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Wharf compulsory purchase may restart development

Oxford City Council will adopt its own plans for Jericho Wharf if developer fails to deliver scheme.

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AI tool helps doctors prescribe antidepressants

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Why modesty should not stop CPR for women

Thames Valley Air Ambulance says 1 in 3 women receive no CPR before emergency crews arrive.

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'We would be better off with a carrier pigeon than a mobile phone'

Operators say mobile dead spots may exist for reasons including "signal congestion" in urban areas.

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Oxford's 'feet on the floor' ahead of Blackburn game

Here are the key points at the media conference ahead of Wednesday's visit of Blackburn Rovers.

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Expert Comment: Could oil price surge accelerate the UK’s shift to renewables?

Researchers from across the Smith School of Enterprise & Environment discuss how renewed instability in the Gulf is reshaping global energy markets and what this means for UK consumers, businesses and policymakers. ...

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Teenage goalkeeper 'in our hearts forever'

A minutes silence in memory of Amelia Aplin will be held ahead of Oxford United's game on Wednesday.

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Teenage goalkeeper 'in our hearts forever'

A minutes silence in memory of Amelia Aplin will be held ahead of Oxford United's game on Wednesday.

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Social Sciences Impact Conference to bring together researchers and partners to explore ‘Impact in Motion’

The University of Oxford’s Social Sciences Division will host the Social Sciences Impact Conference on 24–25 March 2026 at St Anne’s College, Oxford - bringing together researchers, policymakers, practitioners and innovators to explore how social science can help...

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Victim identified in drowning murder inquiry

Post-mortem tests showed Jennifer Symonds had died from drowning, police said.

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Justice system would 'lose legitimacy' without juries

Leading barrister says without juries courts are not diverse and can be intimidating to victims

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Popular pubs leave locals thinking of moving away

Villagers say the popularity of two pubs has caused a "ridiculous" parking situation.

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'Nothing off limits' at suicide bereavement group

Ben lost his brother Jake to suicide in 2023 and helped start the Banbury support group.

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Tributes to 'enormously talented' teen goalkeeper

Amelia Aplin died after collapsing during a game against Fulham in the Junior Premier League.

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Tributes to 'enormously talented' teen goalkeeper

Amelia Aplin died after collapsing during a game against Fulham in the Junior Premier League.

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Tributes to 'enormously talented' teen goalkeeper

Amelia Aplin died after collapsing during a game against Fulham in the Junior Premier League.

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Travelodge boss offers to meet sexual assault victim

Jo Boydell apologises to a woman whose attacker was given her room key by hotel staff.

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Travelodge boss offers to meet sexual assault victim

Jo Boydell apologises to a woman whose attacker was given her room key by hotel staff.

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Aircraft hangar set for electric go-kart centre

Operators are planning to install a 150m track at the former aircraft hangar in Oxfordshire.

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Aircraft hangar set for electric go-kart centre

Operators are planning to install a 150m track at the former aircraft hangar in Oxfordshire.