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'We thought they were extinct on the Thame'
Water Voles have been spotted in an Oxfordshire river for first time in decades.
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Councils seek mayoral devolution from government
Council leaders write to the Communities Secretary following agreement by 13 local authorities.
'I hope it's the nail in the coffin'
The Oxpens River Bridge would link Grandpont Nature Park to Oxpens Meadow in Oxford.
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Council votes to oppose fire service cuts planned for Oxfordshire
Cherwell District Council are opposing planned cuts to the fire service in Oxfordshire, including closing stations and introducing 12-hour shifts.
Inspection reveals how hygienic Jeremy Clarkson's Cotswolds pub is
An inspection has revealed how hygienic Jeremy Clarkson's Cotswolds pub is- The Farmer's Dog in Asthall, Oxfordshire.
Army lorry involved in serious crash which put man in hospital
An army lorry was involved in a crash on the A34 on the Oxfordshire border which put the driver of another lorry in hospital with serious injuries.
Thai cafe serving 'classic' drinks opens in Oxford city centre
A recently opened cafe in Oxford's Broad Street is serving up Thai drinks, including tea 'in a bag', plus snacks and softserve from it's 'cosy' new spot.
WATCH: Dramatic arrest of man who bit wedding guest's finger off
Dramatic footage shows the moment a drunken usher was arrested after biting off a fellow guest's finger like a 'wild animal' while at his best friend's wedding.
Village pub to have Queen Elizabeth-inspired rebrand
An Oxfordshire village pub will have a Queen Elizabeth II-inspired rebrand.
UK's first ever AI-powered coffee shop to open in Didcot retail park
The first ever AI-powered coffee shop is coming to the UK at Didcot's Hadden Hill retail park in Oxfordshire, it has been announced.
Clarkson's Farm star in surprise Fast and Furious cameo offer
A Clarkson's Farm star has made a surprise offer to star in The Fast and The Furious movie franchise.
Oxford’s ODS wins top spot in national street cleansing category
AN Oxford street cleansing company has been named the best in the country
Road closed until 'further notice' due to flooding
A road near Oxford has closed due to flooding, causing bus services to be diverted.
Council 'carefully considering' delay for 2026 local elections
Oxford City Council and West Oxfordshire District Council could delay their May 2026 local elections.
Images released of young drug dealers jailed for supplying heroin and crack cocaine
Police have released images of two drug dealers jailed after they were caught with crack cocaine and heroin in Bicester.
Power station collapse probe to 'finish next year'
Four men died at Didcot Power Station in 2016 and their families have been waiting for answers.
Parkrun cancelled day before due to 'deluge' on Thursday
A parkrun has been cancelled due to the "deluge" on Thursday.
Man named and charged in connection with spate of thefts
A man has been charged with numerous offences after a police investigation into trailer thefts across Oxfordshire.
Flood warnings in place as river levels rise
The Environment Agency is warning river levels will rise following Thursday's heavy rainfall.
Serious incident next to Jeremy Clarkson's farm shop closes road
There has been a serious incident next to Jeremy Clarkson's farm shop in the Cotswolds.