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Oxford expert warns on economic strain as population grows
6+ hour, 48+ min ago (474+ words) Oxford data suggests a strain on the UK economy as nearly one in five of the UK population are foreign-born. Research from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggest the foreign-born population of the UK grew by over 2 million since…...
Film screening to support LGBTQ+ asylum seekers ahead of Pride Month
2+ hour, 48+ min ago (452+ words) A special film screening is helping to raise funds for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers in need of support. The 4pm showing of Dreamers will take place at The Ultimate Picture Palace in Oxford on Saturday, May 23, ahead of Pride Month. Asylum Welcome…...
Award-winning film on historic protest coming to Oxford
7+ min ago (481+ words) A film about women's activism, memory and resistance will take centre stage in Oxford this month. Gentle, Angry Women, directed by Barbara Santi, tells the story of three young women retracing the historic march to Greenham Common - 40 years after the…...
West Oxfordshire bowls club hosting community event for armed forces
12+ min ago (170+ words) Charlbury Bowls Club is hosting a community event to support the armed forces. The club will open its gates at 11am on Saturday, June 20, for the day. Veterans, serving personnel, military families, and the public are being invited to attend the…...
Honey bees move into hive at housing development
13+ min ago (491+ words) A new colony of honey bees has moved into a hive at a housing development. The bees are now settled at Berkeley's Highcroft development in Wallingford, where they are being cared for by Marian Vasiliu, a lifelong beekeeper and project…...
I worked out how to play Xbox games without a console saving "540 (you can do it too)
36+ min ago (466+ words) Are you looking at buying an Xbox, but worried about having to fork out nearly "600 for a brand-new console? Xbox consoles can cost up to "589. 99 (Xbox Series X 2 TB) or "349. 99 (Xbox Series S 1 TB). But what if I told you…...
Oxfordshire homeowners issued top tips to prevent infestations
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (482+ words) The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has issued top tips for householders in Oxfordshire to help prevent wasp and mosquito infestations. The advice comes as warmer weather arrives and insect activity increases, raising the risk of uninvited guests around homes…...
Specialist lender launches new team in Oxfordshire
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (305+ words) A specialist lender has launched a new team in Oxfordshire. Asset Advantage aims to boost access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a team focused on supporting business growth and investment. Based in Basingstoke, the lender offers…...
Banbury triathlon raises more than "10, 000 for charity
6+ hour, 48+ min ago (304+ words) A triathlon event is expected to raise more than "10, 000 for charity. Banbury Triathlon, which took place on Sunday, May 17, attracted 250 athletes from across the country for a morning of swimming, cycling, and running at the Woodgreen Leisure Centre. The event…...
Olives on sale at market is our camera club winner
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (70+ words) Oxford Mail Camera Club members have been visiting their local markets. Ann Faulkner's snap of Applegate market in Covent Garden also stood out. A market at Covent Garden (Image: Ann Faulkner) Camera club members have drawn up their own list…...