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2 days ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Patrick Glover

Shingles is caused by the same virus as chickenpox and can be brought on by things like stress. (Image: Getty Images) Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is an infection that causes a painful rash. It often starts with tingling pain, headaches and tiredness and then can lead to a painful rash with fluid-filled blisters. Most people fully recover from shingles but in some cases it can last for months, even years. There are ways to treat shingles and a vaccination is available.

4 days ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Toby Oliver

5 1/1 Solar panels, new flats and extensions are just some of the planning applications submitted to Oxford City Council this week. An applicant listed as Thomas Hill has submitted a planning application for six new solar panels on a property in Bridge Street. The application includes a single storey ground and a first floor rear extension, as well as two rooflights and four windows.

4 days ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Toby Oliver

A file image of police officers (Image: Newsquest) An inquest has opened after a man was found dead in a west Oxfordshire woodland. Kevin Brook, of Mott Close, Witney, died in a wooded area on the A415 Ducklington Lane, Witney, on April 5. An inquest was opened by area coroner Nicholas Graham at Oxford Coroner's Court on Monday, April 15.

4 days ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Toby Oliver

3 1/1 A tennis club's plans to build two padel courts and one pickleball court have been approved despite concerns from neighbours. Wantage Lawn Tennis Club in Manor Road lodged the scheme to replace an existing tarmac tennis court. Padel is the fastest growing racket sport in the world. Already very popular in Spain and Latin America, the game is quickly attracting new players around the globe.

5 days ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Liam Rice

Oxford City lost at Brackley Town (Image: Oxford City) OXFORD City were beaten 1-0 away at Vanarama National League North title hopefuls Brackley Town. The Hoops had to defend resolutely in the first half, with Connor Hall and Matt Lowe both going close to opening the scoring, but spurning big opportunities from inside the penalty box. The hosts took the lead though four minutes into first half stoppage time, as George Carline swivelled and shot past Kai McKenzie-Lyle.