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Woman chooses to stand trial charged with allowing the death of piglets

A woman has chosen to stand trial after being accused of allowing the death of newborn piglets as well incorrectly stori...

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Mum and daughter on what it's like to both work at Thames Valley Police

A mum and daughter have spoken about what it is like to both be working at Thames Valley Police....

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More than £23m lost to investment fraud, new data shows

More than £23m was lost to investment fraud in 2024, according to recent data....

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The best Aldi April Specialbuys from Easter kitchenware to anti-snore pillows

Aldi's Specialbuys for April 2024 include pastel Easter kitchenware like a classic stand mixer and an outdoor play colle...

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'High' and 'very high' pollen levels expected in the South East

High pollen counts are expected in the South East for until Saturday....

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Yama welcomes court decision

Former Madang Governor Peter Yama has welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court that dismissed an application by curren...

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Divorce, separation and doing the sums on the family home

Failure to address what happens to the home you shared can leave both parties in limbo when it comes to moving on with t...

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Cardiff Capital Region providing £15m loan for completion of major office scheme

The loan to JR Smart will finance completion of its 114,000 sq ft John Street office building which will be occupied by ...

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Blue badge holder, 90, ‘distraught’ after getting parking ticket while visiting sick wife in hospital

A 90-year-old blue badge holder is facing a large fine and possible court appearance following a lack of communication o...

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‘The worst mobile phone service in the rich world’

London's awful signal is one of the most irritating daily realities of living in what is meant to be one of the world’...

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Michelin-star restaurant hit with poor hygiene rating after mould found in fridge

A Michelin-star restaurant loved by celebrities has been hit with a poor hygiene rating after an inspector found mould i...

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What’s behind SABC news glitch?

SABC2’s weekend glitch left Afrikaans news viewers in the dark, prompting outrage and talk of political interference o...

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'Joined up thinking needed to tackle traffic jams'

I may be slightly over quota for published letters, but here goes....

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New multi-use games area set to be built in town

The MUGA is part of the council's long-term plan to transform the park into a more inclusive and better-used space....

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'She said I strangled her but I didn't,' says man accused of attacking partner

Nathan Morley, of no fixed abode, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with two count after being said to have atta...

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Rugby Club secures sponsorship for fundraising festivals

North Dorset Rugby Football Club has secured sponsorship from David Wilson Homes....

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Local students serve as pages

Three seventh-grade students from St. Joseph High School recently served as legislative pages during the 95th session of...

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Court date set for man accused of alleged 'child' sex offences

An Oxfordshire man is due to appear in court in Oxford after being charged with several child sex offences....

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Inquest into murder victim’s death concludes as killer jailed

AN INQUEST into the death of a murder victim has concluded after her killer was jailed....

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Pop-punk band announce Bournemouth show as part of UK tour

Known for their "honesty, community and positivity," New Found Glory have continued to be an influential band in the pop...

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Wrexham city centre car ban gets 'rat run' verdict and Rhyl warning

The ban will be enforced by rise and fall bollards as well as ANPR cameras...

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Eid al-Fitr celebrated at care home with traditional Pakistani dishes

The Islamic holiday Eid al-Fitr has been celebrated at Oxford Beaumont Care Community....

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Quantum computing firm appoints new president

Quantum Motion has appointed a new president and chief commercial officer....

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‘No one is opening 300-plus seat venues like this’: Rockpool team rebirths The Argyle

The Rocks’ heritage site is now known as The Collective, featuring a cocktail bar, breakfast courtyard and ambitious n...

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Clara June Boyer

Clara June Boyer, 76, of Milan, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at her residence....

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Museum restaurant is named one of 50 best in country

The Rootop Restaurant at Oxford's Ashmolean Museum has been named as one of the 50 best in the UK....

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Funding for initiative to address soaring use of food banks secured

West Oxfordshire has seen a 'significantly higher' use of food banks due to the current economic situation....

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Garrison Keillor: A few words from your elderly uncle

I DROPPED my glasses in a café in New York and couldn’t find them and a young man got down on his knees and got them...

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High street jeweller to permanently close after nearly three decades

A jeweller will permanently close this month after nearly three decades in an Oxfordshire town....

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Villager campaigning to save “fantastic” centuries-old oak tree

A concerned resident is making it her mission to save an ancient oak which she worries will be killed by proposed tree w...

