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Work to connect long-delayed £70m park and ride to road gets start date

The 850-space site in Eynsham was built in 2024 but it has never been connected to a road.

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Boy found in Thames is 11th water-related heatwave death

The body of a 14-year-old boy has been recovered from the River Thames in Oxford.

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'This is why rivers and lakes are so dangerous to swim in'

Every year people die in water-related incidents during a heatwave, so why does it keep happening?

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Teenager is 11th person to drown during heatwave

A 14-year-old boy has died after getting into difficulty in the River Thames in Oxford.

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'Iconic' folly trust appeals for repairs support

The essential repairs to the tower brickwork are scheduled for completion at the end of July.

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Joint operation horse training first in a decade

A mounted training day is held to prepare police more effectively for public order incidents.

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Car Diana emerged from in 'revenge dress' up for sale

The Jaguar XJ40 that Princess Diana emerged from in that iconic outfit in 1994 is up for sale.

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Ups, downs and the race for Europe

All you need to know about promotion, relegation and qualification for Europe in England and Scotland's top men's football leagues, and the Women's Super League.

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Pub's pizza kitchen shuts due to heatwave

Chef Toby Church says staff took the decision to close on Sunday evening to keep everyone safe.

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Dead drivers fined in city's traffic schemes

New data reveals that 13 penalty charge notices were cancelled due to vehicle owners being dead.

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One pub in Oxford has closed its kitchen as it's too hot for staff.

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Watch: Water erupts from road near landmark

A fountain of water spurts from a road near Banbury Cross on Tuesday evening.

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Commuters warned of 10 months of train disruption

Southbound trains heading to Oxford will stop calling at Tackley for more than 10 months.

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Commuters warned of 10 months of train disruption

Southbound trains heading to Oxford will stop calling at Tackley for more than 10 months.

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Pharmacist says drug shortage 'worst I have known'

People living with heart conditions, eye infections and bipolar disorder are among those affected.

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Pharmacist says drug shortage 'worst I have known'

People living with heart conditions, eye infections and bipolar disorder are among those affected.

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Drone drugs problem persists at prison

A new inspection of HMP Bullingdon finds drug availability is leading to increased violence.

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Drone drugs problem persists at prison

A new inspection of HMP Bullingdon finds drug availability is leading to increased violence.

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Frustration as outdoor pool stays closed despite record heat

The facility in Abingdon did not open during the bank holiday despite record-breaking May heat.

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Frustration as outdoor pool stays closed despite record heat

The facility in Abingdon did not open during the bank holiday despite record-breaking May heat.