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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:27:28 +0100
Son of man poisoned and killed says his 'family is destroyed' after Romanians jailed
The eight-year-old son of a man poisoned and killed in a honeytrap has told those responsible 'my family is destroyed now'.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:12:43 +0100
Couple who poisoned and killed man 'motivated solely by greed'
Police investigating the deaths of two men, who were poisoned by a sex worker and her partner, have said were 'motivated solely by greed.'
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:16:24 +0100
Police officer with alleged links to organised crime group to appear in court
A Lancashire Police officer with alleged links to an organised crime group is due in court to face two corruption-related charges
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:45:00 +0100
Pupils across southern Oxfordshire celebrate A-levels success
Sixth form pupils at schools in Abingdon and Didcot are celebrating their A-level results and looking forward to studying at their chosen universities
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:38:00 +0100
UK private school is celebrating 39 pupils heading to Oxbridge universities
A top performing private school in Oxford is celebrating nearly 40 pupils heading to Oxbridge universities following A-Levels success
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0100
Pupils at science and engineering school pick up their A-level results
Staff and sixth formers at a school specialising in sciences and engineering are celebrating their A-level and vocational results
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:27:00 +0100
Sixth formers at Thame school enjoy "wonderful set" of A-level results
Headteachers at Lord Williams's School in Thame are celebrating a "wonderful set" of A-level results
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0100
UK private school pupils are heading to Oxbridge and Harvard
Staff, pupils and parents at a top private school near Abingdon are celebrating A-levels success
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Town council criticises Home Office for 'silence' over 1,250 asylum seeker plan
Bicester Town Council criticises Home Office for silence over plans to house up to 1,250 asylum seekers at a former military site near Bicester.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Oxford migrant hotel to continue to house asylum seekers
Oxford's migrant hotel will continue to house asylum seekers as it is not included in the latest list of closures.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:10:00 +0100
Update after Blenheim Palace issues 'serious' visitor notice
An update has been provided after Oxfordshire's Blenheim Palace issued a "serious" visitor notice this week.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nearly 90 per cent of people back plans for controversial Oxfordshire reservoir
Almost nine in 10 people in the South East support a new reservoir almost the size of Gatwick airport being built in Oxfordshire.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:00:51 +0100
Person in hospital with series injuries after car crashes off road
One occupant remains in hospital with serious injuries following a crash in Oxfordshire.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
West Oxfordshire celebrates A-level success as school heralds 'sea change'
Schools around west Oxfordshire have been celebrating A-level success as one headteacher heralds "sea change" results.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0100
Warning as man bitten by UK's most dangerous spider whilst in bed
An Oxfordshire man who was bitten by the UK's most dangerous spider whilst in bed has warned others.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Jeremy Clarkson, Hammond and May to reunite onscreen next month
Top Gear and Grand Tour stars Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May will reunite onscreen next month.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:20:00 +0100
UK private school parents 'stressed' amid A-level results drama
Pupils at a private school in the UK said their parents were "stressed" amid the drama of their children's A-level results.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:09:00 +0100
Michelin Guide pub forced to close kitchen amid heatwave
A Michelin Guide pub in Oxfordshire has been forced to close its kitchen amid an ongoing heatwave.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0100
Celebrity wants to give away his pub to Jeremy Clarkson for free
A celebrity wants to give away his pub to Clarkson's Farm and Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson for free.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:40:00 +0100
England rugby youngster celebrates university place after A-level results
Following his A-level results, the England rugby junior, who is based in Oxfordshire, was celebrating securing his place at Loughborough University.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:22:00 +0100
Oxford genius scores 16 A*s in perfect A-level and GCSE record
An Oxford genius has scored a remarkable 16 A*s in her A-levels and GCSEs meaning a perfect academic record.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:06:00 +0100
Oxford schools find out A-level results 2026 - check the full list
The full list and reaction as Oxford schools discover their A-level results for 2026.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:40:15 +0100
Oxfordshire Thames Water customers set to see bills rise
Thames Water customers are set to see unexpected bill increases after the debt-laden company has been given permission.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:35:00 +0100
Eviction notice handed to caravans set up overnight in Oxford park
Six caravans arrived in Bertie Park in Oxford overnight earlier this week.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Oxford gold medallist genius heading to Cambridge University with five A*s
