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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000
The Oxford restaurant that's a love letter to the best French cooking
Every good meal has a story to tell - but at Raymond Blanc's Brasserie Blanc in Oxford, that story is more of a love letter to French cooking.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Flight school based in Oxford collapses after difficulties
A flight school based at Oxford Airport has collapsed after difficulties with more than £500,000 of debts, accounts show.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Supermarket forced to close during one of 'all too frequent' power cuts
Repeated power cuts in Wallingford and the surrounding villages are causing ‘annoyance and inconvenience’, affecting businesses and even forced a major shop to temporarily close.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:26:58 +0000
Video of moment murderer admitted his crime: 'I'm going to miss GTA 6'
Robert Richens was arrested after he admitted murdering Rachael Vaughan in June last year, following a 'brutal' attack.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:02:01 +0000
Appeal after man made 'distressing' threats to woman driver
Police are appealing for information after a man in his 30s stepped out in front of a car and made 'distressing' threats towards the woman driving.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:40:32 +0000
Armed response in Banbury to reports of 'men with weapons' outside pub
An armed response including officers with guns responded to reports of weapons outside the Musketeer Pub last night, and a man has been arrested.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Popular wildlife park reopens daily after winter improvements
The Burford wildlife park is now open to visitors every day again - but there are restrictions on numbers because of flooding.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Balliol Boys’ Club first met in a former sweet factory
MANY readers have fond memories of Balliol Boys’ Club which provided activities for Oxford youngsters for more than 60 years
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:17:33 +0000
15-year-old boy missing for two days may be in Oxford, police say
Thames Valley Police has joined in a search for a missing 15-year-old boy, who disappeared from Raunds and was last seen in Northampton.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:33:07 +0000
Reports of massive armed police response in Banbury
There are reports of a huge armed response in Banbury with police officers with guns on the scene of an incident in Horsefair.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:06:32 +0000
Bishops 'reject use of Christian symbols to intimidate' amid England flag-flying
The controversy over the flying of England and Union flags around Oxfordshire by the Raise the Colours movement has reached the Church.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Aristocrat and Churchill relative interviewed to be Jeffrey Epstein's PA
The aristocrat from Oxfordshire's Blenheim Palace interviewed to be Jeffrey Epstein's PA according to recently released emails.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Month-long closures of A34 between Oxford and Abingdon to begin
The A34 through around Oxford and Abingdon will see a series of road closures until the end of the month starting on Monday.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Dog owner dealt with by police after double 'Akita' attack in village
The owner of a Japanese Akita dog which reportedly attacked several other dogs and one owner in Garsington, Oxfordshire, has been given restrictions.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Oxford area priest made honorary canon in recognition of service to the church
A priest who has served in Littlemore for 22 years has been made an honorary canon.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Village restaurant awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand for affordable quality
A renowned restaurant in an Oxfordshire village has been awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand, recognising its commitment to affordable, quality food.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Oxfordshire charity supporting traumatised children expands to London
A charity has expanded its reach with the addition of a second therapeutic school.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000
New app launches to help lonely adults find new friends in Oxford
WeMeet, a free-to-use social events app, is expanding to Oxford to help people make friends.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Brewery with 177 years of history invests in 'gold standard' training
Hook Norton Brewery, founded in 1849, is blending tradition with modern education by delivering 'gold-standard' learning across all areas of its business.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Council proposes £21m budget for next year's spending
Vale of White Horse District Council is proposing a £21 million spending plan.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Famed actress publicly praises Oxford hospital staff after cancer treatment
Alex Kingston, known for her roles on ER and Doctor Who, expressed her gratitude to the team at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) during an appearance on BBC Radio 5 Live on World Cancer Day.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Eight-bedroom barn conversion listed for £2m
A BARN conversion in Bicester has been listed by Zoopla for a guide price of close to £2 million.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Blenheim Palace announces half-term activities for the whole family
Blenheim Palace has announced a host of February half-term activities.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Restaurant seeks permission to sell booze and play music
A restaurant is seeking permission to sell alcohol and play recorded music
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Modern Art Oxford to mark 60th anniversary with year of exhibitions and events
