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80s tribute band to return to Oxfordshire town this month
An 80s tribute band is returning to rock Bicester crowds twice this month. Sledgehammer, who describe themselves as "Oxfordshire's finest 80s tribute band", will be performing at Garth Park in Bicester on Saturday, August 17 and Saturday, August
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Beer festival to return to church used in Downton Abbey for third year
A beer festival is returning to Bampton this month for its third year. Bampton Beer Festival will take place at St Mary's Church on Saturday, August 17 from noon until 8pm. All proceeds from the event will go to local, national, and international
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New summer trail at Blenheim Palace inspired by youth
A new trail inspired by young people from across the county has been launched at Blenheim Palace. The palace has partnered with Oxfordshire Youth, The Oxfordshire Museum and Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum to present the free totems trail. The
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Severe flooding hits Oxfordshire town with supermarket forced to close
8:22pm There continues to be a yellow weather warning in place from the Met Office across large parts of the UK until
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School kitchen can reopen after being shut down for mouse infestation
A school kitchen that had been forced to close due to a mouse infestation has been passed to be able to reopen. Following several visits from environmental health officers to Sonning Common Primary School, it has been confirmed the kitchen is now
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U’s make tenth summer signing with experienced winger
OXFORD United have made their tenth summer signing with the capture of versatile winger Matt Phillips. The 33-year-old left West Bromwich Albion as a free agent this summer, after eight years with the club. He’s been training with United this
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Long rush hour A34 delays due to 'obstruction in road'
7:56pm Traffic in the area has now eased according to AA traffic. We are now closing this live blog as this incident
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Police 'increasingly concerned' for missing Oxford man
POLICE are growing increasingly concerned about a missing 35-year-old man from Oxford. Officers are appealing for help from the community in locating William, who has been reported missing from the Horspath area of Oxford. He was seen at 10.30am
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Naked man caught hiding in bushes near canal startles dog walkers
A NAKED man has been spotted hiding in bushes near an Oxfordshire canal, police say. Thames Valley Police is now appealing for witnesses to an incident of indecent exposure in Thrupp. On Monday, (July 29/7), a woman in her 60s walking her dogs
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Neglected pub which stood empty for two years set to reopen
A neglected pub which has stood empty for two years is finally set to reopen. The Lord Kitchener in Bampton Road, Curbridge, closed down in August 2022 and was put on the market by brewery giant Greene King for £450,000 for the freehold. It
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Roads MELTING in city neighbourhood deemed 'not good enough'
Householders have reported parts of roads "melting" in the New Hinksey area due to the warm weather. Temperatures in Oxford have been high all week, with the temperature today (August 1) reaching 28C, according to the Met Office. Multiple
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New food delivery service launched on the river with free snack boxes
Lucky riverside diners can receive a free picnic snack box from a punting boat in Oxford as part of a major supermarket’s delivery service. Asda will hand out 200 packages to picnickers on the River Cherwell using a punting boat over the weekend
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Just one in 45 rape offences led to a charge in Thames Valley
Just one in 45 rape offences recorded by Thames Valley Police last year resulted in a charge or court summons, new figures show. Rape Crisis England and Wales said increased charging rates and access to specialist sexual violence support is vital
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520-million-year-old tiny worm fossil uncovered as Harwell research takes place
A tiny worm that lived around half a billion years ago has been found almost perfectly preserved, with research on the exceptionally rare fossil taking place in Oxfordshire. Remains of the larva, about the size of a poppy seed, were unearthed in
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'All time favourite' Cadbury Christmas chocolates returns to UK stores
Two Cadbury Christmas chocolates labelled by fans as their "fav(ourite) of all time" have returned to stores across the UK months away from the festive season. The confectionery company is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including
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Popular make-up brand Morphe closes all of its standalone stores in the UK
The popular make-up brand Morphe has reportedly closed all of its UK stores so that it can focus on the wholesale and e-commerce markets. It is understood that the make-up giant, which had stores in cities like London and Manchester, shuttered
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Jeremy Clarkson submits new plan to expand his Cotwsolds pub
