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• LIVE: Police at scene after car ploughs into hedge

  01-03-2026 22:53
  
  A car has ploughed into a hedge in Oxford with police at the scene.
  
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• Amazon Fire TV rolls out huge free upgrade to users in the UK to improve experience

  01-03-2026 19:51
  
  Amazon says the new upgrade will change the Fire TV app to be more than just a backup remote in a positive move for its millions of customers.
  
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• Witney author to publish two books based on real life experiences

  01-03-2026 18:00
  
  Witney-based Rupert Macfarlane has drawn on life in the Oxfordshire town for two books set to be published next month.
  
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• Thames Water offering over 140 apprenticeships for 2026

  01-03-2026 18:00
  
  Thames Water is offering 145 apprenticeship opportunities for its 2026 programme. It is open to career changers and applicants of all ages, with no upper age limit.
  
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• Punts at the end of the rainbow is a winning photo

  01-03-2026 18:00
  
  OXFORD Mail Camera Club members have been spotting rainbows
  
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• Oxfordshire autism charity receives £458,000 Lottery grant

  01-03-2026 18:00
  
  Oxfordshire Family Support Network (OxFSN), based in Didcot, has secured funding from The National Lottery Community Fund.
  
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• New Oxford innovation hub hits construction milestone

  01-03-2026 18:00
  
  The Oxford Trust, a charity that supports science and STEM education, has completed construction of the Aspen Building at the Wood Centre for Innovation in Headington.
  
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• More than 120 young people preparing for major opera concert

  01-03-2026 18:00
  
  The Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford is hosting the 'Kids Go Classical!' concert on Sundary, March 1, featuring more than 120 young people.
  
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• Midsomer Murders guided walking tours return

  01-03-2026 18:00
  
  The Thame Midsomer Tours will resume this year from April 1, offering fans and visitors the chance to explore 23 filming locations featured in the long-running crime drama.
  
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• Dementia UK and Nationwide dementia clinics returning to Oxford

  01-03-2026 18:00
  
  Free, face-to-face sessions with Dementia UK’s admiral nurses will be available at Nationwide’s Oxford branch on Queen Street on March 3, 4 and 5.
  
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• Daffodil blooms over the years in archive pictures

  01-03-2026 18:00
  
  Have you spotted any daffodils in bloom in Oxfordshire yet this year? The first buds have appeared ahead of spring, so we put together an archive gallery to celebrate.
  
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• Circus stars to bring riverbank-inspired adventure to life this summer

  01-03-2026 18:00
  
  Giffords Circus’ 2026 show Waterfield is coming to Oxfordshire as part of its southern tour.
  
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• Cancer charity expands children’s support service

  01-03-2026 18:00
  
  A CENTRE that supports cancer patients and their families is appealing for volunteers to help expand its children’s services
  
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• Bridge could require lengthy repairs or replacement

  01-03-2026 17:12 via bbc.com
  Donnington Bridge in Oxford links Abingdon Road to Iffley Road over the River Thames.
  
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• Police close down property in Oxfordshire after 'cuckooing'

  01-03-2026 15:32
  
  An Oxfordshire property has been issued with a closure order by police and closed down after "cuckooing".
  
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• Police close down property after 'cuckooing'

  01-03-2026 15:32
  
  An Oxfordshire property has been issued with a closure order by police and closed down after "cuckooing".
  
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• Miriam Margolyes 'filmed taking knickers off' in new documentary

  01-03-2026 15:30
  
  Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes was filmed "taking her knickers off" in a new documentary.
  
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• Six Roald Dahl films returning to Bicester cinema

  01-03-2026 14:00
  
  Roald Dahl films will return to the big screen at Vue Bicester, including favourites such as James and the Giant Peach and Matilda.
  
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• Public notices: Cricket club seeks to serve alcohol during matches and events

  01-03-2026 14:00
  
  There is a range of public notices this week, including Blewbury Cricket Club applying to sell alcohol.
  
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• Oxford building lit up in striking display of colour for Rare Disease Day

  01-03-2026 14:00
  
  Magdalen College Chapel has been lit up in a striking display of colour.
  
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• Music journalist to release new punk rock memoir

  01-03-2026 14:00
  
  Oxfordshire music journalist Penny Kiley’s memoir, Atypical Girl, explores Liverpool’s 1970s punk scene, autism, and self-discovery. Book launch at Oxford’s Gulp Fiction, 19 March.
  
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• More than £1.5million up for grabs from district council

  01-03-2026 14:00
  
  More than £1.5 million in grants is up for grabs
  
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• More than £1 million approved to support children with education needs

  01-03-2026 14:00
  
  Oxfordshire County Council has approved more than £1 million per year to expand its enhanced pathway scheme in mainstream schools.
  
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• In pictures: Oxfordshire antiques on sale over the years

  01-03-2026 14:00
  
  We've had a look back through the Oxford Mail archive to find pictures of antiques on sale in Oxfordshire over the years.
  
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• Dame Mary Berry 'frightened' after being arrested at US border

  01-03-2026 14:00
  
  Great British Bake Off star Dame Mary Berry was 'frightened' after being arrested at the US border.
  
