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Martin Lewis urges homeowners to find this switch and avoid £9k bill this winter
As temperatures get cooler, pipes can begin to freeze and cause thousands of pounds of damage. But, Martin Lewis has shared some tips to help you find “the off switch” if you need to stop your water. Martin Lewis explained on the website: “
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British shot put record holder Geoff Capes dies aged 75
British shot put record holder and two-time world's strongest man Geoff Capes has died at the age of 75. Capes set the record for the furthest shot put throw by a British man, achieving a distance of 21.68m in 1980. In a statement, the athlete's
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Multiple trains cancelled from Oxford station
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'Rare and unique' 20p coin sells for more than 310 times its face value
A "rare and unique" 20p coin has sold for more than 310 times its face value on the popular bidding site eBay. The 2008 "mule" coin from the Royal Mint was sold online for £62 after receiving four bids from interested collectors. The 20 pence
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Hoops remain in relegation places after home defeat
OXFORD City missed a chance to get out of the Vanarama National League North relegation places after suffering a 3-1 defeat at home against King’s Lynn Town. The Hoops gifted the visitors the lead after 14 minutes when Jalen Jones rolled the ball
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Young schoolboy, 11, beaten and left with bruises on body and face
A young Oxfordshire schoolboy was beaten leaving his face and body bruised. The incident occurred between 2pm and 2.30pm on Wednesday, October 9 as the victim, who is an 11-year-old boy, was assaulted by two offenders on The Leys in Witney.
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Land Rover stolen from Oxfordshire village
A Land Rover was stolen from an Oxfordshire village in the early hours of this morning. Police have said the Land Rover Defender was taken from School Road in Finstock, north of Witney. They are urging people to contact them with details
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Oxfordshire estate hit by series of thefts from vans
A town's estate has been hit with a raft of thefts from vans, sparking a public appeal to be launched by Thames Valley Police. It was announced by the force on Wednesday afternoon that officers have been told about a series of break-ins to vans
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Jeremy Clarkson hits back at vegetarians following heart surgery
Jeremy Clarkson has hit back at vegans following an emergency heart surgery. 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. In his Sunday Times column,
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Delays building after A34 crash blocks one lane
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Key talking points as U’s held to fifth consecutive draw
OXFORD United extended their drawing sequence to five games after sharing a goal apiece with Derby County. Dane Scarlett gave the U’s a 12th-minute lead, but the Rams hit back 10 minutes into the second half, as Nathaniel Mendez-Laing arrowed in
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Man hospitalised in house fire as three cars ‘destroyed’ in blaze
A man has been hospitalised in a house fire which destroyed three cars in Oxfordshire. The incident occurred at a property in Haydock Road in Bicester at around 10.30am yesterday (Tuesday, October 22). A house fire saw a garage and car port
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Our player ratings after Oxford United held to draw by Derby County
THE Oxford Mail player ratings after Oxford United made it five consecutive draws with a goal apiece at home against Derby County. JAMIE CUMMING Relatively untested but was on hand to make a couple of comfortable stops when required – 7
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Road closed this week for toucan crossing works
A road is closed temporarily this week so that works to install a new toucan pedestrian crossing can take place. Howes Lane in Bicester has been closed to all motor vehicles from 7pm until 11pm since Tuesday, October 22. This closure is anticipated
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Celebrity Oxford University student spotted at Matriculation Day
A global celebrity studying at Oxford University was spotted on Matriculation Day. Brooke Boney hosted Australia’s The Today Show for five years before announcing a shock departure and career change earlier this year. The presenter revealed
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Oxfordshire singer misses out on spot in finals of The Voice
A singer from Bicester missed out on a spot in the final of ITV's The Voice after making it through to the semi-finals. Ace from Oxford and Hollie Peabody from Bicester got through to the semi-final on Sir Tom Jones' team alongside Swindon twins
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Public advised to stay away from beauty spot as flood warning issued
The public has been warned to stay away from an Oxfordshire beauty spot amid a flood warning. People have been advised by Witney Town Council to avoid Witney Lake and Country Park due to flooding risks. The governing body put out a warning
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U’s boss set to take training tomorrow after feeling unwell during draw
DES Buckingham is expected to take training as per usual tomorrow after he felt unwell during Oxford United’s draw at home to Derby County. The U’s head coach felt dizzy during the final half an hour of the game last night, and left the stadium
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Fire breaks out at pub leaving four roads inaccessible
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Rams boss blasts ‘horrific’ first half against U’s
DERBY County head coach Paul Warne described his side’s first half display at Oxford United as ‘horrific’. The U’s led 1-0 at the break thanks to Dane Scarlett’s opener after 12 minutes, but the Rams battled back in the second half and levelled
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What are the symptoms of Parkinson's and when should you seek help?
