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Police close three M40 lanes as FIVE ambulances race to serious crash
9:09am End of blog Police have confirmed a woman in her 50s has died as a manhunt is being conducted to find a man
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Martin Lewis shares urgent warning to anyone with savings accounts
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has shared a warning to anyone with a savings account. Speaking on his BBC Sounds podcast, The Martin Lewis Podcast, the money expert said that some people could be "stuck" in poor saving accounts. It comes
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Strictly's Gorka Marquez issues grovelling apology to partner Gemma Atkinson
Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Gorka Marquez was forced to make a quick apology to his girlfriend, Gemma Atkinson on live TV. The dancer appeared on Strictly: It Takes Two alongside his dance partner Dr Punam Krishan and the show host
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UK's busiest train station to close for 8 days around Christmas
Passengers have been advised to plan ahead after Network Rail announced that the country's busiest train station would close during the festive period. Liverpool Street Station, which is currently the busiest in the UK, is set to be shut for eight
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How much are the Strictly Come Dancing professionals paid?
Strictly Come Dancing is back on our screens for another year, seeing a whole host of new celebrities compete for the Glitterball Trophy. This year has also seen a change to the line-up of professional dancers after widely reported controversies
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What is Strictly Come Dancing contestant Chis McCausland's net worth?
Chris McCausland is one of the latest celebrity contestants to take part in Strictly Come Dancing. Well-known for starring in hit comedy shows like Have I Got News For You and popular soap operas like EastEnders, he has been partnered up with professional
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'Worst dancing I've ever seen': Strictly viewers call on celebrity to 'go home'
Strictly Come Dancing viewers have called on Paul Merson to be eliminated from the show for some of the "worst dancing" ever seen. This comes after the show made a triumphant comeback last week, seeing a whole host of famous faces compete to claim
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Initial reaction from Des Buckingham after U’s hold Clarets to draw
DES Buckingham was proud of how his Oxford United side dealt with the game out of possession in their goalless draw at home to Burnley. The U’s had just 30 per cent of the ball against a Clarets side which set its stall out from the beginning.
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Legendary boxer Ricky Hatton to appear at Oxfordshire football club
Legendary boxer Ricky Hatton will make a special guest appearance at an Oxfordshire football club. The 45-year-old will be coming to the county for one night at Didcot Town FC on Friday, March 7, 2025. Comedian Jed Stone will compere the event
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Beating the bounds in Steventon
The ancient ceremony of beating the bounds was revived at Steventon, near Abingdon, for the first time in living memory. Seventeen members of Steventon Amenity Group set off on a 10-mile walk around the village boundary in 1974 in search of boundary
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Oxford firm receives £466k to develop cystic fibrosis treatment
An Oxford firm has received a share of £3 million to fund research into a treatment for lung infection in people with cystic fibrosis. Oxford Drug Design is among the first three companies to be awarded a share of the Collaborative Discovery Programme
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Oxford University to help deliver education to 155m through new partnership
More students around the world are set to gain access to business education thanks to a new partnership involving the University of Oxford's Saïd Business School. Coursera, an online learning platform, has announced a collaboration with the business
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New contemporary art fair in Oxford coming to close after three days
A contemporary art event in Oxford will reach its conclusion today (September 28) after three days in the city centre. DEPOT, a new exhibition-come-art fair, opened on Thursday, September 26, in Park End Street and is running until today. The
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Camera club snappers capture local sport action
Oxford Mail Camera Club members have been taking photos of local sport action. Local sport was our latest weekly theme and club members sent in photos capturing a wide variety of different sports. As well as team sports including football,
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Townswomen’s Guild had lots to offer members including gliding
They were trying to get rid of the jam-and-jumble-sale tag that had dogged them for so long. They were determined to show everyone that there was much more on offer in the Townswomen’s Guild movement. To prove the point, the members above gathered
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Free talks series to cover archaeology, jazz music and cricket history
A series of free talks are set to cover subjects including archaeology, jazz music, and Oxford's cricketing history. Florence Park Community Centre will host the talks, which aim to attract "curious minds" and will be held on various dates.
