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The scene of the incident on February 6

Oxford professor, 97, who ran a red light and hit a child is let off with a fine

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Oxford Magistrates' Court

SCALES OF JUSTICE: The latest results from court

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Site of the Quarry Gate Pub in Headington. Picture: Google Maps

Site of former pub could become new homes

Judge Peter Ross

'I'm watching you' - Drunk told to turn life around by judge

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Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to baby boy

Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to baby boy

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Headington Festival...Picture Richard Cave Photography 04.06.17.

Headington Festival celebrates 14 years with new attractions

Keble College unveil painting

College unveils portrait of union's first African-Caribbean president

Wolvercote resident Michael Buck shows off the house he built at an undisclosed location in Oxfordshire

'Hobbit house' builder to explain history behind his £150 homes

Tour Guide Robin Dando pictured in front of the St George tower at the Oxford Castle & Prison (Picture by Ed Nix)

St George's Day marked across Oxfordshire

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Channel 4's escape to the chateau DIY features Oxford woman

Channel 4's escape to the chateau DIY features Oxford woman

Oxford Direct Services company in action. Picture: Maciek Tomiczek

Oxford road improvements deal to be approved today

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The Old Gaol in Abingdon is on the banks of the Thames.

Abingdon divided over Old Gaol wine bar plan

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Audrey Young in her Wolsley Hornet Mk11 joins the 'Drive It Day' at Mini Plant to celebrate 50 years of British Leyland. Picture: Richard Cave

Classics on show as 'Drive it Day' at Mini Plant Oxford draws a big crowd

Debbie Dance in the Painted Room on Cornmarket Street..11.4.2018.PICTURE BY ED NIX.....

Parade through Oxford to celebrate Shakespeare's birthday

Caroline Lucas with Oxford City Greens on Cowley Road. Richard Cave 13.04.18

Co-leader of the Greens Caroline Lucas given warm welcome in city

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The Louie Memorialfields in North Hinksey.

Have your say on playing field regeneration plans

Elderly woman cut free by fire fighters after two-car smash

Elderly woman cut free by fire fighters after two-car smash

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“Marconi Day: Oxford and District Amateur Radio Society take over Museum of the History of Science, Broad Street, Oxford

Amateur radio enthusiasts celebrate Marconi Day at museum

Police closed Donnington Bridge Road following a crash

Two car crash during thunderstorm causes injuries

PICTURE: Jon Lewis.DATE: 19.12.2016..LOCATION: Oxford.CATCHLINE: Andy Baker toy donation.BOOKED BY: Georgina Campbell.LENGTH: Herald lead.CAPTION: Andrew Baker of the Play2Give charity enlisted the help Go Green Taxis and Oxford Harlequins to bring Santa

Dedicated fundraiser gets Royal invite

All day Folk Weekend Oxford.
Morris dancing at Ashmolean.

Folk performances fill the streets of Oxford at three-day Folk Festival

High Sheriff Richard Venables, Dr Farhan Nizami, Joanna Simons, Nicola Poole, managing director of Hedges Law and Experience Oxfordshire chief executive Hayley Beer-Gamage

Islamic influence in Oxfordshire discussed at city summit

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Oxford Crown Court

Alleged drug dealer elects trial by jury

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Oxford Mail readers still in favour of remaining in the EU

Brexit opinions in Oxfordshire remain the same almost two years on

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Mabel Pritchard won a lottery grant to do up their play area. Work was completed over the Easter holiday and it is now open. Pictured here is Joshua Fawdrey.19.4.2018Picture by Ed Nix

Pupils delight as school installs new play area thanks to lottery

Oxford Mail Camera Club theme old and new: An old tree stump with new spring daffodils at Otmoor Nature Reserve. Photo by Shez Honour?

Beauty spot at risk from expressway plan, say campaigners

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Police hunt would-be robbers after 'frightening' alleyway knife attack

Police hunt would-be robbers after 'frightening' alleyway knife attack

New hangars at London Oxford Airport. Pic London Oxford Airport

New Premier Inn will be built at Oxford airport as it looks to the future

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Oxford Comic Con visitors gather in High Street

Star Wars characters take over the city as part of Oxford Comic Con

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Villagers vow anti-homes protest march 'just the beginning'

Villagers vow anti-homes protest march 'just the beginning'

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Senior children's centre worker at East Oxford Chidren's Centre, Clare Pink (second left) with parents/volunteers in July 2016

East Oxford families 'need convincing' to come back to children's centre

Runners make their way over the start line during the 2016 Virgin Money London Marathon..

LONDON MARATHON: Oxfordshire runners make last minute preparations

Ballot box - file picture

Can't make it to the polling station? Get a 'proxy vote'

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A dragonfly caught in flight by Kim Benson

CAMERA CLUB: Dragonfly wings its way to picture of the week

The Bear & The Bean cafe in Cowley Road is to close. Pic Andy Ffrench

Musical cafe owner closing down due to ill heath

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Mother who stabbed son to death sentenced

Mother stabbed son to death 'after years of suffering delusions and psychosis'

Oxford City Council Leader, Cllr Susan Brown

'More Green Belt land should be used for housing' says new Oxford leader

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West Way Chippy

'So long, and thanks for all the fish' - Oxford chippy shuts this weekend

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Police officers search a property in Blackbird Leys - pictured here climbing into the loft to check for drugs

DRUGS RAID: Cocaine and weapons seized as police search house in Blackbird Leys

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Sushimania

New Oxford sushi restaurant 'stored raw fish next to ice cream'

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Oxford Comic Con 2017: Drew and Dale Collier have an awkward encounter. Picture: Richard Cave.

