I’m A Celebrity kicked off with a variety of tasks for the 10 new campmates who gave it their all to earn the first lot of stars for food. This included the iconic heights challenge which usually takes place on the first episode to test the celebrity
I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! 2023 has finally kicked off, featuring YouTuber Nella Rose. The 26-year-old is joining the likes of JLS pop star Marvin Humes and singer Jamie Lynn Spears. She first started uploading comical videos on the
A woman was raped in an Oxford churchyard in the early hours of this morning (Sunday, November 19). The incident took place between between 3am and 3.30am in the grounds of St Clement's Church in Marston Road. Thames Valley Police has said
Tonight (November 19) saw some very famous (hidden) faces perform during a special I’m A Celebrity episode of The Masked Singer. Four former campmates gave it their best shot as they sang in front of judges Jonathan Ross, singer Rita Ora, TV icon
After a big night of dancing at the famous Blackpool Tower ballroom, one of the remaining seven couples on Strictly Come Dancing has been eliminated. It was presenter Angela Rippon who left the show in week nine after losing out to EastEnders star
Thames Valley Police is seeking help in locating a 35-year-old missing woman. The woman, named Laura, has been reported missing from the Oxford area, with police concerned as to her welfare and wellbeing. If you see Laura or have any information
Handmade signs and banners calling for road safety have been spotted at The Plain today (Sunday, November 19) The banners promoting road safety and 'vision zero' - an initiative which strives to end all road deaths - have been draped over smaller
Our story about the joys of St Giles Fair reminded one reader of an occasion when a fair wasn’t too welcome in Oxford. Families in East Oxford were unhappy when they heard that a fair was planned on a council-owned site off Meadow Lane. They
A trio of trainees at Oxford University Press marked the end of an era in true VIP style. Traditionally, apprentices were ‘banged out’ at the end of their training – fellow employees would bang anything nearby and create a din to mark their success
As a new group of celebrities put their fears to the test on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! viewers will be eagerly awaiting what disgusting food trials and camp drama await. The likes of former MEP Nigel Farage and This Morning presenter
A cordon has been set up by police at a church in Oxford. A blue tent, forensics and at least one unmarked police car with officers have been spotted on the scene on Marston Road, at the entrance to St Clement's Church. Representatives from
Oxford Mail Camera Club members have been taking photos of bright colours for our weekly theme. With autumn turning to winter, and the leaves turning a golden brown it was inevitable that some of our members would choose local landscapes for their
Zoe Bond, aged 10, won the trophy for the best up-and-coming youngster with the City of Oxford Silver Band in 1985 after playing the cornet for only nine months. The sound of music was heard virtually all the time at her home in Briars Way, Blackbird
Babies and toddlers brought their teddies to Musical Mayhem’s “Toy Hospital” in Oxford for a fundraise event to help Children in Need. The toys were given a health check and bandages at Cherwell School, where the event was being run, throughout
Des Buckingham watched on as Oxford United U18s secured a place in the third round of the FA Youth Cup after a 2-0 win over Sutton United. The recently appointed United first team head coach Buckingham attended the game on Friday evening (November
An Albanian woman has been jailed for seven and a half years after a National Crime Agency investigation found that she had acted as a fixer for people smugglers arranging small boat crossings from France to the UK. Ujeza Kurmekaj, 32, facilitated
Houses that are close to new pylons and electricity substations could receive up to £10,000 off their bills over a decade under Jeremy Hunt’s plans. In his autumn statement on Wednesday, the Chancellor will detail the bid to reduce the delays to
Nigel Farage is controversially set to be on our screens tonight as the new series of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! gets underway but he’s not going to be available for all tasks on the ITV show. Following speculation that the former UK Independence
Oxford Christian campaigner Jayne Ozanne has resigned from the Church of England’s General Synod due to “abuse” she believes LGBTQ+ members of the church undergo. Taking to Twitter/X on Friday, November 17, Ms Ozanne shared a letter she had sent
Blackwell’s has announced the winners of their Book of the Year awards. The bookshop announce its three category winners, as voted for by a panel of Blackwell’s booksellers from across the UK. In Ascension by Martin MacInnes has been named
The Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate to contest the Witney seat at the next general election has joined the executive of West Oxfordshire District Council. Councillor Charlie Maynard has become executive member for planning and sustainable
Ribbons have appeared outside an iconic Oxford landmark for each of the dead in Gaza. Each ribbon is meant for one of the more than 11,000 now killed in the besieged city as a result of an Israeli bombing campaign. Volunteers spent two
Oxfordshire County Council has begun construction on the south westerly section of the Benson relief road scheme, with the creation of flood protection measures. The Benson relief road is designed to be an alternative route from the A4074 and B4009
A sapling grafted from on of the oldest standing apple tree was planted at Milton Park on behalf of His Majesty, King Charles III to commemorate his Coronation, on Tuesday this week (November 14). The Milton Wonder sapling was planted by the Lord
As Christmas approaches, so do the special festive-themed alcoholic beverages. Whilst many prefer to stick to the traditional mulled wine or a glass of bubbly over Christmas, recent years have seen a new tradition appear. As more and more supermarket
Barbie, Freddo and Chas have been named among the top trending dog names for 2023. Whether you're looking to add a furry friend to your family or you're curious to see what adorable names made the list, here are the most popular names for both
For those looking to uncover the hidden wonders of the UK's wildlife, outdoor experts have revealed the eight rarest animals in the UK and the places you might be able to find them. Searches for wildlife trails in the UK have increased by 3600%