A gold medallist genius from Oxford is heading to Cambridge University with five A*s on A-level results day 2026.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Oxfordshire genius, 18, with five A-levels heading to Oxford University
The pupil, 18, studied in an Oxfordshire town where he secured five A-levels including multiple A*s and a place at Oxford University.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Actor Laurence Fox in with a slim chance in the Clacton by-election today
Motorway traffic was diverted through a village already struggling with a closed main road.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:53:00 +0100
School in London celebrates first ever student to go to Oxford University
A school in London is celebrating its first ever student heading to Oxford University.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:41:00 +0100
Teen turns down Oxford University for Royal Academy of Music
A teenager has turned down Oxford University in favour of the Royal Academy of Music on A-level results day 2026.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0100
Parents 'delighted' as Oxfordshire twins celebrate A-Levels success
The twins, who studied at an Oxfordshire private school, said their parents were "delighted" with their A-level results.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:10:00 +0100
Jeremy Clarksons annual A Level results tweet is here
Thousands of students are anticipating one thing today, and that must be Jeremy Clarkson's 12 year long tweet tradition.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:52:51 +0100
Major police presence at Oxford incident
There has been a major police presence spotted near the Eastern Bypass in Oxford
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:37:00 +0100
Oxford-educated Tory MP says 'sun shone bright' at Ann Widdecombe funeral
A Tory MP and Oxford-graduate has paid tribute to the late politician Ann Widdecombe, on the day of her funeral.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100
A-level results day: Top grades rise for the third year in a row
The results are in, as A-level results day 2026 reveals the proportion of students achieving the top grades has gone up.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:10:09 +0100
Highest number of UK school leavers accepted on degree courses ever
The highest number of UK school leavers have been accepted onto degree courses this year, according to Ucas.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:52:21 +0100
Fridges and freezers not collected by council
Oxfordshire residents are being asked not to certain items to recycling centres for the foreseeable future.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:46:00 +0100
King Charles 'dreadfully saddened' in emotional message after tragedy
King Charles III has said that he is "dreadfully saddened" in an emotional message amid a tragedy.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:34:28 +0100
A Level 2026 grade boundaries for AQA, OCR, and Edexcel revealed
A Level results day has arrived, and students across Oxfordshire will be looking for certain grades to get into their favourite university.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:28:12 +0100
David Beckham shares emotional message to Lionel Messi after retirement rumours
David Beckham has shared an emotional message of support to Lionel Messi after his father death.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:20:10 +0100
Live updates on A-level results day as grades released across Oxfordshire
We're following live as A-level results come out for hundreds of students at school across Oxfordshire.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:10:28 +0100
All the Oxford trains cancelled due to severe weather this morning
Train passengers have been told to only travel if necessary by some operators on Thursday as England faces yet another heatwave.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:38:20 +0100
James May issues emotional three-word update on Jeremy Clarkson's health
Jeremy Clarkson's former Grand Tour co-star and close friend, James May, has shared an update on his health following his cancer diagnosis.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:14:27 +0100
Vehicle seized after 2 young children found without seatbelts or booster seats
Thames Valley Police seized a mans vehicle last night after they found two young children without booster seats and a seatbelt last night.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:04:43 +0100
Police catch out cannabis users watching the meteor shower in Oxfordshire
Thames Valley Police have seized cannabis off viewers of the meteor shower last night in Oxfordshire.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Several Oxfordshire bus routes to be taken over by new operator
Bus services in Oxfordshire are set for a shake-up as Pulhams transfers several routes to Thames Travel.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Illegitimate vape shops 'hamper' reputable businesses, award winning shop says
Illegitimate vape shops in Oxford can hamper reputable convenience shops, an award-winning city retailer has said.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Further increase in Thames Water bills proposed amid company debt issues
Oxfordshire households could face yet another hike in their bills.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court:
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Village council renews asylum camp opposition after Burnham defends plans
Piddington Parish Council has renewed calls for Government talks over plans to house 1,250 asylum seekers after Prime Minister Andy Burnham's defence
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'War declared' on Oxfordshire planning democracy warning after Government decisions
The Government "has declared war" on local planning democracy amid major development plans, warn Oxfordshire representatives.
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