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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:13:33 +0100
Police rush to major A-road crash
A40 crash: Police rush to Northern Bypass Road
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:58:53 +0100
Delays on A34 over traffic incident
There are delays on the A34 at Abingdon
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:12:54 +0100
Image released of man jailed for raping unconscious woman
Thames Valley Police has released a photo of a man jailed for raping a woman while she was unconscious.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:30:00 +0100
Oxford private school launches plans for sports centre to be open to community
St Edward's School in Oxford has announced plans for a new sports centre and facilities which will be open to the wider community.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
City cycle shop closed down 'because of summer heatwave'
An Oxford cycle shop that shut down during the summer has blamed the heatwave on its demise.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Jailed man's rape of unconscious woman caught on CCTV
An Oxford man has been jailed after raping an unconscious woman at a women's refuge in the city.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Woman acquitted of sexual assault after night out
An Oxford woman has been acquitted of sexually assaulting a woman after a night out.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Police officers expected to visit 'dangerous' station walkway
Network Rail bosses are expecting British Transport Police officers to visit a walkway near Oxford station where a pedestrian was hit.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Trial starts for man accused of raping 15-year-old girl
A trial has started after a Reading man denied raping a 15-year-old girl.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Social venue in city centre now has new owners
A venue for brunch and craft beers in Oxford city centre now has new owners on the corner of George Street and New Inn Hall Street.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0100
OPINION: Jeremy Clarkson makes 'baffling' change at his Cotswolds pub
Jeremy Clarkson has made a baffling change to his Cotswolds pub, The Farmer's Dog, in Oxfordshire.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:30:00 +0100
Angler is stunned to land giant carp at fisheries
Angler Lewis Maton is celebrating after landing a giant carp at popular fishing lakes in West Oxfordshire.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:30:00 +0100
Stunning images show Christ Church Meadow on misty morning
A photographer has captured several stunning snaps of Christ Church Meadow.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:45:00 +0100
New signs go up warning Oxford motorists
A new sign has been erected outside Oxford to warn drivers they can soon expect to pay a congestion charge if they use certain streets
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Homeless man accused of paying for sexual services of 14-year-old girl
A man in on trial in Oxford after being accused of paying for the sexual services of a 14-year-old girl.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Public to see final plans for 3,000 home development on former airfield
The public will be able to look at the final plans for a “once-in-a-generation” development of more than 3,000 homes at Chalgrove Airfield in south Oxfordshire.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
90 homes plan opposed over loss of children’s green space
Fears have been raised that plans to build 90 homes near Iffley Academy in Oxford would lead to a loss of green play space for children.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:31:11 +0100
'Assault' on woman in town centre sees man arrested
Thames Valley Police said that the arrest happened while its team were dealing with a number of other incidents related to "violence against women".
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:58:20 +0100
Crash between horserider and multiple motorbikes leaves woman in hospital
The crash between three motorbikes and a horse left a woman in hospital with "serious injuries" and has caused an appeal from Thames Valley Police.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:35:00 +0100
New images show how finished £185m Oxford University humanities centre looks
The new £185 million Stephen A Schwarzman Centre will open to the public in October, Oxford University has announced.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:30:00 +0100
Florence Pugh to star on new podcast with Louis Theroux
Hollywood actress Florence Pugh is set to star on Louis Theroux's podcast alongside Steve Coogan, Michael Palin and more.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:30:00 +0100
New state-of-the-art dentist to open in October
A new state-of-the-art dentist will fling open its doors in Oxfordshire.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:30:00 +0100
New Apple TV+ show by Slow Horses creator set in Oxford
A new series set in Oxford by the creator of Slow Horses is coming to Apple TV+ in October, starring Dame Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:30:00 +0100
Eight illuminated planetary sculptures to be unveiled in new Oxford park
Olafur Eliasson's first permanent public artwork in the UK will be unveiled in Oxford today.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:35:15 +0100
Man caught using fake speed camera gun on motorists
A man has been using a fake speed camera gun in Oxfordshire.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:45:00 +0100
Coronation Street star blasts Miriam Margolyes in war of words
