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Body of man reported missing one month ago found in woodlands
A body has been found in a search for a person who was first reported missing a month ago, police have confirmed. Thames Valley Police officers have located the body of a man in Abingdon this afternoon (Sunday 6). At about 12.40pm today, the
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Family concerned about missing teenage girl, 15
A teenage girl reported missing is believed to be in Oxfordshire. Caitlin, 15, was reported missing this weekend and is believed to be with a teenage boy from Bicester. She also has connections to Banbury and Reading, Berkshire. READ MORE
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Law firm partner named as 'leading individual' for 10th year in Legal 500
A partner at a regional law firm has been named as a 'leading individual' in the Legal 500 Guide for the 10th year in a row. The commendation for Chris Felton, a partner at Gardner Leader, is one of a host of accolades received by the firm.
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Council’s carbon emissions reduced by nearly half
South Oxfordshire District Council has nearly halved its carbon emissions since 2009/10. Cllr David Rouane, the council's leader and climate lead, said: “The council’s carbon emissions are down by 47 per cent over the last 15 years – this is fantastic
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Stunning photo of sun rising over dreaming spires
Just like gold the sun rises over Oxford’s dreaming spires. Beneath a glowing red sky the silhouettes of ancient colleges stand out as another day begins. Ian Marriott’s outstanding capture wins our photo of the week title but many other images
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Heavy police presence at ongoing 'alarming' incident
A large police presence was seen in Cowley this morning (Sunday, October 6) due to an 'ongoing incident'. Thames Valley Police were in attendance at the Barracks Lane area of Cowley in response to an ongoing incident. Writing about the incident
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Local plan withdrawal 'back-to-the-drawing-board moment for the city council'
This is an editorial opinion piece which was recently published in The Oxford Times, sister paper of the Oxford Mail. “This is an embarrassing back-to-the-drawing-board moment for the city council.” Those are the words of an Oxford city councillor
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Woman celebrates after winning Oxfordshire town's best allotment
A Wallingford woman is celebrating having the best allotment in the town in September. Wallingford Town Council presented the Best Allotment Shield to Alina Urban for her outstanding work on allotment H35 on Sunday, September 28. Since 1979
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Firefighters warning after electric blankets fail safety tests in Wantage
Firefighters testing electric blankets in Wantage found almost 100 failing safety tests. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, which has been testing blankets ahead of winter, carried out its lasting testing day for the year this weekend at Wantage
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Oxford households paying over four tenths more to fuel their homes
Households in Oxford will pay four tenths more to heat their homes than they did before the energy crisis, new figures show. It comes as the energy price cap rose by 10 per cent on October 1. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said Ofgem's raising of
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Young farmers show off some ploughs and tractors
Many of us enjoy life in Oxfordshire towns, but the county remains largely rural, with many farms scattered around the countryside. For many years, our sister paper, The Oxford Times, reflected the fact that agriculture played an important part
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District council celebrates first black councillor and chairman
Councillor Dr Chukwudi Okeke, the first black councillor and chairman of Cherwell District Council, is being celebrated for Black History Month. Councillor Okeke made local history when elected as the council's first black councillor in 2022 and
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I'm a Celebrity spin-off show set for return 4 years after being axed by ITV
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here spin-off show - Extra Camp is set to return on ITV in 2024, four years after being axed. Extra Camp used to air alongside I'm a Celebrity, giving viewers inside gossip and entertainment on the campmates during
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Cheetahs earn 12-point lead with thrilling first leg win
OXFORD Cheetahs will take a 12-point lead to Poole Pirates after a thrilling 51-39 victory in the first leg of the Championship grand final at Sandy Lane. The first five races were shared, but Cheetahs pushed ahead when Cameron Heeps and Sam Masters
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Shocking images show car ablaze on A40
Pictures reveal that a car was ablaze on the A40 near Cassington this weekend. Images sent in to the Oxford Mail show a car on fire on the eastbound carriageway on Saturday (October 5). Police and emergency services had closed the road but
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Our player ratings after Oxford United draw at Portsmouth
THE Oxford Mail player ratings after Oxford United drew 1-1 at Portsmouth in their final game before the October international break. JAMIE CUMMING Brilliant stop to deny Elias Sorensen from the penalty spot early in the game, while he commanded
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Major road closure for annual event this week
