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Recently elected Oxfordshire MPs debate climate change at village event
Two MPs met 50 constituents to discuss action on the climate and losses of the natural world. Olly Glover, MP for Didcot and Wantage, and Freddie Van Mierlo, MP for Henley and Thame, attended the event at Benson Village Hall on Saturday, October
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More youth football teams photos to be published in second supplement
Due to popular demand, the Oxford Mail is publishing a second supplement of photos of local youth football teams. We published the first part on October 15 with more than 150 teams across 32 pages. It included team photos from youth football
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Oxford United's new beer 'brewed for the U’s'
Oxford United has launched a new beer, which it said is "brewed for the U’s". Named the 1893 lager, it joins the Lucky U pale ale, both of which are brewed by the Little Ox Brew Co. The club said on X: "Cheers to the U’s. We’re back with our
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Oxford children's hospice appoints new chair
The new chair of an Oxford children's hospice said the organisation's "pioneering spirit has never been more needed" as she takes up her new role, having previously been a trustee. Helen & Douglas House, which provides care for babies and children
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Chiltern Railways announces £145k for 12 community projects
Chiltern Railways is set to provide £145,000 to 12 projects looking to deliver social, economic, and environmental benefits. The projects, part of the operator's Community Investment Fund, will benefit areas in Oxfordshire, Birmingham, Warwickshire
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Fire services and police rush to home in Oxford
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Global team begins 'ambitious' experiments in Oxfordshire
A series of "ambitious" experiments using the UK's compact fusion machine have begun in Oxfordshire. A team comprising more than 100 scientists from 37 institutions is carrying out the experiments at the UK Atomic Energy Authority's (UKAEA) Culham
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Mansion on one of Oxford's most expensive streets on sale for £8.5m
A mansion on one of Oxford's most expensive streets is on the market for a whopping £8.5million. A nine-bedroom, seven-bathroom house is for sale in Charlbury Road. One of the largest private houses in north Oxford, it has six to seven reception
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Delays building on Oxfordshire road due to SGN roadworks
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Action group sprays university building with paint
University of Oxford offices have been sprayed with paint by Palestine Action. The group also damaged the ground floor window to the Wellington Square building. Palestine Action is a national protest group who describe their aim as “harnessing
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Network Rail bosses share new timescale on walkway route
Network Rail bosses are to restore a walkway in Oxford after traders said footfall plummeted when it was diverted. The rail infrastructure company is in charge of a £161m project to revamp the city's rail station. This led to the closure of
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Branch of fast food chain Pizza Hut closes permanently
A branch of American fast food chain Pizza Hut has closed. Pizza Hut in Buckingham Road in Bicester permanently shut its doors this weekend. A spokesperson said: “We can confirm that our Bicester Hut has closed. We apologise for any inconvenience
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Oxford named among most haunted cities in UK as ghost locations mapped
Oxford has been named among the most haunted cities in the UK. The city is full of historic buildings and streets leading to it being ranked fifth among fellow spots for paranormal sightings. A study by Affordable Urns has shown there have
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Family of diet guru Michael Mosley set up obesity research fund in his memory
The family of the late healthy eating advocate Michael Mosley have set up a memorial fund to raise money to research obesity and diabetes. Dr Mosley died aged 67 while on holiday with his wife Dr Clare Bailey Mosley on the Greek island of Symi
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Company appointed to build electric motor manufacturer's new HQ near Bicester
A company has been appointed to construct an electric motor manufacturer's new headquarters near Bicester. Bicester Motion, a 444-acre future mobility estate, has chosen Kier to deliver YASA's new UK headquarters at The Ranges, its innovation quarter
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Major Oxfordshire road to close overnight for resurfacing works
A section of the A34 is being shut again this evening due to works taking place on the carriageway. The A34 northbound will be closed from 9pm until 6am tomorrow morning between the junctions for Hinksey Hill and Peartree near Oxford. READ
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Jeremy Clarkson ‘splits the H’ first time while drinking Guinness rival
Jeremy Clarkson shocked his Oxfordshire pub by splitting the H first time while drinking his new rival to Guinness. The former Top Gear host purchased The Windmill in Asthall near Burford for around £1,000,000 and renamed it The Farmer’s Dog.
