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Man charged after park rape
A 19-year-old man is charged with one count of rape and remanded in custody.
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School 'fobbed off' in crossing delay, head says
Barton Park Primary School pupils voice their concerns about safety issues at a council meeting.
Major who slashed ex-wife guilty of attempted murder
A former soldier has been on trial after driving 100 miles and attacking his ex-wife.
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Families call for inquiry into hospital baby deaths
Hundreds of families affected failures by Oxford hospitals maternity care are calling for an inquiry.
Oxfordshire town table tennis table damage 'irreparable' after vandals strike
A table tennis table in an Oxfordshire town has been vandalised, with the damage described as 'irreparable'.
Oxford college to honour WW1 German soldiers
The move by The Queen's College is expected to be confirmed by Oxford City Council in coming weeks.
Lloyds and Halifax and other bank branches set to close in April
Halifax, Lloyds and Bank of Scotland are among the major banks shutting branches across the country in the coming weeks.
Police search for pair after 'three carp stolen from fishing lake'
Police are searching for two men after three carp were "stolen" from a fishing lake in Witney, Oxfordshire.
Number of Oxfordshire hotels and pubs announced as finalists in regional awards
A number of Oxfordshire hotels and pubs have been announced as finalists for the Muddy Stiletto awards.
City council receives £50k to improve digital planning services
Oxford City Council has been awarded £50,000 by the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local to improve its digital planning services.
Drivers 'cautioned' after crash closes lane on M40 near Banbury
A crash on the M40 near Banbury, Oxfordshire, has blocked a motorway lane.
Man carrying knife concerned for safety due to 'prejudice' about girlfriend
Brendan Wyse was caught with a knife at Didcot Railway Station because he was concerned about his safety whilst travelling to Gloucestershire.
EV charging station plans for major road refused by council planners
Major plans for a new drive-through electric vehicle charging station on an Oxfordshire A-road have been refused.
Campaign looking to protect ancient woodland in Oxfordshire
A campaign looking to safeguard Old Hutchcomb's Copse is more than halfway to its fundraising target of £15,000.
'Selfish' lorry driver takes up three spaces at city car park
A "selfish" lorry driver left their vehicle sprawled across three spaces in an Oxford car park.
Shiny new soft play area for children to open at Oxford leisure centre
A new soft play fun zone will open for children at Blackbird Leys Leisure centre in Oxford this Saturday, with a climbing wall on the way.
Police RELEASE arrested teen after 'attempted murder sees boy stabbed'
Police have released an arrested teenager after a boy was "stabbed in the face" in Oxford during a suspected murder attempt.
Have you won £50k? Oxfordshire Premium Bonds winners for April 2025
Five lucky Premium Bond winners in Oxfordshire have scooped £50,000 in April's list of Premium Bonds winners.
Car crashes into village building as three men flee the scene
A car has crashed into a Oxfordshire village building this morning.
Man hospitalised after assault in Oxfordshire neighbourhood
A man has been sent to hospital after an 'altercation' in a Banbury neighbourhood.