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Man found GUILTY of attempting to rob two men at knife point
A SENTENCING date has been set after a man attempted to rob two hotel workers at knife point in Oxford. Brendon Matiza, 26, was found guilty after a week-long trial at Oxford Crown Court of two counts of attempted robbery. He previously pleaded
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A gentle stroll through Oxford’s historic streets
Oxford Mail Camera Club members have been taking photos of historic buildings. That was our weekly theme and club members took plenty of pictures in Oxford, around Oxfordshire and beyond. Churches, abbeys and cathedrals were a popular subject
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Oxfordshire named England's best recyclers for 10th consecutive year
Oxfordshire residents have once again topped the charts as England's best recyclers, marking a decade-long winning streak for the county. According to official government figures for 2022 - 23, Oxfordshire County Council residents recycled, reused
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'Murder' arrest in ongoing investigation into woman's death
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City centre pub set to reopen next month in 'former glory'
There are plans for a city pub to reopen under new owners next month. The Oxford Blue, in Marston Street, East Oxford, has been taken on by a group of nine people operating under the name Greenbox, who have already begun renovation work on the
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Alleged sex offender ‘is male’ says Police and Crime Commissioner
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Thames Valley has described an individual arrested for sexual offences earlier this week as “male” in contradiction to an official police statement. On Thursday (February 8) Thames Valley Police confirmed
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Murder arrest as detectives investigate woman’s death
Police have made an arrest for suspicion of murder in connection with a woman's death in south Oxfordshire. Thames Valley Police have confirmed a man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with a woman's death in Faringdon.
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Oxford City hammered 7-1 at Dagenham & Redbridge
OXFORD City’s survival hopes were dealt a huge blow as they slumped to a 7-1 defeat away at Dagenham & Redbridge. Ryan Hill opened the scoring after five minutes when he swept home Inih Effiong’s cutback. The hosts doubled their lead with nine
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Hair salon owner joins brands' artistic team
A hair salon owner has joined the UK and Ireland artistic team of two hair product brands. 25-year-old Luke Hawkins from Goring-on-Thames has joined the teams at Matrix and Pulp Riot. The owner of Saco Hair Goring-on-Thames will now be responsible
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New £3m Temple Cowley pool is opened by council
We usually see them fully dressed, speaking in the council chamber at Oxford Town Hall and dealing with city affairs. It is not often they are pictured in swimming costumes and trunks on the edge of a swimming pool. The four city councillors
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Property consultancy opens new office in Oxford
A property consultancy has opened a new Oxford office to meet increasing business demand. The branch extends Vail Williams' Thames Valley region, led by Richard Dawtrey, partner and head of investment. The office will initially be situated
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Runner tackles first London Marathon with colleagues support
A Banbury runner is aiming high for his first London Marathon, with financial support from his colleagues. 56-year-old Patrick Kavanagh, who completed the New York marathon two years ago, will undertake the 26.2-mile course in April, hoping to
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Our player ratings after Oxford United draw at Blackpool
THE Oxford Mail player ratings after Oxford United drew 1-1 away at fellow Sky Bet League One promotion hopefuls Blackpool. JAMIE CUMMING Made one brilliant save to deny a Matt Pennington header on what was a solid display – 7.5 SAM LONG
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I compared supermarket Valentines meal deals and there is a clear winner - see who
If you are looking for a cheap alternative to a night out this Valentine's Day, look no further than your local supermarket. From Aldi to M&S and everywhere in between, most of the major supermarkets have their own Valentines meal deal.
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The UK's top 20 most expensive (and most affordable) dog breeds to own revealed
The UK's most expensive and most affordable dog breeds to own have been revealed - but where does your furry friend come? Dog owners know all too well how the costs stack up when looking after their pets from their food to vet bills. Whether
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Rowan Atkinson to star in Johnny English 4 as filming starts this summer
Rowan Atkinson will return to the big screen as he stars in Johnny English 4 which is set to start filming this summer. Shooting will begin in the Mediterranean nation of Malta as well as in the UK this June. The plot of the fourth installation
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King Charles issues first public statement since cancer diagnosis
King Charles has issued his first public message since being diagnosed with cancer earlier this week. The head of state had been in hospital receiving treatment for an enlarged prostate before he was diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer
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Tesco Extra store reopens after flooding chaos
Tesco Extra in Abingdon has reopened as normal today (Sunday, February 11). The store, in Marcham Road, announced a sudden, temporary closure yesterday (Saturday, February 10) as flood water began to encroach over the car park. Customer deliveries
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Severe delays due to A34 road closure
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Two fire crews tackle house fire in town neighbourhood
An unattended candle which fell is believed to be the cause of a fire in a Banbury home that Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue service attended yesterday evening (Saturday, February 12). Green Watch Banbury and crews from Deddington attended the fire
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Des Buckingham on Gatlin O’Donkor recall option after debut goal
OXFORD United have the option to recall Gatlin O’Donkor, but he is set to remain at Barnet after scoring on his debut for the Vanarama National League side. The 19-year-old striker joined the Bees on loan until the end of the season on Friday,
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Oxford United boss on Will Goodwin’s debut and playing him alongside Mark Harris
DES Buckingham would have no problem playing both Will Goodwin and Mark Harris together, after the former made his Oxford United debut. Goodwin signed for the U’s from Cheltenham Town last month, but a minor quad injury ruled him out of the first
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New exhibition to highlight literary revision at Oxford University
A new exhibition which will look into the editing process of renowned writers is set to be presented at the University of Oxford. The Bodleian Libraries exhibition, 'Write, Cut, Rewrite', will start on February 29 in Weston Library. It will
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Businesses 'may not survive' planned vehicle ban on high street
Plans to divert traffic away from a town high street have led some businesses to express concern they "may not survive". Oxfordshire County Council is hoping to introduce a Relief Road in Watlington with roundabouts and zebra crossings in order
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Oxford nuclear fusion machine sets new world record
The Joint European Torus (JET), one of the world’s largest and most powerful fusion machines, has demonstrated the ability to reliably generate fusion energy, whilst simultaneously setting a world-record in energy output. These notable accomplishments
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New traffic lights mean buses will get priority at crossroads
Buses are to get priority at traffic lights at a busy crossroads thanks to new technology. Oxfordshire County Council has upgraded the traffic signals at three junctions in Carterton with the aim of reducing bus journey times. The new ‘smart