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Warning issued to all iPhone owners ahead of major system update
People using iPhones released before 2018 will not be able to use Apple's new operating system which is set to be released in the coming months. iPhone users will have just had an update to upgrade to Apple's iOS 17.4.1. But it's the upcoming
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When will the UK see its next solar eclipse? Full list of exact key dates
Lots of us like to look up at the sky and spot as many of its activities whenever we can, including the arrival of a solar eclipse. While the United States is expecting to see a solar eclipse in April 2024, Brits have a bit longer to wait.
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New BBC Radio 2 Love Songs host revealed following Steve Wright's death
The new host for BBC Radio 2’s Love Songs has been announced, following the death of Steve Wright earlier this year. Steve had been presenting his iconic show at the radio station from 1996 until the week before his death at the age of 69 in February
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Dr Michael Mosley on the importance of a morning coffee and link to weight loss
Dr Michael Mosley has warned Brits who enjoy a coffee in the morning. The renowned dietician explained the pros and cons of drinking caffeinated beverages as part of your daily routine. According to Mosley, the hot drink is rich in flavonoids
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Comeback win sees Thame United move off the bottom of the table
Thame United came from behind to secure a much-needed Easter Bank Holiday victory against local rivals Aylesbury United in an entertaining 2-1 win in Division one of the Pitching in South League at Chesham. The Red Kites went into the game bottom
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Member of UK's oldest national conservation organisation marks 40 years in role
The general secretary at the UK's oldest national conservation organisation is celebrating 40 years in the role. Today, April 2, marks four decades since Kate Ashbrook joined the Open Spaces Society based in Henley. Ms Ashbrook said: "We now
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Morris dancers take centre stage at Easter in Abingdon
Morris dancers entertained audiences in Abingdon at the weekend. On Saturday, March 30, Abingdon Traditional Morris Dancers performed in the towns Market Place as part of their "Easter Eggstravaganza". The dancers performed for the community
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Further court delays for councillor charged with tax offences
FURTHER delays have taken place in the court proceedings for a councillor charged with tax offences. Colin Dingwall, 72, of Foxburrow Lane, Crawley, was due to stand trial at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on March 22 charged with three counts of 'failing
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Oxford named the sleepiest city in the UK
Oxford has been named as the UK's sleepiest city, according to a new study. The research, conducted among 2,000 adults, revealed that 67 per cent of people in the city frequently feel worn out - higher than anywhere else in the UK. Cardiff
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Town centre regeneration specialist recruited for Bicester Market Square revamp
Cherwell District Council has recruited a town centre regeneration specialist to help with the revamp of Bicester Market Square. Leading numerous placemaking projects like the recently completed Hanover Square in London, WSP have been brought on
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Bicester delivery service to trial electric lorry
A delivery service based in Bicester is trialling a fully electric HGV truck as it aims to reduce its carbon footprint. Darcica Logistics is testing a 16-tonne Volta Zero fully-electric vehicle for its pallet network deliveries and collections
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Easter egg hunts and real-life chicks at heritage farm day out
Visitors to Cogges Manor Farm enjoyed Easter egg hunts and met real-life Easter chicks over the Bank Holiday weekend. An egg hunt in the stable was just one of the children's holiday activities on offer and continues until April 14. There were
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Oxford PhD student champions new TikTok STEM feed
A PhD student studying theoretical physics at Oxford University has said a new science, technology, maths and engineering (STEM) feed on TikTok "means a lot". The social media platform is set to introduce a dedicated feed that will deal exclusively
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Oxford Spires continue winning start to season with win over Birmingham Brummies
Oxford Spires continued their winning start to the season with a 48-42 win over Birmingham Brummies last night in the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership. In absence of their top rider Maciej Janowski, the Spires managed to offset the setback with sterling
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Key design plans agreed for Botley Road rail bridge
Officials have agreed key design plans for a major road into the city centre a year after it closed to through traffic. Oxfordshire County Council has opened a consultation for members of the public to share their thoughts on planned Network Rail