Broadcaster John Stapleton has revealed that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The journalist, who has fronted Newsnight, Panorama, GMTV, and Daybreak, shared the news on Monday’s Morning Live in a heartbreaking documentary. Discussing
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Loanees make huge impression at both ends of the pitch for U’s
BEN Nelson will continue to be encouraged to bring the ball out from the back and initiate attacks for Oxford United that way. The Leicester City loanee has impressed since stepping into the starting XI for the goalless draw at home to Burnley
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Reason revealed why police cars and fire engines descended on waterway
Emergency services were on the scene of a welfare incident close to a waterway near Oxford into the night. The incident occurred at around 8.50pm last night (Tuesday, October 22) as Thames Valley Police and Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Winger picks up ankle injury as mini injury crisis out wide deepens
SIRIKI Dembele picked up a knock on his ankle in the first half of Oxford United’s draw at home to Derby County. The 28-year-old winger was taken off at half-time, with the score 1-0 to the U’s, and was replaced by Owen Dale. United already
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UK to trial norovirus vaccine in 'world-first' with aim to cut 'burden on NHS'
The UK is trialling a world-first vaccine for norovirus with hopes it could cut the “burden on the NHS”, the Health Secretary has said. Within the next two weeks, the new mRNA vaccine from Moderna will enter the final stages of testing with results
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The new rare 50p coin in circulation selling for more than 200 times its value
The Royal Mint's rarest coin in circulation has sold for more than 200 times its face value on eBay this week. The King Charles III Atlantic Salmon 50p sparked a mini bidding war amid coin collectors on the auction site, as 16 bids were made on
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Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert top tips for making £1,000 before Christmas
With Christmas around the corner, many of us will be turning our attention to our bank accounts ahead of the heavy period of spending to come. To help you with your Christmas coffers, Martin Lewis and the Money Saving Expert team have found a number
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Why this 'cruel' Only Fools and Horses special was 'banned' from airing on TV
Did you know an episode of Only Fools and Horses is reportedly one of the few you can’t watch on TV anymore? The BBC series, which aired from 1981 to 2003, premiered A Royal Flush in 1986 as the Christmas special. It featured Rodney and Del
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Who left Bake Off last night? Fifth contestant sent home during pastry week
A fifth contestant has been booted off The Great British Bake Off during pastry week. During week five of the Channel 4 show’s 15th series, bakers were asked to make 12 frangipane tarts in the signature bake, while a Paul Hollywood-set technical
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What is National Insurance? Who has to pay and how much you will contribute
You’ve probably heard about National Insurance (NI) and you might even pay it but do you know what it is? There is a National Insurance number assigned to everyone from 16 years old which you might be asked to provide in certain circumstances.
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Why condensation is forming on your windows and how to stop it
Condensation can damage your windows and furniture, and it can also cause mould which could be detrimental to your health to form. With winter fast approaching, many of us will be noticing condensation on our windows as we try and cut down on the
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Praise for tech firm's plans to develop £1.9bn data centre
A US tech firm has been praised after its plans to develop a billion-pound data centre in Didcot, creating more than 1,500 jobs. Jane Murphy, who represents the Didcot East and Hagbourne ward on Oxfordshire County Council, made the comments about
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Oxford Half entry costs soar as runners raise eyebrows
Oxford Half entry prices for 2025 have risen to a total nearly as high as the London Marathon following a record number of runners at this year's event. Tickets went on sale immediately following this year’s event, which took place on Sunday, October
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Abandoned water tower to transform with radical look in new Grand Designs
The UK's favourite architectural show - Grand Designs is officially back on TV screens as Kevin McCloud travels around the UK meeting new ambitious individuals building their dream homes. The show, on Channel 4, recently marked its 25th anniversary
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Village convenience store could get its own nail bar
A village shop could have its own nail bar if plans are approved. An application has been submitted to West Oxfordshire District Council for permission to build a 'modest' flat roof extension and convert an existing garage to a part-time nail bar
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Oxfordshire woman encouraging people to adopt
A West Oxfordshire resident is playing a central role in a new campaign showing people what it is like to adopt. Rachel, who adopted two-year-old Winnie, is part of this year's National Adoption Week campaign, which runs from October 21 to 27.
