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Beloved BBC and ITV presenter John Stapleton announces Parkinson's diagnosis
Popular BBC and ITV presenter John Stapleton has shared that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease The journalist, who is well known for fronting programmes like Newsnight, Panorama, GMTV and Daybreak, shared the heartbreaking news on
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Experts urge homeowners to prepare radiators before winter - what you should do
Are you making your home as cosy as can be now that winter isn’t far away? With your radiators having been turned off for a while, there are a few things you can do to help heat your house this winter while saving some money on your energy bills
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WH Smith 'excited' to sell an item that hasn't been on its shelves for 30 years
WH Smith has announced it will sell vinyls again for the first time in more than 30 years. The High Street retailer will re-introduce vinyls to shelves across some UK stores. WH Smith said it will stock vinyl in 80 high street shops as it looks
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Former The Verve frontman officially confirmed as Oasis support act for UK tour
Former The Verve frontman, Richard Ashcroft, has officially been confirmed as a support act for Oasis during their reunion tour. The singer, who is best known for hit songs like Bitter Sweet Symphony, is said to have been "inspired" by brothers
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Woman cleared of sexually assaulting 14-year-old
A woman has been cleared of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy. A jury found Osareen Omoruyi, aged 51, of Ducklington Lane, Witney, not guilty today of two counts of sexual assault by penetration and two counts of causing/ inciting a child to
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Expert's top 5 tips for picking the best savings account for you
When it comes to the health of our personal finances, our choice of savings account can be key. When choosing a savings account, many people will go straight for the one that looks good on paper at first glance. However, you could be losing
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When and where you can see rare and mesmeric meteor shower TONIGHT
The meteor shower from Halley’s Comet is set to be visible above Oxfordshire tonight. Stargazers in the county have recently been treated to spectacular views of the Northern Lights throughout the month with sightings made across Oxford and beyond
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Author and former doctor Adam Kay entertains children at Oxford hospital
A comedian, children's author, and former doctor has visited Oxford Children's Hospital. Adam Kay entertained children at the hospital as part of his tour for his new book, Dexter Procter, The 10-Year-Old Doctor. The visit, which took place
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Plans for supermarket resubmitted months after refusal
Plans for a supermarket have been resubmitted just months after original proposals were rejected by councillors over concerns about traffic alleviation. Cover Construction Ltd was refused permission for a change of use to food retail units at units
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CCTV images released after wallet theft in Oxford
The cards from a wallet stolen from a man in his 50s in Oxford have been used in various shops, police say. Police released CCTV images of two men that officers they would like to speak to in connection with the theft. The theft occurred in Cowley
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Jeremy Clarkson’s ‘sh*t week’ continues as poorly pet dog has operation
Jeremy Clarkson’s ‘sh*t week’ has gone from bad to worse after his poorly pet dog had to have an operation. The former Top Gear host was recently rushed to hospital after having a health scare as he returned from a holiday in the Indian Ocean.
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Councillors trade barbs over third Thames bridge crossing
Two councillors have traded barbs in a radio debate over the long-disputed proposal to construct a third bridge over the River Thames in an effort to reduce traffic near the county border. A third crossing would link Thames Valley Park in Earley
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Flood alert issued for River Thames in the Oxford area
A flood alert has been issued for Oxford this afternoon after recent heavy rainfall. The Environment Agency issued the alert for the River Thames and tributaries in the Oxford area today. The agency said flooding is possible in areas between
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Delays after incident blocks lane on motorway slip road
4:08pm The incident has now cleared. 2:36pm
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Drivers might have to pay £175 to keep their car running from November
Motorists who fill up at supermarkets such as Tesco, Morrisons, Asda and Sainsbury's have been issued a warning. Petrol and diesel drivers face a hike under a potential new rule change coming under the Labour Party government. On October 30
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How to spot the rare 20p coin selling for 350 times its face value
A rare Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for 350 times its face value on eBay after inspiring a bidding war this week. The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date on the coin due to an error. The mistake means the
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King Charles III attacked by senator for ‘genocide’ against indigenous people
An Australian senator berated King Charles III, saying, “You are not my King,” and demanding a treaty between Australia’s First Nations and its government. Senator Lidia Thorpe waited until the end of a landmark speech Charles gave at Australia
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Ministers to directly oversee HS2 amid warning of 'dire delivery failure'
Ministers will oversee the building of the HS2 rail line as the Government attempts to get hold of soaring costs for the project. There have been warnings that overall spend of the high-speed railway, which will travel through north-east Oxfordshire
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Afghan tech entrepreneur from Canada welcomed to Oxford University
An Afghan tech entrepreneur from Canada has been welcomed into the new cohort of Oxford University students. Sara Wahedi was born in Kabul but emigrated from Afghanistan with her family to North America in 2005. She founded the civic technology
