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Matt Simpson

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Reporter @TheOxfordMail, formerly @BournemouthEcho | NCTJ-qualified | Got a story? DM me or email [email protected]

This is the dramatic moment a man is arrested at his best friend's wedding for biting a guest's finger off. @TheOxfordMail


Not watched a single race

Congratulations @LandoNorris, Britain’s new @F1 champion! An unbelievable season and so well deserved.



A man was caught sleeping in a bin under a pile of rubbish in Oxfordshire @TheOxfordMail Video by Grundon


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Chancellor’s speech paraphrased for anyone who missed it: “Everything we did last year hasn’t worked; we promised we wouldn’t have to ask for more money but we were wrong. We will be asking for more money and NONE of this is our fault. You’re all VERY lucky we’re in charge.”


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The U.K is on the edge of bankruptcy. National debt is almost £3 trillion 100% of GDP: the entire yearly economy in debt The UK owes more than it earns. That means it’s insolvent The debt fuels inflation & taxes. It pushes your prices up and your savings down While you’re…


An air ambulance leaving a field in Launton, near Bicetser, this morning following an incident. Video by George Derkacz @bicesternews @TheOxfordMail


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The US Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters flew straight through Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, capturing an incredible view from inside the storm’s eye.


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Why does Boris Johnson pronounce ‘AI’ and ‘ChatGPT’ like this?😭😭😭


Lib Dem led Bournemouth council ignored a 76 per cent majority opposed to new town councils. Lib Dem run Oxfordshire council ignores 74 per cent of people against the congestion charge. Bit of a trend here with the Lib Dems


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Sounds like he’s thanking himself, I had to double back. It’s okay Prime Minister, you can say “Turkey” like 99.9% of British people do.


Catherine, the Princess of Wales, during a visit to Oxford today. @TheOxfordMail


Catherine, Princess of Wales, smelling a rose in Rose Hill, Oxford today. Great picture by Jason Dawson (JasonPix) @TheOxfordMail

MattSimpson__'s tweet image. Catherine, Princess of Wales, smelling a rose in Rose Hill, Oxford today. 

Great picture by Jason Dawson (JasonPix) @TheOxfordMail

Katherine, the Princess of Wales, in Oxford today @TheOxfordMail Pix by Jason Dawson

MattSimpson__'s tweet image. Katherine, the Princess of Wales, in Oxford today @TheOxfordMail 

Pix by Jason Dawson
MattSimpson__'s tweet image. Katherine, the Princess of Wales, in Oxford today @TheOxfordMail 

Pix by Jason Dawson
MattSimpson__'s tweet image. Katherine, the Princess of Wales, in Oxford today @TheOxfordMail 

Pix by Jason Dawson
MattSimpson__'s tweet image. Katherine, the Princess of Wales, in Oxford today @TheOxfordMail 

Pix by Jason Dawson

Stamp duty. The second worst tax to exist

Stamp duty is a terrible tax. It is not a tax on bad actions and behaviour, the kind of tax that may have a legitimate social purpose, like the duty on cigarettes. It actually discourages activity that would be good for the economy and good for society. The duty dampens the…



Heyford Park, once Europe’s longest runway, from above. Construction on a new town of 9,000 homes could begin next autumn, should planning permission be granted. Expected completion year: 2042 @TheOxfordMail


Armed police stormed Manzil Way in Cowley last night, appearing to make arrests @TheOxfordMail


From my experience, the current crop of MPs can’t be bothered to engage with local media. They employ staff to do it on their behalf. Pre-2024 election was a different story

Survey finds most MPs think local journalism is ‘in poor health’ dlvr.it/TNMtsg



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