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• Church to benefit from over £75k funding boost

  01-03-2026 14:00
  
  St Mary’s Church Iffley receives £76,732 Diocese of Oxford grant to expand children and families outreach in Oxford.
  
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• Christian Aid conference will be livestreamed in Cowley

  01-03-2026 14:00
  
  Christian Aid supporters in Oxford will be able to see the Changemakers’ Conference livestreamed at St James Church in Cowley.
  
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• Campaign underway to clear up confusion around mental health

  01-03-2026 14:00
  
  An awareness campaign led by a Witney man is calling for a clearer distinction between mental health illnesses and everyday emotional experiences.
  
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• 12 new low-carbon social rent flats opened by OX Place

  01-03-2026 14:00
  
  Oxford City Council has officially opened 12 new social rent flats on Princes Street, just off Cowley Road.
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson pokes fun at the BBC over Bafta debacle

  01-03-2026 13:30
  
  Clarkson's Farm star Jeremy Clarkson has poked fun at the BBC over the Bafta tourette's syndrome debacle.
  
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• Emotional Geri Halliwell fights back tears after major news

  01-03-2026 13:30
  
  An emotional Geri Halliwell was seen fighting back tears after some major news for the Spice Girl.
  
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• Police arrest HGV driver for 'swapping number plates' on M40

  01-03-2026 10:48
  
  Thames Valley Police has arrested a HGV driver for "swapping number plates" on the M40 in Oxfordshire.
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson reveals release date of Clarkson's Farm series five

  01-03-2026 10:18
  
  Jeremy Clarkson has revealed the release date of the upcoming Clarkson's Farm series five on Prime Video.
  
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• Win big this March with three exclusive subscriber competitions

  01-03-2026 06:00
  
  Subscribers have the chance to win one of three fantastic prizes this March, with competitions offering a touch of luxury, family fun and a shopping spree.
  
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• Travel company goes bust with large debts owed to HMRC

  01-03-2026 06:00
  
  A UK travel company based in Oxfordshire has gone bust with large debts owed to HMRC before it collapsed and closed down, Companies House records show.
  
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• The tailors tale - How history & heritage drive tailored and bespoke clothing

  01-03-2026 06:00
  
  Tom Wharton of Cirencester’s Barrington Ayre creates bespoke, British-made suits and garments, reviving Cotswold tweed and dressing sports and music stars.
  
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• Thames Water illegal sewage dumping 'has not declined since 2021'

  01-03-2026 06:00
  
  Illegal dumping of waterways with raw sewage by Thames Water has not declined since 2021, research has suggested.
  
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• Pensioner bus pass restrictions will not end in Oxfordshire

  01-03-2026 06:00
  
  Oxford Bus Company has revealed pensioner bus pass restrictions in Oxfordshire will not end for free travel 24/7.
  
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• Parents warned over urgent product recall on popular children's toy

  01-03-2026 06:00
  
  UK parents have been warned over an urgent product recall on a popular children's toy amid other toy recalls.
  
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• Padel courts to Cotswolds caravan parks among latest plans for county

  01-03-2026 06:00
  
  Here is a roundup of the latest planning applications in Oxfordshire you may have missed – including a caravan park in the Cotswolds.
  
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• Oxford ranks among the UK’s most expensive cities for a Sunday roast

  01-03-2026 06:00
  
  Oxford has been named one of the pricier UK cities for a classic Sunday roast, according to Koozai’s 'Great British Sunday Roast Index'.
  
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• Oxford City Council sets ambitious 2030 clean air target

  01-03-2026 06:00
  
  Oxford City Council has updated its Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) for 2026–2030.
  
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• New trial offers fresh hope for patients with blood cancer

  01-03-2026 06:00
  
  Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) is conducting a new trial, offering fresh hope to patients with relapsed blood cancer.
  
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• New NHS AI pilot could ease workloads for clinicians

  01-03-2026 06:00
  
  Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) has been trialling Ambient Voice Technology (AVT).
  
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• New managing director at Oxfordshire housebuilder Pye Homes

  01-03-2026 06:00
  
  Martin Brown has joined Oxfordshire housebuilder Pye Homes, established in 1927.
  
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• Museum of Oxford invites local businesses to new joint ticket scheme

  01-03-2026 06:00
  
  The Museum of Oxford is inviting businesses to join a new joint ticket scheme. The scheme is open to attractions and cultural organisations, and aims to offer joint tickets and cross-marketing discounts through collaboration.
  
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• How to make the most of your HMRC ISA allowance before the 2026 deadline

  01-03-2026 06:00
  
  The ISA deadline is almost here. Discover how to maximise your savings and Stocks & Shares ISAs before the April 6 2026 reset.
  
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• Grade II listed castle farmhouse for sale at £845,000

  01-03-2026 06:00
  
  A Grade II listed cottage with a wisteria-fronted façade has gone on sale in Benson for £845,000.
  
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• Flagship Oxford cafe to throw open doors on Monday

  01-03-2026 06:00
  
  A new "flagship" cafe is ready to throw open its doors to Oxford on Monday.
  
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• College to host an event focussing on Oxford Growth

  01-03-2026 06:00
  
  Worcester College is set to host an event focusing on Oxford's growth.
  
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