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Young Reporter: Ukrainian Community (Aisha Oppong, The Henley College)
On Wednesday, I visited the Ukrainian Community meetup group run in The Henley College and learned what it was like for the students to have the opportunity to unwind, chat in their native language, and how they have adapted to college, and England
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Deaths of aid workers in Gaza 'sickening', Oxfordshire politician says
The deaths of aid workers in Gaza are “completely unacceptable” and "sickening", an Oxfordshire MP and Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron have said. Three British nationals were among those killed, alongside an Australian, a Polish national, an American-Canadian
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Oxford United Women keep up pressure on third place with win on road
OXFORD United Women kept up the pressure on third-placed Rugby Borough with a 2-0 win at Billericay Town. Lacy-Jai Liggett opened the scoring after quarter of an hour when a Cecily Wellesley-Smith shot was deflected by goalkeeper Alex Baker, with
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Driver crashes car into supermarket on town estate
A driver who crashed his car into a supermarket in Abingdon suffered minor injuries. The incident happened at Budgens, at the shopping parade on the Peachcroft estate on Saturday, shortly after 9am. A concrete pillar was damaged at the store
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Two restaurants targeted by thief trying to take money
TWO restaurants in Wallingford were broken into last week. A restaurant on St Mary’s Street was targeted on March 26 at about 4am and Avanti, an Italian restaurant, on the High Street on March 29 was targeted between 3.55am and 4.15am. READ
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Coffee and pastry van to continue trading in a 'no parking' zone
A trader selling coffees and pastries from a van in Oxford has been given an extended licence by city councillors. Three months ago councillors gave James Sherriff a licence to trade from his Little Blue Van in Frideswide Square. Last week,
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Didcot Railway Centre hosts Easter weekend events
Didcot Railway Centre enjoyed a busy Easter weekend as it welcomed visitors for a range of events. Over the four-day break, attendees were treated to steam train rides in mostly dry weather. Some came in Victorian attire which added a nostalgic
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Death of nursing home resident investigated by coroner
THE death of a 73-year-old at a nursing home is being investigated by a coroner after he was found struggling to breathe. Richard Buckley, a retired medical sales rep, died on March 13 at the John Radcliffe Hospital after it was reported that he
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Man, 20 due in court after dog allegedly attacked and hospitalised two people
A DOG owner was due in court today (April 2) after his Staffie allegedly injured two people at a park in Didcot, hospitalising them. Dominic Jofirisi, 26, has been charged with two counts of being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control causing
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Look inside as restaurant reopens after major refurbishment
A restaurant in Oxford has been transformed as it reopens after more than a month of major refurbishments. Heat in Cowley Road has been a staple of the city’s food scene for four years but temporarily closed on Monday, February 12. The restaurant
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Lancaster bomber pilot who survived 45 missions dies aged 100
A Lancaster bomber co-pilot from Oxford who survived 45 missions – including D-Day – has died aged 100. Peter John Gould’s family believe he could have been the last surviving Lancaster bomber pilot. Great-grandfather Peter, who was part of
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Top 9 Trusted Sources to Buy Instagram Comments
Buying Instagram comments and likes can help you to raise your engagement rate and start seeing organic growth. Here are the most reliable companies to use. Are you ready to start your journey into the influencer economy? If so, you will need
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Police step up after off-road bikes damage farmers’ crops
Oxfordshire farmers’ crops have been continually damaged by off-road bikes, leading to police action. Thames Valley Police issued a public warning on Tuesday evening detailing the problems about off-road bikes being ridden around Banbury and on
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Oxford Spires continue winning start to the season with victory at Brummies
OXFORD Spires continued their winning start to the season with a 48-42 away victory at Birmingham Brummies. Peter Schroeck’s side became the first Premiership club to win away from home this season within 15 heats, while making it three wins from
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Kyle Edwards ruled out for rest of season after injury setback
KYLE Edwards has been ruled out for the season after suffering a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury. It was expected that the 26-year-old winger would return for Oxford United, for the side’s run-in at the end of the campaign, however
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Areas in Oxford city centre with the most shoplifting offences for January 2024