Star Wars actress among guests for Oxcon III this weekend

After a decade with no post office, postal services are finally set to return to Summertown and residents and businesses are absolutely thrilled..Lord Mayor Jean Fooks is pictured at the front of the group..13.3.2018.PICTURE BY ED NIX.....

Subway and noodle bar to move into Oxford Summertown

Bob Price outside Oxford Town Hall last year

New scheme to mark 'exceptional service' to council - and the likely nominees

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Freight trains in Oxford

MP says children 'being shaken out of bed' by train noise

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Knees-up: Wallingford’s Jackie Oates performing with Oxford’s Megan Henwood and Pete Thomas

There'll be dancing in the streets for Oxford Folk Weekend

Owen Jones and Rabyah Khan.

Owen Jones joins Labour's election battle in Oxford

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PLAGUED WITH PROBLEMS: Northfield special school in Blackbird Leys

Parents 'left in limbo' as asbestos-ridden Oxford school cuts timetable

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Chris Church of Friends of the Earth Oxford with a pile of needless plastic waste at Hinksey Park. Picture: Ed Nix

SPECIAL REPORT: Why Oxfordshire can lead the way in the war on plastic

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QUINTESSENTIAL: The Great British Garden Party at Blenheim Palace

Best of British as Blenheim Palace reveals details of it summer garden party

The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Wroc?aw

A university town with dreaming spires: meet Oxford's new Polish twin

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Yoga

Look out for 'spontaneous yoga' in Oxford tomorrow

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County council signs have gone up warning drivers roadworks will take place on Botley Road. Pic Tom Williams

Four more weeks of roadworks on Botley Road

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Jayme Granito

Camera Club: Quartets are all the rage

By WMG/University of Warwick

'Breakthrough' research reveals the violent death of Oxford Dodo

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Arts Council England chairman Sir Nicholas Serota. Pic Yui Mok/PA

Oxford among cities seeking better financing for culture

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City councillor Tom Hayes and Oxford professor Jemma Hopewell at the BHF big red bin in Morrell Avenue. Picture: Jon Lewis.

Students clearing out their rooms urged to recycle for heart disease

The Flying Scotsman at the didcot Railway Centre..Crowds flock to the centre to see the iconic locomotive..

Didcot Railway Centre seeks trustees to lead organisation into next 50 years

Drive It Day in 2017

Oxford's Mini Plant to welcome classic car drivers for 2018 Drive It Day

The Oxford Mail offices, Osney Mead

Oxford Mail journalists up for Regional Press Awards

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Toys R Us in Botley Road

Final chance to bag Toys R Us bargains at Oxford store

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Scores on the Doors

SCORES ON THE DOORS: Latest restaurants rated for hygiene

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Tyler Warmington. Picture: INS

Mother who stabbed her five-year-old son to death will be sentenced today

The Pony Bike on Headington Hill - pic. Ian Pinnell

'Most people are awesome' insists bike firm despite another bit of bad parking

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Oxford's mini heatwave hits 24C today - but it won't be around for much longer

Oxford's mini heatwave could to continue today after 'hottest April day on record'

The Osney Lane car park has been closed while demolition of nearby buildings takes place - Picture by Ed Nix

'Oxford's cheapest car park' now shut and bulldozed for student flats

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Cotswold wildlife park in the sunshine

Wildlife Park animals bask in what looks set to be record-breaking April heat

Temple Cowley United Reformed Church is closing after 140 years, retiring Revd Dick Wolff is pictured. Final service is on Sunday. .1.11.2017.Picture by Ed Nix..

Buyer found for Cowley church - and it won't be turned into flats

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coconut tree

REVIEW: The Coconut Tree is reviving St Clements - but is the Sri Lankan food any good?

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Free curry at Oxford restaurant to celebrate launch of new dish

Oxford restaurant giving away 50 free curries every Monday

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Sign knocked down weeks after Frideswide Square repair works

Frideswide Square signs still broken weeks after major repairs for 'bad driving' damage

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The Bear & The Bean cafe is to close. Pic Andy Ffrench

Popular Cowley Road cafe will close next month

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Parking meters at the Horton Hospital in Banbury- run by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust- are covered and the pay and display car parks are free for the time being as the machines do not accept the new Â£1 coins..20.07.2017..

