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Self-build development to have 20mph speed limit
The UK's biggest self-build development in Oxfordshire will eventually contain more than 2,000 homes.
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Tractors decorated for festive run fundraiser
Scores of fairy-lit vehicles set to take part in the annual event in aid of Katharine House Hospice
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Jailed John Lewis thieves toured country to steal
The pair were jailed after stealing from stores in Oxford, Reading, Milton Keynes and High Wycombe.
Flu jabs urged as south of England 'still has time'
The region is not as badly affected by flu as elsewhere, although the BBC finds flu-jab appointments are scarce.
Four in court over Palestine Action RAF break-in
A provisional trial for the five accused of involvement in the June incident is set for 18 January.
Waste mountain estimated to weigh 10,000 tonnes
The Environment Agency said removal work will "begin imminently" but no start date has been given.
'I'm making sure I'm the best version of myself'
Oxford United's Tyler Goodrham chats about returning to the squad with BBC Radio Oxford.
Rock legend aiming to visit Jeremy Clarkson's Cotswolds pub
A rock legend is aiming to visit Jeremy Clarkson's Cotswolds pub, The Farmer's Dog, in Oxfordshire.
Police praise investigators' work as £6m drug mastermind jailed
Police have praised the work of investigators as the mastermind behind a £6m drug shipment was jailed. Ketamine was stored at a warehouse in London.
In pictures: Oxford flooded as nine alerts issued for county and rivers rising
Flooding has hit parts of Oxford as nine flood alerts have been issued for the county and rivers continue rising. Pictures show one park under water.
Major high street chain to close Oxford Westgate shop next month
Major high street chain River Island will close its store at Oxford Westgate shopping centre next month.
Man accused of driving Manchester synagogue attacker to Oxfordshire to face trial
An alleged associate of Manchester synagogue attacker Jihad Al-Shamie is to face trial accused of driving him to the UK’s Defence Academy in Shrivenham, Oxfordshire, to carry out hostile reconnaissance.
Author Joanna Trollope dies aged 82
The writer was famous for her stories about romance and intrigue in rural middle England.
Author Joanna Trollope dies aged 82
The writer was famous for her stories about romance and intrigue in rural middle England.
Organised crime boss jailed for almost 10 years for £6m worth of ketamine haul
The boss of an organised crime group which supplied £6m worth of ketamine has been jailed for more than 9 years at Oxford Crown Court.
Covered Market 'won't be the same' following closure of greengrocers
The Covered Market 'won't be the same' after the last greengrocers, Bonners, ceased trading after 73 years, says a city councillor.
Fresh plans to build houses in small village submitted despite previous refusal
Fresh plans to build houses in a small village near Bicester, Oxfordshire have been submitted despite a previous proposal being refused.
New district council leader elected for Oxfordshire region
Councillor Maggie Filipova-Rivers was elected as the new leader of South Oxfordshire District Council last night.
Independent girls' school ranked highly in new national guide
St Helen and St Katharine school for girls has been ranked top school in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, in The Times Parent Power 2026 guide.