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• Diamonds beat Vipers in last-ball RHF Trophy thriller

  04-09-2024 19:30 via bbc.com
  
  Northern Diamonds win a last-ball thriller to beat Southern Vipers and reach the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy semi-finals.
  
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• RSPCA awards gold standard to ODS for dog welfare work

  04-09-2024 19:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  ODS has been recognised for going above and beyond to deliver excellent services that protect and promote the welfare of stray dogs and responsible ownership.
  
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• Five teens arrested after pair hospitalised in group assault

  04-09-2024 18:17 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Abingdon.
  
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• Tribute to girl, 16, killed in crash on rural road

  04-09-2024 17:28 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A teenager from Wiltshire has died in a crash near Bushton as the family pay tribute to her.
  
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• Major city centre road closures in place next week

  04-09-2024 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A number of major roads in Oxford city centre will be closed next week for the annual St Giles Fair.
  
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• Free bee hotel event coming to Oxfordshire park

  04-09-2024 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A free drop-in event will be held at an Oxfordshire park this weekend where visitors can make a 'bee hotel'.
  
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• Firefighters to hold tribute for 9/11 victims in Oxford

  04-09-2024 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A team of firefighters are set to climb the equivalent height of both the Twin Towers as a tribute to those who lost their lives during 9/11.
  
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• Developer plans for new Travellers site to help with 'unmet need'

  04-09-2024 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A planning application has been made to Cherwell District Council for a new Travellers and gypsy site in Fringford near Bicester due to 'unmet need'.
  
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• Cowley Road Carnival's return branded a 'success'

  04-09-2024 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  After a five-year break, the Cowley Road Carnival made a comeback this weekend.
  
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• Motorway disruption due to traffic incident

  04-09-2024 16:41 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  There has been a traffic incident on the M40 in Oxfordshire.
  
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• Drop in appeals lodged over school places in Oxfordshire

  04-09-2024 16:21 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Fewer appeals were lodged in Oxfordshire last year following the refusal of a school place application, new figures reveal.
  
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• Knife used to break into east Oxford property

  04-09-2024 15:13 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A property in St Clement's was broken into using a knife last week, police say.
  
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• Multiple women punched by man in series of assaults in Oxford

  04-09-2024 14:40 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  MULTIPLE women have been punched in a series of assaults in Oxford which are believed to be linked.
  
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• Plan to convert swimming pool 'in disrepair' into holiday let

  04-09-2024 14:15 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A planning application has been submitted to South Oxfordshire District Council to convert a disused swimming pool in Culham near Abingdon into a holiday let.
  
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• Shoppers queue from 4am for Bicester Iceland opening

  04-09-2024 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  More than 100 customers waited in line from as early as 4am to see the opening of a new The Food Warehouse store in Bicester.
  
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• Public invited to share views on availability of taxis

  04-09-2024 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford City Council has invited the public to share their views on the availability and choice of taxis in Oxford.
  
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• Public feedback sought for plans to build new mental health hospital

  04-09-2024 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Plans to develop a brain health research and innovation campus at Warneford Hospital have been opened to public feedback.
  
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• Government approves Thames Water resource plan

  04-09-2024 14:00 via bbc.com
  
  The plan includes the company's case to build a controversial reservoir near Abingdon.
  
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• Sailor helps save more than 100 people from sinking boat

  04-09-2024 13:47 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A SAILOR from Bicester has been recognised for his bravery after he helped rescue more than 100 people from a sinking boat.
  
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• Burger King announces launch of exclusive new menu in Oxfordshire

  04-09-2024 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Burger King has announced the launch of exclusive new menus in Oxford and Didcot.
  
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• Almost 1,500 concerns investigated in adult social care in county

  04-09-2024 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Figures show that almost 1,500 new safeguarding concerns were investigated in adult social care in Oxfordshire last year.
  
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• Anger over 'totally disgusting' food from Oxfordshire KFC

  04-09-2024 13:10 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A KFC customer has shared his disgust at a meal purchased from an Oxfordshire eatery in Didcot.
  
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• Town to host medal-winning rowers homecoming parade

  04-09-2024 13:00 via bbc.com
  
  A row on the Thames and an open-top bus tour through the town will celebrate their success in Paris.
  
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• Bellamy and belief key for Harris after Wales recall

  04-09-2024 13:00 via bbc.com
  
  Striker Mark Harris says he wondered if his Wales days were over before being handed a second chance by new boss Craig Bellamy.
  
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• Investigation launched into Ticketmaster 'dynamic pricing' after Oasis backlash

  04-09-2024 12:39 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A spokesperson for The European Commission confirmed it is investigating Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing, after backlash from the Oasis sale
  
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• Coronation Street star admits she's 'anxious' as she prepares to return to work

  04-09-2024 12:36 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Former Coronation Street star Ellie Leach has admitted she is anxious as she goes back to work after Strictly win.
  
