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Science lab development set to be approved

The Pioneer Group and Firoka Group have resubmitted plans for the Ozone Leisure Park in Oxford.

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Towpath signs painted following pedestrian death

"Pedestrian Priority" signs have been painted on a towpath, following the death of an elderly walker.

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Dress code relaxed on black tie festival's first day

The annual Henley Festival opened on the banks of the Thames on Wednesday and will run until Sunday.

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Amber heat health alerts in effect as UK set for one of longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976

Temperatures are set to rise as high as 36C (97F) for parts of southern England this week.

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MP 'staggered' by lack of CCTV after bike theft

Layla Moran says she is shocked after her new cargo bike was taken in Oxford on Friday night.

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Work under way to overhaul RAF's largest base

Works include replacing the runway, refurbing taxiways, and upgrading the airfield lighting systems.

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Improve investigations and safeguarding, force told

Thames Valley Police says it welcomes a report by inspectors and is "already taking action".

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Mum's concern for new parents after NHS service cut

A new mum says the closure of a mental health service for parents in Oxfordshire could impact safety.

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Shops fear impact of traffic-free high street plan

Some shopkeepers say they might be forced to leave Wantage if pedestrianisation plans go ahead.

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Shops fear impact of traffic-free high street plan

Some shopkeepers say they might be forced to leave Wantage if pedestrianisation plans go ahead.

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Why can just a few hot days increase fire risks?

Fire services across the south of England warn that the heatwave has increased the risk of wildfires.

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Clarkson's Farm crowds drive support for parking plan

Jeremy Clarkson was initially granted permission for three years for a car park at his Cotswolds farm.

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Clarkson's Farm crowds drive support for parking plan

Jeremy Clarkson was initially granted permission for three years for a car park at his Cotswolds farm.

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The aquatics store that 'inspired' a community

The Goldfish Bowl in Oxford announces its closure after nearly 70 years in business.

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The aquatics store that 'inspired' a community

The Goldfish Bowl in Oxford announces its closure after nearly 70 years in business.

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Concern transport study does not prioritise rail

Oxfordshire County County says the feasibility study would look at all public transport options.

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Concern transport study does not prioritise rail

Oxfordshire County County says the feasibility study would look at all public transport options.

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Andy Murray Wimbledon statue has risks, says artist

Oxfordshire-based David Williams-Ellis says creating a sculpture of Sir Andy Murray has "risks".

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Andy Murray Wimbledon statue has risks, says artist

Oxfordshire-based David Williams-Ellis says creating a sculpture of Sir Andy Murray has "risks".

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Young people skip lunch to pay for bus, report finds

A report says public transport costs were a "barrier" to education for some students in Oxford.