Modern Art Oxford will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a year-long programme of exhibitions and events.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Care workers help design new uniform for 22 care homes
Care workers have helped design a new uniform that will be rolled out across 22 care homes
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Aureus School Creative and Expressive Arts Showcase returns for sixth year
The Creative and Expressive Arts Showcase will be performed by students from Aureus School at Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Repair café celebrates 10 years of fixing things and saving the planet
Headington Repair Café in Oxford marked the milestone at Bullingdon Community Centre with a special 'fix-it' birthday cake.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Oxfordshire rail station transformed with new artwork celebrating heritage
A railway station has been transformed with public artworks celebrating Didcot’s heritage and community
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Oxfordshire residents encouraged to consider a role in the probation service
Jobseekers are being urged to consider a career in the probation service to make a positive difference to other people's lives.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Ancient Roman mosaic lovingly recreated in embroidery
Volunteers at North Leigh Roman Villa are recreating a 4th-century Roman mosaic in embroidery, preserving Cirencester’s Roman heritage. Join sessions or support English Heritage.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Air quality improved in parts of Bicester
Cleaner air and reduced traffic emissions have led to the removal of an air quality management area
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Play areas and community centres receive funding boost
Play areas, community centres, and sustainability projects have received a funding boost.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Oxford economic expert weighs in on interest rate decision
Edward Allenby, a senior economic adviser at Oxford Economics, has commented on expectations surrounding the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which is widely expected to hold interest rates at 3.75 per cent in its latest meeting.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New indoor family adventure coming to farm for half term
A new indoor family adventure is coming to High Lodge Farm during February half term.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Oxfordshire charity issues call for more books in bid to inspire children
A book donation campaign is underway to inspire a lifelong love of reading.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
More than £18,000 raised for hurricane relief thanks to Diocese of Oxford
The Diocese of Oxford raised more than £18,000 for Hurricane Melissa relief, supporting churches and schools in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Housebuilder gives young plumbers opportunity of a lifetime
Persimmon Homes Wessex, one of the firms behind the new Valley Park development in Didcot, presented a cheque to 23-year-old Renelec apprentice Harry.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Households sought for eco project with £200 payout
CircleUp, a European research initiative from Oxfordshire County Council and environmental charity Earthwatch Europe, is inviting 40 households in Wantage and Grove to take part in the scheme.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New science labs unveiled to support Oxford's start-ups
New Oxford University lab space to support spinouts and early stage companies in Oxford has been unveiled.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Aldi to give away £100 vouchers to parents across county
Aldi is offering a financial boost to new parents through its Mamia New Parent Fund.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Oxfordshire hotel that's a 'haven' in the countryside among best in Cotswolds
A hotel in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire has been named one of the best in the Cotswolds - have you stayed here?
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Major development takes step forward to becoming reality
A major new development has moved a step closer to reality
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Primary school children selected to take part in mini police scheme
A primary school has been selected to take part in a scheme that gives children a taste of policing.
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Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Camera club members snap some silhouettes
Oxford Mail Camera Club members have been snapping some silhouettes.
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Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Everything going to plan' as bridge replacement on schedule for completion
Major work to construct a new rail bridge as part of a £237m scheme to upgrade Oxford station is on schedule for completion this weekend at Botley Road.
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Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Councillor marks 'embarrassing' two-year park and ride milestone with cake
A Conservative councillor has described a continuing lack of action over an unused A40 park and-ride site as ‘embarrassing’.
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Sat, 07 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
How city centre streets have changed over the years in archive pictures
We've had a look back through the Oxford Mail archive to find pictures of city street scenes and discover how they've changed over the years.
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Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Fans rally behind Jeremy Clarkson following major announcement
Fans have rallied behind Jeremy Clarkson after a major announcement.
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Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Rooftop launch for new website promoting Oxford as destination
Business leaders gathered at The Store hotel in Oxford to welcome a new website designed to promote trade and tourism
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