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• Youth club members work hard to construct their own special hut

  24-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  HEALTH and safety regulations would rule out such a venture these days
  
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• Victoria Beckham song from 15 years ago tops charts as row with son continues

  24-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A song from Victoria Beckham's solo career has hit the charts for the first time since its debut 15 years ago, amid a public feud with her son Brooklyn.
  
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• University of Oxford ranked best in the world in two subjects

  24-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The University of Oxford has dominated the subject rankings in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings this year.
  
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• Trio to stand trial after allegations of drug dealing in city

  24-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A trial date has been set for three men accused of dealing class A drugs crack cocaine and heroin in Oxford.
  
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• Town sports and social club closed for months for refurbishment

  24-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  West Witney Sports and Social Club has closed for a long-awaited, extensive refurbishment, and has announced when it is set to reopen.
  
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• The 'lovely' cafe and bar in Oxford's old fire station that's a 'hidden gem'

  24-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Have you visited the arts centre and cafe inside the old fire station on George Street in Oxford? You can expect breakfast, lunches and show nights.
  
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• Richard Hammond's shock divorce split from wife one year later

  24-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  It has been one year since Top Gear and Grand Tour star Richard Hammond's shock divorce split from his wife.
  
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• New play area with special focus on girls under construction

  24-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Construction is now underway at Princess Diana Park in Banbury, following research into how to make public parks more inclusive and appealing to girls aged 10 to 18.
  
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• Mystery as Baroque wigs appear on Oxford statues and landmarks

  24-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford landmarks and statues have been covered in wigs ahead of a new exhibition at Blenheim Palace.
  
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• MPs call for meeting over 'spiralling costs' of Thames Water reservoir plan

  24-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxfordshire MPs have called for a meeting with the Environment Secretary about Thames Water's proposed 150 billion-litre reservoir south of Abingdon, citing escalating costs and concerns for bill payers.
  
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• Marco Pierre White puts together 'racy' new menu

  24-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Love struck couples are being asked to consider eating out this Valentine’s Day rather than buy flowers or chocolates
  
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• Liberal Democrats call for Rail Passengers’ Charter to improve journeys

  24-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Liberal Democrats are calling for a Rail Passengers’ Charter to improve journeys across the UK.
  
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• Legendary show to return to Oxford next month

  24-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The legendary production of chilling ghost story The Woman in Black will return to Oxford Playhouse in February.
  
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• Developers of proposed new town recommended to contribute £117m to education

  24-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Developers of a proposed new town at Heyford Park near Bicester have been recommended to contribute more than £117 million to education.
  
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• Albanian guilty of controlling behaviour against woman

  24-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An Albanian man has been found guilty of being controlling and coercive towards a woman in Oxfordshire.
  
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• Abingdon Road pub is popular for its classic dishes

  24-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Residents living in Oxford's busy Abingdon Road are lucky to have at least three big pubs to choose from.
  
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• Week-long emergency road closure in village due to 'gas leak'

  24-01-2026 12:26 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The emergency road closure in Harwell is reportedly due to repairs to a 'gas escape' from utility company SGN.
  
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• Warning after drivers spotted doing 'donuts' on village roundabout

  24-01-2026 12:02 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Police have issued a warning after drivers were 'showing off their drifting skills' on a roundabout in a village near Wallingford.
  
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• Man 'knocked to the ground' in assault outside city centre bar

  24-01-2026 11:11 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The offender then allegedly went on to assault someone else outside Nando's in Worcester Street in Oxford. Police have made two arrests.
  
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• Youngsters get hands-on policing experience during visit to Witney police station

  24-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Members of the Standlake and Cokethorpe Beavers and Sea Scouts visited Witney Police Station
  
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• Victoria Beckham tops UK singles charts after public fallout with son

  24-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Lady Victoria Beckham has scored the UK’s best-selling single of the week after a public fallout with her son, Brooklyn Beckham.
  
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• Two drug dealers jailed for county lines offences laugh in court

  24-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Two drug dealers were laughing as they were taken into custody after being jailed for offences in Oxford.
  
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• See inside David and Victoria Beckham's mega £12m Cotswolds mansion amid feud

  24-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  David Beckham’s huge Cotswolds mansion is reportedly worth £12million - here’s what it looks like inside amid a family feud.
  
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• School students learn more about careers on offer at Specsavers

  24-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford students had their eyes opened to career possibilities after hearing talks from Specsavers.
  
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• Saturday job helps young Oxfordshire man with promising career

  24-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Specsavers Witney is keeping the tradition of weekend work alive by offering young people hands-on job opportunities, including 21-year-old Finlay Gordon.
  
