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Serious water pollution incidents up 60% in England, Environment Agency says
Last year had the highest number of pollution events by water companies ever recorded.
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Man who died after police stop was 'much loved'
Stephen Friday was found unresponsive by police in Bicester on Tuesday morning.
A34 weekend closure postponed due to weather
National Highways says the work will be rescheduled due to predicted adverse weather.
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Why do we need sleep? Oxford researchers find the answer may lie in mitochondria
New study uncovers how a metabolic “overload” in specialised brain cells triggers the need to sleep.
Snake warning issued to UK residents as RSPCA braces for 'influx' of sightings
The RSPCA has issued a warning to the public as it braces for an "influx" of snake sightings amid warmer weather conditions.
DWP urgent changes call as some have £60 a month taken from their benefits
Charity highlights ‘harsh treatment’ of people who have been overpaid benefits
Sainsbury's announces major change that could save shoppers £150
Sainsbury’s say the new offers could save shoppers more than £150 over the course of the year.
Is there a hosepipe ban in my area? What you need to know as restrictions widen
As dry weather continues, several UK water companies have issued hosepipe bans. What do they mean and who do they affect?
Public warned to avoid area as police close busy roundabout
The Cotswolds public has been warned to "avoid the area" as police closed a busy roundabout in Oxfordshire.
Worries grow as schoolboy, 15, is reported missing
Worries are increasing after a 15-year-old boy from Aylesbury was reported missing.
Teacher banned for sexually inappropriate behaviour
Karl Smith privately messaged a female student whilst a teacher at The Warriner School, in Bloxham.
Funeral procession for Bicester blaze firefighter
Members of the public are invited to line the streets in honour of firefighter Martyn Sadler.
Woman drowned in pond at home
An Oxford woman drowned in her pond at home, an inquest opening heard.
Westgate's newest restaurant opening later this year
Work is well underway for Westgate Oxford's newest restaurant ahead of its anticipated opening later this year.
Tributes paid to 'lovely' father who was found unresponsive at city address
Tributes have been paid to a 'lovely' father who was found unresponsive at an address in Cowley Road in Oxford earlier this year.
Oxford University receives anonymous £6.25m donation
Oxford University has received an anonymous donation of £6.25 million.
Extinction Rebellion to stage 'crime scene' in city centre
Extinction Rebellion has said it will stage a “crime scene” in front of Barclays in Oxford.
Oxford's 'vibrant' high street praised as FIVE new businesses to open
Five more shops will open in Oxford city centre, as the its 'vibrant' high street is revealed to have the third fewest empty shops of all UK cities.
Jeremy Clarkson has dig at MobLand and James Bond actor
Jeremy Clarkson has had a dig at MobLand and James Bond star Pierce Brosnan.
Free chocolate for first shoppers as major Cotswolds shopping centre opens
With a major Cotswolds shopping centre opening, Lindt - one of the brands within - offered complementary chocolates for its first customers.