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Man kills duck in Oxford
He picked up and killed the mallard duck on Cornmarket Street.
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Speaker pulls out of Oxford Union debate in protest
Veteran LGBT+ human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has pulled out of a planned Oxford Union Pride debate this evening.
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New map highlights quieter and safer routes to cycle in Oxford
Inspired by conversations with school children and older cyclists its to help less experienced cyclists.
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Disadvantaged Students are losing out when they reach higher education
Universities with the lowest number of free school meal entrants have received the highest teaching award including here in Oxford.
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Man convicted of possessing a knife in public in Banbury
The 22-year-old pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a knife in a public place.
UK News
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Joe Abbess: 17-year-old boy who died off Bournemouth beach named by police
A 17-year-old boy who died after getting into difficulty in the water off Bournemouth beach on Wednesday has been named by Dorset Police as Joe Abbess, from Southampton.
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Ukraine war: Belgorod governor 'willing to meet' group who captured two Russian soldiers
A Russian governor has said he is willing to meet with a pro-Ukraine group of Russian fighters who are keeping two Russian soldiers captive.
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Michelle Hodgkinson: Family pays tribute to 'selfless' woman stabbed to death in Manchester named
A 51-year-old woman who was stabbed to death in Droylsden, Manchester, on Friday has been named by police as Michelle Hodgkinson.
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Signal failure likely caused train to change tracks before India crash, says minister
India's deadly rail crash was likely caused by a signalling failure that resulted in a train wrongly changing tracks, the country's railway minister has said.
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Murder investigation launched in Bournemouth after woman in her 80s found dead
An elderly man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a woman in her 80s.
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Prince Harry has score to settle in High Court appearance - but barrister will try to 'tear his case to shreds'
The last time a senior royal appeared as a witness at the High Court, the Mirror newspaper didn't even exist.
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Hundreds of Albanian migrants sent back under 'gold-standard' deal - but many have absconded or still in hostels, says Jenrick
Hundreds of migrants have been returned to Albania under a "gold-standard" deal with the country, says immigration minister Robert Jenrick.
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Manchester City serenade Sir Elton John at airport after FA Cup final win
Manchester City were welcomed by Sir Elton John at Manchester Airport after their FA Cup win at Wembley and it didn't take long for them to burst into one of his iconic songs.
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Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo knocked out after falling off bicycle during ride with son
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo fell off his bike and briefly lost consciousness while out for a ride with his son.
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Epsom Derby: 31 people arrested over disruption at racecourse released on bail
All 31 of the animal rights protestors held by police after causing disruption at the Epsom Derby have been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Celeb News
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Phillip Schofield: This Morning editor says 'scores are being settled' as he asks for 'respite'
This Morning boss Martin Frizell said "scores are being settled" when asked about claims of a toxic culture at the ITV show.
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Dua Lipa calls for migrant 'empathy' after 'small minded' government language
Brit Award-winning pop star Dua Lipa has said the way ministers discuss migrants is "short sighted and small minded".
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Prince Harry has score to settle in High Court appearance - but barrister will try to 'tear his case to shreds'
The last time a senior royal appeared as a witness at the High Court, the Mirror newspaper didn't even exist.
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Colin From Accounts: The real-life couple behind the hit Australian comedy everyone in the UK is raving about
We're talking Colin From Accounts, a show about a couple brought together thanks to a tipsy nipple flash and an injured dog, so it's only right that Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall's own beloved and very cute pet makes an appearance during our interview.
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Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse: Hailee Steinfield says new film is like 'no other' - as Shameik Moore teases live-action Miles Morales
The second instalment of Miles Morales' Spider-Verse trilogy has hit cinemas this week, as speculation continues about whether fans will get a live-action version of the character.
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Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse: Hailee Steinfield says new film is like 'no other' - as Shameik Moore teases live-action Miles Morales
The second instalment of Miles Morales' Spider-Verse trilogy has hit cinemas this week, as speculation continues about whether fans will get a live-action version of the character.
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Boris Johnson to bypass Cabinet Office and hand over unredacted messages directly to COVID inquiry
Boris Johnson has sent "all unredacted WhatsApps" directly to the COVID inquiry ahead of a legal battle between the probe and the government over access to the messages.
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Signal failure likely caused train to change tracks before India crash, says minister
India's deadly rail crash was likely caused by a signalling failure that resulted in a train wrongly changing tracks, the country's railway minister has said.