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Car chased by three men with one carrying large knife
Three men on mopeds and bikes chased a group of people who were in a Mercedes as one pursued the car with a large knife. At approximately 1.40pm on Monday, the occupants of a Mercedes SUV were chased along Nowell Road, Mortimer Road, Lenthal Road
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Two shotguns stolen in house burglary
Two shotguns were stolen from a house during a burglary. The break-in took place at Woodlands Road in Harpsden near Henley between approximately 10am and 10.25pm on Saturday (October 12). It is believed that the entry to the property was gained
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Young BMW driver 'to plead guilty' to causing death of three teens in crash
A teen charged with causing the death of three young men after a crash in Marcham had informally indicated he will plead guilty. Passengers, Elliot Pullen, 17, Daniel Hancock, 18 and Ethan Goddard, 18 all died in the early hours of June 20 last
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Three men GUILTY of taking turns to rape 'vulnerable' teen girl
Three men have been found guilty of raping a ‘vulnerable’ teenage girl in Banbury. Damian Sidor, 28, of no fixed abode, Jaraslaw Szklarski, 56, of no fixed abode, and Patryk Kubacz, 30, of Edinburgh Way, Banbury, were all accused of sexually assaulting
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Men jailed in connection with theft and fraud series
Two men have been jailed in relation to a theft and fraud series in Bicester. Christopher Brock, 49, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to one count of theft from motor vehicle and three counts of fraud in a hearing at Oxford Magistrates’ Court
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Thousands of sick notes issued every month in Oxfordshire last year
More than 100,000 fit notes were handed out to patients in Oxfordshire last year, new figures show. New figures from NHS England show 102,419 fit notes were provided by GPs in the former NHS Oxfordshire CCG area in the year to June – an average
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Jury retires to deliberate verdicts in murder trial
A jury has retired in the murder trial of Tobias Bruce at Oxford Crown Court. Ryan Byrne, 24, of Hathaway Green Lane, Stratford-Upon-Avon, and George Stephens, 27, of no fixed abode, are on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with the murder of
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Oxford school named among UK’s best schools with national award win
An Oxford school has won a national award ranking it amongst the best in the country. Magdalen College School on Magdalen Road in Cowley Place was founded in 1480 by William of Waynflete, who was a bishop of Winchester and lord chancellor of England
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Oxford’s seven best boutique hotels revealed
The seven best boutique hotels in Oxford have been revealed by The Telegraph. Places to stay are aplenty across the city but some spots are particularly luxurious for those visiting the historic location. The Telegraph has compiled a list of
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RAF Sergeant grabbed the breast of colleague thinking she was 'a geezer'
An RAF Sergeant grabbed the breast of a female colleague at a military ball because he was convinced she was a 'geezer in a dress', a court martial heard. Former Sergeant William Wilton, a 20-year veteran, shouted 'these aren't real' as he 'lunged
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Town's oldest Indian restaurant relaunches after closure
A town's oldest Indian takeaway has relaunched as a restaurant after a period of closure. Curry Paradise at 39 Witney High Street closed during Covid and only opened for deliveries afterwards. But it has now reopened fully as Curry Paradise
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Major train delays after person dies following incident on railway line
Police have said a person died after an incident on a railway line which caused major disruption to Oxfordshire commuters. A casualty on the tracks was reported at Hanwell station in West London at around 10.30pm yesterday (October 14). Officers
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Man, 27, handed FOUR year jail sentence for sexual abuse of child
A jail sentence has been handed to a man for sexual offences against a child in Banbury. Cameron-John Brady, 27, of Thornton Street, Birkenhead was jailed for four years at Oxford Crown Court on Monday, October 7. Following a five-day trial
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Game to support family of young footballer raises incredible almost £14k
ALMOST £14,000 was raised on the gate at a match to support the family of Abingdon United midfielder Jack Badger, who passed away aged 24 last month. United’s Challenge Cup fixture against Wantage Town, a former club of Badger’s, was relocated
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Fire service give update after major car blaze sees police response
The fire service has issued a response after crews were called to a serious car blaze in Oxfordshire. The incident occurred at around 8.44am on Monday as a Skoda car burst into flames onto Old Fernham Road between Little Coxwell and Faringdon near
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Mark Harris makes first Wales start in home victory
MARK Harris made his first start for Wales as Craig Bellamy’s side beat Montenegro in the UEFA Nations League. The Oxford United striker picked up his seventh cap for his country, and played up front in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Harris came close
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Do you have asbestos in your home? How to identify this dangerous material
Once widely used in construction projects across the UK, asbestos has been fully banned since 1999. The dangers of this material are well-known with those exposed to it suffering from conditions like asbestosis (an inflammatory condition affecting
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'Super rare' animal that 'shouldn't be here' spotted in the UK
A wildlife enthusiast on TikTok has discovered a "super rare" animal "that shouldn't be in the UK" hiding up in Scotland. The Kookaburra is a type of bird native to Australia. It is part of the kingfisher family and is well-known for its distinctive
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Woman's bizarre warning sign that told her cancer was crushing her heart
A woman is urging people to get unusual symptoms checked out after a small rash on her leg turned out to be a warning sign that she had a cancerous tumour lurking inside her chest - 'crushing' her heart even while she got engaged. Jessica Hamersley
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Temporary traffic lights cause 'gridlock' for commuters
12:27pm The delays have eased so we will bring this blog to a close. Thank you for following.
