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Jack Savoretti set to perform in Oxford as part of UK tour
West Oxfordshire singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti is set to perform in Oxford next year as part of his solo, unplugged, UK tour. He will be playing at New Theatre on Sunday, March 9. Tickets will go on presale tomorrow (September 25) at 10am
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Musical drama on life of pioneering footballer to be performed in Oxford
A musical drama commissioned for Black History Month, which tells the story of a pioneering black footballer, will be performed in Oxford next month. The show, named Our Little Hour, was commissioned by anti-racism educational charity Show Racism
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GALLERY: Hundreds enjoy canal festival in Oxford
Hundreds of people enjoyed this year's canal festival in Oxford. The free all-day event took place at Aristotle Lane Recreation Ground in north Oxford on Saturday. Proceeds from the festival are going to The Kilsby Boat Project, a 112-year-old
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Tesco Extra store car park is flooded
The Tesco Extra store car park in Abingdon is flooded and the store is now believed to be closed to customers. With more than a month's worth of rain falling across a 24-hour period, the River Ock appears to have burst its banks, leaving part
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Trains reverse to Didcot after emergency incident on line
7:55pm British Transport Police has been contacted for comment. We will bring you more on this as we get it. This evening's
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Council sends out teams to help flood-hit householders
Oxford City Council has confirmed properties have been flooded following yesterday's heavy rainfall as nine flood warnings remain in place across the county. ODS and city council staff have been out and about checking on vulnerable residents and
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Oxford NHS trust celebrates 30 years of organ donation but urges more to opt in
People in Oxfordshire are being urged to consider organ donation as Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) celebrates 30 years of saving lives using the method. This Organ Donation Week, which runs from September 23 to 29, OUH and
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This £2.50 household item is the key to making your white shoes look brand new
This £2.50 household product is the key to making your white shoes look as though they are brand new. Whitening non-gel toothpaste from Colgate, which can cost as little as £2.50 from major supermarkets like Asda, is exactly what you need to stop
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Nick Knowles says his Strictly future will be revealed 'today' in injury update
DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles appeared on Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two last night (September 23) wearing a sling following a bicep injury over the weekend, and revealed he will find out his Strictly fate "today". The 62-year-old jived to
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The rare 2p coin worth £1,000 that is 'rising in value' - how to spot
We are all being urged to check our change for a rare 2p coin that could be worth £1,000. The coins date back to 1983 and are rising in value due to a rare mistake in the wording on the coins. The error makes it highly desirable to collectors
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Police arrest man for 'having zombie knife', 22 minutes after ban comes in
Within 22 minutes of new legislation coming into force banning zombie knives in the UK, officers in Oxford have made an arrest. Following attendance at an address in the city at 12.22am this morning (September 24) a zombie knife was located during
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Volunteers spray paint potholes to help speed up repairs
Volunteers have been armed with cans of spray paint - to name and shame potholes. The locals including Kidlington parish councillors are part of 150 "superusers" reporting defects across Oxfordshire. The group have received their training including
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Oxford United's annual golf day to return next month
Oxford United's annual golf day is set to return next month. The event, which will be held at Oxford Golf Club, will take place on Wednesday, October 16. Participants will be treated to bacon rolls and refreshments on arrival, followed by 18
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Carers charity's longest-serving trustee steps down
The longest-serving trustee at a charity supporting Oxfordshire's unpaid carers has stepped down from her role. Judith Wardle, a founding trustee of Action for Carers Oxfordshire, has stepped down after 12 years of voluntary service. The charity
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Skate park to be transformed by street artists in one-day competition
Top street artists are set to transform a new skate park during a one-day contest. The upgraded wheeled sports park on The Leys in Witney reopened in March following a £150,000 upgrade. It has been deemed "hugely successful", becoming a destination
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Oxfordshire town and surrounding villages disrupted by flooding
