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The 'gamble' of councils buying shopping centres
A council which spent £121.6m on a shopping centre has said: "things are really positive" for the site, despite empty units and a leaking roof.
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Controversial bridge construction takes step forward
Oxford City Council announces that contractors have been chosen to build the Oxpens River Bridge.
The Proclaimers and The Human League announced as Rewind Festival headliners
The Human League and The Proclaimers will headline this year’s Rewind Festival near Henley-on-Thames.
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'We could end up with Policing South East'
The Home Secretary has outlined changes to policing in her White Paper.
Cargo bike courier firm closes after 14 years
Oxford-based firm Pedal & Post says it announced its closure with the "heaviest of hearts".
Private baby scan company breached regulations, report says
Baby Moments, in Didcot, is told by the Care Quality Commission that it requires improvement.
Oxford student denies racial hatred at protest
Samuel Williams was charged after a video was posted online of a man chanting in Whitehall.
Watch: Oxford boss Matt Bloomfield on celebrating with fans
Oxford United boss Matt Bloomfield joined The Dub podcast, to discuss United's win at Leicester.
'Without them, Witney will die'
We all know the struggle of trying to find a car parking space.
Police chief 'cautiously optimistic' about reforms
Jason Hogg says his force can "provide a template for what police reform would look like".
🎧 Bloomfield on 'valuable' Harris
Oxford United boss Matt Bloomfield hails striker Mark Harris' contribution to the side after the striker scored the winner in their 2-1 victory over Leicester City.
Researchers find reducing salt in everyday foods could prevent tens of thousands of heart attacks and strokes
A new study led by researchers in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences has found that if the UK food industry had met the government’s voluntary 2024 salt reduction targets, substantial improvements could have been made in cardiovascular health, le...
Petition against flats on long-stay car park
3000 sign petition against plan for Woodford Way car park fearing impact on town
Parents urge council 'work with us' on funding cuts
Parents and carers say they want to help the council find the best ways to save money.
Cycle safety mirror installed in county-first pilot
A Trixi mirror has been installed in Headington to aid lorry drivers' view of cyclists.
Cycle safety mirror installed in county-first pilot
A Trixi mirror has been installed in Headington to aid lorry drivers' view of cyclists.
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The Oxford United manager chats with Robyn, George, Jerome and his former colleague Ben
Drug dealer jailed over cocaine and weapons
Thomas Harris, from Witney, is jailed for five years during a hearing at Oxford Crown Court.
Drug dealer jailed over cocaine and weapons
Thomas Harris, from Witney, is jailed for five years during a hearing at Oxford Crown Court.
'Predatory' man jailed for raping sleeping woman
Daniel Smith, who attacked his victim twice in late 2023, is described as a "dangerous offender".