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Asda Christmas delivery slots open today - how to book yours
Asda shoppers can book their Christmas delivery slots from today. With just 10 weeks to go until Christmas, Asda has announced Asda Delivery Pass shoppers can now pre-book their festive food deliveries. All other Asda customers will be able
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Up to 760,000 set to miss out on Winter Fuel Payment despite being eligible
As many as 760,000 may be missing out on a benefit worth up to £3,900 a year, while also missing out on becoming eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed that last year, 760,000 families who
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HMRC pension warning as deadline to boost your State Pension approaches
More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months, HMRC has revealed. More than 10,000 payments worth £12.5 million have been made through the new digital service to boost people’s State
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Immediate road closure alert for emergency pipe works
An immediate road closure alert has been issued for emergency works. Oxfordshire County Council has closed Burwell Drive in Witney for emergency main clamp repairs to pipes. The closure notice came into force on Saturday, October 12 and the
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US tech firm to develop £1.9bn data centre in Oxfordshire, creating 1,500 jobs
A US tech firm is to develop a billion-pound data centre in Didcot, creating more than 1,500 jobs. Four US tech firms have announced plans to invest £6.3 billion in data centre infrastructure in the UK – a move the Technology Secretary has called
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Lord Cameron spurred by death of son to take role at rare genetic diseases body
Former prime minister Lord Cameron has announced he is taking up the role as chairman of the advisory council for a body aimed at developing new treatments for rare genetic diseases. The Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centre is a partnership between
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All the road closures in place for annual Michaelmas Fair
There are road closures in place for the Banbury Michaelmas Fair 2024. The fair will take place from tomorrow Wednesday, October 16 to Saturday, October 18. Following a successful trial last year, the fair will be held across four days, with
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Vaccine trial shows sustained protection against typhoid for older children
A single dose of typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV) offers safe, effective protection against typhoid two years after vaccination in all children, according to a report by researchers at the Oxford Vaccine Group. The study also found the vaccine offered
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£40m research facility nearing completion
A £40 million research and development facility near Didcot is beginning to take shape. Construction of Nebula is due to finish in the first quarter of 2025, with finishing touches on external cladding and internal fitouts now underway. The
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Elderly too tired to wait for Covid vaccinations
A patient has complained about a lack of seating for the elderly waiting for flu and Covid jabs at a health centre in Oxford. Ruth Wilkinson, a patient at East Oxford Health Centre (EOHC) in Manzil Way, said there was an "organisational problem
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NHS in Oxfordshire urges eligible residents to get RSV vaccine
Oxfordshire residents are being encouraged to receive their respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine ahead of winter. The NHS in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire West is urging those eligible to get their free jab against RSV, a leading
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First look inside new town centre pub
Abingdon's newest pub - on the site of a former nightclub - has enjoyed a busy first week. Strattons nightclub closed in 2012 and Results gym moved into part of the space at the building in Ock Street. Now a new pub, The Earl of Abingdon has
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PICTURES: The large spiders inside Oxfordshire homes this autumn
We asked readers for their pictures of spiders in homes following a rise in sightings in recent weeks. Homeowners have commented on the size of spiders increasing alongside the amount of them. Oxfordshire has had several reports of big spiders
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Midfielder enjoying leadership role handed to him at Oxford United
WILL Vaulks is enjoying the leadership role on and off the pitch he has been handed at Oxford United. The midfielder became United’s first summer signing when he joined the club as a free agent on June 11. He had been offered a new contract
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City favourite vintage shop opens new spot at the Covered Market