An Oxfordshire town and the surrounding villages have been hit badly by flooding this week which has left residents feeling concerned. Schools around the county were forced to close as Oxford experienced its highest amount of rainfall in more
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Key road reopens after HS2 completes new bridge over rail route
A key road linking Bicester and Aylesbury has reopened after a weekend closure to reroute it via a new bridge across the HS2 route. The new road surface over the bridge on the A41 was laid over the weekend with traffic using the new alignment from
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Bookings open for Covid and flu vaccination
Thousands of people across Oxfordshire can pre-book their flu and Covid vaccinations as the NHS rolls out additional protection for those most at risk ahead of winter. As of 9am on Monday this week, anyone eligible for the vaccinations can now
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MG opens new dealership as car brand expands
Car retailer Evans Halshaw is set to open a new MG franchise in Banbury. From October 1, the dealership on Southam Road will offer a full range of new and used MG cars as well as full aftercare for vehicles. The new site will also sell the
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Famous 80s singer leads efforts to successfully save village pub
Villagers backed by former Spandau Ballet lead singer Tony Hadley have raised enough funds to take over their local pub. The Ashendon Community Pub Society has raised £549,494 to save its village pub, the Hundred of Ashendon, as a community asset
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Oxford’s Hollywood actress Florence Pugh stars in new Marvel movie trailer
Oxford’s very own Hollywood actress Florence Pugh has starred in a new Marvel movie trailer. The 28-year-old was born in the city and has gone on to star in big cinema hits including Oscar-winning Oppenheimer last year as well as Midsommar and
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World risks exceeding 1.5C of warming without stronger targets, experts warn
Experts at Oxford University have warned the world risks exceeding global warming of 1.5C unless countries, regions and companies set stronger climate targets. As New York Climate Week kicks off on Monday, researchers have released several papers
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Medical centre car park resembles swimming pool after severe floods
Flooding in Oxfordshire has turned a medical centre car park into a swimming pool. Heavy rainfall has caused flooding across the county for a second day in a row with several services disrupted. The downpours started on Sunday night and continued
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Celebrity Oxford United fan to make special TV appearance tonight
Celebrity Oxford United supporter Michaela Strachan is set to make a special guest appearance on television tonight. The Springwatch presenter is set to appear on Richard Osman’s House of Games at 6pm on BBC Two today (Tuesday, September 24).
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Property flooding likely as NINE flood warnings issued
Properties in Oxfordshire are likely to flood after nine flood warnings were issued for the county. Rainfall has been coming down at an incredibly high rate across the county since Sunday night. This has caused flooding which has seen roads
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Delays due to road traffic incident on A-road
10:10am Thank you for following this blog. Check out the Oxford Mail website for all the latest breaking news from across
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Trains cancelled and delayed as floods leave tracks UNDERWATER
Trains across Oxfordshire have been cancelled and delayed after tracks were left underwater following flooding. Heavy rain has continued from Sunday night through Monday and now into Tuesday, affecting transport services. Several stations in
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Full list of schools closed this morning due to flooding
Several schools have been closed after Oxfordshire was hit by a second day of flooding. Adverse weather was experienced across the county on Sunday night through Monday morning. Heavy rainfall fell across Oxfordshire leaving various cities,
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WATCH: Vehicles plough through water after severe flooding
Oxfordshire has been hit be a second day of flooding. Heavy rainfall started on Sunday night and continued into Monday morning leaving large parts of the county flooded. Schools were closed, buses diverted and roads shut as residents and the
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The 5 essential checks drivers must make or risk £3,500 fines this autumn
Car experts have warned motorists of five essential checks they must carry out ahead of driving this autumn. Not carrying out these checks could result in significant safety risks and also lead to fines of up to £3,500 as well as points on your
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Road closures and diversions as Oxfordshire hit by second day of flooding
7:37pm We will now bring this blog to a close but keep an eye out for any further flooding developments on the Oxford
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Peter Kioso on start to life with U’s and right back battle
PETER Kioso is enjoying his start to life at Oxford United after establishing himself as the club’s first choice right back. The 25-year-old joined from Rotherham United in the summer and has started the last five games in all competitions.
