominated for the Sky Bet Championship player of the month award for August. The 25-year-old striker scored four goals in four league games, netting against Norwich City, Coventry City
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - MARK BRANDISH, 42, of St Clements Street, Oxford, pleaded guilty to drug driving in Oxford on September 30 last year in Garingston Road as well as driving a vehicle without insurance. He
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d’Overbroeck’s school in Oxford create extraordinary futures
At d’Overbroeck’s school in Oxford, we create extraordinary futures. Our world-class teachers will embrace your child’s unique talents and empower them to believe they can become whoever they want to be. The result? Confident, highly motivated
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Oxford University to welcome public behind the scenes this weekend
Oxford University and its colleges will host numerous activities, behind-the-scenes tours, and special openings this weekend. The events are part of the annual Oxford Open Doors, which will return on Saturday and Sunday, September 14-15. The
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Patients on steroids more than twice as likely to develop diabetes, study finds
Patients who are treated with steroids are more than twice as likely to develop diabetes compared to those who are not, a new study by researchers in Oxford has found. Glucocorticoids, sometimes known as steroids, fight inflammation and are used
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Death of man, 45, in Oxford to be investigated
An inquest is being opened today into the death of a 45-year-old man who was found in Oxford. Damien Cleary died on Tuesday, July 30 in the city. An inquest will be opened at Oxford Coroner's Court this morning where the exact location and
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Dedicated neighbourhood policing training piloted in Thames Valley
Plans to roll out dedicated neighbourhood policing training to forces across the country have been welcomed by Thames Valley's police and crime commissioner. The Neighbourhood Policing Pathway, developed by the College of Policing, aims to improve
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Stoke City expert on what to expect from the Potters
OXFORD United return from the international break by welcoming Stoke City to Grenoble Road. The Potters have won two and lost two from their opening four Sky Bet Championship games, and thrashed Middlesbrough 5-0 to book a place in the third round
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Parish councillors become 'super users' to help repair Oxfordshire's roads
Four parish councillors have been helping to fix Oxfordshire's roads more quickly. The Kidlington Parish Council volunteers received training, and cans of spray paint to mark up defects on the roads, from Oxfordshire County Council as they become
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Dramatic end to season sees title decided on very last stick
A DRAMATIC finish to the season saw The White House retain the Premier title on the very last stick of the season, writes Andy Beal. Going into the last game two points in front of The Gladiators (who will be playing their last ever game at The
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Henley rowers win gold at Paris Paralympics
Two rowers who train in Henley won gold at this summer's Paralympic Games in Paris. Giedre Rakauskaite and Erin Kennedy, who both train at Henley Leisure Centre, were part of the winning team for the PR3 mixed coxed four event. Kennedy said
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Tyler Goodrham on the influence record signing can have on U’s
TYLER Goodrham says additions like Siriki Dembele will bring out more from Oxford United’s attacking players. Dembele joined the U’s for a club record fee, arriving from Birmingham City for short of £1 million. Goodrham and Dembele were on
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Village pub's rodent infestation closes kitchen leading to ZERO hygiene score
An Oxfordshire village pub has been slapped with a zero-out-of-five hygiene rating after a rodent infestation forced the kitchen to close and the senior chef to resign. The Highwayman Hotel in Banbury Road in Kidlington dates back to 1700 and
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Mental health facility to open at Oxford hospital after years of fundraising
A new mental health facility will open at an Oxford hospital next month after nearly seven years of fundraising. Family and friends of Lucy Sessions, from Bicester, have spent nearly seven years fundraising to open the facility in memory of Ms
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Tribute to 'much-loved daughter' as families pay respects
A "much-loved daughter" is among those who has had a tribute left to her from across the county in the latest death notices. Every week, the Oxford Mail publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have
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University of Oxford professor 'delighted and honoured' at fellowship election
A professor of mathematics education at the University of Oxford said he is "delighted and honoured" after being elected to a prestigious fellowship. Professor Gabriel Stylianides, who works at the university's Department of Education, has been
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Oxford professor appointed chair of international ageing organisation
A University of Oxford professor has joined an organisation working to improve the lives of older people around the world as its new chair of the board of trustees. HelpAge International has appointed Sarah Harper, Clore Professor of Gerontology
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More than 150 homes planned for new estate in town
Housebuilders are inviting prospective buyers to see see a show home for a development of 158 houses on an estate in Didcot. Housebuilder Crest Nicholson is launching its new development - part of Nobel Park off Abingdon Road, next to the Ladygrove
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Car event to offer diverse line-up at Bicester Heritage this weekend
A car event will offer more exhibitors, display cars, and discussions when it takes place this weekend. Coffee Run, organised by Collecting Cars, will return to Bicester Heritage, in Launton, on Saturday, September 14. The event, which will
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Pension fraudsters steal over £700k in Thames Valley
People have been warned about pension fraudsters after new data revealed a total loss of £17.7 million in 2023, including more than £700,000 in the Thames Valley. The national fraud and cybercrime reporting service, Action Fraud, is urging savers
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Community fun day with petting zoo and live music set for this weekend
A community fun day will feature a petting zoo, live music, and more when it takes place this weekend. The event will be held at Heyford Park, near Bicester, on Sunday, September 15, from midday to 4pm. The day will include a variety of activities
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Backlash to new 'diabolical' works planned for Botley Road
Frustrated traders and motorists have slammed the announcement a troubled city road will be hit with three sets of "diabolical" works at the same time. Botley Road was shut at the rail bridge in April last year as part of the redevelopment of Oxford's