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Figures show 'encouraging' fall in road casualties
The latest government statistics show 18 people were killed on Oxfordshire's roads in 2025.
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Rapist jailed for 28 years for attacking women
Jonathan Goldsmith was found guilty of raping one of the women at knifepoint.
Carnival organisers hope for full comeback in 2027
The charity behind the event hopes to bring back a full carnival in July 2027.
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Warm spring sparks toxic caterpillar health warning
Skin or eye irritation from the caterpillar's hairs can affect both people and animals.
BGT winners say mental health message most important
James Florey from the Hawkstone Farmers Choir says the BGT win "hasn't really sunk in yet".
Husbands to do 'blind' walk for sight loss charity
Andreas Findlow, who is blind, will walk 10km with his husband Darren, who will go blindfolded.
US political commentators denied entry to UK by Home Office
The US citizens and left-wing content creators with huge online followings were due to speak at the SXSW London festival and Oxford this week.
'You legend. Manager loved it' - Southampton's Spygate WhatsApps revealed
New WhatsApp messages have revealed how Southampton orchestrated a spying campaign against their Championship rivals.
Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears
IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines.
Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears
IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines.
Six fire engines present with firefighters battling blaze for 13 hours
Six fire engines have been called to the site of a major fire in North Oxfordshire, which firefighters have been battling for 13 hours.
Man jailed after M40 crash leads to 1,300 bottles of pills being found in car
A man has been jailed after a M40 crash near Beaconsfield led police to find £88,000 worth of drugs.
Firefighters rescue 'panicked' dog from roof of home
Firefighters rescued a "panicked" dog from the roof of an Oxford home during a heatwave in Oxfordshire.
Hundreds rally in Oxford city centre for trans rights
An Oxford trans rights protest took place this weekend in retaliation to recent Government guidance and Oxford University's ban on transgender athletes.
Cancer Research charity shop in city neighbourhood to close this weekend
The Cancer Research UK charity shop in London Road, Headington, is set to close this weekend just months ahead of the charity's other Oxford shop.
Railway centre visitors enjoy biscuit-themed activities
Friday 29 May was National Biscuit Day, celebrated at Didcot Railway Centre with engine No 4079 Pendennis Castle carrying a replica headboard from the 1920s.
New plan submitted for Cotswolds pub nearly bought by Jeremy Clarkson
A new planning application has been submitted for a pub in the Cotswolds that was almost purchased by Jeremy Clarkson.
Once-derelict care home rescued from HMO fate to serve families again
A beloved Oxfordshire care home that has stood derelict for three years, has been brought back to life by a family-run business.
Traffic cameras won't enforce new ban on motorists on A40
There will be no traffic cameras to enforce a no right turn ban at a notorious A40 junction in Oxfordshire.
Two Cotswolds towns named among top 50 spots in UK for 2026
Two Cotswolds towns have been named among the top 50 spots in the UK for 2026.