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Historic town hall set for external restoration

Oxford City Council said the essential works would "preserve and enhance" the building's facade.

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British Rowing wants to revamp training base

British Rowing submits the plans to South Oxfordshire District Council for approval.

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MP takes village post office return petition to No.10

Henley MP Freddie van Mierlo is campaigning to reopen a post office which closed in Horspath village.

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On-street electric vehicle charging scheme launched

An Oxfordshire County Council project will see charging channels installed outside 500 homes.

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Emma Watson driving ban for speeding in Oxford

The actress already had nine points on her licence before the speeding incident occurred last summer.

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Fire service update after ‘accidental’ blaze in residential Oxford street

Multiple fire crews rushed to a residential Oxford street yesterday, where they cordoned off the road and tackled the flames.

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Red Arrows to fly over Oxfordshire as Royal International Air Tattoo commences

The Red Arrows will fly over Oxfordshire a number of times this week as the Royal International Air Tattoo 2025 in the Cotswolds commences.

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Duo run whopping 100 miles run in 'scorching heat'

A Bicester Triathlon Club duo recently ran a whopping 100km Cotswolds run on a 'scorching hot day'.

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Police reveal Thames Valley folk lost more than £2m to courier fraud

Police have revealed Thames Valley residents lost more than £2million to courier fraud in the last financial year, with 135 reports made.

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Jeremy Clarkson to host 'cheeky' new spin-off of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

Jeremy Clarkson will host new ITV game show Millionaire Hot Seat which is a spin-off series of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.

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Co-op confirms 6.5 million members had data stolen during cyber attack

Co-op's chief executive said she was “incredibly sorry” and "devastated that information was taken"

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Didcot woman receives significant fine for A34 fly-tipping in litter hotspot

The woman pleaded guilty to the offence although told the Oxford Court that she had paid someone to dispose of the rubbish for her.

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Harry Potter and My Family star Zoë Wanamaker banned from driving

Harry Potter and My Family star Zoë Wanamaker has been banned from driving at a court in High Wycombe on the same day as Emma Watson.

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Harry Potter star Emma Watson banned from driving for speeding in Oxford

Harry Potter star, Emma Watson has been banned from driving for speeding at a court in High Wycombe.

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Serving police officer accused of sending inappropriate images to face hearing

A serving Thames Valley Police officer who has been accused of sending inappropriate images whilst on duty is due to appear at a public misconduct hearing.

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Eagle-eyed police officer finds stolen JCB - 1 year after it went missing

An eagle-eyed Thames Valley Police officer has discovered and seized a stolen JCB which went missing one year ago. The JCB dumper was reported missing by the Metropolitan Police in August 2024.

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Almost 100 arrested with weapons and drugs seized in cross-border police op

Thames Valley Police has announced almost 100 arrests have been made, with drugs and weapons seized, as part of a cross-border operation.

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Barclays bank fined £42m by financial watchdog over money laundering checks

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined banking giant Barclays £42 million over its “poor handling” of money laundering risks.

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Inflation rising to 3.6 per cent is a 'hammer blow for households'

Households are counting the cost as UK inflation rose to a near 18-month high in June as food prices shot up for the third month running.

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Image released of chimney sweep jailed for having 31 cannabis plants

This is the Oxford chimney sweep who was jailed after 31 cannabis plants were found in his loft after a fire.