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• Is X down? Users report issues with loading messages and posts

  16-01-2026 17:04 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Users of X have reported issues with X this afternoon, saying they are unable to load messages and posts.
  
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• Gladiators fans have same complaint moments into new BBC series - do you agree?

  17-01-2026 19:31 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  It seems many Gladiators fans have the same complaint moments into the new BBC series tonight (January 17) - do you agree?
  
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• Maya Jama breaks silence on ITV future after landing role on 'favourite' Netflix show

  17-01-2026 19:02 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Maya Jama has spoken out about her future as host of ITV reality show Love Island for the first time since landing an acting role on Netflix series The Gentlemen.
  
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• What is a Lasting Power of Attorney and how to apply as Martin Lewis says 'do it now'

  17-01-2026 18:59 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Martin Lewis has been telling viewers why Lasting Power of Attorney is the most important thing they need to sort in their finances.
  
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• 'Stop using immediately': Sainsbury's, M&S, Waitrose & more issue recall warnings

  17-01-2026 18:57 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Customers at Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Amazon, John Lewis, Asda, Tesco, M&S and other major UK retailers have been warned to stop using products “immediately”
  
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• The Traitors contestant Jade left in tears after opening up about family tragedy

  17-01-2026 18:47 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Jade was left in tears during Friday (January 16) night's episode of The Traitors (series 4) after opening up about the death of her mother and half-sibling.
  
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• Claudia Winkleman reveals a first-ever The Traitors twist - what it means for players

  17-01-2026 18:42 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Friday (January 16) night's episode of The Traitors ended with a twist, as host Claudia Winkleman revealed a show first - see what it is.
  
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• When is Gladiators back on TV? What time to watch start of new series on the BBC

  17-01-2026 18:41 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The new series of Gladiators (series 3) starts today (Saturday, January 17) on BBC One and BBC iPlayer - see what time to tune in.
  
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• What time is The Masked Singer on tonight? When to watch new episode on ITV

  17-01-2026 18:36 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Series seven of The Masked Singer UK continues tonight (Saturday, January 17) on ITV1 and ITVX, featuring special guest Ben Shephard - see what time to watch.
  
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• Ant and Dec issue apology after deleting 'upsetting' video announcing new podcast

  17-01-2026 18:31 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Ant and Dec issued an apology after deleting a post on Belta Box X and Instagram accounts announcing Hanging Out With Ant & Dec podcast
  
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• Met Office forecasts more snow in the coming days - see exactly where and when

  17-01-2026 18:25 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Met Office and WX Charts have forecast more snow for the UK before the end of January - see where and when it will hit.
  
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• Van driver caught FOUR times over the drink drive limit banned for three years

  17-01-2026 18:09 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An Oxford van driver has been banned for three years after he was caught four times over the drink drive limit.
  
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• Wildlife photographer hoping to bring moments of calm to patients and families

  17-01-2026 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford-based journalist and photographer Robert Edwards is hoping to bring moments of nature closer to cancer patients with a stunning wildlife exhibition.
  
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• Popular store in town shopping centre announces closing date

  17-01-2026 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A popular store in The Orchard Centre in Didcot has announced its closing date, as another branch in Oxfordshire also closed its doors this weekend.
  
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• Oxford university professors to receive £3 million each for climate research

  17-01-2026 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Two Oxford University professors have been awarded the first-ever Green Future Fellowships, securing £3 million each to advance pioneering research into climate solutions.
  
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• Donation helps turn dreams into reality for cricket club

  17-01-2026 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Cala Homes Chiltern has donated £2,000 to Bicester and North Oxford Cricket Club through its community pledge scheme.
  
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• Comedian with 'squint' to entertain at Oxford Playhouse

  17-01-2026 17:56 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Comedian Simon Evans is performing at Oxford Playhouse having starred at Edinburgh Fringe before.
  
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• Town's community speedwatch volunteers celebrate second anniversary

  17-01-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Volunteers in Witney area celebrating the second anniversary of its community speedwatch scheme.
  
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• Teen drug dealer sentenced after being caught with heroin and crack cocaine

  17-01-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A teenage drug dealer has been sentenced at Oxford Crown Court after he was found with heroin, crack cocaine and a lock knife.
  
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• Co-op opens first new shop of 2026 in Oxfordshire town

  17-01-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Co-op's first new store of 2026 has been opened in Didcot.
  
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• 5 people jailed at Oxford Crown Court in the last 7 days

  17-01-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Here is a round-up of 5 people who were jailed at Oxford Crown Court in the last week.
  
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• A34 in Oxfordshire set to close overnight for major works

  17-01-2026 16:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The A34 is set to close overnight for road works on the Lodge Hill scheme near Abingdon in south Oxfordshire.
  
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• Young BMX bike fans demand a cycle track for Blackbird Leys

  17-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Children had been given BMX bikes as Christmas presents but had no safe place to ride them
  
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• Pub group calls for drinkers' support during 'dry January'

  17-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Butcombe Pubs & Inns is calling on guests to make a conscious effort to support their local, as rising costs and increasing pressures continue
  
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• Karate and royal visit provide cherished memories at community centres

  17-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Princess Anne visited a community centre in Barton, Oxford.
  
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• Barn conversion set in quiet cul-de-sac on the market for £475,000

  17-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A barn conversion in Charlton-on-Otmoor is on the market for £475,000.
  
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• Oxfordshire road to close for months due to traffic lights scheme

  17-01-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A south Oxfordshire road is set to close next week as part of a county council A4130 Steventon lights scheme.
  
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• Motocross rider, 18, paralysed after crashing in last-ever race in Oxfordshire

  17-01-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A teenage motocross rider was paralysed from the waist down after a horror crash in Oxfordshire during his last-ever race.
  
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• Police issue warning after rise in use of fake £20 notes in Oxfordshire town

  17-01-2026 13:06 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Residents and businesses are being warned after reports of fake £20 notes.
  
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• Police update on investigation after major lorry crash closed A34

  17-01-2026 12:48 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An investigation has concluded into the circumstances around a major lorry crash on the A34 in Oxfordshire.
  
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