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BBC boss battles new house plans near his £4m Oxfordshire country home
BBC’s director general is battling plans for new homes near his £4 million Oxfordshire country house. Tim Davie lives in Peppard Common near Henley and has previously spoken about how he was lucky to live in the area, enjoying the countryside despite
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River campaign group unveils 'pooster' in protest against Thames Water
A river campaign group has unveiled a new billboard, criticising Thames Water for discharging sewage. Dubbed the ‘Pooster,’ the 48 sheet billboard launched by River Action, is constructed from fake £50 notes, stained brown with sterilised manure
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Woman treated by paramedics after BMW crashes with white van on M40
A woman has been treated by paramedics after a BMW was involved in a crash on the M40 in Oxfordshire. The incident occurred at around 9.50pm on Sunday, October 20 as there was a collision between a black BMW and a white Mercedes van at junction
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ANOTHER crash on the A34 sees police race to scene
2:13pm End of blog UPDATE 2:09PM All vehicles have been recovered from the earlier incident on the #
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Second council to debate motion on controversial immigration centre
A second council is due to debate a motion, condemning the government over its plans to reopen a controversial immigration centre near Oxford. Cherwell District Council will discuss the future of Campsfield House, in Kidlington, at its full meeting
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'Heavy delays' as police attend serious motorway crash
11:06am End of live blog UPDATE 10:46AM The collision on the #M40 Southbound J10 to J9 #Wendlebury has
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Book of condolence: Tributes to woman after police find body in River Cherwell
The Oxford Mail has opened a book of condolence for a woman after police located a dead body in the River Cherwell in Oxford. Thames Valley Police recovered the body from the River Cherwell today (Sunday, October 20). Officers believe the body
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Domino's products among more than 20 recalled due to possible health risks
More than 20 different spice products have been recalled over fears they may pose possible health risks for customers. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a “do not eat” warning for a number of products, including dips, curry powders and
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Loanee from last season joins League Two side on short-term deal
FORMER Oxford United loanee Tyler Burey has joined Sky Bet League Two side Carlisle United on a short-term deal until January. The 23-year-old winger signed for Des Buckingham’s side on loan from Danish team Odense in January, and made five appearances
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'Extra special' meteor shower peaks across the UK tonight - how to see
One of the “best known and most reliable” meteor showers in the astronomical calendar will peak tonight (Monday, October 21). The Orionid meteor shower, active from October 2 until November 7 is set to be visible across UK skies. Orionids are
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The Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft to rock Blenheim Palace
The Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft is the first act to be announced for next summer’s Nocturne Live concert series. Ashcroft, whose album Urban Hymns remains one of the best-selling in UK history, will perform at the five-night concert series
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White van gang smash into Morrisons and steal cigarettes in midnight raid
A white van gang broke into an Oxfordshire Morrisons and stole cigarettes in a midnight raid. This incident occurred at around 2.15am on Friday, October 18, at the Morrisons Daily on Curie Avenue in Harwell near Didcot. The offenders arrived
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Police at the scene TWO separate A34 incidents block lanes
9:28am End of blog Traffic flow has returned to normal following the rush hour incidents on the A34. Thanks for
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New calls to ban thousands of drivers from having passengers in their car
New drivers aged under 21 should be banned from carrying passengers of a similar age in their cars for six months after passing their test, the AA has claimed. The motoring organisation said it also wants those motorists to be handed six penalty
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Missing 14-year-old girl FOUND after urgent police search
A missing Oxfordshire girl has been found following an urgent police search. Thames Valley Police released an appeal on Sunday evening to the public for helping locate Natalia, whose surname was not provided. The 14-year-old girl was missing
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Firefighters battle flames at pub roof fire
Firefighters were called out to a pub roof fire in Oxfordshire this weekend. The incident happened on Sunday afternoon (October 20) at 12:32pm as fire crews from Witney Fire Station dealt with a fire on the roof of The Bull Inn on Sheep Street
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Duke of Edinburgh gives bronze, silver and gold awards
There appears to be plenty of appetite from readers for photographs of Duke of Edinburgh award winners. “Let’s have more” came the cry after we featured two pages of pictures of young recipients (Memory Lane, July 17 and August 19). Picture
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - JASMIT KAUR CHOPRA, 27, of Glenfield Road, Leicester, pleaded guilty to being drunk driving whilst a child was in the car on the M40 on August 3 this year and the child was under seven
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The best secondary schools in the Oxford area according to Ofsted
Many children will be starting secondary school in the Oxford area next September (2025) and lots of parents will soon have choices to make about where to send them. If you've not yet made your decision and are worried you are running out of time
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The latest death notices in the Oxford Mail
Families from across Oxfordshire have been submitting their death notices to the Oxford Mail over the past week. Every week, the Oxford Mail publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away