Jeremy Clarkson has submitted a new plan to expand a pub he recently purchased in the Cotswolds which includes a first floor bar. The former Top Gear star, whose Diddly Squat Farm is based in Chadlington, bought the Oxfordshire village pub The
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Man in 80s left in hospital after having car stolen in attack
An elderly man has had his car, wallet, keys and phone stolen in a robbery that left him in hospital with a slash to the arm. While on Whitehouse Road in Oxford the man in his 80s was approached by two men believed to be in their early 20s between
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Urgent search for three missing siblings believed to be together
Three siblings believed to be together have been reported missing as a police search is underway. Thames Valley Police issued an appeal on Thursday afternoon (August 1) to find Tegan aged 15, TJ aged 14 and Leo aged 12 who they say are likely to
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Tributes fully identify Spitfire pilot killed in airfield crash
A Spitfire pilot who was killed in a plane crash at an Oxfordshire airfield has been identified in tributes. Peter Hughes was piloting the replica Spitfire at Enstone Airfield in Banbury Road at about 2pm on Sunday, July 28, when a crash occurred
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Poundland giving away £1000 to 30 lucky customers - here's how to be one of them
Poundland is set to give away £1,000 to 30 lucky shoppers over the coming weeks as part of a new promotion. The discount retail chain will launch its 'Grand in Your Hand' promotion on Saturday (August 3) which will see 30 customers in stores across
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Amanda Abbington breaks down in tears after standing ovation in new stage play
Amanda Abbington broke down in tears after receiving a standing ovation from the audience for her performance in a new stage play. The 50-year-old was making her debut performance for When It Happens To You at the Park Theatre in London on Wednesday
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Police decision made after man hit by Audi on major city street
A major police decision has been made after a man hit by an Audi on a major Oxford street was hospitalised. The incident occurred when a pedestrian was involved in the collision in Chapel Street, off Cowley Road at around 10.15pm on Friday, May
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Harris jokes it was ‘about time’ he got assist from close mate Rodrigues
MARK Harris joked it was ‘about time’ he got an assist from Ruben Rodrigues after the two linked up against Southampton in pre-season. Rodrigues’ right-wing cross fell for Harris, who stabbed Oxford United in front against the Saints. The Portuguese
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Rower who came out of coma to compete wins gold medal at Olympics
A rower who came out of a coma has won a gold medal at the Olympics in a nail-biting final. Georgie Brayshaw, 30, from Wallingford, was part of Great Britain’s women’s quadruple sculls crew who pipped the Netherlands by just 0.15 seconds at Vaires-sur-Marne
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Subway reopens after cockroach infestation at Welcome Break services
Subway has reopened after a cockroach infestation at the M40 Welcome Break services near Oxford. The service station at junction 8a near Wheatley was visited by South Oxfordshire District Council’s Environmental Health Officers on Monday, May 20
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Man led out of home in handcuffs in morning drugs arrest
A man was led from his house in handcuffs and taken into custody on suspicion of supplying drugs. Three Thames Valley Police cars arrived in Temple Road in Temple Cowley, Oxford, early this morning (Thursday, August 1). The man was led out
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Key talking points as U’s beat Southampton in pre-season
A MATURE and promising performance saw Oxford United beat Premier League side Southampton in pre-season. Mark Harris and Ruben Rodrigues scored in the first half, and although the Saints boasted more possession and territory in the second period
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Man, 35, denies sexual offences against woman in Henley
NOT guilty pleas have been entered by a Henley man accused of sexually assaulting a woman. Matthew Eggleton, of Luker Avenue, Henley, appeared at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (August 1) charged with two counts. He has been charged with assaulting
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Team GB rowing teams claim silver and bronze Olympic medals on day 6 in Paris
Great Britain’s Helen Glover, Esme Booth, Sam Redgrave and Rebecca Shorten have won a silver medal in the women’s four at the Paris Olympics. However, the win meant Glover missed out on a third Olympic title as Team GB were agonisingly edged out
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Oxford Brookes rowers win bronze medal at Paris Olympics
Members of Oxford Brookes University Boat Club have clinched a bronze medal at the Olympic Games in Paris. Rowers Oli Wilkes, David Ambler, Matt Aldridge and Freddie Davidson came third in the men’s coxless four today (August 1). The team turned
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Greg Leigh set to be managed by former U’s player and coach with Jamaica
GREG Leigh will find himself managed by former Oxford United player and coach Steve McClaren after he was appointed the new Jamaica head coach. McClaren has spent the last two years as assistant to Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, but will leave
