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As traffic queues for Christmas shopping we remember early days at Westgate

As traffic queues for Christmas shopping we remember early days at Westgate

It’s that time of year when traffic starts to queue on Oxpens Road to access the Westgate Centre car park for Christmas shopping.

John Betjamen opening the Dragon School fete in 1964

New book on poet Sir John Betjamen reveals how he looked at buildings

For many of us, a visit to a church involves a quick walk around the aisles with a casual glance at the stained glass windows, and perhaps the altar.

A member of staff at Wicked Chocolate Photo: Wicked Chocolate

Wicked Chocolate owner looks forward to Christmas after store's second birthday

Graham MacDonald has come up with a winning combination for his loyal customers - gelato and chocolate.

Oxford Christmas market attracts thousands of visitors

Oxford Christmas Market: here's everything you need to know

Oxford Christmas Market was cancelled last year because of the coronavirus but it is due to return to Broad Street on December 9, running for 11 days. Here we look back at photos showing the busy market over the years.

A boy wears a mask on a bus Photo: Yui Mok PA

Will you socialise less and wear a mask on a bus because of Omicron?

Oxford Mail readers have been discussing whether they should socialise less following a medical expert’s advice on how best to combat the new Omicron coronavirus variant.

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces new coronavirus restrictions at the weekend Photo: PA

What you think about Omicron the new coronavirus variant

Oxford Mail readers have been reacting to new restrictions imposed by the Government following the discovery of Omicron, a new coronavirus variant.

Lidl has designed its own Christmas jumper Photo: Lidl

Christmas Jumper Day: get festive and join in the fun

Christmas Jumper Day is back and it has become a much-loved festive tradition.

Sir Martin Wood with wife Audrey with their first superconductor magnet Photo: Jon Lewis

Tributes are paid to Sir Martin Wood who created the first commercial MRI scanner

Tributes from across Oxford University are being paid to Sir Martin Wood, who died last week at the age of 94.

Lamb and Flag

Historic Lamb & Flag pub in Oxford announces reopening date

Oxford's historic Lamb & Flag pub - shut by the pandemic - will reopen early next year.

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The plaque on the former water tower – left to right, Warrant Officer Brian Kayll, Group Captain Emily Flynn, Councillor Matthew Judson, and Andy Morris; below, a German Heinkel aircraft

RAF site redevelopment sparks memories of German bomber

The unveiling of a plaque on the former RAF site at Stanton Harcourt, near Witney, reminded John Sparrowhawk of a terrifying moment during the Second World War.