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Short to take charge of Oxford FA Cup tie

Craig Short will continue as interim head coach of Oxford United for the FA Cup third round tie at MK Dons on Friday.

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Short to take charge of Oxford FA Cup tie

Craig Short will continue as interim head coach of Oxford United for the FA Cup third round tie at MK Dons on Friday.

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Fulham recall midfielder Harris from Oxford Utd

Former Fulham academy graduate returns to Craven Cottage from latest loan spell.

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Fulham recall midfielder Harris from Oxford Utd

Former Fulham academy graduate returns to Craven Cottage from latest loan spell.

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Expert Comment: The illegality of the US attack against Venezuela is beyond debate - how the world reacts is critical

Professor Janina Dill, Dame Louise Richardson Chair in Global Security at the Blavatnik School of Government, outlines why the biggest problem for international law is not the invasion of Venezuela and capture of President Nicolas Maduro, but how the United States and...

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Driving plan a missed opportunity, says bereaved mum

Campaigners react to government plans to improve road safety for young drivers.

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Watch: Pygmy goats help recycle Christmas trees

Goat brothers Boomer, Dingle, Tootle and Tumble help recycle Christmas trees by eating them.

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Honorary degree recipients for the Chancellor’s ceremony announced

The Chancellor will honour distinguished individuals at the Sheldonian Theatre in February. ...

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Waste mountain clearance 'to start in February'

The government gives details of plans to remove a vast illegal waste tip in an Oxfordshire field.

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Spike in 999 ambulance calls as cold weather hits

South Central Ambulance Service says it needs to prioritise the sickest patients as demand rises.

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Failure of Thames Water inevitable, says MP

Thames Water says a planned £7.5bn reservoir is part of the biggest upgrade of its network in 150 years.

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Global aviation emissions could be halved through maximising efficiency gains, new study shows

A new study co-led by the University of Oxford has found that global aviation emissions could be reduced by 50-75% through combining three strategies to boost efficiency: flying only the most fuel-efficient aircraft, switching to all-economy layouts, and increasing pas...

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Watch: Ice skating on a frozen-over meadow

Port Meadow in Oxford has become a favourite for ice skaters when the temperatures freeze the field.

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Bristol Rovers return five loanees but Hutchinson is back

Bristol Rovers recall Isaac Hutchinson and send five loan players back to their parent clubs, midway through their season-long deals.

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Expert Comment: What US action in Venezuela could unleash — regionally and globally

Dr Annette Idler, Associate Professor in Global Security at the Blavatnik School of Government and Director of the Global Security Programme at Oxford’s Pembroke College, explores US actions in Venezuela and the potential impact on stability in the region and wor...

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Elliott-Wheeler extends loan stay with Gateshead

Aidan Elliott-Wheeler will stay on loan at Gateshead from Oxford United until the end of the season.

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Cadet of the year proud of fostering education

Betsy, who is 17, told her peers about fostering, having grown up in the system herself.

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The fence-free future for Oxfordshire's countryside

Farmers in the Cotswolds are turning to tech to keep their livestock safe.

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Yellow snow warning issued for Oxfordshire this week

A yellow weather warning for snow has been issued by the Met Office in Oxford and Oxfordshire.

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Woman in 50s dies following 'medical incident' in town centre

A woman in her 50s died after an incident in the Banbury town centre on New Year's Eve.