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Manhunt launched for escaped prisoner, 27, near Bicester
A manhunt has been launched after a prisoner escaped near Bicester.
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Sainsbury's shoppers alarmed as man 'touched himself inappropriately'
A middle-aged man touched himself inappropriately inside a Sainsbury's, police say.
Ex Lib Dem Oxford and Abingdon MP admits 'error' on trial
A former Lib Dem Oxford West and Abingdon MP has admitted making an “error” in his evidence in a trial of several high-profile figures’ legal claims against the publisher of the Daily Mail.
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Back-to-back wins not easy - Bloomfield
Head coach Matt Bloomfield says Oxford United's failure to record back-to-back wins in the Championship is down to the competitive nature of the league.
Company fined after 3-year-old nearly drowned at children’s holiday camp
An Oxford company that runs holiday camps for children across the country has been fined £6,000 after a three-year-old girl nearly drowned in a swimming pool free-play session.
Woman attacked outside Sainsbury's in 'frightening' incident
A woman was pushed outside Sainsbury's in Oxford in a "frightening" incident described by police.
Why four people - including man on roof - were arrested in Oxford
Police have revealed why four people - including a man on a roof - were arrested in Oxford's Cowley Road.
Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell to host party after £80m life decision
Geri Halliwell and Christian Horner are reportedly planning to host a party during their trip abroad after making an £80m life decision.
DVLA clamping warning to UK drivers as more than 56,000 clamped in 2025
Failure to tax your car can result in escalating fines, up to £2,500, and could see your vehicle clamped.
15 flood alerts issued for thousands in Oxford, Abingdon and Cotswolds
15 flood alerts have been issued for Oxfordshire including for homes in Oxford, Abingdon and the Cotswolds.
Top Gear and Grand Tour's Richard Hammond wins national award
Top Gear and Grand Tour legend Richard Hammond has won a national award.
Police officer dismissed over car crash conviction
Former PC Tobias Loughran was convicted of causing serious injury by dangerous driving last year.
Holly Willoughby spotted at luxury club in the Cotswolds
Former This Morning star Holly Willoughby has been spotted at a luxury Cotswolds club in Oxfordshire.
Amanda Holden addresses Jeremy Clarkson on Cotswolds complaint
Britain's Got Talent star Amanda Holden has sent a message to Jeremy Clarkson about a Cotswolds complaint.
Car experts urge drivers to drive in the middle lane - this is why
Aquaplaning occurs when a layer of water builds up between the tyres and the road surface, removing grip entirely.
Expert Comment: Computers can help us to do science, but they can’t understand it for us
Dr Heloise Stevance, Schmidt AI in Science Fellow in Oxford University’s Physics Department, is a computational astrophysicist developing intelligent recommendation systems for sky surveys. In this article she discusses the ethics of delegating scientific decision ma...
Gossip: U's move for Hatters defender
Latest transfer gossip from the Championship during the January transfer window.
Arrests over 20,000-tonne waste dump
Two men have been arrested over the illegal waste dump near the A34.
Nearly 20 new Co-op stores opening including in Oxfordshire
The Co-op has announced that almost 20 new Co-op new stores are set to open across the UK, including in Oxfordshire.
Top 10 rhinoplasty surgeons in Turkey (2026 rankings & patient considerations)
Choosing where to undergo rhinoplasty surgery in Turkey can be a complex decision. Over the past decade, Turkey – and Istanbul in particular – has become one of the most prominent destinations for nasal procedures, attracting patients from across Europe, the UK, and beyond