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Road reopening beset by delays pushed back again
Botley Road was due to reopen at the end of August, but could be delayed by up to another six weeks.
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Synagogue attacker's friend 'a committed jihadist'
Mohammad Bashir drove Al-Shamie to a military base for hostile reconnaissance, a court hears.
Family anger at possible early release of PC's killers
PC Andrew Harper sustained fatal injuries while responding to a quad bike theft in Berkshire in 2019.
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Ramsey 'fully committed' to Oxford despite embargo
Oxford United head coach Aaron Ramsey says he is "fully committed" to the club despite the U's being put under a temporary transfer embargo.
Ramsey 'fully committed' to Oxford despite embargo
Oxford United head coach Aaron Ramsey says he is "fully committed" to the club despite the U's being put under a temporary transfer embargo.
Assaults among prisoners increased, inspectors find
Independent Monitoring Boards 2025 report highlights persisting issues in the Oxfordshire facility.
Middlesbrough sign Tottenham striker Lankshear
Tottenham striker Will Lankshear signs a five-year contract with Middlesbrough in a deal which could rise to a Boro club-record £20m.
Southampton boss Eckert charged by FA over Spygate
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert is charged by the Football Association for his role in the Spygate scandal.
Alcohol-related disorder leads to World Cup arrests
Thames Valley Police says alcohol-related disorder was among the main issues.
Passport to Piddington? Village votes on leaving UK
In scenes reminiscent of the classic Ealing comedy, an Oxfordshire village will vote on leaving the UK.
Flag activists investigated over High Court filming
Activists who hung flags from lampposts are investigated after appearing to film inside the High Court.
Radio presenter treated for prostate cancer
BBC radio presenter Bill Buckley has announced that he has been treated for prostate cancer.
Radio presenter treated for prostate cancer
BBC radio presenter Bill Buckley has announced that he has been treated for prostate cancer.
Parts of the UK move closer to drought
Eight areas across England are now in prolonged dry weather – the stage before drought.
Parts of the UK move closer to drought
Eight areas across England are now in prolonged dry weather – the stage before drought.
Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for 10 million
The water company said the three heatwaves contributed to the ban.
Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation
The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government
Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation
The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government
U-turn on plan for car-free new-build estates
New plans have been withdrawn that would force developers to limit car parking on new build estates.
U-turn on plan for car-free new-build estates
New plans have been withdrawn that would force developers to limit car parking on new build estates.