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• High-tech science facility blames faulty heater for fire emergency

  28-11-2025 18:31 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The high-tech Oxfordshire space and innovation hub said a faulty heater was the reason multiple fire crews were called today.
  
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• Man walking along bypass dies after crash involving two cars

  10-01-2026 16:08 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A pedestrian has died after he was involved in a crash during the early hours with two vehicles in Oxford.
  
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• Students offered permanent jobs after completing studies

  10-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Three Oxford Brookes students have been offered permanent jobs upon the successful completion of their studies.
  
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• Snowdon, triathlon and skydive - hospice fundraising events

  10-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An Oxfordshire hospice is inviting supporters to take part in a year of fundraising challenges.
  
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• Revealed: Bicester Motion's Scramblers 2025 awards

  10-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Bicester Motion has revealed the winners of the 2025 Scramblers Awards
  
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• East West Rail to hold information events to reveal latest proposals

  10-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  East West Railway Company hosts community events in Bicester, Oxfordshire, to reveal latest Oxford to Cambridge rail line designs and gather feedback.
  
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• Council tackles 'long-standing pressures' on sewage network with planning powers

  10-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An Oxfordshire council says it is continuing to take 'strong, proactive steps' to tackle 'long-standing pressures' on the district's sewage network with planning powers.
  
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• Hot chips were a special treat at Gloucester Green bus station

  10-01-2026 13:33 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  THE ticket office at the Gloucester Green bus station in Oxford provided an extra treat for passengers and other visitors - hot chips
  
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• Oxford bar closed amid uncertain future

  10-01-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An Oxford city centre bar has closed amid an uncertain future.
  
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• Ex-Oxfordshire private school teacher was 'publicly humiliated'

  10-01-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An ex-Oxfordshire private school teacher was "publicly humiliated" when he went viral for dressing as an admiral without permission on Remembrance Sunday.
  
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• Crash on A34 northbound causes long delays 'to last until 3pm'

  10-01-2026 13:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Delays on the A34 are expected for hours after a crash at East Ilsley
  
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• Pedestrian seriously hurt after crash involving two cars

  10-01-2026 12:39 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A pedestrian is in hospital with serious injuries after a crash involving two cars on Oxford's Eastern Bypass.
  
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• Oxford's Eastern Bypass is closed over emergency 999 incident - updates

  10-01-2026 11:43 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Police have closed the Eastern Bypass in Oxford over an incident
  
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• Shop at Didcot's Orchard Centre will close down today with 70 per cent off sale

  10-01-2026 10:39 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A shop at the Orchard centre in Didcot is to close down today.
  
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• Red light jumping cyclists fined by police in Oxford

  10-01-2026 10:22 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Cyclists jumping red light in Oxford are being fined £50 by police
  
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• Jhoots pharmacy collapses into administration

  10-01-2026 09:07 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Jhoots Pharmacy has collapsed into administration months after furious staff staged a walk-out at a branch.
  
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• Woman in her 80s found dead at her home address

  10-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A woman in her 80s was found dead at her home address, an inquest opening heard.
  
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• Woman honoured with OBE after campaign to tackle discrimination in faith settings

  10-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A research fellow has been made an OBE for her work in tackling discrimination in faith settings.
  
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• Which restaurants does Oxford need most? Locals hope these will open in the city

  10-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  We asked Oxford Mail readers which restaurants they would like to see open in 2026 and they suggested the likes of Spud Bros and Toby Carvery.
  
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• Westgate says December was positive for trade despite businesses fears

  10-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Westgate in Oxford has said that December was a positive month for trade after the opening of Sephora, Oliver Bonas and Goldsmiths.
  
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• Village pub to reopen with new owners following closure

  10-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A village pub near Oxford is set to reopen with new owners who already run three pubs in Oxfordshire.
  
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• Thousands gain IT access in Malawi thanks to Oxford partnership

  10-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  DONATED computers are changing lives
  
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• Stalled local plan set to get back on track after 'welcome encouragement'

  10-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse Joint Local Plan review may resume the after government signals an end to Duty to Co-operate and a procedural meeting has been set.
  
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• Shoppers who solve hotel window puzzle can win Morse show tickets

  10-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A new window has been created at an Oxford hotel to highlight an Inspector Morse play coming to the New Theatre
  
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• Scornful fans criticise Jeremy Clarkson's latest 'awful' career move

  10-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Fans have been critical of the Clarkson's Farm star's latest career move with one person calling it "awful" and others pointing out its flaws.
  
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• Samurai sword wielding stabber pleads guilty after Oxford incident

  10-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An Oxford man has pleaded guilty to a stabbing in the Littlemore area of Oxford which left a man seriously injured.
  
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• Pub in 'sleepy' Cotswolds village among best new hotels for staycations in 2026

  10-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Located in Clanfield, Oxfordshire, The Mason's Arms is adding seven new bedrooms this spring and it's been named one of the UK's best new hotels to visit this year.
  
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• Police promise crackdown on anti-social behaviour as Alfred statue vandalised

  10-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An Oxfordshire town's police force has promised a crackdown on anti-social behaviour in 2026 after an iconic royal statue was vandalised.
  
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• Plans to deliver up to 70 new, fully affordable homes progress

  10-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Plans to deliver up to 70 new, fully affordable homes in the heart of Witney are progressing.
  
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• Oxfordshire DJ couple crowned regional winners at The Wedding Industry Awards 2026

  10-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An Oxfordshire couple who do DJing at weddings have been crowned Regional Winners at The Wedding Industry Awards 2026.
  
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