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Prescriptions for antidepressants are on the rise

Prescriptions for antidepressants are on the rise as mental health charity claims the “prevalence of poor mental health is likely to have increased.” Oxfordshire has seen a rise in the number of antidepressants prescribed by doctors over the last

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Officer caught with 'extreme pornography' had won Thames Valley Police award a year earlier

A SHAMED police constable who resigned days before pleading guilty to owning extreme pornography won a Thames Valley Police award for his community work. Craig Finch, 38, was described as a ‘reliable, highly respected and an invaluable colleague

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Blenheim all set to host three days of competition as part of the European Transplant and Dialysis Games

Blenheim is all set to host three days of competition as part of the European Transplant and Dialysis Games which will arrive in the UK next week for the first time ever. The UNESCO World Heritage Site will be the venue for cycling, the 5km mini

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Police concerned about missing woman in Oxford

POLICE are concerned about a woman who has vanished from Oxford. Khadeeja was reported missing in Oxford this afternoon. Writing on Twitter, police investigators shared an image of the 22-year-old in hopes that somebody might have seen her.

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Sitcom star Josephine Tewson dies, aged 91, as fans rush to pay tribute

British stage and television actress Josephine Tewson has died aged 91, her agent has said. Tewson, best-known for her roles in Keeping Up Appearances and Last Of The Summer Wine, “passed away peacefully”, her management said. A tweet from

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Chipping Norton School celebrates "a tremendous set of examination results"

Chipping Norton School celebrated "a tremendous set of examination results". Some 39% of all grades were A* or A; 69% of all grades were A* to B; 92% of all grades were A* to C  and 100% of all grades were A* to E.  Headteacher, Barry Doherty

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US Ambassador thanks RAF Brize Norton as Ukrainian vets fly to Warrior Games

The Ukrainian team taking part in this year's Warrior Games flew out of RAF Brize Norton yesterday afternoon. The Games help enhance the recovery and rehabilitation of wounded veterans by providing them with exposure to adaptive sports.  Hosted

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Former PC SACKED as he admits having 'extreme pornography'

A former Oxford police officer has admitted possession of an extreme pornographic image. Craig Finch, 38, who resigned from Thames Valley Police on Wednesday, pleaded guilty to the offence when he appeared before High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court

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A-level students at Cokethorpe School celebrate their successes

Cokethorpe School has shared its pride over its students' "highly commendable" A-level results. Students achieved 17% A* results, with 47% achieving A*/A and 83% of grades attained at A*/B. More than one third of students achieved all A*/A

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Distraction burglar claimed to be from Battersea Dogs Home

A man claiming to be from a well-known animal shelter stole items after being invited into a house. Police are calling for witnesses and CCTV footage of an event on Moor Avenue, Witney, where a man claimed to be from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home

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Oxford United Women ready for new season kick-off

LAUREN Haynes is looking forward to a new season kicking off for Oxford United Women this weekend. After finishing second in FA Women’s National League Southern Premier last season, Liam Gilbert’s side will be again be chasing for promotion.

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Bicester swimmer wins gold medal at European Championships

KIERAN Bird won gold for his role in Great Britain’s 4x200m freestyle success at the European Championships. The Bicester swimmer, 22, was part of the team to take the mixed title in Rome. Bird helped his country finish second in the morning

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Cineworld 'preparing to file for bankruptcy' as audiences fall

The Cineworld Group, the second largest cinema group in the world, is reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy. The Wall Street Journal reports the British-based firm is considering the move after struggles to rebuild attendance following the

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Look out for the Oxford Mail's Trade and Tourism newsletter

Don't forget to sign up for my weekly newsletter on trade and tourism. It's a chance to catch up on some of the stories I have been writing during the week, talking to businesses about their successes and the challenges they are facing. I really

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Man charged for dealing drugs at Wilderness

A man has been charged with several drugs offences at a popular festival in Oxfordshire. Lloyd Smythe, aged 36, of Tabard Garden Estate in Southwark London, has been charged with possession with intent to supply cocaine, cathinone derivative, ketamine

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Warning to pet owners as dog catches monkeypox from owners for first time

A dog has been diagnosed with monkeypox as pet owners are warned over the first suspected human-pet transmission. A report in the medical journal The Lancet confirmed that a four-year-old Italian greyhound had begun to show symptoms of the disease

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Iconic Cadbury's chocolate bar finally returns to the UK - but only in one store