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Oxford United earn first draw of Championship season at home to Burnley
OXFORD United earned their first draw of the campaign with a goalless affair at home to Burnley. The U’s had won all three of their previous home games in Sky Bet Championship, while losing three on the road, but claimed their first draw against
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Two women hospitalised in rush hour crash
Two women were hospitalised in a rush hour crash, police have revealed. A collision between a white Mini Cooper and a white Skoda Kodiaq took place at around 5.20pm on Sunday, September 1 on Reading Road in Shiplake near Henley. Two women,
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Police have 'no record' of city centre incident despite large presence
Police say they have no record of an incident in Oxford despite eyewitnesses suggesting the contrary. Onlookers saw a police van arrive at the Old Fire Station in George Street at around 2.30pm yesterday (Friday, September 27). Five police
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Oxford and Burnley fans show touching support for killed man in 20s
A minute's applause has taken place at Oxford United as fans show their respects to a 24-year-old who was killed earlier this month. Jack Badger died on the railway line at Challow on Tuesday, September 17. Oxford United fans held a minute's
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Jeremy Clarkson on what he misses most about James May and Richard Hammond
Jeremy Clarkson has revealed what he will miss most about James May and Richard Hammond. The trio went their separate ways professionally earlier this month with the culmination of Prime Video's The Grand Tour. Speaking at an event at the 64
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Attraction reopens at popular National Trust site
A Grade I listed building across the Oxfordshire border in Wiltshire has reopened, having been closed to the public since late 2022. The Grotto, located in the garden at National Trust site Stourhead, was partly closed due to part of the floor
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UPDATES: Oxford United v Burnley – live
6:09pm Des Buckingham was proud of how his Oxford United side dealt with the game out of possession in their goalless
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Memories of Oxford Ice Rink as it reaches 40th anniversary
Here we are featuring some nostalgic photos of Oxford Ice Rink as it reaches its 40th anniversary. Pioneering campaigner Mary Meagher launched the bid to get the rink built when she arrived in Oxford from the United States in 1979. Mrs Meagher
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Pregnant women urged to get four vaccines ahead of winter
Pregnant women in Oxfordshire are being encouraged to get four vaccines to better protect themselves and their baby ahead of the winter. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), whooping cough (pertussis), Covid-19, and flu injections are all recommended
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'Inspirational' sergeant receives British Empire Medal
An "inspirational" Thames Valley Police (TVP) officer who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer has received his British Empire Medal. Police Sergeant Laurence East was presented with his British Empire Medal from the lord-lieutenant for Oxfordshire
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Cafe keeps trading as eviction court case is referred to the High Court
A popular cafe can continue trading after a church's bid to evict it was referred to the High Court. Will Pouget, who runs the cafe in Radcliffe Square, and cafe operators Fresh Connection, are facing an eviction notice from the Parochial Church
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New court and crime podcast OUT NOW: Murder verdict
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. Episode
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Deadline approaching for Oxford residents to apply for Home Upgrade Grant
Oxford residents are being encouraged to apply for the Home Upgrade Grant before the deadline at the end of October. People can get a free energy efficiency upgrade if they apply before October 31. The grant offers free energy efficiency
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Oxford Brookes University breaks into top 50 in national rankings
Oxford Brookes University has broken into the top 50 in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for 2025. The university has climbed 11 places from its 2024 position of 61st, securing 50th position in the annual league table. The guide
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Man ‘sexually assaulted’ at bus stop before being pursued onto bus
A pervert is on the loose in Oxford after a man was sexually assaulted at a bus stop. The incident occurred at around 11pm on Monday, September 23 when a man in his 20s was sexually assaulted by a man at the bus stop on Cowley Road, at the junction
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Man arrested as four police cars spotted at pub
A man has been arrested after four police cars arrived at an Oxfordshire pub. The incident occurred at around 3.12pm on Thursday, September 26, at the Easington pub on Bloxham Road in Banbury. Four police cars were sighted at the watering hole
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You could face £50,000 fines for breaking these often ignored cinema rules
People can be very unruly in the cinema, but few people actually know the consequences of being disruptive during a film. Whether it’s talking through the movie or vaping in the cinema, Brits should be wary before ignoring these common cinema etiquette
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Huge delays as A34 closure causes traffic chaos
5:36pm We will now bring today's blog to a close but be aware the closure is scheduled to last all weekend. We will have
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Global celebrity makes major career change to study at Oxford
A global celebrity has made a major career change and left television behind to study at Oxford University. Brooke Boney has been the host of Australia’s The Today Show, presenting on the breakfast programme for five years. But now she has
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Community farm forced to cancel festival as flooding causes £4,200 losses
A much-anticipated festival in Oxford has been cancelled following days of severe flooding. Oxford City Farm has been significantly impacted by flooding following an unprecedented 90mm of rainfall in just 24 hours. This forced the decision
