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Manhunt launched for escaped prisoner, 27, near Bicester

A manhunt has been launched after a prisoner escaped near Bicester.

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Sainsbury's shoppers alarmed as man 'touched himself inappropriately'

A middle-aged man touched himself inappropriately inside a Sainsbury's, police say.

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Ex Lib Dem Oxford and Abingdon MP admits 'error' on trial

A former Lib Dem Oxford West and Abingdon MP has admitted making an “error” in his evidence in a trial of several high-profile figures’ legal claims against the publisher of the Daily Mail.

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Back-to-back wins not easy - Bloomfield

Head coach Matt Bloomfield says Oxford United's failure to record back-to-back wins in the Championship is down to the competitive nature of the league.

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Company fined after 3-year-old nearly drowned at children’s holiday camp

An Oxford company that runs holiday camps for children across the country has been fined £6,000 after a three-year-old girl nearly drowned in a swimming pool free-play session.

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Woman attacked outside Sainsbury's in 'frightening' incident

A woman was pushed outside Sainsbury's in Oxford in a "frightening" incident described by police.

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Why four people - including man on roof - were arrested in Oxford

Police have revealed why four people - including a man on a roof - were arrested in Oxford's Cowley Road.

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Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell to host party after £80m life decision

Geri Halliwell and Christian Horner are reportedly planning to host a party during their trip abroad after making an £80m life decision.

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DVLA clamping warning to UK drivers as more than 56,000 clamped in 2025

Failure to tax your car can result in escalating fines, up to £2,500, and could see your vehicle clamped.

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15 flood alerts issued for thousands in Oxford, Abingdon and Cotswolds

15 flood alerts have been issued for Oxfordshire including for homes in Oxford, Abingdon and the Cotswolds.

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Top Gear and Grand Tour's Richard Hammond wins national award

Top Gear and Grand Tour legend Richard Hammond has won a national award.

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Police officer dismissed over car crash conviction

Former PC Tobias Loughran was convicted of causing serious injury by dangerous driving last year.

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Holly Willoughby spotted at luxury club in the Cotswolds

Former This Morning star Holly Willoughby has been spotted at a luxury Cotswolds club in Oxfordshire.

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Amanda Holden addresses Jeremy Clarkson on Cotswolds complaint

Britain's Got Talent star Amanda Holden has sent a message to Jeremy Clarkson about a Cotswolds complaint.

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Car experts urge drivers to drive in the middle lane - this is why

Aquaplaning occurs when a layer of water builds up between the tyres and the road surface, removing grip entirely.

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Expert Comment: Computers can help us to do science, but they can’t understand it for us

Dr Heloise Stevance, Schmidt AI in Science Fellow in Oxford University’s Physics Department, is a computational astrophysicist developing intelligent recommendation systems for sky surveys. In this article she discusses the ethics of delegating scientific decision ma...

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Gossip: U's move for Hatters defender

Latest transfer gossip from the Championship during the January transfer window.

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Arrests over 20,000-tonne waste dump

Two men have been arrested over the illegal waste dump near the A34.

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Nearly 20 new Co-op stores opening including in Oxfordshire

The Co-op has announced that almost 20 new Co-op new stores are set to open across the UK, including in Oxfordshire.

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Top 10 rhinoplasty surgeons in Turkey (2026 rankings & patient considerations)

Choosing where to undergo rhinoplasty surgery in Turkey can be a complex decision. Over the past decade, Turkey – and Istanbul in particular – has become one of the most prominent destinations for nasal procedures, attracting patients from across Europe, the UK, and beyond