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Plans for new town a national security risk - MP

Freddie van Mierlo claims plans to build a 3,400-home new town in Oxfordshire contradict government policy.

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Diocese's consultation ahead of bishop appointment

Current Bishop of Oxford Dr Steven Croft will retire after a decade in the role this summer.

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Government to water down business rate rise for pubs

The hospitality industry had called for a rethink of planned changes to the way the tax based on property is calculated.

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Ex-Luton boss Bloomfield in Oxford United talks

Former Wycombe Wanderers and Luton Town boss Matt Bloomfield is in talks to become the new manager of Oxford United.

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Ex-Luton boss Bloomfield in Oxford United talks

Former Wycombe Wanderers and Luton Town boss Matt Bloomfield is in talks to become the new manager of Oxford United.

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Sutton's FA Cup third-round predictions v DJ and producer Shadow Child

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on DJ and producer Shadow Child - and AI - with his predictions for all 32 FA Cup third-round ties.

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AA issues advice for drivers in the snow

President of the AA Edmund King warns drivers to be "gentle" when out in Storm Goretti.

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Brannagan says Oxford's players need to find belief

Oxford United skipper Cameron Brannagan says its up to the players to "find the belief" to get themselves out of trouble this season.

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Brannagan says Oxford's players need to find belief

Oxford United skipper Cameron Brannagan says its up to the players to "find the belief" to get themselves out of trouble this season.

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Snow and strong winds forecast for region

The Met Office issues a yellow warning, which means delays and disruption are expected.

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Tree felling ahead of waste mountain clearance

Arborists are felling trees at the site entrance to allow safe passage to and from the main road.

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Cold weather delays major interchange resurfacing

Temporary pothole repairs are carried out as cold spell sees resurfacing works delayed to next month

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More changes to farm inheritance tax plans ruled out

The government says it has listened to farmers and increased the proposed inheritance tax threshold.

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Hundreds of drink and drug drivers caught over Christmas

Thames Valley and Hampshire and Isle of Wight police arrested hundreds of drivers in December.

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Will it snow in Oxfordshire?

And if so how much? Sophie Law aims to find out.

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Businesses want work on new railway fast-tracked

Businesses are urging government to speed up building East West Rail between Cambridge and Oxford.

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Businesses want work on new railway fast-tracked

Businesses are urging government to speed up building East West Rail between Cambridge and Oxford.

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🎧 Is Still the right head coach for Oxford?

Former Southampton boss Will Still emerges as the favourite for the vacant U's head coach role - but is he the right man for the job?

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🎧 Is Still the right head coach for Oxford?

Former Southampton boss Will Still emerges as the favourite for the vacant U's head coach role - but is he the right man for the job?

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New study finds that stopping weight-loss drugs is linked to faster regain than ending diet programmes

People tend to regain weight rapidly after stopping weight-loss drugs - and faster than after ending behavioural weight loss programmes - according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis from researchers in Oxford's Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Scie...