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Autism service set to close after nearly 50 years

Autism Family Support Oxfordshire helps more than 4,000 families across the county.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mental health charity struggles with rising demand

Oxfordshire charity Response says longer NHS waiting times is making the situation more difficult.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Image released of thug who threatened to burn down grandparents' house

Thames Valley Police released an image of an Oxford thug who threatened to kill his father and said he'd burn down his grandparents' home.

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Fury over potholes forcing drivers to 'slalom like Winter Olympics'

A supermarket lorry driver has complained about the poor state of Oxfordshire's roads after a car driven by his wife hit a large pothole in Didcot.

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Plans for drive-thru and garden centre on busy road approved

Plans to build a new garden centre and drive-thru on a busy road in Banbury have been approved.

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21,000 tonnes of illegal waste to be removed in March

Workmen will finally start to remove the huge and illegal pile of rubbish next to the A34 at Kidlington in March, the Environment Agency has said.

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Controversial plans for Cotswolds cottage on UK's prettiest street dropped

Plans to extend Grade II-listed Rosemary Cottage in 'pretty' Bibury dropped after Cotswold District Council.

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Downing Street communications chief Tim Allan announces he is stepping down

Downing Street's director of communications, Tim Allan, has quit to allow Keir Starmer and No.10 to build a new team

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Is a four-day week too good to be true?

For an estimated 12,000 workers the four day week has become a reality.

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Jeremy Clarkson's £234k Maserati breaks down near his Cotswolds pub

Clarkson's Farm and Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson's £234k Maserati broke down near his Cotswolds pub, The Farmer's Dog, in Oxfordshire.

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Drivers warned of 'immediate road closure' in Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire drivers have been warned of an "immediate road closure" in Bicester.

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Geri Halliwell 'made man play guitar and sing' during F1 job interview

Spice Girl Geri Halliwell reportedly made a man play guitar and sing during his Formula 1 job interview, according to Christian Horner.

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Police provide update after emergency 999 incident at Sainsbury's

No arrests have been made after an emergency 999 incident broke out at a Sainsbury's in Bicester, Oxfordshire.