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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Transport boss fears 'child could be killed' amid Oxford traffic row
"Is she prepared for a child to be killed or injured?" questions Oxfordshire's transport boss as he slams the city council's leader in an escalation of a traffic row.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
The best pubs run by famous landlords
TV star Jeremy Clarkson has enjoyed success running his own pub in west Oxfordshire
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
3,880 North Oxfordshire homes and businesses get full fibre four months early
More than 3,800 rural homes and businesses have been connected to full fibre broadband four months ahead of schedule.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Lack of compassion': Trader nearly loses market pitch after sick-day row
A vintage vinyl dealer nearly quit his Gloucester Green Market pitch of 15 years after a dispute with management over a sick day.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Named paedophile, 35, found with almost 3,000 indecent images of children
A man was found with almost 3,000 indecent images of children.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council claims outdoor city market 'thriving' despite concerns
Oxford City Council has released headlines from a new independent survey of traders in Gloucester Green Market, claiming it is 'thriving'.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
5 recent drink drivers named and shamed
Here are 5 drink drivers in Oxfordshire who have been named and shamed:
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Scales of Justice: Eight recent Oxfordshire cases heard in magistrates' court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court:
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for major 240-home development on former landfill site move forward
A consultation has closed on Oxford City Council's plans for 240 homes at Redbridge Paddock, a former landfill site opposite Redbridge Park and Ride in Oxford
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Oxfordshire pub devastated by blaze reopens in new location
An Oxfordshire pub that was devastated by a fire earlier this summer has reopened in a new location.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Emergency services responded to incident which led to road closure
A road at the junction of Gladstone Road and Cox's Alley in Headington, Oxford, was closed after emergency services responded to reports of an incident.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:06:00 +0100
Motorcyclist killed in crash with Audi on Oxfordshire road
A motorcyclist has been killed in a crash with an Audi in Oxfordshire, Thames Valley Police has confirmed.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0100
UK DIY giant stores are given new life after £803m administration
Former Homebase DIY stores are now being transformed into new M&S foodhalls
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Man ordered to rip out 'secret flat' on £2.25m Cotswolds estate after 10 years
A man secretly lived in a flat hidden inside horse stables on his £2.25 million Cotswolds estate, near Jeremy Clarkson's farm, will have to rip it out.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0100
Northern Lights to be visible in UK tonight after Met Office alert
The Northern Lights are set to be visible in the UK tonight, including Oxfordshire, after a Met Office alert was issued.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Plans for 20mph speed restriction across housing development
A 20mph speed limit has been proposed for every road within a new Oxfordshire housing development.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:26:00 +0100
Moustached man in tracksuit steals 14-year-old boy's camera worth £130
A moustached man in a tracksuit has stolen a 14-year-old boy's Canon camera, worth around £130, in Carterton, Oxfordshire.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Police seize car after 'hat-trick' of offences in Oxfordshire
Thames Valley Police has seized a car in Bicester, Oxfordshire, after a "hat-trick" of offences.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:20:00 +0100
Busy craft fair at historic guildhall in Abingdon
Crafts and gifts went on sale at a market inside Abingdon's historic Guildhall.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Pupils enjoy a lesson on steam trains at rail visitor centre
Primary school pupils have been enjoying educational visits to Didcot Railway Centre.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Jeremy Clarkson announces new offscreen venture away from Clarkson's Farm
Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson has revealed a new offscreen venture away from Clarkson's Farm.
