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• New Years honours: Oxford MP Anneliese Dodds awarded damehood

  29-12-2025 23:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Anneliese Dodds, Labour MP for Oxford East, has been awarded a damehood in the New Years honours.
  
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• New Year Honours award Idris Elba, Torvill & Dean and Warwick Davis for 2026

  29-12-2025 23:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Idris Elba, Torvill & Dean, Warwick Davis and Sally Lindsay are among the famous faces to have been recognised in the New Year Honours list for 2026
  
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• Meet the 22 Oxfordshire residents recognised in the New Year Honours list

  29-12-2025 23:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Meet the Oxfordshire residents who have been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours list for 2026.
  
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• Chuckle Brother to Little Britain star - familiar faces on New Year Honours List

  29-12-2025 23:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Idris Elba, a Little Britain star, a legendary ice skating duo and the remaining half of the Chuckle Brothers have all been recognised in the 2026 New Year Honours list.
  
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• Water supply down for parts of Oxford, Thames Water says

  29-12-2025 22:40 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Householders in parts of Oxford are without water.
  
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• How can you drive safely in the snow? Experts' 5 key tips to help you out

  29-12-2025 21:36 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An expert has shared some tips on how best to drive safely in the snow, from driving in a high gear to using the correct lights on your vehicle.
  
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• Claudia Winkleman to front brand new BBC show after leaving Strictly Come Dancing

  29-12-2025 21:33 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The BBC has revealed that The Claudia Winkleman Show will air in spring 2026, featuring celebrity guests and interviews.
  
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• Brits urged to take plastic tubs to this pub chain amid 47 million tub tidal wave

  29-12-2025 21:32 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  New research has exposed the hidden environmental cost of the UK’s festive sweet tooth – revealing how Christmas indulgence is fuelling a growing plastic waste problem.
  
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• The Met Office reveal the UK is expected to be hit by snow this week - but where?

  29-12-2025 21:31 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Parts of the UK are expected to see snow over the course of this week, according to the Met Office.
  
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• The fireworks blunder that is breaking the law and 13 other rules to know before NYE

  29-12-2025 21:27 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  These are the 13 fireworks rules to follow this New Year's Eve and the one blunder that could leave you breaking the law.
  
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• New Years opening hours at UK supermarkets including Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and Asda

  29-12-2025 21:26 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  These are the opening times at Asda, Tesco, Aldi, Morrisons, M&S, Lidl, Sainsbury's, Iceland, Waitrose, and Co-op for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
  
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• Warning issued and 15 things to know before getting a taxi this New Year's Eve

  29-12-2025 21:25 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Sticking your head out of the window of a taxi or exiting before it stops this New Year's Eve could end in a disaster, and see you breaking the law.
  
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• Pet owners urged to look for one sleep habit that may be a sign of health condition

  29-12-2025 21:24 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  This one subtle sign about your pet's sleeping habit that could mean they have an underlying health condition, experts have warned.
  
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• 'Heartbroken' Kate Bush pays tribute to friend after Christmas Day sea tragedy

  29-12-2025 18:20 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Singer Kate Bush has paid tribute to 'one of my very dearest friends' who went missing during a Christmas Day swim in Devon.
  
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• Tip suddenly closes, council announces

  29-12-2025 18:07 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An Oxfordshire tip has suddenly closed, the council has announced
  
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• 4 tips to help you get rid of a common cold as parts of UK expected freeze this week

  29-12-2025 17:07 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  If you're struggling with cold symptoms, here's 4 things you can do to help you get rid of a cold.
  
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• Successful year of accolades for village pub after reopening

  29-12-2025 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The manager of a foodies pub near Oxford said he was delighted his team has won so many accolades during the past 12 months
  
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• Our snappers capturing Christmas

  29-12-2025 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford Mail Camera Club members have been sharing their photos of the Christmas season
  
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• Immigration detention centre protesters say 'Santa knows no borders'

  29-12-2025 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  "Santa knows no borders," protesters say as they spend their Christmas break campaigning against an immigration detention centre.
  
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• Cotswolds shop permanently closes after trading for 220 years

  29-12-2025 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A Cotswolds shop in Bourton-on-the-Water has closed after 220 years of trading because of "Disneyfication".
  
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• Teenage girl 'grabbed by unknown man in balaclava' in woodland

  29-12-2025 16:56 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A teenage girl was grabbed by a man in a balaclava in a woodland in Banbury, Oxfordshire.
  
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• 'I will miss her terribly': George Clooney mourning death of big sister

  29-12-2025 16:46 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Hollywood star George Clooney is mourning the death of his big sister Adelia 'Ada' Zeidler after she passed away at the age of 65 years old.
  
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• LIVE: Lane closed after car crash blocks M40 motorway

  29-12-2025 16:04 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A crash on the M40 motorway near Banbury in Oxfordshire has blocked one lane as traffic builds.
  