A vintage clothes business has opened a new store at Oxford’s Covered Market. Birmingham-born Ade King has been running Again Garments at Gloucester Green since the Covid pandemic. After proving to be a hit in the markets, the brand is now
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Oxford couple renew wedding vows after 63 years of marriage alongside family
After 63 years of marriage, a couple living in Oxford have renewed their wedding vows. Josie Griffiths, 93, and Eddie Griffiths, 89, residents at Isis House care home in Iffley, celebrated the milestone as part of a special double blessing ceremony
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - JOANNE ANDERSON, 51, of Merlin Road, Oxford, pleaded guilty to drink driving in Oxford on February 11 this year with 139 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood. He was disqualified
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North Oxfordshire joins Recycle Week campaign
The recycling efforts of people in north Oxfordshire are being celebrated this Recycle Week. Cherwell District Council is supporting the event, which runs from October 14 until October 20, by joining a national mission to save five 'packaging heroes
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New community transport service launched in Oxfordshire villages
A new community transport service is set to help residents in villages surrounding Shrivenham to maintain their independence. West Vale Mobility, developed by Shrivenham Parish Council, is providing transport for residents in Shrivenham, Bourton
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Oxford University to play 'leading role' in £80m heritage protection programme
The University of Oxford is set to play a leading role in an £80 million research and innovation programme to use the latest technology to protect heritage. The funding, from the UK Research and Innovation Arts and Humanities Research Council,
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Diner accused of leaving restaurant without paying
A diner has been accused of leaving an Abingdon restaurant without paying the bill. Staff at Dorindo's Mexican restaurant in High Street posted a photo of the man, who may be called Seb, on Facebook. A statement issued by the eatery on October
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Commuters urged to plan ahead with station work set to begin
With work set to begin at Banbury Station to improve its facilities and the nearby road layout, commuters have been advised to plan their journeys ahead of time. From Thursday, October 24, diversions will be in place as Oxfordshire County Council
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Oxford Parkway up for World Cup of Stations title
Oxford Parkway has been nominated for this year’s World Cup of Stations. The competition, hosted by the Rail Delivery Group, celebrates stations with exceptional community activity, with this year's edition also set to highlight businesses based
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Police accused of 'victim blaming' in 'more bikes mean more crime' remarks
A cycling group accused the police of ‘victim blaming’ in an online spat over bike crime. It was sparked by an item on new on-street cycle parking places to be decided by Oxfordshire County Council's cabinet member for Transport Management Andrew
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Drivers issued with warning as it's revealed over half don't check car tyres
Drivers across the county are being warned of the dangers of not checking their car tyres before a long journey as new data shows more than half of motorists fail to do so. According to research by National Highways, 55 per cent of UK drivers do
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Oxford school becomes hub of mythical creatures for Creature Fest
An Oxford secondary school was transformed into a hub of mythical creatures for an afternoon last week. Creature Fest was hosted by the Iris Project at Cheney School on Friday, October 11. In the Lane Building, 30 different stalls and activities
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Cafe chain to open new premises in Oxford
An Amsterdam cafe chain is expected to open a new store in Oxford soon. Earlier this year, signs were placed in the window of an empty shop on High Street in the city centre which advertises that a café named Camelia is coming soon. The shop
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'Keep Botley Road for the people': Anger as Network Rail dodges key questions
Network Rail has failed to answer key questions on the £161m scheme to revamp Oxford station which has closed Botley Road as there are demands to return the route "to the people". The Oxford Mail asked for answers more than a month ago on a series
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Waddesdon Manor's Christmas event to be inspired by Sleeping Beauty
A country house near Oxfordshire is set to host a Sleeping Beauty-inspired event this Christmas. Waddesdon Manor, located near Aylesbury and to the east of Oxfordshire, was originally built by the Rothschild family and will host the festive experience