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Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
I cycled down the first of Oxfordshire's new quiet lanes - this is what I saw
The sun was out, and the temperature was still in the twenties on Tuesday, October 6, when I took a cycle ride down the first of Oxfordshire's new quiet lanes.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0100
Oxford University lecturer suspended and charged over indecent child images
An Oxford University lecturer has been suspended after being charged with the possession of indecent images of children.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
David and Victoria Beckham reveals family tradition
David and Victoria Beckham have shared a glimpse into their surprising family traditions.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Major city centre redevelopment work to begin in 2028
Major redevelopment works are set to begin in 2028 at Wellington Square in Oxford.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
6 people named and shamed for driving offences
Here are six people named and shamed for driving offences.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Man banned from driving for 5mph speeding offence
A man has been banned from driving for a 5 mph offence on the A40.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Christian Horner slammed by former F1 driver over autobiography
Christian Horner has come under fire from a former Formula 1 driver for the timing of his upcoming autobiography.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
New opening date for Oxford Magistrates' Court revealed
An opening date for Oxford Magistrates' Court has been revealed.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Young musicians recognised at Wantage Silver Band awards
Young musicians have been recognised for their talent and dedication at this year’s Wantage Silver Band awards.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Prince Harry faces boos from rugby fans after UK move
Prince Harry was reportedly left "absolutely crushed" after being booed during a rugby match after his recent move to the Cotswolds.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Craig Revel Horwood shares honest verdict on the world going 'woke'
Craig Revel Horwood says the world has become "woke" and he believes it is a positive change.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Celebrity Traitor's star embroiled in J.K. Rowling row
Celebrity Traitors' star Sebastian Croft once faced backlash over his involvement in a Harry Potter project.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Wallingford Accessible Boat Club celebrates record breaking year
A volunteer-led charity offering accessible boating experiences has celebrated a record-breaking season on the River Thames.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Clarkson breaks silence on 'most memorable' Top Gear guest's disappearance
Jeremy Clarkson has spoken out about the declining health of his longtime friend Sir Ranulph Fiennes.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Mary Berry, 91, reveals diet changes after becoming 'older'
Great British Bake Off legend Dame Mary Berry, 91, has revealed changes to her diet since becoming "older".
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:34:00 +0100
Oxford bar ordered to pay almost £7,000 over illegal shisha offence
An Oxford bar has been ordered to pay almost £7,000 over an illegal shisha offence.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0100
Russell Brand arrives in court as rape and sexual assault trial begins
Russell Brand is set to stand trial today, facing multiple charges of rape and sexual assault.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:30:00 +0100
Meghan Markle enjoys country walk with children ahead of Harry event
Meghan Markle has enjoyed a country walk with her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, ahead of an event with Prince Harry.
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Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Court orders dog to be killed after series of incidents left residents 'in fear'
A dangerous dog has been killed after a series of attacks in an Oxford neighbourhood left residents in fear.
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Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Gucci and Prada thief spared jail for pinching spree
A Gucci and Prada thief has been spared jail for pinching from the Bicester Village shops.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court, heard at High Wycombe Magistrates:
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0100
Paul Hollywood opens up on medical condition for first time in 12 years
Great British Bake Off star Paul Hollywood has opened up on his medical condition of 12 years for the first time.
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Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Oxfordshire's first new quiet lane needs to be 'joined up to work' says farmer
More needs to be done to make Oxfordshire's first new quiet lane safe and usable for all, according to a farmer who has lived across the road for 70 years.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Oktoberfest sell-out success at family-run Oxfordshire farm
Hundreds attended a sold-out Oktoberfest at Cogges Manor Farm in Witney, with oompah music, Bavarian food, beer and family fun.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0100
80s singing legend on iconic band reunion after 'unceremonious' split
An 80s singing legend has opened up on a potential reunion for his iconic band after their "unceremonious" split.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0100
UK private school plans to demolish 98-year-old building in redevelopment
Top UK private school Magdalen College School has submitted a proposal to demolish a block on its site built in 1928 as part of major redevelopment plans.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:18:00 +0100
Tributes pour in after BBC Countryfile farmer dies aged 35
Tributes have poured in after a BBC Countryfile farmer died at the age of 35.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Record 15,000 runners make this year's Oxford Half Marathon biggest event yet
Record numbers took part in the biggest Oxford Half Marathon ever, with 15,000 runners, local winners and more than £1.3 million raised for charity.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Thames Valley Police officer accused of 'sexualised' actions and comments
A serving police constable with Thames Valley Police has been accused of 'sexualised' and 'inappropriate' behaviour.
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Last updated by System Admin on 27th August, 2018