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St Aldates Post Office, with the bus stop on the left

Elderly man robbed outside Oxford Post Office

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The Four Candles Weatherspoon's pub in George Street is taking part in National Tax Equality Day when they will be reducing prices by the amount they pay in tax- charges which supermarkets are exempted from paying. Pictured are team leaders Abbie Cart

Do you like cheap beer? Then you might like this

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Sleep and sex more important for well being than money, survey finds

The 'secret of happiness' revealed - but how do you compare?

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Michael O'Leary

Ryanair cancellations - see if your flight is affected

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The eye of Hurricane Maria as it nears Dominica

Hurricane Maria - battered Caribbean islands brace for ‘potentially catastrophic’ storm

Julia Hedley and Sally Matthews at Highmarket House

New £6m care home gets ready to open

The Begbroke and Yarnton Green Belt campaign protesting against plans for thousands of homes earlier this year.

Housing numbers: 'Ridiculous' green belt plans could be scrapped

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Campaigners out in force on the A44 protesting against plans to build 4,400 homes north of Oxford.

We need far fewer homes than previously thought - so do we need to build on Green Belt?

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Oxford Magistrates' Court

Scales of Justice: Latest round-up of convictions

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Health trust guilty of failings over teenager's death

Health trust guilty of failings over teenager's death

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The junction near where the crash happened and, inset, a file photo of a VW Passat- Pic. Google.

Repair garages told to look out for damaged silver VW after driver sped away from crash

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Banbury marks anniversary of Battle of Britain

Town marks role played in Battle of Britain 77 years on

Eddie Duller pictures.

HEALTHWATCH: More transparency is needed about big decisions affecting our NHS

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A Chiltern Railways train

Old pound coins disappear next month - but ticket machines still don't take the new ones

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Chairman of Keep the Horton General Keith Strangwood

Campaigners raise concerns over hospital bed closures as winter approaches

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Drunk man threw glass at barmaid

'Jekyll and Hyde' drinker who threw glass at barmaid narrowly avoids jail term

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Age UK Oxfordshire's Jess Swift (centre) plays O/X's at The Moors care home in Kidlington with Susan Smy, Pat Franklin and Evelyn Thomas.Picture: Marc West.

DIGNITY IN CARE: Charity boss hopes awards will help bring invisible workforce into the light

Flight Lieutenant Alan Scott, who lived in Benson.

Inquest finds balloon contributed to deaths of RAF airmen in helicopter crash

Oxford is UK's 'most satisfied city'

Oxford is UK's 'most satisfied city'

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ARCh volunteer Paul O’Hare. Picture Richard Cave

PROFILE: The volunteers who help children get to grips with reading

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HERE TO HELP - New fire engines drives rescue into the 21st century

From left at the Hill End Centre, Angela Dorman, the volunteer coordinator for Connection, Mark Gallagher and Paul Roberts, of Aspire Oxford, and Neill McTavish, team manager of the Connection outreach service. Picture Jon Lewis

Help the Big Sleepout raise a record amount for rough sleepers

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Belly dancers came to entertain residents at Middletown Grange Care Home as part of its health and fitness drive. Picture: Antony Moore

DIGNITY IN CARE: Woman inspired to become a carer after seeing first hand the sterling job they do

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Becca Collacott shared this photo from last year's pumpkin harvest at Peachcroft Farm in Abingdon

Oxford Mail Camera Club: Autumnal colours on the theme of harvest

Staff worked off their feet as they attend to patients at the John Radcliffe Hospital. Picture Jon Lewis

Nearly 300 hospital beds out of action after 'concerning' wave of closures

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Congestion on the A40 near Witney

County will bid for £280m of major transport improvements

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Oxford Mags

Scales of justice: Latest round-up of conviction

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Aid from RAF Benson helping those affected by hurricane Irma. Picture shows a RAF Puma helicopter of 33 Squadron on the beach of Cane Garden Bay to deliver essential aid to local residents.

'Breath-taking' response for Hurricane Irma as Oxfordshire pivotal in relief effort

Oxford Crown Court

Drug dealing addict spared jail - as long as he stays clear of drugs

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EP Barras boat

Local firms not all at sea when it comes to Boat Show

Businesswoman Helen Wright is campaigning for flexible working hours Pic: Jon Lewis

9 to 5 could be a thing of the past, according to one pioneering woman

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Claire Foy as Anne Boleyn with Damian Lewis in Wolf Hall. Picture Ed Miller

Actress Claire Foy praises director of new movie Breathe

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Official launch of Refill Bicester and Banbury at FLTR Coffee, Bicester.