B&M shoppers have been rushing to their local store after it was revealed an iconic Cadbury’s chocolate bar has returned. Shoppers were quick to notice the classic Cadbury’s Dream bar has returned to the UK for just £1.99. The white chocolate

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See all the rail operators and services affected by strikes this week

The UK is once again set to be affected by rail strikes as services will be altered this week. On Thursday and Saturday, only around a fifth of normal services will run, and half of the lines will be closed. On both strike days, trains will

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Met Office issues update on '30C August Bank Holiday heatwave'

The hot weather could return after days of rain amid reports the UK could be set for an August Bank Holiday heatwave. The final weekend of the month could once again reach scorching temperatures as the British summertime draws to a close. British

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LIVE UPDATES: Reports of a crash on the A40

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What you need to know about the train strikes in Oxfordshire tomorrow

Britain’s train operators have released plans for how their services will be altered during this week’s rail strikes. On Thursday and Saturday, only around a fifth of normal services will run, and half of lines will be closed. Trains will only

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Teenager charged with 'neo-Nazi terrorism' has case adjourned at Old Bailey

A teenager accused of uploading ‘white supremacist’ videos to the internet will wait longer to learn his fate. Oliver Riley, 18, from Watlington, was due to be sentenced at the Old Bailey this morning following his arrest over the border in Gloucestershire

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British Airways flight attendant 'took own life at home'

A British Airways flight attendant was found dead after her employer contacted the police over concern for her welfare. Niyata Waller, 53, was signed off on sick leave when she took her own life in April. Her inquest heard that Mumbai-born

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Oxbridge ‘less flexible’ amid A-level grade inflation crackdown

Oxbridge colleges are “less flexible” this year with regard to admitting the brightest school leavers, a headteacher at one of the country’s leading academy chains has said. Alison Downey, principal of Ark Putney Academy in south-west London, said

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Orbital, Quantic and The Staves head into woods for brand new music festival

SOME of the biggest names in dance music are gathering in the woods for a new festival combining tunes and country pursuits. The inaugural Stowaway Festival takes place this weekend, with sets by pioneering electronic duo Orbital, producer and

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Police appeal after man blocked in car then held knife to victim

Police are appealing for witnesses following a report of a man in possession of a knife in Faringdon. The incident occurred at around 6pm on Saturday (13/8) on Clements Way. The victim was driving down the road when he was blocked in by the

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Premature babies no more likely to underperform by end of school – study

Children born pre-term are at no greater risk of underperforming by the end of secondary school than those who arrive at full-term unless they were very premature, a study suggests. Despite premature babies being more likely to go on to have poorer

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Unsupervised learner driver arrested after testing positive for cannabis and cocaine

An unsupervised learner driver was arrested after they tested positive for cocaine and cannabis. Police stopped the vehicle on Woodstock Road in Oxford for having no insurance. Further checks revealed the driver held a provisional drivers licence

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Teenager who commuted from London to Bristol for A-levels is coming to Oxford

A teenager who commuted from London to school in Bristol has won a place at the University of Oxford. When Martha Heaps’ family moved from the West Country to Highbury in north London during lockdown, the 18-year-old did not want to disrupt her

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Jade O’Dowda finishes seventh in heptathlon at European Championships

JADE O’Dowda finished seventh in the heptathlon at the European Athletics Championships in Munich. The 22-year-old from Kidlington clocked a personal best of 2.12.03 in the 800m, the final event, to end with 6,187 points. The former Oxford

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Burford School shares pride in "many outstanding individual results"

Burford School expressed pride in its Year 13 students who, it said, have achieved a fantastic set of A-Level exam results this year. "Our results are very pleasing with many outstanding individual results," said the school. Some 31% of grades

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Sweet shop's delight as Simon Cowell pops in for treats

MUSIC industry mogul Simon Cowell may be a tough man to please on the X Factor, but wasted no time in giving his seal of approval to Oxfordshire sweet and milkshake shops. The TV talent show star visited Chipping Norton and showed his sweet tooth

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Henry Box celebrates "excellent" A-level results after challenging two years

The Henry Box School in Witney was celebrating "excellent" A-level results after two "challenging years". In a statement, the school said: "The excellent results are a reflection of the hard work and dedication shown by our students over the past

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Wood Green School proud of "fantastic successes" of A-level students after Covid disruption

