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Pedestrian in his 70s killed in collision with car
Thames Valley Police says it was called to the incident in East Hendred at 07:20 BST on Thursday.
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Pedestrian in 70s died after crash with Volkswagen Golf
Police are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian in his 70s was killed in a crash involving a silver Volkswagen Golf in East Hendred, near Wantage.
Student police officer barred from serving after racist comments
A series of shockingly racist, misogynistic and discriminatory comments were made by the student police officer during his eight-week training.
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Dozens of dead pigeons found dumped in town centre
The RSPCA says 25 deceased birds were found Chipping Norton on 1 April after being shot by an airgun.
Music and dance fun as folk festival returns to city
The Oxford event includes an Abingdon band and includes locations such as Westgate centre and Oxford Castle.
Plans to 'sell' green space and make 'significant' money for 3,000 home scheme
Senior councillors will be told to 'agree to the sale' of green belt land south of Oxford amid plans for a large new housing development.
UK leaders meet at golf club to plan water strategy
A golf club has hosted a summit with UK leaders in the sport to help the club plan a water strategy for a dramatically changing climate.
Drum and bass bike ride coming to city this weekend
Oxford's historic streets will come alive to the sound of drum and bass this weekend as a popular cycling internet sensation comes to the city.
One of the largest data centres in UK could be approved in Oxfordshire
an eight-unit data centre near Bicester, which uses roughly the same power as one million homes, could be one of the largest in the UK if approved.
Thames Water apologises after poo leaked from manhole into home
The largest water company in the UK, Thames Water, has apologised for the incident in the Oxfordshire home and said it is working on a long-term fix.
Reopening date for River Thames lock announced after boat crash damage
A boat crashed into Shiplake Lock on the River Thames earlier this week, and the Environment Agency has now announced a provisional reopening date.
Carer appointed High Sheriff in recognition of decades of support
A carer has been appointed as the new High Sheriff in recognition of his decades of service supporting vulnerable people.
Major emergency response after road closed by crash in village
A major emergency response has been seen in Stonesfield, near Witney, after a serious crash involving multiple vehicles, reports say.
Millions now on Personal Independence Payment as approval rates fall
Personal Independence Payment claims have hit a record 3.9 million as new rules begin - here’s what’s changing and why approval rates are falling.
Parents warned of 12 symptoms of Cicada Covid strain that spreads quickly in children
Cicada was first identified in Africa before making its way across the globe and as of February 2026
EFL confirms fixture release date
The English Football League reveals the key dates for the 2026-27 season.
Manhunt launched after victim 'spat at' by offender in city suburb
Thames Valley Police have released an image of a barefoot man they want to speak to in connection with the assault by the river in New Hinksey, Oxford.
Abingdon holding 'Clubs and Societies Day' across town centre
Abingdon Town Council has organised a 'Clubs and Societies Day' across Abingdon’s town centre.
The £9.99 solar lights that gave my garden an instant designer glow up
These budget solar lights transformed my garden into a warm, inviting space perfect for summer evenings.
Driver caught at 32mph as police crackdown on speeding
Thames Valley Police officers are in Banbury today cracking down on speeding drivers, with the fastest rule-breaker so far clocking in at 32mph.