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Call for free park and ride bus travel to continue

The offer of free bus travel from park and rides in Oxford was introduced as part of the city's congestion charge scheme.

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Pick of the stats: Oxford United v Birmingham City

BBC Sport brings you some of the key statistics and facts for the Championship match between Oxford United and Birmingham City.

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Holiday group fined after girl, 3, 'nearly drowns'

Oxford Active was told to pay £20,000 after the incident in Egham in July 2023.

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Bicester fire inquiry could cost council £500,000

The cause of the fire at Bicester Motion is being investigated by police and the Health and Safety Executive.

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Soil from Washington's ancestral home taken to US

The time capsule from Sulgrave Manor marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

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Government urged to fund ailing bridge replacement

Oxford MPs Dame Anneliese Dodds and Layla Moran throw their support behind plans to replace the Kennington bridge.

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Museum funding cuts watered down after backlash

Banbury MP Sean Woodcock says he is pleased the council has changed its course.

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Taking the bus to talk Oxford's congestion charge

BBC Oxford gathers politicians and residents to go head-to-head on one of the area's biggest issues.

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'Incredibly painful' to miss first test - Williams

Williams missing the first testing sessions before the 2026 F1 season is "incredibly painful", says team principal James Vowles.

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Man arrested for murder of 64-year-old woman

Thames Valley Police said the man remained in custody following the incident in Harwell on Tuesday.

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Was it worth it?

We're talking shopping centres.

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The 'gamble' of councils buying shopping centres

A council which spent £121.6m on a shopping centre has said: "things are really positive" for the site, despite empty units and a leaking roof.

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Controversial bridge construction takes step forward

Oxford City Council announces that contractors have been chosen to build the Oxpens River Bridge.

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Controversial bridge construction takes step forward

Oxford City Council announces that contractors have been chosen to build the Oxpens River Bridge.

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The Proclaimers and The Human League announced as Rewind Festival headliners

The Human League and The Proclaimers will headline this year’s Rewind Festival near Henley-on-Thames.

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The Proclaimers and The Human League announced as Rewind Festival headliners

The Human League and The Proclaimers will headline this year’s Rewind Festival near Henley-on-Thames.

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Just how big could TVP get?

The Home Secretary has outlined changes to policing in her White Paper.

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Cargo bike courier firm closes after 14 years

Oxford-based firm Pedal & Post says it announced its closure with the "heaviest of hearts".

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Cargo bike courier firm closes after 14 years

Oxford-based firm Pedal & Post says it announced its closure with the "heaviest of hearts".

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Private baby scan company breached regulations, report says

Baby Moments, in Didcot, is told by the Care Quality Commission that it requires improvement.