Coronation Street star Maureen Lipman has blasted Harry Potter actress Miriam Margolyes in a war of words.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:24:48 +0100
MPs demand explanation for dropping Witney man from spy charge
MPs have demanded a “clear explanation” from the Director of Public Prosecutions for the dropping of charges against two men accused of spying for China.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0100
Tearful Victoria Beckham declares 'enough is enough' on feud with Brooklyn
A tearful Victoria Beckham has declared "enough is enough" amid her family feud with son, Brooklyn Beckham.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:04:23 +0100
Huge £1.2b development of houses and labs on edge of city to be officially launched
Oxford North, a £1.2 billion development, will be officially opened by Lord Hague of Richmond.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:30:15 +0100
Opening date announced for beauty giant's Westgate store
Beauty giant Sephora UK has announced the opening date for its fifth and final store in Oxford's Westgate Shopping Centre.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Long-standing high street bistro to rebrand into 'vibrant' tapas bar and grill
A Bicester high street bistro will soon close and rebrand into a 'vibrant' new tapas bar and grill.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:30:00 +0100
10-week hospital redevelopment begins
Work has begun on a new 10-week redevelopment project of an Oxfordshire hospital clinic.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 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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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Thug who made threats to kill and assaulted woman sentenced
An Oxfordshire man has been handed a community order for assaulting a woman and making threats to kill.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Bicester's annual Apple Day event to take place this Sunday
A community group is inviting people to its annual Apple Day event.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:30:00 +0100
Councillor marks £150,000 spending milestone on unopened Park and Ride
The opening of the Oxfordshire Park and Ride has been delayed with almost £10,000 being spent each month to maintain it while closed.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Excellence award for Oxfordshire holiday cottage on edge of Cotswolds
A holiday cottage set in picturesque Charlbury, on the edge of the Cotswolds, has received an excellence award for service from VisitEngland.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:30:00 +0100
Formula 1 boss responds to Christian Horner return after £80m payout
Formula 1 boss Zak Brown of McLaren has reacted to rumours of a return to F1 for Christian Horner after his £80m payout from Red Bull.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:41:54 +0100
Traffic incident sparks major delays
Traffic incident in Abingdon sparks major delays
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Pub to close temporarily for 'exciting' refurbishment
A Banbury pub will close temporarily next month for an 'exciting' refurbishment.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:30:00 +0100
Guide dog puppies ride open-top bus through Oxford city centre
Four puppies have been given their first taste of riding the bus as they continue their journey to becoming qualified guide dogs.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:52:03 +0100
Oxfordshire school ranked among England's top 20 safest state schools
Icknield Community College in Watlington, Oxfordshire has been named one of England's safest state schools in the Great British Schools Guide (GBSG).
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:56:19 +0100
Oxford house prices see increase worth more than £15k
Between June and July this year, Oxford saw a 3% increase in house prices month-on-month, worth £15,890.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Didcot residents hear about latest updates in town
Didcot residents have learnt about the range of projects and developments taking place in the garden town.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:39:05 +0100
Miriam Margolyes holds back tears as she opens up about worrying health
Actor Miriam Margolyes has opened up about her health concerns while appearing on BBC Breakfast.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:32:58 +0100
Calls for wealth tax to be introduced receives support
Rachel Reeves hinted at tax rises in the Budget but insisted Labour’s manifesto commitment “stands” on VAT rules
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:29:18 +0100
Expert shares why you need to use this £1 item to get rid of takeaway stains
Greasy foods like pizza, curry and kebabs can leave a horrible stain on work surfaces when left in place for an extended period of time.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:26:30 +0100
49 more high street bank branches closing soon - is yours on the list?
Lloyds Banking Group has revealed another 49 Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax bank branches will shut across the UK in the coming months.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:16:49 +0100
New HMRC plans could see compulsory work schemes for Universal Credit claimants
Young people who has been on Universal Credit for 18 months could be offered guaranteed paid work through a new Youth Guarantee - and if they refuse they risk losing their benefits.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:15:02 +0100
Reeves says ‘world has changed’ since last year as she hints at tax rises
Rachel Reeves hinted at tax rises in the Budget but insisted Labour’s manifesto commitment stands, despite a tough climate
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