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• Lane closed after car crash blocks M40 motorway

  29-12-2025 16:04 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A crash on the M40 motorway near Banbury in Oxfordshire has blocked one lane as traffic builds.
  
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• Police helicopter circling over Oxfordshire town

  29-12-2025 15:48 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A police helicopter has been circling over Banbury in Oxfordshire.
  
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• Emergency services close off main roads outside Tesco

  29-12-2025 15:27 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Emergency services have closed off several main roads outside Tesco in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
  
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• Emergency shelter beds opened in Oxford due to freezing temperatures

  29-12-2025 15:16 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Emergency shelter beds are being made available due to freezing overnight temperatures
  
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• Players to blame for Rowett exit, says Mills

  29-12-2025 15:01 via bbc.com
  Stan Mills believes Oxford United's players let down former manager Gary Rowett who was sacked by the club on 23 December.
  
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• Anthony Joshua injured in car crash in Nigeria with two others dead, per reports

  29-12-2025 14:46 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Anthony Joshua was involved in a car crash in Nigeria on Monday (December 29), sustaining minor injuries, while two people have died
  
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• Major delays on key city road - recap

  29-12-2025 14:02 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  There are major delays on a key road in Oxford.
  
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• Major delays on key city road - live updates

  29-12-2025 14:02 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  There are major delays on a key road in Oxford.
  
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• Clarkson's Farm star makes emotional statement after show exit

  29-12-2025 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Clarkson's Farm star Harriet Cowan has made an emotional statement after her exit from the Prime Video show starring Jeremy Clarkson.
  
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• Traditional Mummers play is performed for villagers

  29-12-2025 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A colourful Mummers play was performed outside a village pub in southern Oxfordshire
  
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• The 'pathetic reason' why Brooklyn Beckham blocked his family

  29-12-2025 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The "pathetic reason" why Brooklyn Beckham blocked his family has been reportedly revealed.
  
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• Store in shopping centre to close in new year

  29-12-2025 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A store in Didcot Orchard Centre, Oxfordshire will close in the new year.
  
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• Major changes to household waste recycling centres from January: All you need to know

  29-12-2025 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Major changes to Oxfordshire recycling centres will be introduced from January 2026 - here is all you need to know.
  
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• Bin changes for Vale of White Horse and South Oxfordshire districts

  29-12-2025 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Householders have been reminded of bin changes going into the new year.
  
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• Beyoncé and Jay-Z using ‘rich person loophole’ to build Cotswolds home

  29-12-2025 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Beyoncé and Jay-Z are reportedly using a "rich person loophole" to build a Cotswolds home in Oxfordshire.
  
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• Annual rally for MG cars in Abingdon market place

  29-12-2025 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  MG classic cars were on show at an annual rally in Abingdon market place
  
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• Snow set to hit Cotswolds this week – here is exactly when

  29-12-2025 12:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A weather forecaster says snow could hit the Oxfordshire Cotswolds this week.
  
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• Amanda Holden describes her new TV game show 'like The Traitors'

  29-12-2025 12:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Britain's Got Talent star Amanda Holden had described her new TV show, The Inner Circle, as being "like The Traitors".
  
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• Pothole claims up 90% in three years, says RAC

  29-12-2025 12:24 via bbc.com
  Research from the motoring group also finds that only one in four claims results in a payout.
  
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• Simon Cowell invites ex-girlfriend with his fiancée on anniversary holiday

  29-12-2025 12:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Britain's Got Talent and The X-Factor star Simon Cowell has invited his ex-girlfriend on an anniversary holiday with his fiancée.
  
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• 'No evidence' waste dump has polluted nearby river

  29-12-2025 11:50 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  There is 'no evidence' that a waste pile dumped illegally in Oxfordshire near the A34 has polluted the River Cherwell, says the Environment Agency.
  
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• One dead after incident on Oxford-bound train

  29-12-2025 11:23 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  One person is dead after an incident on a London Marylebone-Oxford train.
  
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• 'End of an era' as popular police officer retires in Oxfordshire

  29-12-2025 11:17 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Thames Valley Police has described it as the "end of an era" as a popular police officer has retired in Oxfordshire.
  
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• Police warn public 'DO NOT APPROACH' wanted man in Oxfordshire

  29-12-2025 10:52 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Thames Valley Police has warned the public to "not approach" a wanted man in Oxfordshire.
  
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• Beckhams show united front at celebrity wedding amid ongoing feud

  29-12-2025 10:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Beckhams showed a united front at a celebrity wedding this weekend amid an ongoing family feud in the Cotswolds.
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Cotswolds shop announces closure

  29-12-2025 09:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm Shop in the Cotswolds has made a closure announcement.
  
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• Wetherspoons to axe 12 items from all pub menus in just days - see the full list

  29-12-2025 09:24 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  JD Wetherspoon's 2025 festive menu is coming to an end on December 31, meaning the 12 items that are part of it will be removed from all pub menus.
  
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