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Oxford sign Luton's Makosso on loan
Oxford United sign Luton defender Christ Makosso on loan with an option to buy, reuniting him with head coach Matt Bloomfield.
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Oxford sign Luton's Makosso on loan
Oxford United sign Luton defender Christ Makosso on loan with an option to buy, reuniting him with head coach Matt Bloomfield.
First look at 250-year-old market redevelopment plan
Oxford City Council says work on the £8m revamp of the Covered Market will begin in 2027.
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Did this inspire His Dark Materials 'golden compass'?
A beautiful brass dial bears an uncanny resemblance to the contraption used by Lyra Belacqua.
South weekly quiz: Where did Mancs the cat go missing?
Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.
Can you solve the puzzle that has stumped TV's Chaser?
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Man arrested on suspicion of rape and sex assaults
A 39-year-old man from Wantage has been arrested after police stepped up patrols in the area.
Manhunt launched for escaped prisoner, 27, near Bicester
A manhunt has been launched after a prisoner escaped near Bicester.
Sainsbury's shoppers alarmed as man 'touched himself inappropriately'
A middle-aged man touched himself inappropriately inside a Sainsbury's, police say.
Ex Lib Dem Oxford and Abingdon MP admits 'error' on trial
A former Lib Dem Oxford West and Abingdon MP has admitted making an “error” in his evidence in a trial of several high-profile figures’ legal claims against the publisher of the Daily Mail.
Back-to-back wins not easy - Bloomfield
Head coach Matt Bloomfield says Oxford United's failure to record back-to-back wins in the Championship is down to the competitive nature of the league.
Company fined after 3-year-old nearly drowned at children’s holiday camp
An Oxford company that runs holiday camps for children across the country has been fined £6,000 after a three-year-old girl nearly drowned in a swimming pool free-play session.
Woman attacked outside Sainsbury's in 'frightening' incident
A woman was pushed outside Sainsbury's in Oxford in a "frightening" incident described by police.
Why four people - including man on roof - were arrested in Oxford
Police have revealed why four people - including a man on a roof - were arrested in Oxford's Cowley Road.
Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell to host party after £80m life decision
Geri Halliwell and Christian Horner are reportedly planning to host a party during their trip abroad after making an £80m life decision.
DVLA clamping warning to UK drivers as more than 56,000 clamped in 2025
Failure to tax your car can result in escalating fines, up to £2,500, and could see your vehicle clamped.
15 flood alerts issued for thousands in Oxford, Abingdon and Cotswolds
15 flood alerts have been issued for Oxfordshire including for homes in Oxford, Abingdon and the Cotswolds.
Top Gear and Grand Tour's Richard Hammond wins national award
Top Gear and Grand Tour legend Richard Hammond has won a national award.
Police officer dismissed over car crash conviction
Former PC Tobias Loughran was convicted of causing serious injury by dangerous driving last year.
Holly Willoughby spotted at luxury club in the Cotswolds
Former This Morning star Holly Willoughby has been spotted at a luxury Cotswolds club in Oxfordshire.