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Lido reopens ahead of schedule after backlash

Abbey Meadows Outdoor Pool in Abingdon will open to swimmers from midday on Thursday.

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Cricket club hunts for new home ahead of eviction

Oxford Cricket Club says its "immediate focus is on securing a new home" for 2027.

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Protest takes place over Oxford Union Robinson debate

The far-right activist was greeted by protestors as he took part in a debate about Islam at the Oxford Union.

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Injunction aims to end 'distressing' lamppost flags

Oxfordshire County Council applies to the High Court in an attempt to end flags being hung from lampposts.

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Locals back more houses to get most for village

A small Oxfordshire village is backing a potential neighbouring development of 2,700 homes.

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Jeremy Clarkson reveals prostate cancer diagnosis on farming show

The former Top Gear presenter did not clarify what type of cancer he had been diagnosed with.

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Three Lions fan's 'unfathomable dream' World Cup trip

Football fan Andy Taylor heads to the USA to follow England's hunt to end 60 years of hurt.

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Venues prepare for England's world cup kick-off

Football clubs and pubs prepare for late-night viewing as England face Croatia in the 2026 World Cup.

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Watch: Is this the dizziest ever world record?

Dr Ariel Dempsey is waiting to find out if she has broken the Guinness World Record for longest time spinning in a cyr wheel.

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Oxford United fan Andy Taylor chats to Ross Heaton about travelling to the world cup.

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Murdered teen's father welcomes social media ban

Stuart Stephens says his son, Olly, would still be alive if a social media ban had been in place sooner.

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Murdered teen's father welcomes social media ban

Stuart Stephens says his son, Olly, would still be alive if a social media ban had been in place sooner.

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More seeing NHS dentists despite 'challenges'

Thames Valley health bosses says four new practices are being created in Oxfordshire.

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More seeing NHS dentists despite 'challenges'

Thames Valley health bosses says four new practices are being created in Oxfordshire.

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Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal

The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.

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Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal

The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.

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Cate Blanchett to become visiting Oxford professor

Blanchett will be the new Visiting Professor of Contemporary Theatre at St Catherine's College.

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Cate Blanchett to become visiting Oxford professor

Blanchett will be the new Visiting Professor of Contemporary Theatre at St Catherine's College.

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Brain cancer petition debated in Parliament

More than 100,000 people signed an e-petition for more research, forcing a Parliamentary debate.

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Brain cancer petition debated in Parliament

More than 100,000 people signed an e-petition for more research, forcing a Parliamentary debate.