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  • Didcot victim died of stab wounds to chest

    THE victim of a fatal stabbing in Didcot died of a wound to the chest, police have confirmed this evening. Thames Valley Police has released an update into their murder investigation, and said three teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder and

  • 'Red zone' plans to cut city emissions

    Councillors are due to discuss the plans for Oxford's world first zero emissions zone tomorrow. Last week the council revealed plans for a 'red zone' in the city centre, which would mean drivers will have to pay £10 a day to enter. Read also:

  • Boy, 14, stabbed twice by 'group of Asian men' at shop

    A 14-YEAR-OLD boy is in hospital after he was stabbed twice inside a convenience store. Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after what they call a 'shocking' attack which took place last night. The incident happened at about 9.40pm

  • School applications website crashes days before deadline

    OXFORDSHIRE County Council’s school admissions site has crashed just days before the deadline.  The deadline for applications for pupils starting primary school in September closes on Wednesday, but parents have reported being unable to access

  • Part of M40 closed after crash damages barrier

    TRAFFIC was queuing for three miles on the M40 this afternoon due to emergency barrier repairs. Two lanes were closed on the M40 northbound between Junction 8A at Milton Common and Junction 9 at Wendlebury. #M40 J8A to J9 northbound lane

  • Law firm helps to raise £2m for Cancer Research

    SOLICITORS have been celebrated by Cancer Research for helping to raise more than £2million for the charity. Oxfordshire law firm Bower & Bailey has received a gold award from Cancer Research UK, in recognition of the amount the firm and its clients

  • Oxford United player ratings v Rotherham United

    The Oxford Mail player ratings from Oxford United's 3-1 defeat to Rotherham United. SIMON EASTWOOD Rusty on his return. One good save with his legs in the second half but won’t want to see the first two goals again    5 SAM LONG Linked

  • Oxford named as UK's third healthiest city

    A SURVEY of more than 38,000 people has revealed that Oxford is the third healthiest city in the UK. Each city was given a score out of 100 based on nine indicators of a healthy lifestyle, including alcohol consumption and minutes spent doing exercise

  • Council wants your views on its budget

    OXFORDSHIRE County Council has launched a consultation seeking your views on its sweeping budget plans. The council published its draft budget for 2020/21 last week, which would see a 3.99 per cent council tax rise for residents - 1.99 per cent

  • Vehicles targeted in overnight spate of break-ins

    OFFICERS are investigating a spate of vehicle break-ins that took place last week. Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after three incidents of vehicle crime in villages near Bicester. One vehicle was broken into between 6pm on Wednesday

  • 'Triggered!': what you've said on our top stories this week

    From cancelled plans for a new supermarket to being charged £10 a day to drive around the city: this week our top stories have been flooded with your comments. Here's a brief round up of what you've had to say. This week plans for a new Lidl

  • Teenager died after a suspected seizure

    A TEENAGER died after a suspected fit. Robyn Davies, from Abingdon, died on December 11 after three days at the John Radcliffe Hospital. The investigation into her death was opened last Wednesday at Oxford Coroners Court. Darren Salter, the

  • Headteacher announces he will step down from school

    A HEADTEACHER has announced he is stepping down from a secondary school to seek a career outside of education. Tom Goodenough, head of Didcot Girls' School, will leave at the end of April after 19 months in the role. He has worked at the school

  • Rough sleepers move in at new £1.9m homeless shelter

    ROUGH sleepers are about to move into a new £1.9m homeless shelter in Oxford. Oxford Direct Services has completed the conversion of the former job centre in Floyds Row off St Aldate’s into an assessment hub and shelter and about 20 homeless people