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• Oxford school shut over broken boiler

  06-01-2026 08:35 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An Oxford school remains shut over a broken boiler with the closure now extended as temperatures drop below freezing.
  
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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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• New taproom proposes serving until 1am on weekend nights

  10-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A taproom has applied for a licence to serve alcohol until midnight Sunday to Thursday, and until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays.
  
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• Most people who stop weight-loss jabs regain all the weight within two years

  10-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford University study finds most people regain weight within two years of stopping weight-loss jabs like Wegovy and Mounjaro. Experts urge lifestyle changes for lasting results.
  
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• Man charged with rape says alleged victim kissed him on the lips

  10-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A man charged with rape after a night out in Oxford claimed his alleged victim kissed him on the lips and wanted to have sex.
  
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• Lego opening at Westgate Oxford: shoppers look forward

  10-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Shoppers are hoping a new Lego store will open at the Westgate centre early in 2026
  
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• Fresh investment secured for sports and leisure services

  10-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A fresh investment has been secured to support leisure services across two districts.
  
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• Community food redistribution scheme receives boost

  10-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A community-led food waste initiative has received a boost in support
  
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• Age is no barrier: 70-year-old fencer wins bronze at world veterans championships

  10-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An Abingdon fencing champion is proving age is no barrier to international success.
  
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• Police launch search as fears increase for missing 88-year-old

  09-01-2026 19:57 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Thames Valley Police has said that the missing 88-year-old was last seen in Oxford and are appealing for any information.
  
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• Stolen Timberwolf chipper potentially worth over £10,000 seized by police

  09-01-2026 19:43 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Thames Valley Police seized the stolen road towable Timberwolf chipper which is potentially worth over £10,000.
  
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• Motorist arrested for drug driving without insurance after vehicle stop

  09-01-2026 19:23 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An Oxfordshire man has been arrested for drug driving without insurance with an "elderly woman" reportedly a passenger.
  
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