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oxfordmail.co.uk > news > national > 25911330.outrageous-fuel-price-hikes-ireland-amid-middle-east-conflict-dail-told

‘Outrageous’ fuel price hikes in Ireland amid Middle East conflict, Dail told

3+ hour, 20+ min ago  (862+ words) There has been an "avalanche" of "outrageous" fuel price rises across Ireland amid the Middle East conflict, the Dail has heard. Ireland's deputy premier and finance minister, Simon Harris, urged people to send examples they have of so-called "price gouging…...

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oxfordmail.co.uk > news > 25902529.tesco-workers-oxfordshire-eligible-significant-payouts

Tesco workers in county eligible for significant payouts

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (310+ words) Tesco workers in Oxfordshire could split a "134 million windfall from a share scheme run by the supermarket group. The UK's largest retail business said more than 22,000 of its staff, mainly in stores and distribution, are eligible for significant payouts. Colleagues…...

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oxfordmail.co.uk > news > 25854001.oxfordshire-company-helping-uk-homes-become-energy-efficient

Oxfordshire company helping UK households stay warm this winter

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (235+ words) An Oxfordshire company is helping homes across the UK become warmer and more energy efficient. Complete Inspection Services (CIS), based at the Witney Business and Innovation Centre in Oxfordshire, is supporting social-housing providers, landlords and homeowners as they prepare for…...

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oxfordmail.co.uk > news > 25821287.blenheim-palace-reveals-february-half-term-activities

Blenheim Palace announces half-term activities for the whole family

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (250+ words) Blenheim Palace has announced a host of February half-term activities. February 14 until February 22 will see activities such as meeting friendly sheep in pop-up pens, making a bug home, storytelling sessions with Pip and Posy, creating friendship bracelets, and more. Children…...

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oxfordmail.co.uk > news > national > uk-today > 25820661.household-item-keep-car-avoid-2-500-fines

Drivers urged to keep this household item in the car to avoid £2,500 fines

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (265+ words) Drivers are being advised to use a simple household item to help prevent a costly motoring mistake. A wet or fogged-up windscreen could land motorists with a "2,500 fine and three points on their licence, as the Highway Code requires windows…...

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oxfordmail.co.uk > news > 25805229.red-arrows-50p-coin-sells-15x-face-value-oxford

Check your change as 50p coin sells for 15x face value in Oxford

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (286+ words) Have you found some old coins lying around at home? It's worth checking, as someone in Oxford sold a 50p coin and got just over 15x its face value on eBay this month. The coin in question was minted in 2025 to celebrate…...

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oxfordmail.co.uk > news > national > uk-today > 25731052.greggs-staff-shocked-customer-eats-25-festive-bakes

Greggs staff 'shocked' as customer eats 25 festive bakes

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (743+ words) Greggs'staff thought a customer's challenge of eating 25'festive bakes in one go wasn't enough - even giving him a free 26th one for him to chomp down. Max Stanford, known as Max vs Food, went to his local'Greggs'on December 14 and was originally…...

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oxfordmail.co.uk > news > national > uk-today > 25449851.lloyds-halifax-set-make-huge-change-uk-branches

Lloyds and Halifax to make huge change and limit availability in branches

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (248+ words) Halifax, Lloyds, and the Bank of Scotland are'set to cut down their opening hours this month. The high street branches, all controlled by the Lloyds Banking Group, will reportedly reduce'hours across all 757 branches in the group starting September 29. It means…...

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oxfordmail.co.uk > news > national > uk-today > 25326915.tesco-shoppers-hack-get-free-items-food-shop

Tesco shopper discovers secret hack to get free items with your food shop

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (371+ words) Are you always on the hunt for tips and tricks when it comes to saving money or grabbing a bargain for your weekly food shop? One savvy Tesco shopper has discovered you can claim free full-sized items just by using…...

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oxfordmail.co.uk > news > 25177851.morrisons-reveals-major-change-card-customers

Morrisons reveals major change for loyalty customers (how to get more points)

9+ mon, 2+ week ago  (337+ words) Morrisons is expanding its More Card loyalty scheme to include over 300 big name brands. The launch of More Partner Points will tie-up with more commercial retail partners for members to earn points when they shop. Those who have a More…...