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Emma Raducanu wins again to silence critics since ruling out Oxford University
Emma Raducanu has silenced her critics after her bold choice to rule out the Olympics and the University of Oxford. The 21-year-old tennis sensation recently raised eyebrows after making the decision not to compete at the Paris Olympics this summer
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‘Hopefully a couple’: Des Buckingham gives update on signings before weekend
DES Buckingham is hopeful that Oxford United could have two new signings finalised before their pre-season clash against Palermo this weekend. United welcome the Serie B outfit to Grenoble Road on Saturday afternoon, and head coach Buckingham wants
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Delays on A34 following traffic incident
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U’s boss delighted with team display in win over Premier League Saints
DES Buckingham was delighted with the encouraging team display from his Oxford United side as they beat Premier League side Southampton in pre-season. First half goals from Mark Harris and Ruben Rodrigues proved enough for the U’s to claim a 2-
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TV Licence £1,000 fine warning for millions of Netflix viewers
Millions of Netflix viewers in the UK have been warned they could face fines of up to £1,000 if they do not have a TV licence. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what
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Warning for DWP Universal Credit claimants ahead of payment changes this month
Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the bank holiday later this month. Monday, August 26, is a bank holiday, meaning payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) won’t be made on this
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Aldi announces plans to create 1,000 jobs as new stores open
Aldi is set to create 1,000 jobs in new stores across the UK between now and the end of the year. The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket, which has more than 1,020 stores, currently employs over 45,000 people. Roles available will include managerial
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The Royal Mint has revealed the 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation today
We are all being urged to check our change, as we could be sitting on a fortune we didn’t even know about. The Royal Mint has revealed its top 10 rarest 50p coins currently in circulation. Since moving to pounds and pence in 1971, more than
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Huge yellow warning for thunderstorms and rain as heatwave set to end
There is a huge Met Office yellow thunderstorm and rain warning covering 90 per cent of England including Oxfordshire. In Oxfordshire today will be a very warm or hot day with temperatures hitting 27C. Heavy rain which fell this morning will
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Rural crime report shows organised criminal gangs targeting farmyards
The cost of rural theft in Oxfordshire fell nearly 15 per cent to an estimated £675,000 in 2020, according to figures released today by leading rural insurer NFU Mutual. But organised criminal gangs also continued to target farmyards. In its
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'Industrial' shoplifter who stole in one shop and got a refund in another jailed
A prolific ''industrial'' shoplifter who made more than £500,000 by tricking stores into refunds for items she had stolen has been jailed for 10 years. Narinder Kaur, also known as Nina Tiara, 54, deceived more than 1,000 retailers into refunding
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Brothers complete 115-mile walk inspired by nurses caring for mother
Two Oxfordshire brothers have completed a charity walk after being inspired by the "exceptional" care their mother is receiving from a healthcare and bereavement charity's nurses. On July 20, siblings Robert and Al Romanes, aged 60 and 64 respectively
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Fusion company partners with European institutions for research
A company based near Kidlington has partnered with two European institutions to carry out magnetic fusion-related research. Inertial fusion company First Light Fusion is working alongside Sweden's KTH and Italy's CNR to look into the damage caused
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Can you park on yellow lines with a blue badge? What you need to know
The Blue Badge is one of the most important things for many people to have on hand. The government issued document allows those eligible to park closer to their destination by placing the badge in their car window. There are specific criteria
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Popular city centre pub is celebrating one year since reopening
Staff and customers at popular Oxford city centre The Grapes are about to celebrate a year since it reopened. The hostelry across the road from the New Theatre in George Street shut suddenly at the end of 2021 but returned a year ago after the
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Oxford Mail readers can subscribe for just £6 for 6 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to the Oxford Mail online can enjoy an exclusive offer of £6 for 6 months or more than 50 per cent off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read the Oxford
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More than 1,000 homes affected by power cut