A road has been closed in a market town to make way for an annual fair. The Woodstock Charter Fair is taking place from Sunday (October 6) to Wednesday (October 9). It is held on the public highway in Market Street, Market Place, Park Street
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Drones released after reports of illegal hunting in village
Reports have been made to police of hare coursing taking place at an Oxfordshire village. Officers from Thames Valley Police attended Steventon on Saturday afternoon (October 5) after reports and concerns of hare coursing. In hare coursing,
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Police at busy shopping centre to prevent crimes such as terrorism
Police have been working with security at an Oxfordshire shopping centre to look for criminality issues, including terrorism. Officers from Thames Valley Police attended the Westgate Oxford shopping centre this week as part of Project Servator
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Police rush to park after warnings of 'pre-planned fight'
Police were concerned after being warned after a 'pre-planned fight' at a park in Abingdon. Officers were alerted that an incident may occur at a park in Abingdon on Saturday (October 6). The Abingdon Neighbourhood Policing Team patrolled
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Bollards installed on LTN to stop 'cars squeezing dangerously' through
New bollards have been installed near LTN traffic filters in Oxford after concerns about vehicles 'squeezing through dangerously', a councillor has said. A Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) is an area in which filtered permeability and traffic calming
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First guided tour celebrates the Black scholars of Oxford
A sightseeing bus company is offering the first guided bus and walking tour that unlocks the secret histories of Oxford’s black scholars. Tuesday, October 1 marked the start of Black History Month, an opportunity to recognise black culture, history
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Henley woman on how Sue Ryder helped her after husband's cancer diagnosis
A 79-year-old from Henley has shared how a palliative care charity helped her to continue her love for rowing while caring for her husband. Mary Bromilow's husband, David, received palliative care from the Sue Ryder Palliative Care Hub South Oxfordshire
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Bicester team smash fundraising goal with 24-hour cycle challenge
A team from a Bicester Heritage-based company have flown past their fundraising target of £5,000 for a mental health charity with a cycling challenge. North South Wines embarked on a 24-hour 'Pelotonathon' on behalf of Restore earlier this week
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Dog owners told why they mustn't let their pets in bed this winter
Dog owners have been warned not to let their four legged friends into bed with them this winter. As we move into the colder months, letting them into bed will impact not just us, but also our pets. The season means dogs and cats begin to shed
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McDonald's confirms the McRib is returning to menus after a 10 year wait
McDonald's has announced that an item missing for 10 years is finally returning to menus in the UK. The 1980's classic, McRib last appeared in the UK back in 2015, but now the pork sandwich will return for a limited time. The McRib is a boneless
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Waitrose Christmas delivery slots to open this week including on Christmas Eve
It may still feel a bit early for some, but for Waitrose shoppers, the time has already come to book their Christmas slots. If you’re trying to get ahead with your Christmas planning, it is worth knowing when UK supermarkets are opening their
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What U’s boss had to say after guiding Josh Murphy to applause from away end
DES Buckingham says the round of applause Josh Murphy received at full-time from the Oxford United fans at Portsmouth signifies how he wants the club to conduct itself. The Sky Bet Championship clash at Fratton Park finished 1-1, and after the
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Expert warns over fake ticket inspectors scamming UK train passengers
An expert has issued a new warning over scammers pretending to be ticket inspectors on UK trains. Magdalena Petrusic, a travel expert from London Tickets & Tours also warned of other risks associated with travelling by rail, including fake public
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These are 5 of the cosiest UK getaways from treehouses to shepherds huts
Everybody loves a nice getaway, whether you're jetting off to a new location ready to explore or heading to a beach resort ready to relax and do nothing for a week. But sometimes, nothing beats adventuring around the UK and staying in some extra
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Company celebrates 100 years in Oxford with special event
A national property consultancy has marked 100 years in Oxford. Carter Jonas celebrated the milestone with an event at the Ashmolean Museum on September 19. More than 150 clients, colleagues, and partners attended the event, enjoying entertainment
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Number of reported anti-social behaviour offences in Thames Valley revealed
The number of reported anti-social behaviour offences in Thames Valley has reached the lowest level since records began, new figures show. It comes as the number of incidents across England and Wales also fell to a record low. However, the
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Oxford boy raises £1,000 for charity after leukaemia fight
An Oxford child has raised £1,000 for a charity that supported him during his leukaemia treatment. Nine-year-old James Pugh, who began treatment at the John Radcliffe Hospital in 2017 when he was two, organised a cake sale at Buckland Primary School