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Police release photo of woman jailed for campaign of abuse against neighbours

Police have released a photo of a nightmare neighbour jailed after a campaign of abuse against a young couple and their three-year-old daughter.

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Voters across Oxfordshire to head to polls in May

A major shake-up of local government is underway and postponing ballots is intended to help deliver that reorganisation.

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Reform celebrate narrow Oxfordshire victory ahead of Conservatives

Reform UK, headed by Nigel Farage, has been celebrating a narrow by-election victory in Oxfordshire over the Conservatives.

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Pick of the stats: Leicester City v Oxford United

Here are the key stats for Leicester City v Oxford United.

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Poundland reveals 150 closures in new 'recovery' update - the 12 stores still to shut

Poundland has provided a progress update on its 'recovery plan', revealing its has closed nearly 150 stores over recent months.

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Morrisons launches new travel agency with holiday deals and More Points rewards

Morrisons has launched a new travel booking service where customers can find holiday deals and be rewarded with More Points for doing so.

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National Lottery app and website to temporarily close this weekend - see exact time

The National Lottery will close its website and app for part of this weekend with players only able to see prizes in its stores if tickets were bought there.

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I tried 6 cheap winter warmers - these actually work without touching the thermostat

From electric blankets to heated throws, battery-powered scarves to a car seat warmer powered by my cigarette lighter, these gadgets keep me warm through winter.

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Wim Decock appointed as new Regius Professor of Civil Law

His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of Professor Wim Decock, of the Universities of Louvain and Liège, as the new Regius Professor of Civil Law at the University of Oxford. He will take up the post on 1 October 2026 and succeeds Professor Wolfgang Erns...

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ADHD medication use rises sharply across Europe, driven by growth among adults

The use of medications for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has increased substantially across Europe over the past decade, with the steepest rises seen among adults - particularly women - according to a large population-based study published in The Lanc...

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Expert Comment: Is an under-16 social media ban the right course?

Dr Victoria Nash, Associate Professor and Senior Policy Fellow at the Oxford Internet Institute, researches the governance challenges of digital technologies, with a particular focus on online safety, content moderation and platform regulation.  ...

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Police at Hachette's warehouse in 'manslaughter' probe

Police remain at Hachette's warehouse near Didcot as the "manslaughter" investigation continues.

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PR guru claims Beckhams spending '100k a month' on growing Brooklyn crisis

David Beckham and his wife Victoria Beckham, who live in the Cotswolds, are likely spending "£100,000 a month" on the PR involving Brooklyn.

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More than 20 flood warnings issued as public warned to 'be prepared'

The public has been warned as numerous flood warnings have been issued by the Government relevant to Oxfordshire.

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Hundreds of illegal waste tips operating in England - including 11 'super sites'

A BBC investigation uncovers how criminals are operating huge illegal rubbish tips across the country.

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Commuters warned as A43 incident causes severe traffic on M40 interchange

The public has been warned as a vehicle incident on the A43 causes major Oxfordshire traffic queues on the M40.

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Photos show waterlogged courses as more Parkruns cancelled

Photos show waterlogged courses after heavy rain this week, with Parkrun events being cancelled across Oxfordshire.

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Didcot GP delay "completely shocking" - Streeting

Residents have been waiting more than a decade for a new surgery to be built at Great Western Park.

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GP access impeded by national systems, study finds

Research finds "persistent tinkering" to booking systems is confusing and frustrating for patients.

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Air quality improvements recorded in Oxfordshire

South Oxfordshire District Council says major improvements were seen at Henley and Watlington.