A power cut on late Tuesday afternoon saw more than 1,000 homes in Bicester and the surrounding areas left without power. Bicester, Ardley, Fritwell and the surrounding areas were impacted on July 30, but Scottish and Southern Electric Network
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Oxfordshire facility helps to analyse 500 million-year-old worm
A tiny worm that lived around half a billion years ago has been found almost perfectly preserved following scans at an Oxfordshire site. Discovered in China, the remains of the larva has almost intact internal organs, making this an exceptionally
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Mothers highlight 'harrowing birth trauma' in 'failing' maternity units
A total of 50 mothers have described their “harrowing” experiences of childbirth they have suffered at what they describe as failing maternity units across the county. Campaign group, Keep the Horton General, want a second consultant-led birth
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Cost of a night out in Oxford more than doubles in two years
The cost of a night out in Oxford has more than doubled over the last two years, according to new research. The study, which analysed factors such as the cost of travel, drinks and accommodation, revealed the price of a night out in Oxford has
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45 refurbished council houses ready for residents in South Oxfordshire
Forty-five houses in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse, which have been bought and refurbished by the area's district councils, are now ready for people to move in. The initiative comes more than two decades since the last council houses
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Researcher awarded £1.5m for fusion technology project
A researcher for the Culham-based UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has received £1.5 million to further his work which could support sustainable commercial fusion technology in the UK. Dr Lloyd Fletcher, who works at UKAEA’s fusion technology
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Mechanic accused of flipping client's car in demonstration NOT guilty
A CAR mechanic who was accused of flipping a client’s VW Golf while demonstrating the new braking system has been found not guilty after court directions. Richard Masters, 57, was accused of taking his client out for a ‘demonstration ride’ when
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Bereaved residents 'gutted' to discover no burial sites left in Oxfordshire town
Residents were "gutted" to discover there are no burial sites left in Bicester after a family friend passed away recently. Michelle and Andy said their family friend, Neil, who was 46 years old and had lived in Bicester his entire life, can only
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Four Oxfordshire youngsters win BBC competition
Four young people from a Kidlington training provider have been crowned regional winners of a BBC competition. ACE Training's Remus, Riley, Muhammad, and Heath, collectively known as 'The Brickie Boys', were announced as winners of the BBC Young
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - DANIEL FERGUSON, 18, of Hornbeam Road, Bicester, pleaded guilty to possession of a Class B drug, namely codeine phosphate, in Witney on July 16 this year. He was fined £100 and a forfeiture
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Painting sells for £74k at Cotswold auction
A painting by one of the leading female artists of the 20th Century has sold for a record price. Dame Laura Knight's artwork, 'Hop Picking', fetched £74,000 at a Cotswold auction. The piece was listed in the auction catalogue with an estimate
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Crucial 'missed deadline' a major obstacle for key road reopening
An important "missed deadline" has led to widespread concerns a major city road into Oxford could be prevented from reopening. Botley Road has been closed since April 2023 as part of the redevelopment of Oxford's railway station, a £116 million
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Child sexual assault-accused postpones wedding due to trial
A JURY heard that a man delayed his wedding after being investigated for historic child sex offences in Witney. Ashley Hookway, 31, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with eight counts of child sexual abuse which is alleged to have occurred
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Peugeot driver in court after 'causing serious injury' to woman
A DRIVER has appeared in court charged with causing serious injury to a woman in Abingdon. Ian Steel, of Kilnway, Wellingborough, appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (July 30) charged with one count of causing serious injury through
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Company fined £29k over four years for illegally using Thames Water supplies
A CLEANING service company has been ordered to pay £29,000 total over the last four years for illegally connecting to the Thames Water clean water supply network. JM Clark Ltd has been convicted of 33 offences overall after repeatedly connecting
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Netflix to axe more than 60 titles from its UK streaming service in August
From Gladiator and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom to Madagascar and The Devil Wears Prada there are some big name movies and series leaving Netflix in August. Each month the popular streaming service removes a wide range of movies and series,
