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• Farmer warns of 'ticking time bomb' next to A34

  10-12-2025 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A mountain of waste found dumped in Oxfordshire by the A34 is a "ticking time bomb", a farmer has said.
  
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• Arrest made after woman in 20s 'dragged to floor by her hair'

  11-12-2025 14:08 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An arrest has been made after a woman in her 20s was allegedly dragged to the floor by her hair in Oxford.
  
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• Pilot who disappeared after Oxfordshire flight remembered on anniversary

  11-12-2025 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The anniversary of the disappearance of Second World War pilot John Sargent, who took off from RAF Benson, has been marked by a campaigner.
  
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• Nursery at risk of closure has plans for new home refused over flooding fears

  11-12-2025 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  St Thomas Day Nursery in Oxford has its plans to move to a new location refused, over fears that the site could flood.
  
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• New leader of South Oxfordshire council will be chosen today

  11-12-2025 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A new leader of South Oxfordshire District Council will be chosen today, after its leader decided to step down for personal reasons.
  
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• Estate's viral Christmas lights display viewed over 100,000 times

  11-12-2025 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Christmas lights at the Oxfordshire estate have gone viral on Facebook, being viewed over 100,000 times and raising money for charity.
  
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• LIVE: Emergency services at scene of 'police led incident' on M40

  11-12-2025 13:12 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Delays are building and lanes are closed on the M40 near Bicester, Oxfordshire due to a 'police led incident'.
  
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• LIVE: Delays building and lane closures due to 'police led incident' on M40

  11-12-2025 13:12 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Delays are building and lanes are closed on the M40 near Bicester, Oxfordshire due to a 'police led incident'.
  
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• Five miles of traffic as emergency services at scene of M40 'police incident'

  11-12-2025 13:12 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Delays are building and lanes are closed on the M40 near Bicester, Oxfordshire due to a 'police led incident'.
  
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• UK homeowners warned by government to 'stop using' tumble dryers immediately

  11-12-2025 13:07 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued an urgent tumble dryer warning.
  
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• 2 popular channels axed from Freeview after 23 years on the air

  11-12-2025 13:05 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Two long-running channels once loved by children have been axed from Freeview this week after more than 20 years on the air.
  
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• In pictures: Multiple cordons in place due to ongoing police incident

  11-12-2025 13:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Two cordons are in place in a residential area in Littlemore, Oxford due to an ongoing 'police operation'.
  
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• Lego announces new toy store for Oxford

  11-12-2025 12:15 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Children's favourite Lego has announced a new store at the Westgate centre. Lego sets often centre around Star Wars, Marvel, Super Mario, Harry Potter
  
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• LIVE: Police cordon in place in residential area following incident

  11-12-2025 11:58 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A police cordon is in place in a street in Littlemore, Oxford following an incident.
  
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• LIVE: Multiple police cordons in place in residential area following incident

  11-12-2025 11:58 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Two police cordons are in place in a street in Littlemore, Oxford following an incident.
  
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• 7 Oxfordshire gastropubs among the UK's top 100 - see the full list

  11-12-2025 11:05 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Seven gastropubs in Oxfordshire feature in Estrella Damm’s Top 100 gastropubs list for 2026, including The Wild Rabbit, The Bull and more.
  
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• 5 Oxfordshire gastropubs among the UK's top 100 - see the full list

  11-12-2025 11:05 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Five gastropubs in Oxfordshire feature in Estrella Damm’s Top 100 gastropubs list for 2026, including The Wild Rabbit, The Bull and more.
  
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• Pedestrian killed and driver taken to hospital following Cotswolds crash

  11-12-2025 11:03 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A pedestrian was pronounced dead and a driver was taken to hospital following a crash in the Cotswolds near the Oxfordshire border on Wednesday.
  
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• Amazon stops sale of product over fire and electrocution risk as shoppers warned

  11-12-2025 10:48 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Amazon halts sales of JOYINLED Mini LED Spotlight in UK after fire and electric shock risks flagged by safety watchdog
  
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• Which? says EasyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air 'deserve to be called out' over bag issue

  11-12-2025 10:47 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Analysis of cabin bag prices charged by three budget airlines found their lowest advertised rates were not available in the vast majority of cases.
  
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• Nestle makes huge changes to 2 iconic treats no longer classed as ‘chocolate’

  11-12-2025 10:43 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Nestle has confirmed it has changed the recipes of Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband, meaning they can no longer be classified as 'chocolate'
  
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• When to get yellow sticker Christmas bargains: Lidl, Aldi, M&S, Tesco and Sainsbury's

  11-12-2025 10:39 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Bargain hunters who leave their festive food shopping until Christmas Eve can save a packet, say experts, but are you brave enough to risk bare shelves?
  
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• All 17 places where there is a massive crackdown on 'dodgy’ Amazon Fire sticks

  11-12-2025 10:31 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  There is a full-scale crackdown on ‘dodgy’ Amazon Fire TV sticks in these 17 UK areas.
  
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• Piers Morgan reveals what happened during 'festive catch-up' with Jeremy Clarkson

  11-12-2025 10:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Piers Morgan has revealed what happened during a 'festive catch-up' with former Top Gear presenter and Clarkson's Farm star Jeremy Clarkson.
  
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• The social media mistake that can invalidate your home insurance this Christmas

  11-12-2025 10:25 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Admiral Insurance is advising holidaymakers to think twice before posting real-time updates online
  
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• RECAP: M40 delays due to 'serious' crash involving two lorries and three cars

  11-12-2025 10:13 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Motorists driving into Oxfordshire face delays this morning as the M40 is closed due to a 'serious' crash.
  
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• Long delays on M40 due to 'serious collision' involving two lorries

  11-12-2025 10:13 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Motorists driving into Oxfordshire face delays this morning as the M40 is closed due to a 'serious' crash.
  
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• Lanes closed on M40 due to 'serious' crash involving two lorries and three cars

  11-12-2025 10:13 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Motorists driving into Oxfordshire face delays this morning as the M40 is closed due to a 'serious' crash.
  
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• Morrisons rolls out new service across hundreds of UK stores to help customers

  11-12-2025 10:07 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Morrisons is launching 350 Amazon return kiosks in UK stores by early 2026, offering fast, label-free returns for Amazon parcels during your weekly shop.
  
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• GP warns not to mistake symptoms of 'serious' illnesses as flu amid rise in cases

  11-12-2025 10:05 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A GP has warned Brits not to dismiss symptoms of more 'serious' illnesses as cold or flu as cases rise
  
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