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Trial date set for drowning murder accused
Nelio Gouveia appears at crown court charged with murder after the death of Jennifer Symonds.
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In pictures: Daffodils dazzle across the South
Thousands of the trumpet-like flowers have come out in force creating a burst of colour.
Plans to speed up transformation of derelict wharf
Oxford City Council will adopt its own plans for Jericho Wharf if developer fails to deliver scheme.
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'AI tool told me which antidepressant would suit me best'
The University of Oxford project looks at data about depression alongside a patients' personal information.
Women less likely to be given CPR because bystanders 'feel unsure about touching a woman's chest'
Thames Valley Air Ambulance says 1 in 3 women receive no CPR before emergency crews arrive.
Secret of hedgehog hearing discovered at far beyond human range
Researchers played a sountrack to hedgehogs to identify the frequency of sounds they can hear
'We would be better off with a carrier pigeon than a mobile phone'
Operators say mobile dead spots may exist for reasons including "signal congestion" in urban areas.
'We would be better off with a carrier pigeon than a mobile phone'
Operators say mobile dead spots may exist for reasons including "signal congestion" in urban areas.
Oxford's 'feet on the floor' ahead of Blackburn game
Here are the key points at the media conference ahead of Wednesday's visit of Blackburn Rovers.
Expert Comment: Could oil price surge accelerate the UK’s shift to renewables?
Researchers from across the Smith School of Enterprise & Environment discuss how renewed instability in the Gulf is reshaping global energy markets and what this means for UK consumers, businesses and policymakers. ...
Teenage goalkeeper 'in our hearts forever'
A minutes silence in memory of Amelia Aplin will be held ahead of Oxford United's game on Wednesday.
Teenage goalkeeper 'in our hearts forever'
A minutes silence in memory of Amelia Aplin will be held ahead of Oxford United's game on Wednesday.
The King presents The Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Education
Researchers from the University of Oxford have been presented The Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Higher and Further Education in recognition of outstanding work at UK universities and colleges in a ceremony at St James's Palace. ...
Viral Cotswold pubs leave locals wanting to move
Pubs with the quaint Cotswold look are attracting visitors from across the globe.
Social Sciences Impact Conference to bring together researchers and partners to explore ‘Impact in Motion’
The University of Oxford’s Social Sciences Division will host the Social Sciences Impact Conference on 24–25 March 2026 at St Anne’s College, Oxford - bringing together researchers, policymakers, practitioners and innovators to explore how social science can help...
Victim identified in drowning murder inquiry
Post-mortem tests showed Jennifer Symonds had died from drowning, police said.
Justice system would 'lose legitimacy' without juries
Leading barrister says without juries courts are not diverse and can be intimidating to victims
Justice system would 'lose legitimacy' without juries
Leading barrister says without juries courts are not diverse and can be intimidating to victims
Popular pubs leave locals thinking of moving away
Villagers say the popularity of two pubs has caused a "ridiculous" parking situation.
Popular pubs leave locals thinking of moving away
Villagers say the popularity of two pubs has caused a "ridiculous" parking situation.