Thames Valley Police has released data outlining the most prevalent areas in Oxford city centre for shoplifting. Shoplifting is the term used to describe theft from a shop by taking something without paying for it. It is an offence under the Theft
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Thief admits stealing £4.8m golden toilet from Blenheim Palace
ALMOST five years after the theft of a £4.8 million gold toilet from Blenheim Palace, a man has pleaded guilty to the offence. James Sheen, 39, from Wellingborough in Northamptonshire, pleaded guilty to burglary, transferring criminal property
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Young Reporter: Exams by Maisey Gubb, Sibford School
In the wise words of Michelle Obama: “If my future were determined just by my performance on a standardized test, I wouldn’t be here. I guarantee you that.” Exams. The epitome of every teenager in the world. Exams is all about having the right
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New road plan prompts fears over 'rat running' between A34 and M40
Officials are being accused of wanting to introduce a major new road "by stealth" which could transform rural Oxfordshire and direct more traffic to "disintegrating" local roads. Oxfordshire County Council has been accused of allowing new roads
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Our player ratings after Oxford United cruise past Fleetwood Town
THE Oxford Mail player ratings after Oxford United breezed to a 4-0 win at home to Fleetwood Town on Easter Monday. JAMIE CUMMING Straightforward afternoon with relatively little to do between the posts – 6 SAM LONG Fired just wide
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Man placed on sex offenders register after assaulting woman
AN Oxfordshire man who sexually assaulted a woman in Bournemouth has been ordered to pay compensation and undergo treatment. Luke Alford, 35, was sentenced at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on March 26 for two counts of sexual assault on a female.
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Homeless man jailed for biting police officers
A HOMELESS man has been jailed after biting a police officer in the centre of Oxford during his arrest. Steven Mumford was sentenced to 14 weeks imprisonment at Oxford Crown Court on Tuesday (April 2) after pleading guilty to one count of assault
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City centre noodle bar inspected and slapped with low hygiene rating
A city centre noodle bar in Oxford has been slapped with a low food hygiene rating. Tse Noodle in Ship Street describes itself as a “high-quality Chinese food in the heart of Oxford city centre from a chef with over 45 years of experience”.
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Drivers warned to avoid area after roadworks cause long delays
2:31pm Traffic is queuing in the roadworks area. 1:07pm
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UK households could be eligible for TV Licence refund worth up to £170
UK households have been told they could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on their TV licence costs. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on.
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Award-winning 16th century pub handed POOR food hygiene rating
A historic Oxfordshire pub which was recently awarded for its “culinary excellence” has been handed a poor food hygiene score. The Old Crown Coaching Inn on Market Place in Faringdon dates back to the 16th century and serves a variety of ales and
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Pensioners warned they could face 'stealth tax' as pension payments rise
Pensioners have been warned they could be dragged into paying income tax in the future. The Liberal Democrats claimed more than one million pensioners could be paying income tax by 2027-28 due to the Government’s stealth tax freeze. According
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Urgent warning to dog owners over potentially fatal 'flesh-eating' Alabama Rot
Dog walkers have been warned of a “flesh-eating” disease affecting pets, as new cases were confirmed in the UK. The urgent warning comes following an outbreak of the potentially fatal disease, known as Alabama Rot or CRVG, which can cause dog’s
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Coronation Street star gives insight into 'stress and excitement' after Strictly win
Strictly Come Dancing and former Coronation Street star Ellie Leach is set to give fans an insight into the "stress and excitement" that has come since winning the BBC reality show. Leach, who played Faye Windass on ITV soap Coronation Street from
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Pensioners receive £900 increase - everything you need to know
Pensioners will see their state pension increase by up to £900 from this month, as an announcement made at last year’s autumn statement comes into effect. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed that the triple lock on pensions would be honoured, with
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All the school holidays and term dates in England and Wales for 2024
Now that the Easter bank holiday has been and gone, you might be wondering when the school holidays take place as you prepare to plan trips and days out for the rest of 2024. If you want to start preparing for your family’s spring, summer, autumn
