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• Peppa Pig character to receive life-changing diagnosis in upcoming episode

  06-02-2026 19:25 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Peppa Pig's brother George is to be diagnosed as moderately deaf in an episode that will air at the beginning of March
  
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• Oxford have to take things 'day by day' - Bloomfield

  06-02-2026 19:22 via bbc.com
  Oxford United boss Matt Bloomfield says his side have to take things "game by game" at the moment.
  
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• Tax for farmers to 'ruin Britain's beauty', says Jeremy Clarkson amid TV show update

  06-02-2026 18:28 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Clarkson has shared his thoughts on how farmers are affected when it comes to Inheritance Tax amid rumours series six of Clarkson's Farm is coming.
  
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• Man jailed for 'merciless' murder of ex-girlfriend

  06-02-2026 18:28 via bbc.com
  Robert Richens is sentenced to life with a minimum terms of 16 years for the murder in Abingdon.
  
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• Police describe incident in which two police were injured as 'extremely distressing'

  06-02-2026 18:26 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Police have described a Banbury incident, in which two police officers were injured after a sword-wielder threatened to eat his sister's children, as 'extremely distressing'.
  
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• Sword-wielding man who threatened to eat sister's children sentenced

  06-02-2026 18:23 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A man who believes he 'will be King of England' and who threatened to 'eat' his sister's children while wielding two samurai swords has been sentenced.
  
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• Jeff Goldblum announces new UK shows part as part of his World Tour

  06-02-2026 18:15 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Film star Jeff Goldblum has added new UK dates to his upcoming musical tour.
  
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• Multiple police called to supermarket amid ongoing incident

  06-02-2026 18:14 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Police have been called to a 999 incident at a Sainsbury's in Bicester
  
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• Teen last seen wearing 'bin bag style' coat missing for week

  06-02-2026 17:49 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Police are "extremely concerned" for a missing teenager last seen wearing a Moncler 'bin bag style' coat
  
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• New urgent recall alert as parents told 'stop using' more baby formula as toxin found

  06-02-2026 17:21 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Cereulide toxin can cause sudden symptoms, including nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps, and it isn't killed by boiling water, say experts
  
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• Oxford United to contribute millions to major projects over stadium approval

  06-02-2026 17:15 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford United will contribute millions towards major projects like the Cowley Branch Line as part of their plans to build a new stadium near Kidlington.
  
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• Police describe man who murdered partner as 'heartless'

  06-02-2026 17:07 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Thames Valley Police described the actions of a man who murdered his partner in Abingdon as 'heartless'.
  
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• Pension inheritance tax shake up risks piling pressure on grieving families

  06-02-2026 17:03 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Reforms to pensions and inheritance tax risk creating delays, extra costs and serious stress for families, professionals and businesses, say the House of Lords.
  
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• Surgeon allowed back to work after asking trainee what underwear she's wearing

  06-02-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An attempt to block an Oxford transplant surgeon who made sexual comments towards colleagues from returning to practice has been unsuccessful.
  
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• Highly-rated Cotswolds pub on sale for £550,000 after auction collapse

  06-02-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A premium pub in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds has been put on sale for £550,000 having previously been scheduled for auction.
  
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• David Cameron wins planning battle first started during Covid

  06-02-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Former Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron has been left delighted after winning a six year planning battle in the Cotswolds that started during Covid.
  
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• Pensioners urged to keep their homes heated to this 'ideal temperature'

  06-02-2026 16:56 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Experts warn that British homes are often overheated, as people chase the same comfort levels regardless of age or need.
  
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• Reached State Pension Age? How to stop NI payments and claim back tax from HMRC

  06-02-2026 16:48 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Reaching State Pension age can bring big financial changes. Most people stop paying National Insurance (NI), even if they continue working, and may be able to claim back overpaid NI or tax.
  
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• Court upholds return of surgeon who harassed staff

  06-02-2026 16:28 via bbc.com
  James Gilbert, who was based in Oxford, was previously suspended for sexual harassment.
  
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• How to claim if you hit a pothole

  06-02-2026 16:02 via bbc.co.uk
  Oxfordshire County Council received a year's worth of claims in January.
  
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• Prime Video give update on release date of new Grand Tour

  06-02-2026 16:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Prime Video has given an update on the release date of the new series and episodes of The Grand Tour.
  
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• Florence Pugh reveals 'Botox and fillers' in painful treatment

  06-02-2026 16:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Hollywood star Florence Pugh has revealed that she has had "Botox and fillers" this week during painful treatment.
  
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• Parents protest after near-misses outside school

  06-02-2026 15:53 via bbc.com
  Parents at Windmill Primary School say they do not want an accident before changes are made.
  
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• Ex-partner jailed for life for 'brutal' murder

  06-02-2026 15:50 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A 'jealous' and 'raging' man 'brutally' murdered his girlfriend after an argument and has been jailed for life at Oxford Crown Court.
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson calls Peter Mandelson 'ghastly little weasel'

  06-02-2026 15:25 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Clarkson's Farm and Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson has slammed Peter Mandelson as a "ghastly little weasel".
  
