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Great Western Railway renationalisation 'should lead to better value fares'
The rail operator Great Western Railway (GWR) is to be renationalised in a "significant" move for trains in the West of England, the government has confirmed
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Dispersal order in force in part of city
Thames Valley Police said the order was put in place for 48 hours in North Oxford.
Man arrested in connection with rape in Oxfordshire town
A man has been arrested in connection with a rape in Banbury on Sunday, March 29 after Thames Valley Police removes wanted man appeal
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Oxfordshire private schools make major merger announcement
Abingdon School, Abingdon Prep School and The Manor Prep are delighted to announce they will be joining together to form the Abingdon Schools Group.
Fraudster admits stealing three Mercedes cars
A fraudster from Faringdon has been told to put his affairs in order after pleading guilty to stealing cars at Oxford Crown Court.
Less than half of items at most popular restaurants meet health targets
Only 43% of menu items at top UK restaurant chains meet Government sugar, salt, and calorie targets, Oxford research finds, highlighting limited progress.
Winner announced for Oxford CAMRA's pub of the year 2026
'Fiercely independent' craft beer bar The Crafty Pint Bar in Witney was named Oxford CAMRA's Pub of the Year 2026.
Residents frustrated as potholes remain poorly fixed despite millions spent
Residents react to recent reports of poorly fixed potholes amid millions of pounds spent on the botched repairs.
New head of Cotswolds private school 'honoured' by appointment
The new head of the independent Kitebrook Prep School in the Cotswolds has been announced as an experienced private school leader.
Deodorisers needed to mask smell for clear-up at illegal dump site
Deodorisers have been put around the illegal waste dump in Kidlington in a bid to stop the spread of bad smells to the area.
'Conversations are ongoing' - control of Oxford city hangs up in the balance
Control of Oxford City Council hangs in the balance as talks continue between parties seeking to run the authority after last week's local elections.
Mary Berry fans rally around cook after on-stage appearance
Fans have rallied around Mary Berry after her on-stage appearance at the Bafta awards.
Placheta and nine others to leave Oxford this summer
Oxford United winger Przemyslaw Placheta and nine other players will leave the club this summer when their contracts expire.
Placheta and nine others to leave Oxford this summer
Oxford United winger Przemyslaw Placheta and nine other players will leave the club this summer when their contracts expire.
New Oxfordshire transport chief appointed as Andrew Gant stands down
A new Oxfordshire transport chief has been appointed after the resignation of the controversial boss Andrew Gant who brought in the congestion charge.
New leader elected for Oxford Greens after historic local elections gains
A new leader has been elected for the Oxford city council Greens after historic gains for the party at the local elections.
Oxford choir serenades bees to inaugurate new college apiary
An Oxford choir serenaded bees at Bartlemas Sports Ground, Oriel College.
Steam rail fans enjoy watching wartime re-enactors
Visitors to Didcot Railway Centre have been enjoying watching wartime re-enactors in Oxfordshire.
Oxford professor backs decision to fly Brits home from virus-hit cruise
Repatriation flight for British nationals on the hantavirus cruise was the ‘right thing to do’, an Oxford University professor said.
Pizza cafe to open in city centre this summer
A new pizzeria has confirmed it will be opening its first cafe in Oxford in a matter of weeks.