Local News

BBC News

Lankshear finding form for Oxford at crucial time

Oxford United striker Will Lankshear is hoping to continue his encouraging goalscoring run in a bid to keep the U's up in their five remaining games.

Local messages

BBC News

Lankshear finding form for Oxford at crucial time

Oxford United striker Will Lankshear is hoping to continue his encouraging goalscoring run in a bid to keep the U's up in their five remaining games.

BBC News

Inscribed Martin Luther King memoir fetches £2.5k

The copy of Stride Toward Freedom by Martin Luther King had been donated to an Oxfam bookshop.

Get Weekly Updates

Get the headlines in your inbox every week.

News

Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology secures five-year major funding from the Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research

The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology (KIR) at the University of Oxford has secured a major five-year funding commitment of £28 million from the Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research (KTRR), extending its long-standing strategic partnership to 2031. ...

BBC News

Why does Oxford need burial space outside the city?

A new burial ground for Oxford has been approved, but it is outside the city boundary.

BBC News

20 years of 'The Singing Estate' choir celebrated

Founding members of the choir reunite to celebrate 20 years since their Royal Albert Hall performance.

BBC News

What should patients do during the doctors' strike?

The Thames Valley Integrated Care Board says people should "choose services appropriately".

BBC News

Nothing was decided today - Bloomfield

Oxford United boss Matt Bloomfield admits that he was "terribly disappointed" to not pick up all three points in their 2-2 draw with Portsmouth on Monday.

BBC News

Bags of cannabis found in moped rider's delivery bag

Thames Valley Police said a food delivery bag on the moped was found packed with bags of cannabis.

BBC News

Former pupil restrained at school has damages cut

The former pupil was awarded £18,900 in 2024 but that was reduced after an appeal by the school.

BBC News

The film festival where creativity meets togetherness

The crew behind the free festival talk about "bringing people together" in the streaming era.

BBC News

The strangest traditions and events in the south

From bun throwing to nettle eating, the south celebrates some of the country’s most unusual traditions.

BBC News

South's faith leaders share Easter message of hope

Religious leaders across the south have marked Easter with messages of hope amid global tensions.

BBC News

New Abingdon roundabout monk mascot installed

The original sculpture stood on the Marcham roundabout for more than 20 years.

BBC News

New Abingdon roundabout monk mascot installed

The original sculpture stood on the Marcham roundabout for more than 20 years.

BBC News

Is the Championship heading for financial 'catastrophe'?

BBC Sport takes a look at if the second tier could be facing a "doomsday scenario" as club accounts reveal the significant scale of their losses.

BBC News

Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed

A story about lighting being installed at the Beckham's home was among our most read stories this week.

BBC News

Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed

A story about lighting being installed at the Beckham's home was among our most read stories this week.

BBC News

Big Picture: This week's images from the South

The best images sent to us from Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Oxfordshire.

BBC News

Big Picture: This week's images from the South

The best images sent to us from Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Oxfordshire.