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Road reopening beset by delays pushed back again

Botley Road was due to reopen at the end of August, but could be delayed by up to another six weeks.

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Synagogue attacker's friend 'a committed jihadist'

Mohammad Bashir drove Al-Shamie to a military base for hostile reconnaissance, a court hears.

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Family anger at possible early release of PC's killers

PC Andrew Harper sustained fatal injuries while responding to a quad bike theft in Berkshire in 2019.

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Ramsey 'fully committed' to Oxford despite embargo

Oxford United head coach Aaron Ramsey says he is "fully committed" to the club despite the U's being put under a temporary transfer embargo.

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Ramsey 'fully committed' to Oxford despite embargo

Oxford United head coach Aaron Ramsey says he is "fully committed" to the club despite the U's being put under a temporary transfer embargo.

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Assaults among prisoners increased, inspectors find

Independent Monitoring Boards 2025 report highlights persisting issues in the Oxfordshire facility.

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Middlesbrough sign Tottenham striker Lankshear

Tottenham striker Will Lankshear signs a five-year contract with Middlesbrough in a deal which could rise to a Boro club-record £20m.

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Southampton boss Eckert charged by FA over Spygate

Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert is charged by the Football Association for his role in the Spygate scandal.

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Alcohol-related disorder leads to World Cup arrests

Thames Valley Police says alcohol-related disorder was among the main issues.

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Passport to Piddington? Village votes on leaving UK

In scenes reminiscent of the classic Ealing comedy, an Oxfordshire village will vote on leaving the UK.

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Flag activists investigated over High Court filming

Activists who hung flags from lampposts are investigated after appearing to film inside the High Court.

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Radio presenter treated for prostate cancer

BBC radio presenter Bill Buckley has announced that he has been treated for prostate cancer.

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Radio presenter treated for prostate cancer

BBC radio presenter Bill Buckley has announced that he has been treated for prostate cancer.

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Parts of the UK move closer to drought

Eight areas across England are now in prolonged dry weather – the stage before drought.

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Parts of the UK move closer to drought

Eight areas across England are now in prolonged dry weather – the stage before drought.

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Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for 10 million

The water company said the three heatwaves contributed to the ban.

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Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation

The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government

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Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation

The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government

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U-turn on plan for car-free new-build estates

New plans have been withdrawn that would force developers to limit car parking on new build estates.

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U-turn on plan for car-free new-build estates

New plans have been withdrawn that would force developers to limit car parking on new build estates.