HOSPITAL SHAKE-UP: Health chiefs must climb down from 'Ivory Tower'

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Sport

Oxford United's Danielle Carlton battles for the ball earlier this season

FOOTBALL: Danielle Carlton backs Oxford United Women to complete double over Aston Villa

Hannah Short equalised for Oxford United Women, only for Tottenham to win the game with an 89th-minute penalty

FOOTBALL: Oxford United Women suffer late defeat to Tottenham

Oxfordshire, pictured in action last summer, have been forced to cancel their friendly against Buckinghamshire

CRICKET: Oxfordshire friendly falls foul of the weather despite rising temperatures

Anaclet Odhiambo scored in the 114th minute to earn Kidlington a 3-2 victory over Banbury United in the semi-finals of the Oxfordshire Senior Cup

FOOTBALL: Anaclet Odhiambo hits extra-time winner as Kidlington beat Banbury United to reach Oxfordshire Senior Cup final

Jack Taylor batting for Gloucestershire in 2013 Picture: David Davies/PA Wire

CRICKET: Jack Taylor named Gloucestershire vice-captain

DOUBLE IN VAIN: Connor Hayhow scored two tries for Henley Hawks but still finished on the losing side Picture: Ric Mellis

RUGBY UNION: Henley Hawks beaten again by last kick of the game in Taunton Titans defeat

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Sport

Picture: Steve Wheeler
Match: Rugby Henley v Chinnor
Date: 11th August 2016
Location: Drye Leas henley rfc
Caption: Henleys Brad Cook

RUGBY UNION: Henley Hawks hoping for third time lucky against Taunton

Oxford Brookes University celebrate after their victory over Nottingham

RUGBY UNION: Head coach Joe Winpenny praises players after Oxford Brookes University clinch league and cup double

NEW RECRUITS: Will Robertson (left) and Elliot Miles, seen celebrating a wicket, have signed for Horspath Picture: ICC Europe/Ian Jacobs

CRICKET: Jersey duo Elliot Miles and Will Robertson sign for Horspath

NO CARDS: Umpire Ian Royle told players and officials about the new laws

CRICKET: Officials and players get to grips with new code to dismiss players from field

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RUGBY UNION: Littlemore and Wheatley meet in Oxon Shield final

RUGBY UNION: Littlemore and Wheatley meet in Oxon Shield final

BATTLE: Archie van Dijk (middle) takes on Portugal during his debut for Netherlands U20s

RUGBY UNION: Ambitious Archie van Dijk sets sights on Europe Under 20 Championship after Netherlands debut

Oxford United manager Andy Cook Picture: Ric Mellis

FOOTBALL: Oxford United Women eye return to winning ways against Brighton & Hove Albion

Liam Manley is joining Horspath from Great & Little Tew

CRICKET: Seamer Liam Manley moves from Great Tew to Horspath

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National sport

Arsenal’s Mohamed Elneny receives treatment after suffering an injury (Mark Kerton/PA)

Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny suffers ankle ligament damage

Ederson says Manchester City have their sights set on records (Martin Rickett/PA)

Man City keeper Ederson: Setting new Premier League records would mean a lot

Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane (left) and Manchester United’s Chris Smalling (right) battle for the ball during the Emirates FA Cup semi-final match at Wembley Stadium, London.

FA apologises to Tottenham and Man Utd following Harry Kane tweet

Manchester City fans and players celebrate on the pitch after Sunday’s 5-0 win over Swansea (Anthony Devlin/EMPICS)

Champions Manchester City closing on host of Premier League records

Arsene Wenger wants Arsenal to regain lost respect around the world (Chris Radburn/PA)

Wenger wants Arsenal to regain unity needed for worldwide respect

Mark Hughes was unhappy VAR technology was not used in the FA Cup semi-final defeat to Chelsea (Adam Davy/PA)

Gary Cahill: Top four a big ask for Chelsea

Fans let off flares as the teams arrived for Liverpool’s Champions League clash with Manchester City (Peter Byrne/PA)

Merseyside Police on alert ahead of Roma’s visit to Anfield

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Business

Steve Thorne and Wesley Wait have moved their recruitment agency to Bicester. Pic Thorne and Wait

Recruitment agency Thorne and Wait moves to new office in Bicester

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Education

Caroline Jordan

Exam system shake-up comes under criticism from teachers

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First World War

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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National news

Congratulations are flooding in after the Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to a baby boy (Yui Mok/PA)

World congratulates Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on birth of baby boy

(Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Royal baby watch: The latest from the Lindo Wing

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Royal fans celebrate outside the Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital (Kirsty O’Connor/PA)

In Pictures: Crowds wait for first glimpse of new prince

Home Secretary Amber Rudd discussed the application system for EU nationals at a meeting earlier this month (Jonathan Brady/PA)

EU application system ‘as easy as setting up LK Bennett online account’

David Browning has admitted killing Jillian Howell but denies murder (Sussec Police/PA)

Obsessed worker wrote ‘bully’ on boss’s forehead after stabbing her, court hears

Mark Meechan arrives at Airdrie Sheriff Court for sentencing after he was found guilty of an offence under the Communications Act for posting a YouTube video of a dog giving Nazi salutes (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Man fined over ‘Nazi dog salute’ footage

Natasha Archer (left) stylist to the Duchess of Cambridge and Maria Borrallo, nanny to Prince George and Princess Charlotte (Jane Barlow/PA)

Team Kate on hand to help the Duchess with Lindo Wing appearance

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