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• Gary Lineker axed from another BBC show just 7 months after MOTD exit

  08-12-2025 12:39 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Gary Lineker has been axed from another BBC show just seven months after being axed from Match of the Day.
  
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• Man 'punches dogwalker's face as his Pit Bull attacks Dalmatian'

  08-12-2025 14:17 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A man punched a dogwalker in the face as his Pit Bull and Mastiff attacked the victim's Dalmatian in Oxford, say Thames Valley Police.
  
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• Village has taken 'far more than its fair share' after 50 homes approved

  08-12-2025 13:40 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Hook Norton near Banbury, Oxfordshire, will get 50 new homes after plans were approved by Cherwell District Council.
  
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• Oxfam blames government on cuts as income drops £28.6m

  08-12-2025 13:38 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxfam has seen a £28.6m drop in income this year, newly published accounts have revealed as the charity blames the Labour government for adding pressure.
  
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• Oxfam blames government on cuts as income drops £28.6

  08-12-2025 13:38 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxfam has seen a £28.6m drop in income this year, newly published accounts have revealed as the charity blames the Labour government for adding pressure.
  
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• University mortician paid £200,000 after exposure to 'next asbestos'

  08-12-2025 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Oxford University mortician was paid £200K after being exposed to a chemical called the "next asbestos" while he was working.
  
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• Severe weather fails to dampen Christmas launch

  08-12-2025 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Severe weather failed to dampen the festive spirit at Wantage's annual Christmas event.
  
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• Woman 'punched in the face' in unprovoked attack on street

  08-12-2025 13:17 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A woman was "punched in the face" by a man during an unprovoked attack in Witney, Oxfordshire.
  
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• Storm Bram named as UK expected to see heavy rain and strong winds this week

  08-12-2025 12:55 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Storm Bram has been named as the Republic of Ireland and much of the UK will feel its effects this week, including heavy rain, potential flooding and strong winds.
  
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• TV historian Dr Lucy Worsley speaks to pupils about Jane Austen

  08-12-2025 12:41 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  TV historian Dr Lucy Worsley gave a talk to pupils in Abingdon on Jane Austen's homes
  
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• Warning to concertgoers as ticket prices could surge in cost over next 3 years

  08-12-2025 12:40 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An industry expert has warned the cost of concert tickets could surge in price, as some of the biggest music arenas are to face rocketing taxes
  
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• Diddly Squat named best farm shop in the Cotswolds at awards

  08-12-2025 12:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm Shop, a star of the smash hit Amazon Prime show Clarkson's Farm, has been named the best in the Cotswolds.
  
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• The 30cm rule households can use to help heat rooms more efficiently

  08-12-2025 12:26 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Households can utilise a 30cm rule in their rooms to help heat up their home more efficiently
  
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• Households advised to never do one thing to protect wildlife in winter

  08-12-2025 12:25 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Households have been advised to avoid making one mistake to help out animals such as hedgehogs in the winter
  
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• The one bathroom habit GPs say you need to quit now to avoid issues in future

  08-12-2025 12:22 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A number of GPs and health experts have urged people to avoid one bathroom habit to prevent issues in the future
  
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• Met Office issue yellow weather warning for parts of UK as 80mm of rain expected

  08-12-2025 12:21 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for parts of the UK this week,
  
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• Woman banned from the road for more than two years after crash and drink driving

  08-12-2025 12:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An Oxford woman has been banned from the road for more than two years after causing serious injury and drink driving.
  
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• Jamie Oliver to relaunch restaurant chain started in Oxford

  08-12-2025 12:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The building where Jamie Oliver launched his restaurant empire remains empty despite a costly refurbishment programme
  
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• Jamie Oliver is to relaunch restaurant chain started in Oxford

  08-12-2025 12:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The building where Jamie Oliver launched his restaurant empire remains empty despite a costly refurbishment programme
  
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• Crowds enjoy Christmas fun at packed town Fayre and Santa Dash

  08-12-2025 12:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Wallingford Christmas Fayre was "great fun" for attendees who enjoyed a festive event including market stalls, a Santa Dash and live entertainment.
  
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• Snow globe filled with 'bloodied sheep’ protest set for Oxford city centre

  08-12-2025 11:50 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A giant snow globe filled with "bloodied sheep" will be at Oxford this week.
  
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• Snow globe filled with 'bloodied sheep’ at Christmas market in Oxford

  08-12-2025 11:50 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A giant snow globe filled with "bloodied sheep" will be at Oxford Christmas market this week.
  
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• Fears as Cotswolds chef Rick Stein 'almost killed' while sleeping

  08-12-2025 11:45 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Cotswolds chef Rick Stein has shared his fears after almost being "killed" in his sleep.
  
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• ITV reveals the final voting percentages for I'm A Celebrity 2025 as winner crowned

  08-12-2025 11:34 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  ITV has shared the voting percentages for the final of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! 2025 as Angry Ginge was crowned King of the Jungle.
  
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• Global celebrity studying at Oxford University graduates

  08-12-2025 11:15 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A global TV celebrity studying at Oxford University has now graduated.
  
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• Air ambulance and police officers attend incident in Oxfordshire

  08-12-2025 11:06 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An air ambulance and police officers have attended an incident in Didcot, Oxfordshire.
  
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• Gang attacks man in city centre and steals his sunglasses

  08-12-2025 10:53 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A gang attacked two men in Oxford and stole a pair of their sunglasses on Halloween.
  
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• Met Office issues yellow weather warning to Oxfordshire

  08-12-2025 09:44 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning to Oxfordshire.
  
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