Local News
No change in West Oxfordshire after council elections
West Oxfordshire sees gains for the Lib Dems but the authority remains under no overall control
Number of summer lock keepers on Thames slashed
One company that offers boat hire on the Thames said the change was a "backward step".
Brooks returns to Oxfordshire for T20 campaign
Former Somerset bowler Jack Brooks signs for Oxfordshire ahead of their National Counties T20 campaign.
Johnson turned away from voting after forgetting ID
The former prime minister returned later with the necessary ID and was able to vote.
Ground-breaking study reveals how COVID-19 vaccines prevent severe disease
A landmark study by scientists at the University of Oxford, has unveiled crucial insights into the way that COVID-19 vaccines mitigate severe illness in those who have been vaccinated. ...
'No action' over prisoner's health before death
Hamdi Musse died after being remanded in custody at HMP Bullingdon, near Bicester, in January 2022.
Pub landlady downs shots with pop star Ed Sheeran
The Grammy Award-winner visits the Old Bell in Henley-on-Thames for a friend's stag do.
Oxfordshire Big Picture: Friday's image of the county
Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Oxfordshire.
Local election results across the south of England
Results from councils in Hampshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Dorset.
Researchers discover how immune cells hunt down cancer around the body
Scientists have discovered the key features of immune B cells which make them successful at targeting tumours - including when cancer has spread to a different part of the body. ...
Roadworks on traffic-hit road near completion
A lane closure near Botley has been causing long delays since its closure for emergency gas repairs.
Novel triple drug combination effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Scientists at the Ineos Oxford Institute (IOI) have found a new potential combination therapy to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by targeting two key bacterial enzymes involved in resistance. The findings have been published in the journal Engineering. ...
Residents celebrate alleyway transformation
Community effort turned the passageway between Albert Street and Jericho Street in Oxford into "a green oasis".
Men's mental health club hits membership milestone
The Henley Man Club was founded two friends who had both lost people through suicide.
Lorry driver killed in motorway bridge crash
The crash happened on the M40 near Oxford Services and involved a Volvo lorry.
Warrant issued for man wanted on suspicion of murder
Tobias Bruce, 32, died after suffering multiple stab wounds in Oxford on 25 February.
New study to improve vaccines and therapeutics development
A first-of-its-kind study led by the University of Oxford has successfully investigated human immunity against COVID-19 in people who already have antibodies against it. ...
Grandad proud of 'unflappable' BGT contestant
Ravi Adelekan was awarded the golden buzzer on Britain's Got Talent.
New algorithm supercharges climate models and could lead to better predictions of future climate change
Professor Samar Khatiwala, from the University of Oxford’s Department of Earth Sciences, has led a major advance to solve a critical issue in modelling future climate change. The findings have been published in Science Advances. ...
Thousands rise early for May Morning celebrations
Crowds gather on Oxford's High Street and Magdalen Bridge to welcome the coming of spring.