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Pensioner ‘feels like criminal’ after bank refused access to savings accounts
A pensioner feels he has been treated like a criminal when his bank refused him access to his savings because he didn’t have an in-date passport or driver’s licence. Halifax has apologised and compensated David Drew for the ordeal, which saw the
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City chef found dead after neighbour raised concerns
A chef was found dead at his home after a neighbour raised concerns for his welfare, an inquest opening held in Oxford has heard. Philip Wong, of Cumberland Road, Oxford, died on Monday, September 16. The inquest was opened by senior coroner
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Westgate to host food waste awareness event this weekend
Visitors to Oxford's Westgate Shopping Centre this Sunday will have the chance to learn how to make the most of their food. The centre has teamed up with Oxford Food Hub to host a community awareness event on September 29. As well as providing
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RAF Brize Norton holds annual Total Safety Day
The largest RAF base in the UK has held an event to "reassess practices" and ensure "operational excellence". RAF Brize Norton, in Carterton, held its Total Safety Day, which aims to reinforce the importance of safety in every aspect of operations
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Flood risk fears over 300-home plan in the Oxfordshire countryside
Objections have been raised over flood risk at a site where a developer has applied to build 300 homes. Hallam Land Management has submitted an outline application for the homes, open space and new access at the former piggery and land north of
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Author and Everest climber joins Oxfordshire school as writer in residence
An award-winning author who has climbed Everest has joined an Oxfordshire school as a 'writer in residence'. Matt Dickinson, an adventurer, and author of The Everest Files, will be working with pupils at Faringdon Community College during this
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Railway tracks left unusable on day five of torrential floods
Further Oxfordshire flooding left key train tracks unusable. The county first experienced floods after heavy rainfall on Sunday night continued throughout Monday. This left buses and trains cancelled and diverted while several schools were
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NS&I customers urged to fill out crucial document or face losing Premium Bonds
NS&I customers have been urged to fill out a crucial document or face losing their Premium Bonds. The savings bank, which is backed up by the UK Treasury, responded to a user on X, formerly Twitter. Tagging NS&I, a customer wrote: "
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£30k-a-year private school denies ‘liquidation’ as accounts left overdue
An Oxford private school which was recently labelled as ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted has responded to speculation of liquidation. Oxford International College on London Place just outside of the city centre is an independent boarding catering to pupils
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Vehicle crime falls by more than 13% in Thames Valley in a year
New figures which show vehicle crime has fallen by more than 13 per cent across the Thames Valley in the last year have been welcomed by the region's police and crime commissioner. The stats show a significant drop in thefts of vehicles, thefts
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'Do not eat': Co-op removes item from shelves over Salmonella fears
Co-op has removed an item from its shelves over fears it may be contaminated with salmonella and a disease-causing bacteria linked to meningitis. The store is recalling its Co-op Smooth Brussels Pate because of the contamination risk. The affected
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Kyle Edwards on why U’s were the only club he was going to sign for after injury woes
AFTER the support shown to him, Kyle Edwards didn’t consider anyone else but Oxford United once he returned to fitness. The winger has endured a difficult 12 months, with a hamstring injury suffered in training this time last year leading to a
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U’s boss outlines midfield plan without injured Cameron Brannagan
THE knee injury suffered by Cameron Brannagan looks set to open the door for both Tyler Goodrham and Louie Sibley to battle it out for a midfield spot at Oxford United. Influential midfielder Brannagan looks set to miss about six weeks with the
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Council leader 'extremely disappointed' as inspectors reject draft local plan
Oxford City Council’s leader has said she is 'alarmed and extremely disappointed' as planning inspectors have recommended the withdrawal of its draft local plan. Susan Brown made the comments after the Planning Inspectorate rejected the assessment
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - NATHAN WEST, 34, of Diamond Drive, Didcot, pleaded guilty to one count of assault by beating in Abingdon on December 5 last year. He was given a period of conditional discharge for 12 months
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Netflix crews spotted filming new movie in city centre
Netflix crews have been spotted filming a new movie in Oxford city centre. The crews were spotted filming in Radcliffe Square and outside Hertford College on Saturday night (September 21) for a Netflix show. The film, My Oxford Year, is a new
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Dance school suffers second power cut disruption in three months
A Kidlington dance school had to cancel its classes at late notice after heavy rainfall caused a power cut at its studio earlier this week - the second it has suffered from in recent months. Mini Professionals Dance Academy was forced to cancel
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Consultation on reducing speed limit outside Jeremy Clarkson's pub
A consultation has opened on reducing the speed limit outside Jeremy Clarkson's pub. Oxfordshire County Council is seeking the public's views on reducing the speed limit on the roads leading to and from the Asthall roundabout outside The Farmer's
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Dame Maggie Smith's old school pays tribute to star following her death
The Oxford school attended by Oscar-winning actress Dame Maggie Smith has paid tribute following her death aged 89. The British star was educated at Oxford High School for Girls and later the Oxford Playhouse School. Following her family's