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• IKEA offering shoppers a free breakfast this weekend – just do this one thing

  04-09-2024 12:34 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  This is how you can enjoy a small cooked breakfast at IKEA this weekend if you are an IKEA Family member.
  
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• Multiple incidents cause M40 disruption impacting Oxfordshire drivers

  04-09-2024 12:21 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  There are reports of multiple incidents on the M40 which could impact Oxfordshire drivers.
  
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• LIVE: Multiple incidents cause M40 disruption impacting Oxfordshire drivers

  04-09-2024 12:21 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  There are reports of multiple incidents on the M40 which could impact Oxfordshire drivers.
  
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• West Oxford delays due to Thames Water road works

  04-09-2024 11:55 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Thames Water road works are causing delays on the Botley Road.
  
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• LIVE: Murder trial continues after woman, 22, accused of stabbing boyfriend

  04-09-2024 11:34 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Bailey Heywood, 22, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with the murder of Dale Bond 45, in March this year. The trial continues into the third day.
  
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• 999 call made after woman, 22, accused of stabbing boyfriend

  04-09-2024 11:34 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Bailey Heywood, 22, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with the murder of Dale Bond 45, in March this year. The trial continues into the third day.
  
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• Search continues for missing teen last seen in Oxfordshire

  04-09-2024 11:26 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Police have launched a fresh appeal for help in finding a teenage boy who was last seen in Abingdon in Oxfordshire five days ago.
  
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• LIVE: West Oxford delays due to Thames Water road works

  04-09-2024 11:12 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Thames Water road works are causing delays on the Botley Road.
  
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• Driver with no insurance or licence has vehicle seized by police in village

  04-09-2024 10:28 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A VEHICLE was seized by police in Uffington for having no insurance and no licence, police say.
  
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• 'The good news is I'm okay' - Queen guitarist Sir Brian May suffers stroke

  04-09-2024 10:24 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The 77-year-old shared he can still play guitar despite being temporarily unable to use his left arm.
  
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• Winter Fuel Payment warning as many pensioners below poverty line will miss out

  04-09-2024 08:54 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Treasury said the changes to Winter Fuel Payments would see the number of pensioners receiving the payments fall from 11.4 million to 1.5 million
  
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• Colman's discontinues popular mustard product 'loved' by shoppers

  04-09-2024 08:52 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Colman's has confirmed it has discontinued its French Mustard after being questioned about the product on X (formerly Twitter) by fans.
  
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• Thunderstorms set to hit the UK as summer comes to an end

  04-09-2024 08:51 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The weather across the UK will be “split” this week as southern England is forecast to be battered by heavy downpours
  
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• Cost of living payment support extended in England this winter

  04-09-2024 08:50 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Household Support Fund aims to help struggling households in England with bills and essentials.
  
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• British Gas issues £149 warning to customers ahead of energy price cap change

  04-09-2024 08:49 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  British Gas has issued a £149 warning to customers and urged them to consider taking action before next month.
  
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• Universal Credit warning as calls for 'urgent action' made

  04-09-2024 08:48 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Trussell Trust has published new research, calling for the Government to take 'urgent action' on Universal Credit
  
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• Martin Lewis targets Rachel Reeves with another Winter Fuel Payment warning

  04-09-2024 08:47 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Martin Lewis has issued a warning over a "practical issue" with Winter Fuel Payments.
  
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• How much will your state pension increase by next year?

  04-09-2024 08:42 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  According to the reports, pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April
  
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• Keyless car stolen from housing estate by group of 'suspicious males'

  04-09-2024 08:29 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A keyless car was stolen after "three suspicious males" were seen on Witney estates using a scanning device, police say.
  
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• Keyless car stolen from housing estate by group of males using scanning device

  04-09-2024 08:29 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A keyless car was stolen after "three suspicious males" were seen on Witney estates using a scanning device, police say. 
  
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• Mum and son play raises awareness of knife crime

  04-09-2024 07:03 via bbc.com
  
  Motherhood will be performed in Oxford and hopes to encourage people in power to come up with solutions.
  
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• Medals for crew who rescued 100 from shipwreck

  04-09-2024 07:02 via bbc.com
  
  Four crewmembers are recognised for rescuing 100 people from a shipwreck in the Mediterranean.
  
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• 'Simply wrong': MP backs motion to block winter fuel payment cut

  04-09-2024 06:01 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A Didcot MP is urging the government to rethink the cut in winter fuel payment which, he says, is 'simply wrong'.
  
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• Wantage residents invited to nominate local hero for cash prize

  04-09-2024 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A new care home in Wantage is asking the community to nominate local heroes for the chance to win a cash prize.
  
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