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• A34 partly closed northbound as emergency services attend crash

  06-02-2026 15:22 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The A34 has been partly closed due to a crash on the Oxfordshire and Berkshire border.
  
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• Police investigate incident near Neolithic and Bronze Age stones

  06-02-2026 14:37 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A police investigation has been launched into an incident near Neolithic and Bronze Age megalithic stones in the Cotswolds in Oxfordshire.
  
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• Family of missing girl, 15, 'very concerned' as search launched

  06-02-2026 14:27 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The family of a girl, 15, are "very concerned" about their daughter after she went missing with a friend in Oxfordshire.
  
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• School forced shut as floodwater takes its toll

  06-02-2026 14:10 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An Oxfordshire primary school near Didcot has been forced into an emergency closure due to flooding as several alerts are being issued.
  
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• School forced into emergency closure as drains and toilets flood

  06-02-2026 14:06 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Oxfordshire school has been forced into an emergency closure as toilets and drains began to flood due to an ongoing Thames Water issue.
  
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• James May says new Grand Tour will be ‘fantastic'

  06-02-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  James May believes the new Grand Tour will be "fantastic" and wants to watch it as Prime Video unveiled three new hosts of the show.
  
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• Genius championship rowers secure Princeton and Brown university offers

  06-02-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The geniuses who won at the Henley Royal Regatta have secured places at several prestigious Ivy League schools including Princeton University.
  
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• Book of condolence: Leave your tributes for man who died in Didcot car crash

  06-02-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A book of condolence has been opened by the Oxford Mail for a 90-year-old man who died in a car crash in Didcot earlier this week.
  
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• Making this mistake in your car could cost you your licence even if the engine is off

  06-02-2026 13:10 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Drivers found guilty of a DR50 or DR40 could face fines of up to £2,500 along with up to 10 penalty points.
  
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• WATCH: Spice Girls reunite and sing together in new clip

  06-02-2026 13:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Spice Girls, including Lady Victoria Beckham, have reunited and sang for the first time in years in a new viral clip from social media.
  
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• Last-minute valentines gifts that she really wants, and none of them are flowers

  06-02-2026 12:45 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  For Valentine’s Day 2026, more shoppers are skipping predictable bouquets. Here are gift ideas for any budget she’ll actually want, and remember.
  
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• Hundreds of arrests made during Thames Valley Police winter crackdown

  06-02-2026 12:35 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Thames Valley Police announced the results following the Winter of Action, a two-month programme launched on December 1 to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour.
  
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• LIVE UPDATES: Man being sentenced for murder of ex-partner

  06-02-2026 12:16 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Robert Richens is being sentenced for the murder Rachael Vaughan. He pleaded guilty to murdering the woman in Abingdon in June last year. Live updates.
  
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• Axe-wielding pensioner pleads guilty after 'threatening child'

  06-02-2026 11:45 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An axe-wielding pensioner has pleaded guilty after "threatening a man and child" in an armed police incident in a sleepy Oxfordshire village.
  
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• Mansion owner hit with whopping £330 million tax bill

  06-02-2026 11:40 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A Wiltshire mansion owner was hit with a whopping £330 million tax bill.
  
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• Four parkruns cancelled amid 'persistent rain' and flood alerts

  06-02-2026 10:59 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Four Oxfordshire parkruns have been cancelled amid "persistent rain" and flood alerts.
  
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• WhatsApp users urged to change this one setting to protect against 'malicious' bug

  06-02-2026 10:28 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  WhatsApp users are being urged to change one setting to protect against a bug that secretly downloads "malicious" media files to mobile phones.
  
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• Do you live in a speeding hotspot? Top 10 worst offenders revealed

  06-02-2026 10:26 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Speeding is one of the biggest dangers associated with driving, with traffic police focusing their resources on reducing the number of people going over the speed limit.
  
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• UK broadband company closes as customers told to find new provider 'immediately'

  06-02-2026 10:24 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  UK-based broadband company Vispa offered Openreach-based broadband packages and full fibre broadband.
  
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• Airport delay warning amid new Entry Exit System - what you must do before flights

  06-02-2026 10:21 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  UK holidaymakers could experience some airport delays due to the rollout of the new Entry Exit System technology - experts share how you can prepare.
  
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• Superfoods you need to add to your diet now for cancer prevention and glowing skin

  06-02-2026 10:08 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  From berries to eggs, here are some of the superfoods you should be incorporating into your daily diet for a variety of health benefits, according to experts.
  
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• County hit with 16 flood alerts as heavy rain continues

  06-02-2026 09:40 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxfordshire has been hit with 16 flood alerts, with rain forecast for days.
  
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• Amazon officially signs off on sixth series of Clarkson's Farm

  06-02-2026 09:17 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Clarkson's Farm series six, starring Jeremy Clarkson, has been officially signed off on by Amazon, according to reports.
  
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• Police issue warning to public as patrols increase

  06-02-2026 08:29 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Thames Valley Police has issued a warning to the public as patrols have been increased in Oxfordshire.
  
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• Unpaid £300k tax bill sees 12-year ban as director

  06-02-2026 07:33 via bbc.com
  Neil Aldridge, from Goring Heath, is barred from running companies for 12 years by Insolvency Service
  
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