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Museum urges people to install swift boxes as numbers fall

Oxford's Museum of Natural History is urging more people to install swift boxes at their homes.

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Council's first Lib Dem leader steps down

David Hingley became Cherwell District Council's first ever Liberal Democrat Council leader in 2023.

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Planned mega-reservoir takes next step forward

Thames Water plans a £7.5bn reservoir to serve 15 million customers across south-east England.

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Watch: Presenter flies in to host air quality special

Environment correspondent Jon Cuthill paraglides into position ahead of a BBC South special.

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Leader of Lib Dem-led county council to step down

Liz Leffman is leader of the Lib Dem-led Oxfordshire County Council and says she will remain in cabinet.

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'Inevitable odour' as giant waste pile removed

The operation to remove 21,000 tonnes of fly-tipped rubbish is expected to take about six months.

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Andrew Gant: 'I've done my best'

The man behind Oxford's temporary congestion charge is stepping down from the role.

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What GWR nationalisation means for passengers

The Swindon-based train operator is to be brought under public ownership in December.

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Allotment donation project 'life-changing' for children

Rose Hill Junior Youth Club says food and crop donations are teaching children essential skills.

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'Trenches and big holes' - working at the nuclear dawn

Griff Bowen reflects on being part of the very start of the UK's nuclear energy programme.

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Nick Harris took a trip back up Headington Hill to reminisce, with Lilley Mitchell.

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Nick Harris took a trip back up Headington Hill to reminisce, with Lilley Mitchell.

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Great Western Railway renationalisation 'should lead to better value fares'

The rail operator Great Western Railway (GWR) is to be renationalised in a "significant" move for trains in the West of England, the government has confirmed

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Dispersal order in force in part of city

Thames Valley Police said the order was put in place for 48 hours in North Oxford.

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Dispersal order in force in part of city

Thames Valley Police said the order was put in place for 48 hours in North Oxford.

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Man arrested in connection with rape in Oxfordshire town

A man has been arrested in connection with a rape in Banbury on Sunday, March 29 after Thames Valley Police removes wanted man appeal

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Oxfordshire private schools make major merger announcement

Abingdon School, Abingdon Prep School and The Manor Prep are delighted to announce they will be joining together to form the Abingdon Schools Group.

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Fraudster admits stealing three Mercedes cars

A fraudster from Faringdon has been told to put his affairs in order after pleading guilty to stealing cars at Oxford Crown Court.

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Less than half of items at most popular restaurants meet health targets

Only 43% of menu items at top UK restaurant chains meet Government sugar, salt, and calorie targets, Oxford research finds, highlighting limited progress.

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Winner announced for Oxford CAMRA's pub of the year 2026

'Fiercely independent' craft beer bar The Crafty Pint Bar in Witney was named Oxford CAMRA's Pub of the Year 2026.