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Spanish chef brothers open innovative Oxfordshire pasta takeaway

Bicester will get a new pasta takeaway next month from a pair of Galician-Spanish chef brothers who are passionate about...

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School pupils step away from lessons for community action day

Oxford Spires Academy pupils learned about animal welfare, decorated bins, and supported the elderly on their final day ...

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Readers can subscribe for just £3 for 3 months or get 40 per cent off annually

Readers who want to subscribe to the Oxford Mail can enjoy an exclusive offer of £3 for 3 months or save over 40 per ce...

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LZ Granderson: The Statue of Liberty was a welcome sign. Now the US vibe is 'stay out'

A little over a year ago, while trying to secure votes to pass a $1.2-trillion spending package, House Speaker Mike John...

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Woman accused of being in 'group attack' on man

A trial has commenced for a woman accused of being a part of a group that attacked a man in Frilford near Marcham in Oxf...

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Manam chiefs recognised

THE traditional Manam Council of Chiefs in the Bogia District, Madang Province were officially recognised by the Madang ...

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Silverstone Museum to showcase Le Mans-winning cars this April

There will be a range of activities on offer at Silverstone Museum this April....

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School celebrates its 80th anniversary with pupil-designed cake

A school marked a major milestone last week with special cakes and birthday celebrations....

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Blandford school hosts first-ever Creative Arts Awards

A highlight was the recognition of two international awards at the Child of Hope School in Uganda....

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‘Chinese soldiers’ in Ukraine may give Zelenksy new advantage in peace talks

Kyiv will be hoping to capitalise on Trump's frustration with Putin, but question marks still hang over how the US will ...

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Frustration over 'ridiculously slow' process for EV chargers

Oxfordshire County Council are being urged to speed up their provision of off-street EV charging cables....

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Michael James Green

July 25, 1950 - April 3, 2025...

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Thatched roof hotel and wedding venue slammed in hygiene inspection

A thatched roof hotel and wedding venue in Banbury has been slammed in a recent hygiene inspection....

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Easter eggs donated to Banbury children with additional needs

Housebuilder Orbit Homes has donated more than 100 Easter eggs to the Let's Play Project....

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CFD faces challenges as city grows

Conway Fire Department Chief Mike Winter takes his responsibility coordinating and leading the emergency response of the...

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90-year-old ordered to pay hospital parking fine despite his blue badge

A 90-year-old blue badge holder is facing a large fine and possible court appearance following a lack of communication o...

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Sherando band playing at Disney World today

Sherando High School's marching band has traded Virginia's chilly April weather for sunny Orlando, Florida, as it prepar...

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RAF nurses take part in training with firefighters

A team of RAF critical care nurses joined a group of firefighters at Rewley Road Fire Station to take part in training l...

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Church defends ‘disgraceful’ decision to install ANPR cameras in car park

An unholy row has broken out after new parking restrictions were brought in by a church in response to what it called �...

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Violinist Nicola Benedetti to perform at Lighthouse in Poole

Benedetti, who was appointed a CBE in 2019, is recognised as one of the most sought-after violinists of her generation....

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Beloved retail chain bankruptcy, liquidation drives major change

A popular retai chain met an untimely end and a key voice thinks the impact is deeper than just another retailer going a...

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Do you actually save anything with a Railcard? I put it to the test to find out

Railcards offer discounts on train travel, but are they worth it? I put it to the test to find out....

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Universal theme park opening as part of Oxford-Cambridge corridor

A deal to secure the first Universal theme park in Europe in Bedfordshire has been closed by the Government....

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Thieves caught after horse riding equipment stolen across county

THIEVES were caught after horse riding equipment was stolen from across Dorset....

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Drunk dad called Asian driver ‘slanty’ before weeing in taxi

A plumber has been convicted of racially abusing a taxi driver and urinating in the AC vent of his cab after a booze-fil...

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The Mid-Hudson Library System’s most requested ebooks for the week ending April 6, 2025

The following is a list of the most-requested ebooks at your local libraries for the week ending March 30: Most Requeste...

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Tariff war compounds fear over transmission cost blowouts

Evidence is clear that big energy projects are already costing more and more, and the breakdown of global trade will wor...

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Jalandhar blast ‘kingpin’ also named in Baba Siddique murder case

A grenade attack targeted BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia's Jalandhar residence, initially mistaken for a transformer blast....

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Excuse for swastika hate crime at memorial revealed

A man has revealed why he inked his body with Nazi swastikas and messages such as "white pride" and sat in front of a wa...