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AI drone 'kills' human operator during 'simulation' - which US Air Force says didn't take place
An AI-controlled drone "killed" its human operator in a simulated test reportedly staged by the US military - which denies such a test ever took place.
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RMT's Mick Lynch insists rail strikes 'have been a success' despite lack of pay deal after almost a year
The boss of Britain's biggest rail workers union has insisted strikes have been a "success" - despite no pay deal being agreed yet after almost a year of industrial action.
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Boris Johnson warned he could lose public legal funding for COVID inquiry
Boris Johnson has been warned he could lose public funding for legal advice if he tries to "frustrate or undermine" the government's position on the COVID inquiry.
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Ukraine war: Belgorod governor 'willing to meet' group who captured two Russian soldiers
A Russian governor has said he is willing to meet with a pro-Ukraine group of Russian fighters who are keeping two Russian soldiers captive.
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Multi-cancer blood test could 'help save thousands of lives' by speeding up diagnosis, study suggests
A blood test that can detect more than 50 types of cancer could speed up diagnosis and "help save thousands of lives" if it is developed successfully, scientists have said.
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Geraint Davies: Labour receives second formal complaint against suspended MP
A sitting Labour MP has filed a complaint against Geraint Davies after he was suspended over allegations of inappropriate behaviour, Sky News understands.
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Protesters vow to 'lie on the road' to stop gold mine in Sperrin Mountains of County Tyrone
Protesters opposed to a gold mine in the Sperrin Mountains of County Tyrone have vowed to "lie on the road" to stop machinery if it arrives.
Strange News
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Watch live view for the first time from Mars
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The obscure 11-letter word which secured teenager's US National Spelling Bee contest win
A 14-year-old boy has won an annual spelling competition after successfully spelling the word "psammophile".
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Man and youth arrested after baby donkey Moon stolen from Hampshire farm
A man and a youth have been arrested on suspicion of the theft of a baby donkey who was snatched from a farm in Hampshire.
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Dog missing from Powys found in back of ambulance 50 miles away in Wolverhampton after eight-month search
A dog who was missing for eight months has been found in the back of an ambulance - some 50 miles from her home.
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From a Greggs sausage roll to Dyson hoover box: Edinburgh funeral firm's quirky coffin designs
A funeral firm is hoping to "break the taboo" of talking about death by offering custom-made coffins, which includes a casket designed like a Greggs sausage roll.
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Three teenagers arrested after 'stealing prized swan before killing and eating it'
Three teenagers have been arrested after allegedly stealing a prized swan in upstate New York before killing and eating it.
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South Korea uses AI to 'weigh' North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
South Korean officials have used artificial intelligence to estimate the weight of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
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Man accused of robbing South Carolina store using Nintendo Duck Hunt pistol
A man has been arrested over the armed robbery of a convenience store in which police said a Nintendo video game controller was used to threaten a shop worker into handing over $300 (£240).
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Namibia: 13 family members die after eating suspected toxic porridge - reports
Thirteen members of the same family in Namibia have died after eating suspected toxic porridge, the country's state broadcaster has said.
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New York fertility doctor accused of using own sperm to impregnate patients dies in hand-built plane crash
A fertility doctor who was accused of using his sperm to impregnate several patients has died, after a plane he was in crashed.
Sport
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Sam Allardyce leaves Leeds after failing to save club from Premier League relegation
Sam Allardyce has left Leeds after failing to save the club from Premier League relegation.
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Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes could 'struggle' to make the top 10 in Spanish GP Qualifying despite upgrades
Lewis Hamilton says he could "struggle" to make the top 10 in Spanish Grand Prix Qualifying after Mercedes struggled in Friday practice despite major upgrades to their W14 car.
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Spanish GP: Max Verstappen tops first practice in Barcelona as Red Bull display ominous pace
Max Verstappen topped first practice at the Spanish Grand Prix from team-mate Sergio Perez as Red Bull laid down an ominous marker in Barcelona.
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Jose Mourinho charged by UEFA after confrontations with Anthony Taylor during Europa League final
Jose Mourinho has been charged by UEFA for using 'insulting/abusive language against a match official' after confrontations with Anthony Taylor during Wednesday's Europa League final.
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Lewis Hamilton confirms Mercedes F1 contract talks with Toto Wolff on Monday after Spanish Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton will hold talks with Toto Wolff on Monday over his future at Mercedes.