Wood Green School has praised its students, calling them "exceptional" and "inspiring" after many positive A level results despite Covid disruption. Almost 30 per cent of all grades were at A* and A. The school tweeted: "To our Y13 students

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Police team up with Love Island star to raise awareness of work to tackle violence against women and girls

Police are working in partnership with Sharon Gaffka as part of their ongoing work to ensure women and girls feel safe in the Thames Valley. The partnership with the Love Island star aims to raise awareness of the work Thames Valley Police is doing

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This is a prime opportunity to try something different up front

IT seems crazy to be saying this three weeks into the season, but Oxford United are short on wingers going into tomorrow’s clash with Morecambe. There are fears Marcus Browne could be out for some time with the knee injury he sustained against

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Drivers warned as traffic lights stop working on two bridges

Commuters are asked to approach two bridges with caution as traffic lights are not working. Lights are defective at Wallingford Bridge and also Culham Bridge. Oxon Travel, an account run by highways authority Oxfordshire County Council, tweeted

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Neighbours' suspicions confirmed when police find cannabis factory

A cannabis farm was discovered by police after reports from neighbours. Thames Valley Police's neighbourhood policing teams in Temple Cowley and Wood Farm detected the factory on Warren Crescent after concerns were raised by people in the community

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Thame United prepare to play live on BBC + National League fixtures

THAME United will have the cameras rolling for tomorrow’s Emirates FA Cup trip to Marlow. The preliminary round tie will be broadcast live on the BBC’s Red Button, Sport website and iPlayer, with kick-off moved to 12.30pm. It presents Thame

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England international donates prized possession to Oxfordshire club

ENGLAND international Maud Muir has donated a prized possession to Oxford Quins to recognise the club’s role in her career. The Oxford-born prop presented former coach Craig Twyford with the shirt she wore against Italy in the Women’s Six Nations

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Your latest cute pet photos

Owners from across Oxfordshire have been sending in their latest photos of adorable pets. This week there are lots of dogs but only a couple of cats - Meg Phillips from Abingdon sent in a photo of her moggies Ember and Nieva. Some pets have not

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Karl Robinson set to 'change the jigsaw' for Morecambe clash

KARL Robinson hinted at making a tactical change against Morecambe as he seeks to cope with a growing injury list. Oxford United go into tomorrow’s Sky Bet League One clash (3pm) without wingers Marcus Browne, Josh Murphy and Yanic Wildschut and

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Builder who threw MILK over ex's car walks from court

A builder who threw milk over his ex-partner’s windscreen walked from court with a suspended sentence. Casey Courtney, 60, blamed work stress for his bullying behaviour that saw him stop her from leaving the house and demand to see her phone.

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Major Oxfordshire road will be closed overnight

A ROAD in Abingdon will be closed during the night next week. Radley Road will be closed to motor traffic between the hours of 7pm and 6am today (August 19) and Tuesday (August 23). The purpose of this closure, between the stretch between Abingdon

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Oxford Mail Camera Club snappers focus on the animals

Oxford Mail Camera Club members have been out and about taking photos of animals across Oxfordshire. Each week camera club members are given a different theme - this week it was simply 'animals' and then they post their photos on the club's Facebook

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Drug support worker found dead at home, inquest hears

A drug support worker died from ‘opioid toxicity’, a coroner’s court heard. Maria Workman, 37, was found dead at her home in Poolside Close, Banbury, on May 28 this year. READ MORE: What happens at an inquest? Opening her inquest on Wednesday

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Jail warning for 66-year-old after sex assault charges admitted

A Faringdon man faces years behind bars after he admitted sexually assaulting two girls. Appearing before Oxford Crown Court on Thursday afternoon, Kevin Purdy, 66, pleaded guilty to three counts of sexually assaulting a girl under-13 and one charge

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Carrying knife through city centre was a 'cry for help'

A man seen carrying a knife in Oxford city centre did so in a ‘call to help’, Oxford Magistrates’ Court heard. Connor Hailstone, 27, was said by his barrister Sumita Mahtab-Shaikh to have been on his way to the hospital to meet his mother when

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Teenager due at the Old Bailey today for 'terrorism' charges

A teenager from Watlington will appear before the Old Bailey today to be sentenced for sharing ‘white supremacy’ videos. Oliver Riley, 18, was arrested in Gloucestershire last October for uploading racist neo-Nazi videos online. After the teenager