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'Dinner, humanity and love' served up for Christmas
Volunteers and organisations open their doors to offer free festive fare and Christmas spirit.
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Festive scenes and lights dazzle across the south
Get festive with these twinkling wonderland displays and seasonal sights.
Road closures for filming raises thousands
An FOI reveals that the county council has raised more than £22,000 from filming since 2023.
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EFL Quiz of the Year: Who has been breaking records in 2025?
From record-breakers to dire financial situations, there's been much to talk about in the English Football League in 2025 - but do you remember the finer details?
EFL Quiz of the Year: Who has been breaking records in 2025?
From record-breakers to dire financial situations, there's been much to talk about in the English Football League in 2025 - but do you remember the finer details?
Pick of the stats: Oxford United v Southampton
A look at some of the key statistics and facts ahead of Oxford United's Championship meeting with Southampton.
No evidence waste mountain has polluted river
There is no evidence a mountain of waste in Oxfordshire has polluted a nearby river, the Environent Agency says.
Farmers' relief over inheritance tax climbdown
The government had previously wanted inheritance tax to start on farms worth £1m.
Man jailed for life for murdering his father
Christopher Monro's sister said mental health services should have done more to help him.
Russell Brand charged with new offences of rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand will appear in court on 20 January 2026 over the new charges.
'Writing was on the wall for Rowett'
Oxford United commentator Jerome Sale reflects on where things went wrong for Gary Rowett and what is next for the club.
'Writing was on the wall for Rowett'
Oxford United commentator Jerome Sale reflects on where things went wrong for Gary Rowett and what is next for the club.
Harsh or right decision? U's fans on Rowett sacking
Oxford United fans have their say after Gary Rowett was sacked as head coach.
Harsh or right decision? U's fans on Rowett sacking
Oxford United fans have their say after Gary Rowett was sacked as head coach.
New study estimates NHS England spends 3% of its primary and secondary care budget on the health impacts of temperature
A new University of Oxford-led study, published in The Lancet Planetary Health, is the first to link daily temperature data to health-care use and costs across primary and secondary care in England. Analysis of 4.37 million patient records in England has found resourc...
City's 2025 temperatures fall short of record
2025 is set to be the fourth-hottest year in Oxford despite potentially record high UK-wide temperatures.
Woman dies at home 11 days after car crash
The 82-year-old was driving a car which crashed into the back of a waiting vehicle, police said.
Woman dies at home 11 days after car crash
The 82-year-old was driving a car which crashed into the back of a waiting vehicle, police said.
Suspected hit-and-run victim was 'loving son'
Matthew Pring, 23, was found seriously injured in a road in Bladon and died at the scene.
Oxford sack Rowett after one win in 10 games
Oxford United head coach Gary Rowett is sacked with the club in the Championship relegation zone.