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• James May takes takes swipe at Jeremy Clarkson in veiled dig

  27-02-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Top Gear and The Grand Tour star James May has taken a swipe at Jeremy Clarkson in a veiled dig this week.
  
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• M&S foodhall signs of progress before opening

  27-02-2026 13:50 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Signs for a former Homebase store in Abingdon have now been removed, as preparations continue for a new M&S foodhall
  
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• Vegetarian diet can slash risk of these 5 cancers, Oxford study says

  27-02-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A vegetarian diet can slash the risk of five cancers by as much as 30 per cent, research by Oxford University suggests..
  
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• Residents fear 'our area has lost its identity'

  27-02-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  People living in Kidlington have said their newly-formed town has lost its identity, locals fear.
  
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• Oxford's potholes criticised by lord cyclist

  27-02-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A lord and keen cyclist has hit out at Oxford's potholes while calling for better safety for those on bicycles.
  
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• MP backs call for public inquiry into Andrew's links with Jeffrey Epstein

  27-02-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Dicot MP Olly Glover has spoken of an “erosion of trust in our politics and institutions” during debate on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
  
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• Urgent safety recall for popular children's toy as 42,000 affected

  27-02-2026 13:19 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An urgent safety recall has been issued for a popular children's toy which may contain asbestos and 42,000 children may have.
  
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• Concern as urgent search for Oxford man missing for almost a week launched

  27-02-2026 13:09 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Thames Valley Police has said it is "very concerned" as they launch a manhunt for an Oxford man who has been missing for almost a week.
  
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• New speed limits outside Jeremy Clarkson’s Cotswolds pub approved

  27-02-2026 12:53 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Lower speed limits for the roads outside The Farmer's Dog pub in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, owned by former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson.
  
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• Geri Halliwell visibly emotional over husband's revelation

  27-02-2026 11:03 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Geri Halliwell was visibly emotional after a revelation from husband Christian Horner, on the new Netflix series of Drive to Survive.
  
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• Major village fire caused by charging electric buggy sparks warning

  27-02-2026 10:52 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service have shared a warning after a charging electric buggy sparked a fire in a village.
  
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• Woman named over 'drink drive' crash on busy Oxfordshire roundabout

  27-02-2026 10:18 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A woman has been charged and named after a Ford Focus crash on a roundabout on the A44 near Woodstock in Oxfordshire.
  
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• Westgate update after emergency causes partial lockdown and store closures

  27-02-2026 10:16 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Westgate in Oxford has provided an update after an area of the shopping centre was put in lockdown and several stores closed.
  
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• Westgate team's swift action with emergency cordon in place

  27-02-2026 10:16 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Westgate in Oxford has provided an update after an area of the shopping centre was put in lockdown and several stores closed.
  
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• Try new Starbucks purple Ube Vanilla drinks for spring 2026 before their release date

  27-02-2026 10:05 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Celebrate spring with Starbucks’ new Ube Vanilla drinks, featuring subtle nutty flavours and a pop of vibrant purple.
  
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• Virgin Money transfers to Nationwide accounts, cards, and savings explained

  27-02-2026 10:02 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Millions of Virgin Money customers will officially move to Nationwide in April. Here’s what stays the same and what changes.
  
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• Thousands more people eligible for travel cards from this week, are you one of them?

  27-02-2026 10:02 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Thousands more people will qualify for the Disabled Persons Railcard from March 2026, offering one-third off fares and companion discounts.
  
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• Ben Shephard shares heartwarming update on Tipping Point winner who 'won at life'

  27-02-2026 10:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Ben Shephard, host of ITV’s popular game show Tipping Point, has shared an update to fans of the show as a contestant used their winnings for IVF.
  
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• Waitrose warns customers of major change to stock over conservation concerns

  27-02-2026 09:59 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Waitrose has shared it will not be selling mackerel to its UK customers amid conservation and overfishing concerns.
  
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• Ryanair passenger avoids hefty baggage charge with this simple trick

  27-02-2026 09:57 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A spokesman for Ryanair said the passenger had booked a basic fare ticket that entitled them to carry one small personal bag onboard.
  
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• Switching to this diet can cut the risk of 5 cancers by up to 30 per cent, study says

  27-02-2026 09:46 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A particular diet can reduce the risk of five cancers, including prostate cancer and kidney cancer, a study has found.
  
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• Probe launched as brick thrown into town's popular hairdressers

  27-02-2026 09:34 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Thames Valley Police has announced that an investigation has been launched after a brick was thrown into an Oxfordshire hairdressers.
  
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• M40 multi-vehicle crash closure with major emergency response

  27-02-2026 09:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  At 1.09am this morning, Feburary 27, the M40 northbound closed between J4 High Wycombe and J5 Stokenchurch, after a multi-vehicle crash.
  
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• Motorists warned as major A34 junction's 57-hour closure begins TODAY

  27-02-2026 09:02 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxfordshire motorists have been warned as a major A34 junction's 57-hour closure is set to begin today and is likely to cause disruption.
  
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• Cat Deeley posts cryptic clue teasing her whereabouts after This Morning absence

  27-02-2026 08:48 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  This Morning star Cat Deeley has been absent from the show on a few occasions this week but now she's posted a clue as to where she is and what she's up to.
  