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• Roman mosaic returns to the Cotswolds after more than 200 years

  24-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Fragments of an ancient Roman mosaic are returning to the Cotswolds from the British Museum after over 200 years.
  
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• Remembering Oxfordshire troops who sacrificed their lives in Afghanistan war

  24-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  As Oxfordshire takes aim at President Donald Trump for his comments on Afghanistan troops, we look back at those who sacrificed their lives during the conflict.
  
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• Rail passengers face week of replacement buses due to station works

  24-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Rail passengers who use Oxford train station are facing difficult journeys next month as work to replace a rail bridge gets under way.
  
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• Penguin-themed pictures for Penguin Awareness Day

  24-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The awareness day for Antarctic penguins is on January 20, and we've put together a picture gallery to celebrate the beloved birds in Oxfordshire.
  
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• Motorist caught by automatic camera at 90mph on motorway is fined

  24-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An Oxfordshire man has been fined after driving 90mph on a UK motorway.
  
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• Image released of man jailed for controlling behaviour and threats to children

  24-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An image has been released of a man in his 50s jailed after controlling and coercive behaviour against a woman which included threats to harm children in Oxfordshire.
  
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• How Oxfordshire played its part in the war in Afghanistan

  24-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Military personnel from bases across Oxfordshire were involved in the war in Afghanistan, with some losing their lives during the conflict
  
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• 'He should be ashamed': Trump's comments on Nato troops sparks fury in Oxfordshire

  24-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  US President Donald Trump's claims that Nato allies stayed away from the front line during the Afghanistan war has sparked fury in Oxfordshire.
  
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• Female entrepreneurs invited to Women's Day networking brunch

  24-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxfordshire female entrepreneurs are being invited to connect and celebrate at a special event marking International Women’s Day.
  
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• Dementia UK clinics to be held at Nationwide Building Society in Witney

  24-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Witney will have confidential clinics at the Nationwide Building Society, offering face-to-face appointments with Dementia UK nurses.
  
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• Cyclist safety mirror installed at Oxford junction

  24-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford has just installed its first 'Trixi' mirror at the London Road/Headley Way junction in Headington.
  
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• Concerns as Oxfordshire staff wear balaclavas as England flags removed

  24-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Oxfordshire staff have been seen wearing balaclavas as England flags are removed, with the BBC reporting it may be due to safety concerns
  
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• Care home residents receive handmade 'wishing well'

  24-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Lincroft Meadow Care Home in Kidlington has received a handmade wishing well from Heyford Maker’s Shed.
  
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• Brize Norton care home throws 'Kick Off Party' to welcome in 2026

  24-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Brize Meadow Lodge in Brize Norton hosted its 2026 'Kick Off Party', featuring music, food, and laughter.
  
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• Auditions open for musical adaptation of Wind in the Willows

  24-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Musical Wind in the Willows is holding final auditions at East Challow Village Hall.
  
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• Victoria Beckham spotted in public for first time since Brooklyn's claims

  23-01-2026 20:49 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Lady Victoria Beckham has been spotted in public for the first time since her son, Brooklyn Beckham, launched a scathing attack.
  
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• Emotional Amanda Holden in tears as she makes family admission

  23-01-2026 19:10 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An emotional Amanda Holden was in tears as the Britain's Got Talent judge made an admission about her family this week.
  
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• AA 'called to deal with at least 8 cars' over 'extremely deep' pothole

  23-01-2026 18:06 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The AA had to be called out to deal with multiple car breakdowns from one huge pothole, a motorist has said.
  
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• Reflection of diving kingfisher is a winning photo

  23-01-2026 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  OXFORD Mail Camera Club members have been snapping lots of photos of reflections
  
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• Christian Horner secures first new role after Red Bull sacking

  23-01-2026 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Formula 1 star Christian Horner has secured his first new role after being sacked from Red Bull in 2025.
  
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• Fresh firefighter advice after urgent tumble dryer warning

  23-01-2026 17:37 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxfordshire firefighters have provided new advice after an urgent warning to UK residents about faulty tumble dryers.
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing winner wants Great British Bake Off role next

  23-01-2026 17:10 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Former Strictly Come Dancing winner Tom Chambers wants to appear on Channel 4's The Great British Bake Off next.
  
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• Two thugs jailed for attacking men in town

  23-01-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Two thugs have been jailed after attacking two men in the Oxfordshire town of Faringdon.
  
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• School’s fears as Christian group challenges VAT rise

  23-01-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The private school in the Oxfordshire town has expressed its fears of the impact of the Government's 20 per cent VAT rise.
  
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• Oxfordshire town named among UK's 50 most desirable towns

  23-01-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Henley in Oxfordshire has been named among the 50 most desirable towns in the UK by The Telegraph.
  
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