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Rare 50p Battle of Hastings coin is being sold for £10,000
A rare 50p coin is being sold by an Oxford resident on eBay for £10,000. The item is listed on the online marketplace for 20,000 times its face value and features the Battle of Hastings on one side. With Queen Elizabeth II on the back, the
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Trainline announces Railcards will no longer work on all trains
Trainline has issued an update for customers with a Railcard to help them avoid being fined when travelling on trains. In the update, Trainline explained that passengers cannot use their Railcard on all trains. Customers will need to check
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Plans for affordable self-build homes in village
Proposals have been put forward for up to 16 self-build homes in an Oxfordshire village. Land promoter Lone Star Land has applied for outline permission for the phased development of up to 16 plots for self-build housing on a field north of North
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Chippy boss speaks on his shop's national award hopes
The owner of an Oxford fish and chip shop nominated for UK Takeaway of the Year says he is thrilled to be nominated and hopes they are in with a chance. Ryan Harrison, who co-owns and manages Harrison’s Fish & Chip Co. in Elm’s Parade, Botley,
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Serious concern over new housing targets as council already 6,000 homes behind
A district council has raised 'significant concerns' about the speed with which it must meet increased housing targets under the government's new proposals for the planning system. In July Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner announced the government's
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Restaurant where couple had ‘anniversary to remember’ slammed over hygiene
A Chinese restaurant in Oxfordshire “needs” to improve its hygiene. Parasol on Market Place in Abingdon is a popular Chinese eatery in the town that has favourable reviews on Tripadvisor. One customer last month said: “Absolutely fantastic
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These are the best places to see the Northern Lights this winter
The northern lights are a series of colourful lights that appear in the sky as swirls, streamers, or curtains. They can be green, blue, pink, or violet. The most impressive auroras occur when the Sun emits really large clouds of particles called
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Celebrations and smiles for newly opened café after inspection
A newly opened café is celebrating after it received a five-star food hygiene rating. Rusty’s Café, in Mill Street, Wantage, marked the occasion with a group photo of its staff. In a statement issued last week, a spokesperson for the business
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Council OBJECT to town pub’s kitchen refurb plans after hygiene inspection
An Oxfordshire pub’s plans to refurb its kitchen have been objected to by the council. The Dolphin on St Mary’s Street in Wallingford was inspected by South Oxfordshire District Council’s Environmental Health team on Thursday, May 2. It was
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Fire walk held in Abingdon to raise money for Oxford children's hospice
A fire walk has been held in Abingdon to raise money for an Oxford children's hospice. The event took place in Tilsley Park on Saturday, October 19, in support of Helen & Douglas House. Participants received training from Scott Bell, a two-time
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New 25-metre 5G mast proposed near supermarket
Plans have been submitted for a new 25-metre 5G mast near a supermarket in an Oxfordshire town. An application has been lodged by Freshwave to determine if prior approval is needed for telecommunications base station comprising a monopole supporting
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'Horror' and 'sadness' expressed over vandalism of Oxford's first war memorial
"Horror" and "sadness" has been expressed over the vandalism of Oxford's first war memorial. The Tirah Memorial in Bonn Square was spray-painted last week, with the word ’thives’ [sic] scrawled and the inscription defaced on. Duncan Taylor
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Nuclear warhead convoy spotted travelling through Oxfordshire
A UK nuclear warhead convoy was spotted travelling through Oxfordshire this week. Nukewatchers from Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND), who monitor and track these convoys, said the convoy consisted of four warhead carriers, MOD escort and
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Thousands of complaints made against NHS across Oxfordshire
Thousands of formal complaints were made against NHS healthcare services in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire last year, new figures show. It comes as patients across England submitted a record number of written complaints, with Labour
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Flooding fears over plans for new flats near town centre
The Environment Agency is objecting to plans to convert a former office building into flats near the centre of Banbury. Applicant Toftwood Investment Ltd initially submitted the application to Cherwell District Council for Lower Cherwell Street
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Train runs from Oxford to Milton Keynes on track closed for 60 years
A test train has successfully completed a journey between Oxford and Milton Keynes on a section of track which has been closed to passengers for decades. The milestone was reached on Monday, October 21, when a Chiltern Class 168 train made the
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Fears raised over latest phase of 1,500-home development near town
Fears are being raised over parking in the latest phase of a Wantage development of 1,500 homes. The latest vision for Crab Hill in the northeast of the town has been submitted by Vistry Homes Limited to the Vale of White Horse District Council
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University staff roll up their sleeves to help at wildlife centre
Staff from the University of Oxford got their hands dirty with a day helping at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre. The group got involved with a range of jobs over three days and had to deal with the aftermath of some serious flooding