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Former U’s boss to take leave after death of baby son
FORMER Oxford United head coach Liam Manning will take a period of absence from the dugout following the tragic death of his baby son. Manning’s current club Bristol City confirmed that the 39-year-old would take a break from football, with his
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Multiple fire engines rush to city centre community cafe
Fire crews have rushed to a community cafe following reports of a smell of burning. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to Save the Children at 141 - 145 Cowley Road at 2.20pm today (Monday October 14). The site also hosts Oxford
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Knife seized from public park after e-scooter issues
A knife has been seized from a public space in Abingdon as part of evening police patrols in the town. Thames Valley Police stated on Monday afternoon that a knife had been discovered by officers from Abingdon Neighbourhood Policing Team in Boxhill
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50 pictures: Can you spot yourself at the Oxford Half?
The Oxford Half attracted a record number of runners and thousands came to watch yesterday. It was a perfect sunny autumn morning for the race, which started at Broad Street in the city centre and passed through Old Marston village, along the River
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New shop coming soon to Oxford’s Westgate shopping centre
A brand new store is set to open soon at Oxford’s Westgate shopping centre. The shopping centre located in the heart of the city centre already houses a host of well-known brand names in its ranks including Primark, TK Maxx and Urban Outfitters
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Witney employee named Apprentice of the Year at national awards
An employee at a Witney-based property care company has been named Apprentice of the Year at a national awards event. Lee Litton, of Property Conservation Services, was recognised at the Property Care Association's (PCA) Property Care Awards.
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A34 closure into rush hour after crash
A crash on the A34 has caused a stretch of the road to be closed near the Oxfordshire border as motorists are warned to expect lengthy delays. The collision took place in the northbound carriageway between Chieveley and Chilton with motorists being
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How dangerous is asbestos? What can happen after exposure
Despite the many dangers associated with asbestos, the hazardous material is prevalent in homes across the UK. The use of asbestos in construction was completely banned in 1999 but those living in homes built or renovated before the year 2000 may
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Oxford economist awarded Nobel Prize
An Oxford-educated economist is among the three winners of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics. Simon Johnson, 61 has been recognised for his “studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity”, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced
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Heavy delays after serious crash on A34
5:00pm End of blog Traffic is flowing normally in the area following the road reopening. Thank you for following this
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Two arrests for 'drug offences' in city street
Two people have been arrested for suspected drug offences in Oxford. Officers from Rose Hill, Littlemore, Iffley Neighbourhood Police Team "successfully executed a warrant under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act" on Saturday. This followed
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Gregg Wallace addresses allegations of 'inappropriate comments' towards woman
MasterChef star Gregg Wallace has responded to allegations of “inappropriate sexual comments” he allegedly made to a female member of staff at the BBC in 2018. It has been reported the 59-year-old made “inappropriate sexual comments” on the game
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British Airways cancels hundreds of long-haul flights due to Rolls-Royce delays
British Airways has cancelled hundreds of long-haul flights due to issues related to the delivery of engines and parts from Rolls-Royce. The Heathrow-Kuala Lumpur and Gatwick-New York JFK routes are among those impacted. Alongside that, one
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Sports car driver riskily overtakes women riding ponies before ‘abusing’ them
A sports car driver who performed a risky overtake around a car and horses then proceeded to “verbally abuse” the women riders. The incident occurred around noon on Sunday, October 6 when two females were riding horses on Mill Street, Kidlington
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Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire come up short at golf finals
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire narrowly missed out on victory at the Senior Men’s County Golf Finals as their final day draw handed the title to Cornwall. The championship, held at Torquay Golf Club, saw Cornwall become the first team
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Plans to build retirement apartments in Kidlington to be discussed with public
Proposals to redevelop the vacant site of a former care home in Kidlington are set to be discussed with the public. McCarthy Stone is looking to transform the brownfield, former Glebe House care home site into a retirement community. The developer
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Burglars shatter window in daytime break-in at home
Burglars broke into a city home in broad daylight after smashing a window, police have said. Thieves broke a ground floor window and entered the house in Kimmeridge Road in Cumnor, near Oxford, through the first floor window, police said. Once
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Oxford United Women's player Ellie-Mae Richardson signs first pro contract
Oxford United Women's player Ellie-Mae Richardson has signed her first professional contract with the club. The 18-year-old has already made four substitute appearances for the first team this season, impressing manager Sam Rose enough to secure
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Exiled Hong Kong activist wins a place at Oxford University
An exiled Hong Kong activist has successfully gained a place at the University of Oxford. Honcques Laus has accepted an offer from the university, where he will enrol in this Michaelmas Term. He is studying a theology and philosophy Bachelor's
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Officials: Flooding 'not locked in' this winter but people should be prepared
The county is not “locked into” a winter of higher flood risk despite recent wet weather, officials have said. Last month, Oxfordshire had its wettest month ever – although the rainfall came after a drier than normal summer for much of the UK.