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'Fit and healthy' Oxford man died after stepping into river, inquest hears
A 'fit and healthy' Oxford man died after drowning in the River Thames following a recent bout of depression, an inquest has heard. Martin Shepherd, of Deanfield Road, was found dead in the river on April 24 at Longbridges Nature Park following
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Henley resident, 87, shares secrets to keeping fit
An 87-year-old from Henley has been sharing how she keeps fit as new data shows more than half of over-65s feel more active now than ever before. Brenda Wright, who lives at the McCarthy Stone retirement development Albert Court, has always enjoyed
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Woman whose lip fillers led to leukaemia diagnosis raising awareness
A dental nurse from Banbury who was diagnosed with leukaemia is helping to raise awareness of the blood cancer’s warning signs. Edita Jucaite, 36, had a lip filler injection last April, which caused swelling and severe bruising. This prompted
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Wholesaler delivers an authentic slice of Italian pizza
A pub is offering "a little slice of heaven" with its new authentic artisan Italian pizza. An award-winning supplier in Rome, Passione Pizza has been supplying Roman-style artisan pizza bases and sauces since 1985. It is now producing pizzas
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Headteacher of SEND school 'delighted' with 'outstanding' Ofsted report
The headteacher of an Oxford school which caters for children with moderate learning difficulties said a recent Ofsted report which rated the school 'outstanding' "shines a fantastic light on our school and our community". The Iffley Academy received
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Virtual reality brings future homes to life at Nobel Park
Legal & General Homes has announced the introduction of virtual reality (VR) technology at its Nobel Park development in Didcot, Oxfordshire, to give buyers a unique preview of the outstanding design and layout of its one- and two-bedroom apartments
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Blenheim Palace helps to cut use of 620k coffee cups
Blenheim Palace has helped to eliminate the use of more than 600,000 coffee cups a year. The Woodstock attraction, along with the Eden Project in Cornwall, has introduced a returnable cup system to significantly reduce waste. The initiative
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Wantage workshop to help people avoid burnout
People struggling to balance a busy career with their personal life are invited to join a workshop focused on avoiding burnout. Linda Moseley, the founder of Brighter Changes Personal Development, will host the interactive morning event on October
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'Loneliness crisis' among parents as 83% experience isolation
A family support charity has warned of a "loneliness crisis" among parents as new figures show more than four in five in the South East have experienced isolation. A survey commissioned by Home-Start UK revealed 83 per cent of parents in the South
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New plaque for brave airmen who saved Wallingford from plane crash
A plaque has been unveiled in memory of two airmen who diverted a burning Halifax bomber away from the town of Wallingford. On September 9, 1944, Royal Canadian Air Force personnel, Flying Officer John Archibald Wilding and Flight Sergeant John
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Art installation to celebrate 30 years of vaccine development in Oxford
An art installation featuring upscaled bacteria, viruses, and a parasite will be unveiled later this week to celebrate 30 years of vaccine development at the Oxford Vaccine Group (OVG). 'The Deadly Six: Oxford’s Battle with the Microbial World'
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Thousands of people enjoy Abingdon air show
Thousands of people enjoyed displays Abingdon's Air and Country Show. The rescheduled event took place at Abingdon Airfield next to Dalton Barracks on Saturday. The sun shone for the event, which usually attracts about 10,000 people and raises
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Youth football team secures sponsorship deal for new season
Didcot Town Youth Football Club has secured sponsorship for its training and match kits for the new season. Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties has backed the club with a £672 donation, specifically for the under 8s Whites team to spend on kit and
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - MICHAEL GALLAGHER, 43 of James Street, Oxford, pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of a Class A drug, one count of possession of a Class B drug, and three counts of possession of
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Bumper crowd expected as popular street market returns
A street market selling locally produced delicious fine food and unique arts and crafts is returning to an Oxfordshire town. The Witney Fine Food & Craft Market is back at Marriotts Walk on Saturday (September 28) between 10am – 5pm. The first
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Fish and chip shop told to improve in snap hygiene inspection
A fish and chip shop in Oxfordshire has been told to improve its hygiene following a snap inspection. Smarts Fish and Chips on High Street in Wallingford serves a variety of traditional chip shop meals in the town. A hygiene inspection was
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Oxford NHS trust given planning permission for new operating theatres
Plans for a new building to provide more operating theatres for Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) have been approved. Oxford City Council has approved panning permission for the new Surgical Elective Centre. It is being
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Transport services and schools disrupted as county hit with 'exceptional' rainfall
Transport services were badly disrupted and multiple schools were closed as Oxfordshire was hit with severe flooding yesterday. Oxford experienced its highest rainfall total in more than 50 years as areas across the county were underwater.
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Endeavour actor Shaun Evans is cast in ITV spy drama
Endeavour star Shaun Evans is to appear in a new ITV spy thriller called Betrayal. Set in the clandestine world of MI5, the actor will appear as a spy trying to avert a serious threat to national security while making sense of his own place in
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Girl allegedly 'gang-raped' by Polish men left 'scared' and 'confused'
A teenager has described allegedly being forced to have oral sex and being threaten with a knife. Three men are accused of taking it in turns to rape a vulnerable 17-year-old girl in Banbury with a trial ongoing at Oxford Crown Court. Damian
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Banbury woman loses four stone after type 2 diabetes diagnosis
A Banbury resident has lost four stone after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year. Debbie Heighton, 48, was told she had high blood pressure after a health check at work in September 2023. She soon received a type 2 diabetes diagnosis
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Bicester woman saved from losing sight urges people to get eyes checked
After being diagnosed with a sight-threatening condition, a Bicester woman is urging people to get their eyes checked regularly. Zoe Lee, a mother of two, kept delaying an eye check-up despite her vision deteriorating. When she finally visited
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I joined a running club in Oxford for the first time - this is how it went
Charlotte Coles shares her experience of joining an Oxford running club. Last week I decided to join a running club for the very first time. The club I joined was Oxford Girls Running, a group I wrote about in August after speaking to the founders