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'Extraordinary' tremors caused by tsunamis - study

A new Oxford study confirms the tremors felt across the globe were caused by tsunamis in Greenland.

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Bus company welcomes plan to tackle city traffic

Oxford Bus Company says current levels of traffic are having a "devastating impact" on the city.

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Parish ale resurrected for Whitsun festival

Wantage Parish are reviving a medieval practice with the 'DiscipAle' at their Cakes and Ale Festival

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Storks migrate home in reintroduction project

At least six birds born in West Sussex in 2024 are back in the county after migrating to Morocco.

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Lido reopens after major refurbishment

A campaign helped fundraise a new filtration system and pool liner for Shaftesbury Lido.

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How did a riot in rural Oxfordshire lead to the end of compulsory vaccination in the UK?

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'Protect public from vehicle theft epidemic' - Davey

The Lib Dem leader makes the comments during a visit to a bicycle repair shop in Oxfordshire.

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Rowing club updates code of conduct after claims

The Leander Club in Henley-on-Thames is accused of failing to properly investigate sex allegations.

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Romeny scores for Indonesia in World Cup qualifier

Oxford United striker Ole Romeny scores for Indonesia in a 1-0 win over China in their World Cup qualifying match.

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School to move despite £1.6m spend on improvements

The council says that the school's previous governing body failed to invest properly in its site.

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50,000 join calls to stop DWP cuts to PIP disability benefits

A petition to cut MPs' expenses to fund Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners has received more than 110,000 signatories, and could now be debated in parliament.

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Lloyds, Halifax, Bank of Scotland make huge service change for all customers

Lloyds Banking Group has said major service change has come in this week that will affect all customers.

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Bosses' bonuses banned at six water companies

Firms including Thames Water have been stopped for paying rewards to executives under new rules.

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Bosses' bonuses banned at six water companies

Firms including Thames Water have been stopped for paying rewards to executives under new rules.

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Biggest lottery win in UK history up for grabs in £208m EuroMillions draw

The EuroMillions jackpot has rolled over again to an estimated £208 million after Tuesday’s £199 million draw

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David Beckham to be made a knight, wife Victoria will be Lady

The Beckhams have resided in the Cotswolds since 2016, and ex-footballer David has been keen to receive a knighthood since becoming an OBE.

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Speedway rider 'thankful' for support after crash

Cameron Heeps has been recovering from a high-speed crash during a race at the Oxford Stadium.

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Speedway rider 'thankful' for support after crash

Cameron Heeps has been recovering from a high-speed crash during a race at the Oxford Stadium.

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D-Day tribute sculpture unveiled at former RAF base

The Horsa Sculpture is inspired by the wooden gliders which flew on the night before D-Day