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Man dies as minibus 'crashes into bus shelter' outside train station
A man has died after emergency services were called to reports of a minibus crash outside Swindon Railway Station. Emergency services rushed to Station Road after a minibus reportedly crashed into a bus shelter at around 7.30am on Monday, October
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Strictly Come Dancing viewers make complaints about Chris McCausland
Strictly Come Dancing returned to our screens over the weekend. This week's musical selections included Abba, Shakira, Lizzo and Billie Eilish, as well as a reggaeton favourite and a banger by The Jam. Outfits were positively understated compared
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Greggs bakery front window smashed after teenagers' fight
A Greggs bakery had its front window smashed after a fight broke out between two teenagers during a south Oxfordshire town centre incident. The boys aged around 14 to 17 years old got into an argument outside the shop in Wantage Market Square
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Cheetahs confirm guest riders for both legs of cup final
OXFORD Cheetahs have confirmed the three guest riders for each leg of the Championship Knockout Cup final. Cheetahs are looking to bounce back from their two-legged defeat to Poole Pirates in the Championship grand final, when they face the same
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National Trust 'worried' about the future of 500 sites UK wide
The National Trust has expressed concern over the future of its gardens, parks, and woodlands. Rangers and gardeners are poised for potential damage from further storms as the UK faces increasingly extreme weather conditions. Luke Barley, the
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Get unlimited U’s news for five months
OXFORD United fans can get unlimited access to five months of U’s news during the Oxford Mail’s October flash sale. United have adjusted well to life in Sky Bet Championship, back in the second tier of English football for the first time in 25
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Huge plume of grey smoke as car erupts into flames on major road
4:15pm We will now bring this blog to a close. Thank you for following and check out the Oxford Mail website for all the
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U’s Women keep up pressure at the top after impressive away win
OXFORD United Women remain second in the Southern Premier Division following an impressive 2-1 win at Watford. A first half brace from Ruby Sealey put the U’s in control, and although Wales midfielder Anna Filbey pulled a goal back 10 minutes into
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Gavin and Stacey star addresses the Smithy and Nessa wedding rumours
One of the stars of the hit TV show Gavin And Stacey has addressed whether there will be a wedding in the finale of the BBC sitcom. Alison Steadman, who plays Gavin’s mother, Pam, said she has been sworn to secrecy. There has been speculation
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GoCompare car insurance rule is handing drivers back £250 each
Brits can get £250 back from their car insurance thanks to a handy and little-known refund rule. GoCompare offers customers a £250 free excess refund reward when they purchase car insurance. The price comparison site has revealed that its customers
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Garden expert shares 2 ways you can avoid patchy grass and help your lawn grow
As the seasons change, you might be wondering how to keep your garden and lawn looking as best as it can during the colder and wetter months. If you’re searching for easy ways to help your lawn stay healthy and avoid going patchy, look no further
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Royal Mint reveals it will hide 1 gold Snowman 50p coin in an advent calendar
The Royal Mint has announced The Snowman will be depicted on a 50p coin and a gold version will be hidden inside one of its advent calendars for a lucky customer to find on Christmas Eve. To further celebrate the launch of The Snowman 2024 collectable
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Incident near A34 interchange causes major traffic build-up
11:01am End of blog Traffic has now eased in the area. Thank you for following our coverage.
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Major Oxford road to CLOSE today affecting thousands of drivers
A major road in Oxfordshire will close tonight affecting thousands of drivers. The A34 northbound exit slip road at Hinksey Hill will be closed from 9pm tonight (Monday, October 14) until 6am tomorrow (Tuesday, October 15). A warning issued
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Chris Wilder pays heartfelt tribute to George Baldock
CHRIS Wilder has paid a heartfelt tribute to George Baldock following the latter’s death aged just 31. Baldock drowned while swimming in the pool at his home in Athens last week, a family statement has confirmed. The two-time former Oxford
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Wantage Silver Band marks annual celebration day with cakes and music
An Oxfordshire band group celebrated a landmark in style with music and cake last week. Wantage Silver Band marked the group's Annual Celebration Day with a large event with members. Cake was served and music was played on the special day which
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Rare 50p coin is being sold by Oxford resident for £9,000
An Oxford resident is selling a rare 50p coin on eBay for £9,000. The item is listed on the online marketplace for 18,000 times its face value and features a quote which reads “Diversity built Britain”. With Queen Elizabeth II on the back,
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Strictly's Katya Jones says Wynne Evans' hand incident is 'complete nonsense'
Strictly Come Dancing’s Katya Jones has addressed concerns she was made to feel “uncomfortable or offended” during Saturday’s show (October 12) by her celebrity partner Wynne Evans. It comes after a clip that showed the professional dancer moving
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Chaos as digger breaks down blocking station near Botley Road
2:37pm We will now bring this blog to a close. Thank you for following.
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Update after kitchen fire at rooftop bar evacuates shopping centre
Oxford's Westgate shopping centre was evacuated after a rooftop fire broke out. The incident occurred at around 3pm on Sunday, October 13 as fire crews raced to the popular retail location amid reports of flames. Customers were evacuated as
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - HAROON KHAN, 23, of Phipps Road, Kingston Bagpuize, pleaded guilty to being the driver of a vehicle involved in a road traffic accident and failing to report it on March 28 this year in
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Shock after woman raped in early hours attack in 'lovely street'
Locals said they felt "shocked" after a woman was raped in an early hours attack in a "lovely neighbourhood". Police were called to New High Street, Oxford, at around 12.10am on Friday (October 11) following a report of the serious sexual assault
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Memories of fun for Girl Guides, Rangers and Brownies
Girl Guides, Rangers and Brownies often featured on the Oxford Mail news pages with their numerous and varied activities. We see in Picture 1 one of the events which took place at a social evening organised by the parents’ committee of the Thame
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Oxfordshire residents encouraged to boost recycling rates
Oxfordshire residents are being urged to boost recycling rates, despite being national leaders throughout the last decade. The county already boasts a 57.2 per cent recycling and composting rate, earning it the title of being the best recyclers
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Man found dead at home from 'hanging', inquest heard
The cause of death of a man in Watlington has been confirmed by a coroner, an inquest has heard. Scott Williams, 31, was found dead at his home address in Old Norse Road, Watlington on September 27 this year. A South Central Ambulance Service
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Update given on huge new water park set to open in Oxfordshire
An update has been given on a huge water park set to open in Oxfordshire. Great Wolf Lodge is set to open in Chesterton near Bicester after planning was approved in 2021. The resort - which will be the first European resort - will bring a £200
