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Forever chemicals tests not done says site owner

The former RAF Upper Heyford site owner says previous tests were not looking for PFAS.

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First quiet lane trial route announced for summer

Oxfordshire County Council's Quiet Lanes scheme will begin with Shepherd's Pit Lane in Stanton St John.

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Williams F1 car back on the track after 23 years

The FW25 was a test car in 2003, when Williams finished second in the Constructors' Championship.

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More than 400 lorry loads removed from illegal dump

A £7.3m EA operation is currently underway to remove the enormous waste mound in Kidlington.

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Public health boss backs adding fluoride to water

Health partners are looking into the idea of adding fluoride into Oxfordshire's water system

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Home and garden giant fell into administration with 2,300 jobs lost owing £803m

A DIY home and garden improvement retail giant that collapsed into administration with the loss of thousands of jobs owed £803 million.

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James May told to change 'dangerous and life-threatening steps' at £1m cottage

Top Gear and The Grand Tour star James May has been told to rebuild "dangerous and life-threatening" steps at his £1m cottage.

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'Six years of sewage flooding my garden'

Judy Washington, from Wheatley says she looses sleep every time it rains.

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Jeremy Clarkson signs exclusive three-year deal for Diddly Squat Farm Shop

Jeremy Clarkson and Lisa Hogan have signed an exclusive three-year deal for Diddly Squat Farm Shop with a UK garden centre group.

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Serial paedophile jailed for life dies in custody

An Oxfordshire paedophile formerly from Grove who was jailed for life after filming himself abusing children as young as three died from cancer in prison, according to the prison's ombudsman.

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Oxford University misses out on top spot in new ranking for 2027

Oxford University has missed out on the top spot in a new 2027 ranking.

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Miriam Margolyes to receive icon award despite calls to strip OBE

Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes is set to receive an icon award despite previous calls to strip her of her OBE.

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'Majority' of 21,000 tonnes of waste near A34 has gone

The "majority" of the 21,000 tonnes of waste illegally dumped near Kidlington off the A34 has been cleaned up, Cherwell District Council has said.

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Family fun day to be held at Wallingford this Sunday

A family fun day will take place as part of a three-day celebration of traditional pub skittles.

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Village's popular gastro pub listed for £800,000 sale

A pub and restaurant based in a village near Oxford and "popular with locals" has been listed for an £800,000 sale by its owner.

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Demolished Oxfordshire hotel could become six semi-detached homes

The demolished Oxfordshire Inn hotel in Kidlington could become six semi-detached homes under freshly submitted plans

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Rolling Stones rock legend Mick Jagger engaged at 82 years old

Rolling Stones rock legend Sir Mick Jagger is engaged to marry at 82 years old, with the singer recently performing a surprise Oxford pub gig.

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UK cruise firm dissolved with all holiday trips cancelled

A UK cruise firm based in Bicester, Oxfordshire, is being dissolved less than two years after it was formed, with all planned sailings cancelled.

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Oxford-educated barrister accused of £2m tax dodge worked for Diana

Princess Diana's former tax lawyer has been accused of evading more than £2m in tax payments, a court has been told.

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Police warning after incident in Oxfordshire Cotswolds village

Thames Valley Police has issued a statement after the incident in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds village as well as a warning for householders.