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'We got things wrong tonight' - Bloomfield
Oxford United boss Matt Bloomfield says that he "takes responsibility" after "getting things wrong" in their defeat to Norwich on Tuesday.
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Council approves £700m budget to keep county running
Liberal Democrat-run Oxfordshire County Council approves its budget for the next financial year.
'I'm not cutting my beard until we get a penalty'
Gary Hudson, better known as Fred Big-Ox, is not shaving until Oxford United are awarded a spot kick.
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Flood warnings remain as rivers continue to swell
Flood warnings remain in place near the Kennet and Thames, the Environment Agency has confirmed.
I'm not cutting my beard until we get a penalty
For Oxford United, it's been 643 long days since the team was last awarded a spot kick.
I'm not cutting my beard until we get a penalty
For Oxford United, it's been 643 long days since the team was last awarded a spot kick.
New study warns of risks in AI chatbots giving medical advice
The largest user study of large language models (LLMs) for assisting the general public in medical decisions has found that they present risks to people seeking medical advice due to their tendency to provide inaccurate and inconsistent information. The results have be...
Could this spider's silk help repair nerves?
Scientists are developing nerve repairing surgical devices from the silk of spiders.
Using AI for medical advice 'dangerous', study finds
Oxford researchers find that using AI to make medical decisions presents a risk to patients.
How these schools are improving behaviour and attendance
The government says schools needing "intensive support" will receive "one-to-one sessions".
Autism service set to close after nearly 50 years
Autism Family Support Oxfordshire helps more than 4,000 families across the county.
Police still searching for teen last seen wearing 'bin bag style' coat
Thames Valley Police have shared a new appeal for a teenager who was last seen wearing a Moncler 'bin bag' coat.
Three-car crash hospitalises Toyota motorist with life-threatening injuries
A woman in her 70s was rushed to hospital after the crash between the Toyota, Ateca and Volvo with life-threatening injuries near Faringdon.
Who is new Grand Tour star Francis Bourgeois? Real name revealed
All about the new Grand Tour presenter, Francis Bourgeois, including his real name, where he's from and why he's famous.
Major fishery set for extended closure after flooding causes safety concerns
The multi-lake fisheries in Oxfordshire has announced an extended closure at the site with concerns about staff and visitors' safety.
Mental health charity struggles with rising demand
Oxfordshire charity Response says longer NHS waiting times is making the situation more difficult.
Mental health charity struggles with rising demand
Oxfordshire charity Response says longer NHS waiting times is making the situation more difficult.
The Cotswolds locations you’re most likely to spot a celebrity
Here are the Cotswolds locations where you're most likely to spot a celebrity, including Kim Kardashian, Jeremy Clarkson, and the Beckhams.
New budget for Oxfordshire council will be set tomorrow amid pressures
Oxfordshire County Council will set its budget for the upcoming year at its meeting tomorrow.
New rail bridge starts countdown to Botley Road reopening
Trains have been running through Oxford this morning after Network Rail completed the replacement of the Botley Road rail bridge.