MP launches free water refill scheme

Godswell Park care home

Care home first in England to achieve outstanding rating

Exterior of new Banbury care home

New £6m care home gets ready to open

Dignity in Care awards.Christopher Dunn won a Dignity in Care Award last year for Leadership.Picture Richard Cave 5.09.17

DIGNITY IN CARE: Man's journey into social care inspired by younger brother

Professor Peter Mortimer and Gemma Levine hope their book will help raise awareness of Lymphoedema

Prolific photographer sheds light on little-known disease with new book

Dogs for Good trainer Emma Caswell with Silver the dog who is in trainig to be an assistance dog

B&B homes needed for dogs-in-training

Laura Harper of Blake Morgan

Will it right says solicitor

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Deal done for biotech

Deal done for biotech

THE GOOD LIFE: This part of Oxfordshire officially the best place in England to be a woman

THE GOOD LIFE: This part of Oxfordshire is best place in England to be a woman

Elaine Biles and her husband Stephen. Picture by Ed Nix.

DIGNITY IN CARE AWARDS: Winner of last year's award tells her story of caring for her husband

POTHOLES: Cash-strapped council switches to cheaper repair method

POTHOLES: Cash-strapped council to stick with cheaper repair method

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Team at St Luke's Hospital smile for the camera after being presented with the award for a care service by Dr Bruno Holthof and panel member Richard Mandunya. Picture: Anna McKay

DIGNITY IN CARE: Thumbs up from care staff recognised for their outstanding dedication

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Latest sport

CHANGE OF SCENE: Pep Clotet watches training at Roman Way last month, but this week Oxford United will be breaking their normal routine by staying at an army barracks in Surrey Picture: Ed Nix

Army training camp will clear Oxford United's heads - boss Pep Clotet

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COMMITTMENT: Witney’s Jack Birks goes head first into the ground while battling for the ball against Witney Picture: David Fleming

RUGBY UNION: South West 1 East reports

Andy Whing has been joint youth team boss at Oxford United for the last two years

Andy Whing leaves Oxford United for coaching role at Kidderminster Harriers

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Oxford United fans in Blackpool

Oxford United's huge support deserved better, admits Pep Clotet after Blackpool loss

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My goal means nothing, says James Henry after defeat

My goal means nothing, says James Henry after defeat

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GLUM: Oxford United’s dejected players applaud the 1,632 travelling fans at the final whistle Picture: Richard Parkes

Mike Williamson bemoans 'naive' Oxford United

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CUP-WINNERS: Banbury celebrate their victory in front of the Wormsley pavilion

CRICKET: Banbury and Bicester & North Oxford wins Oxon finals at Wormsley

Curtis Nelson backing Oxford United's huge following to spur side on at Blackpool

Curtis Nelson backing Oxford United's huge following to spur side on at Blackpool

PEP CLOTET COLUMN: Let’s show everyone we’re ready for another away test

PEP CLOTET COLUMN: Let’s show everyone we’re ready for another away test

TOP OF THE SHOTS: Gino van Kessel with his goal of the month award for August

Gino van Kessel loving life with 'quality' Oxford United

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Ricardinho fires in a shot against Gillingham last weekend

Oxford United fans' chant is music to Ricardinho's ears

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Widnes Vikings Jack Buchanan is tackled by Wigan Warriors Sam Powell and Joel Tomkins, during the Super League match at the Select Security Stadium

Australian forward Jack Buchanan to leave Widnes at end of season

Durham's Paul Coughlin celebrates taking the wicket of Derbyshire's Billy Godleman

Durham chairman Sir Ian Botham frustrated as Paul Coughlin joins Nottinghamshire

Scott McTominay in action for Manchester United

Scott McTominay eager to make his mark at Manchester United

Sergio Aguero is finding the net with ease this season

West Brom tasked with stopping free-scoring Manchester City in Carabao Cup clash

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard

Eden Hazard set to start as Chelsea host Nottingham Forest in Carabao Cup

Danny Welbeck is set to be sidelined for a month

Arsenal’s Danny Welbeck out for at least four weeks with groin injury

Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele in action

Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele undergoes successful surgery on injured left leg

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Motors Live e-Edition

Motors Live e-Edition

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Looking Back at Oxford DVD

WW1

Major John Howard's second cousin Derek Chivers lays a wreath at his grave. Picture Damian Halliwell

Veterans will pay tribute to Major who led daring Pegasus Bridge glider raid

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EP Barras boat

Local firms not all at sea when it comes to Boat Show

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Caroline Jordan

Exam system shake-up comes under criticism from teachers

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Aung San Suu Kyi

UK to withdraw military work in Burma over violence against Rohingya minority

(AP)

Donald Trump vows to ‘totally destroy’ North Korea if provoked

Parsons Green tube station

Parsons Green bombing suspect is innocent and loves the UK, relatives say

(David Rose/Daily Telegraph/PA)

William asks a ‘big question’ on legalising drugs during chat with ex-addicts

(AP/Pavel Golovkin)

Stanislav Petrov, credited with preventing a nuclear war, dies at 77

Grenfell Tower in west London

Individuals could face manslaughter charges over Grenfell Tower disaster

(Twitter feed of @TJMayer1/PA)

Frustrated travellers play rugby after suspicious object closes M1 for six hours

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