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oxfordmail.co.uk > news > 26545939.milestone-7m-plan-aldi-costa-approved-cotswolds

'Milestone' £7m plan for Aldi and Costa drive-thru approved in the Cotswolds

9+ hour, 11+ min ago   (239+ words) A new Aldi and Costa Coffee drive-thru are set to be built in Bourton-on-the-Water. The plans were approved by Cotswold District Council at a planning committee meeting this September 2026. The new outlets, to be located at Bourton Industrial Park off…...

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oxfordmail.co.uk > news > 26531702.oxford---man-jailed-threatening-kill-mother

Man jailed for threatening to kill his own mother

20+ hour, 6+ min ago   (437+ words) A man, who made threats to kill his own mother, has been jailed for breaching court orders. Daniel Chandler attended an address in Oxford he was prohibited from doing by a restraining order on four occasions between March and July…...

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oxfordmail.co.uk > news > 26545958.thermal-drones-used-7bn-east-west-rail-project

Thermal drones used for £7bn East West Rail line

9+ hour, 11+ min ago   (246+ words) Thermal drones are being used to conduct wildlife surveys along the proposed East West Rail route. This innovative method, developed by East West Railway Company (EWR Co) and its contractor Kier, aims to protect ground-nesting birds and locate mammals before…...

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oxfordmail.co.uk > news > 26543574.carterton-residents-asked-views-new-zebra-crossings

New zebra crossings proposed to improve safety

20+ hour, 11+ min ago   (252+ words) New zebra crossings and traffic calming measures could soon be on the way to improve pedestrian safety in West Oxford. Oxfordshire County Council has launched a public consultation on the proposals in Carterton, near Witney, which include a new zebra…...

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oxfordmail.co.uk > news > 26532041.oxford-workshop-combine-infrared-yin-yoga-sound

Oxfordshire studio launches infrared yoga and sound healing event

12+ hour, 11+ min ago   (278+ words) A new wellness experience is launching in Oxfordshire. Yogalina Oxford will host an infrared yin and sound healing workshop on October 11 at 3pm at its Jericho studio. The workshop will combine individual infrared heat mats, yin yoga, and live sound healing…...

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oxfordmail.co.uk > news > 26545730.saturday-night-live-uk-mocks-harry-meghans-cotswolds-move

Saturday Night Live UK mocks Harry and Meghan's move to the Cotswolds

12+ hour, 41+ min ago   (441+ words) Saturday Night Live UK has returned for its second series with a comedy sketch poking fun at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. The episode also lampooned Prime Minister Andy Burnham, as the show returned on Saturday night. The episode…...

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oxfordmail.co.uk > news > 26535412.brunella-dragon-joins-great-western-railway-family

Brunella the dragon joins GWR family after naming contest

20+ hour, 11+ min ago   (235+ words) A cuddly new dragon has joined the Great Western Railway (GWR) family. The limited-edition plush toy, named Brunella, was inspired by GWR’s Famous Five and the Dragon Quest campaign and named through a social media competition that attracted thousands of…...

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oxfordmail.co.uk > news > 26542051.oxford---plan-address-flooding-john-radcliffe-hospital

Plans to address flooding at John Radcliffe hospital

20+ hour, 11+ min ago   (511+ words) Plans to address flood concerns at the John Radcliffe hospital have been put forward. Cracked and displaced pipes, root intrusion and significant blockages are among the issues throughout the underground drainage network. These defects reduce the system's capacity to carry…...

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oxfordmail.co.uk > news > 26545231.first-look-botley-road-ahead-next-weeks-reopening

Botley Road: First look ahead of next weeks reopening

20+ hour, 11+ min ago   (249+ words) An Oxford City Councillor has shared a first look at the new and improved Botley Road ahead of next weeks reopening. Anna Railton, city councillor for Hinksey Park, shared the first look at the road before the official opening on…...

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oxfordmail.co.uk > news > 26531231.new-wayfinding-signs-installed-across-didcot-aid-travel

New signs installed across Oxfordshire town to boost walking and cycling

19+ hour, 55+ min ago   (463+ words) New signs are lighting the way for better walking and cycling in Didcot. A total of 49 wayfinding signs are being installed across the town to improve navigation, promote sustainable travel, and strengthen connections between neighbourhoods, facilities, and green spaces. The…...