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Boss reveals Tyler Goodrham played as a defensive midfielder in U’s academy
TYLER Goodrham used to play as a defensive midfielder in the Oxford United academy set-up, Des Buckingham has revealed. Goodrham has featured almost exclusively as a winger since breaking into the U’s first team, but was selected as one of the
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Oxford United boss expects Will Goodwin to be available this weekend
DES Buckingham expects Will Goodwin to be available for Oxford United’s trip to Burton Albion this weekend. The 21-year-old striker was taken off at half-time in United’s 2-0 win at Port Vale on March 16, after picking up a knock on the side of
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Des Buckingham praises wingers after Easter Monday win
DES Buckingham predicts that Owen Dale’s first goal for Oxford United will be the first of many for the club. Dale arrived from Blackpool for an undisclosed fee on January deadline day, and while he had recorded two assists, he was still seeking
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Firefighters called to rescue young man in difficulty
A man was rescued by firefighters using a hydraulic platform after he slipped while climbing up to Oxford Castle. A fire engine and a vehicle fitted with a cage on an hydraulic platform went to the site in New Road in the city at 6pm yesterday
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How to get a free BBC TV Licence as licence fee rises to £170
The price of a BBC TV Licence has risen to nearly £170. The household payment, which funds much of the corporation's operations, increased by £10.50 from £159 on April 1. Previously the cost had been frozen, and was due to rise in line with
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The nearly 400 UK locations where the last bank branch has closed in past 2 years
Nearly 400 locations across the UK have been left without a bank over the past two years, new figures have shown. Last year major high street banks including Barclays, Lloyds and HSBC closed more than 450 branches across the UK. In 2024 there
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£7million roadworks programme to prevent potholes to begin
The surfaces of nearly 100 roads across Oxfordshire will be improved as part of a £7million programme aimed at preventing potholes. Oxfordshire County Council and its contractor Milestone Infrastructure Ltd will be visiting more than 50 towns and
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Police motorcyclist seriously injured in crash
A Thames Valley Police motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a crash. The officer was taken to hospital where he is receiving treatment. Police said his next of kin have been informed. Road closures were put in place on the B4192 between
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Warning of delays as major A-road closes for a fortnight
The main road from Banbury to Oxford closes today for a fortnight. The A4260 Oxford Road at Adderbury will be closed from Tuesday April 2 until Tuesday April 16 for sewer repairs by Thames Water south of the Red Lion pub. There will be a lengthy
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court - JACK STOKES, 18, of Barleyfield Way, Witney, pleaded guilty to one count of assaulting an emergency worker, a police constable, between August 4 and 5 last year in Witney as well as one
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Play exploring British fascist leader's life lands in Oxford and Didcot
A play centred on a British fascist leader is coming to Oxford and Didcot. Draining the Swamp is touring from April 17 to 25 and will be at Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot on April 17 and Oxford Playhouse on April 20. The performance explores
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Councillors say ‘decisive action’ against knife crime is needed
Councillors in Oxford have called for ‘decisive action’ against knife crime following a spate of stabbings in recent weeks. Police are currently conducting a murder investigation after a fatal stabbing on Sunday, February 25 in Littlemore which
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School officially opened with sculpture unveiling
A school in Grove has been officially opened at an event which saw more than 80 people in attendance. HM lord-lieutenant of Oxfordshire, Marjorie Neasham Glasgow, unveiled a sculpture commissioned to mark the opening of St John’s CE Primary Academy
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Mother of knife victim calls for 'more resources in poorer areas'
Knife crime is “shaped by the environment people live in” a councillor has argued calling for more resources for poorer areas. City councillor for Barton, Jabu Nala-Hartley’s son was involved in a knife bar brawl knife last summer. Since then
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Man found guilty of assaulting two young girls in Witney
AFTER a trial a man has been found guilty of assaulting two young girls in Witney. Vicky Butler, 32, was on trial at Oxford Crown Court at the end of March charged with sexually assaulting two young girls when he was in his early 20s in Witney.
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Death notices and funeral announcements from the Oxford Mail
The Oxford Mail has published six death notices in the last seven days. Every week, the Oxford Mail publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death