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• Attempted meat theft sees 'prolific shoplifter' arrest at Oxford Iceland

  27-02-2026 08:29 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Thames Valley Police updated that an attempted meat theft at an Oxford Iceland supermarket saw a 'prolific shoplifter' being arrested.
  
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• Special probe sees drug importation arrest in historic Oxfordshire town

  27-02-2026 07:57 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Thames Valley Police has updated that it made a number of arrests including for drug importation within the special Oxfordshire probe.
  
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• Will pensioner bus pass restrictions end with free 24/7 travel?

  27-02-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Stagecoach has addressed whether pensioner bus pass restrictions could end for 24/7 free travel in Oxfordshire after Andy Burnham's move.
  
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• Warehouse worker, 25, found dead in his bed

  27-02-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A warehouse worker aged 25 was found dead in his bed after taking drugs in Carterton, West Oxfordshire.
  
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• Students to take on 1,000-mile ultramarathon from Canada to Alaska

  27-02-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Two Oxfordshire students from Henley-on-Thames and Bourne End are paddling in memory of their grandparents and hope to raise £30,000 for Sue Ryder and Race Against Dementia.
  
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• Public urged to have say on parish changes around Oxfordshire

  27-02-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  South Oxfordshire District Council has launched a Community Governance Review for 2026, giving the public the chance to comment on proposals that could reshape the structure of local councils.
  
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• Oxfordshire pub firm with £1.5m debts winds up in liquidation

  27-02-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A company that ran two pubs in Henley, Oxfordshire, has wound up in liquidation owing debts of more than £1.5m.
  
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• Oxford bar and restaurant named among best brunch spots in UK

  27-02-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A renowned Oxford eatery, Quod Bar & Restaurant in the Old Bank Hotel, has been listed in a ranking of the 100 best brunch and lunch spots in the UK.
  
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• Newly qualified optometrist celebrates major milestone

  27-02-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Specsavers Wantage optician, Benneth Sunday, has completed his professional training and is now fully registered with the General Optical Council (GOC).
  
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• Lloyds clarify town's branch closure after community confusion

  27-02-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Lloyds has made a new announcement about its branch in the Oxfordshire town after confusion among the Didcot community.
  
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• Historic monument built for Queen at risk of damage

  27-02-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An historic memorial to Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee is at risk of flooding
  
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• Former students to walk 57 miles in support of 'much-loved' teacher

  27-02-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Three former students from Aureus School in Didcot will embark on a three-day, 57-mile walk to raise funds for the MSA Trust, in honour of former teacher Carolyn Saul.
  
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• Flood warden scheme extended across whole of Oxfordshire

  27-02-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxfordshire County Council has extended its flood warden scheme to cover the entire county following successful pilots in several towns, including Witney and Abingdon.
  
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• Emissions-cutting electric vehicle joins street cleansing fleet

  27-02-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The new IVECO eDaily caged tipper now forms part of the service covering South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse.
  
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• Campaigners dispute council figures on cost of running Museum of Oxford

  27-02-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A campaign group is disputing the council’s figures on cost of running the Museum of Oxford.
  
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• Busy street to become one-way after complaints of cars mounting pavements

  27-02-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A street in Thame, Oxfordshire, will become one-way for cars after residents said it was “absolutely terrifying” to see cars driving quickly on pavements.
  
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• Business confidence in the South East surged in February

  27-02-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  In the South East, business confidence jumped by 16 points to 38 per cent in February, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds.
  
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• 'Best roasts ever' - Oxfordshire's highest-rated Sunday roast found at Clarkson's pub

  27-02-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Sunday roasts at this Oxfordshire pub owned by Jeremy Clarkson have been described as "the best" - have you tried them here?
  
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• Abingdon eye clinic raising awareness of UK’s leading cause of sight loss

  27-02-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An Abingdon eye clinic is raising awareness of a condition that can cause permanent vision loss.
  
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• Oxford United sign agreement over new stadium for planning permission

  26-02-2026 21:29 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford United has officially signed a planning agreement enabling full and final planning permission for a new stadium to be issued.
  
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• Chinese New Year celebrations see spectacular lion dancing in Oxford

  26-02-2026 21:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A spectacular lion dancing performance was put on at Oxford restaurant the Dancing Dragon this weekend, marking Chinese New Year in traditional style.
  
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• George and Amal Clooney rocked by 'severe disaster'

  26-02-2026 19:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  George Clooney and his wife Amal have been rocked by a "severe disaster" at his £13m mansion on the Oxfordshire border.
  
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• Wilderness festival: Line-up is announced for 2026

  26-02-2026 18:39 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The line-up for Wilderness festival in 2026 has now been announced, with headline acts including Scissor Sisters and Annie Lennox
  
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• Scissor Sisters and The Last Dinner Party in star-studded Wilderness line-up

  26-02-2026 18:39 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The line-up for Wilderness festival in 2026 has now been announced, with headline acts including Scissor Sisters and Annie Lennox
  
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• 'Knife-wielding man in child sex offence' arrest at Waitrose car park

  26-02-2026 18:29 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Thames Valley Police has updated that they have arrested a 'knife-wielding man' for a 'child sex offence' at a Waitrose car park.
  
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