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Only the Poets give slot to unsigned act at £1 gig

The indie pop band's debut album will be released days before the Brixton Academy gig where tickets cost £1.

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Amazon plans data centre at former power plant site

Amazon is awaiting planning permission to build four data centre buildings in Oxfordshire.

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Expert Comment: Chatbot-driven sexual abuse? The Grok case is just the tip of the iceberg

Dr Federica Fedorczyk, Early Career Research Fellow at the Institute for Ethics in AI, works on AI regulation and ethics with a focus on the intersection between AI and the criminal justice system. In this article, she explores how chatbot-enabled ‘deep nudes’ exp...

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Warning over congestion charge text scammers

A motorist received a text message telling her to pay a fine along with a fake web link.

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Bar licence suspended after shisha found on site

The decision for Thirst Bar in Oxford City Centre comes after a Trading Standards inspection.

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Ex-Wycombe boss Dodds joins Oxford staff

Former Wycombe Wanderers boss Mike Dodds is named Oxford United's new assistant head coach to Matt Bloomfield

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Watch: See the area to be flooded by new reservoir

The reservoir plan would be "absolutely devastating" for a business located on the land, its owner has said.

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Council warns of major financial challenges

Oxfordshire County Council is facing £1.5m cuts to services after a reduction in government funding.

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Change to council's pothole reporting system sparks complaints

A change to Oxfordshire County Council's reporting system for potholes, graffiti and public maintenance issues has led to some complaints.

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MPs quit X over sexualised images and 'misogyny'

The MPs are leaving X amid reports its AI Grok feature is being used to make sexualised images.

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'Unauthorised’ swimming pool built in Grade II-listed country house

The owner of an historic Wiltshire home is awaiting a decision on whether or not it will be able to keep a pool and outhouse built several years ago.

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Diesel pumps set to be removed from 'many' petrol stations in four years

The report comes as the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has warned that fuel margins remain high, leaving drivers paying too much

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Traffic gridlocked around city centre station due to roadworks

Traffic using Oxford railway station and Frideswide Square is gridlocked due to nearby roadworks not far from the Network Rail closure of Botley Road.

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Jeremy Clarkson shares fears over 'bleak' situation as 'things terrible'

Clarkson's Farm and Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson has shared his fears over a "bleak" situation with things being "pretty terrible" at his Cotswolds pub.

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Made in Chelsea star to undergo surgery leaving him unable to speak

Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson will be left unable to speak after undergoing surgery.

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Young Albanian man on trial accused of raping woman

An Albanian man is on trial in Oxford after being accused of raping and kidnapping a woman in Banbury.

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840 solar panels could be installed at motorway services

Plans have been submitted to install nearly 1,000 solar panels on the roof of Beaconsfield Services on the M40.

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Council warns of budget challenges as money directed 'away from Oxfordshire'

An Oxfordshire council has warned that it will face a £5.4 million funding gap ahead of next year’s budget, with fears money is being directed 'away from Oxfordshire'.

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Owner of eight Oxfordshire pubs appoints restructuring firm amid sale rumours

The group owns eight Oxfordshire pubs and has appointed a restructuring firm amid reports that a £1 billion sale is being considered.

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Williams F1 given green light for huge new expansion at HQ

Expansion plans at Williams F1's headquarters in Oxfordshire have been given the green light by the council.