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Sheldonian sculptor to be honoured with exhibition

Michael Black is known for carving replacement Emperor Heads at Oxford's Sheldonian Theatre.

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Speedwatchers: 'We want our children to feel safe'

The community group says speeding is a constant danger through their village's main road.

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'Boomerang' Gen Zs back with parents to save cash

A growing number of young people are moving back in with their parents amid rising rents.

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£38m for new South East walkways and cycle lanes

It is part of a national £291million package to make people healthier and towns and cities greener.

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Rowett reacts to Oxford United's draw with Derby

Oxford United boss Gary Rowett speaks to written media after his side shared the points with Derby County in a goalless draw at Pride Park.

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Man guilty of GBH over stabbing

A 42-year-old man was stabbed on Manzil Way in Oxford on 13 March 2024.

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Pioneering real-time translation tech saves charity rowers

Dr Sepideh Chakaveh, Course Director of the Undergraduate Advanced Diploma in IT Systems Analysis and Design and Departmental Lecturer in Data Science, AI & Software Engineering at the Department for Continuing Education, played a crucial role in supporting an extr...

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Oxford University extends paid paternity leave to 12 weeks

In a significant enhancement to its Family Leave scheme, the University of Oxford now offers extended paid leave to eligible new fathers and partners of new mothers. ...

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Music venue plan for vacant nightclub

Oxford's former Atik nightclub could become a music venue and restaurant, if plans are agreed.

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Oxford Martin School epilepsy programme launches innovative research centre

International, national and local partners have been welcomed to the launch of the world’s first centre dedicated to empowering global epilepsy research and care. ...

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Work begins on £6m leisure centre improvements

White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre in Abingdon will have 600 new solar panels fitted to its roof.

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'Is Gen Z really addicted to doomscrolling?'

We are all guilty of scrolling through social media - so BBC South's Hannah Walsh wanted to find out why.

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Roadworks cause 'chaos' for school

The works on the A415 have been causing disruption for parents at the Europa School in Culham.

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EFL Preview: Farewell for Eustace at Blackburn?

Blackburn take on West Bromwich Albion after Derby approach boss John Eustace and Sheffield United eye the Championship's top spot.

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EFL Preview: Farewell for Eustace at Blackburn?

Blackburn take on West Bromwich Albion after Derby approach boss John Eustace and Sheffield United eye the Championship's top spot.

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Rowett 'expects' Eustace to become Derby boss

Oxford United boss Gary Rowett says he "expects" John Eustace to become the new Derby County head coach.

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Pick of the stats: Derby County v Oxford United

Oxford United are looking to bounce back from their first defeat of 2025 as they make the trip to managerless Derby County on Tuesday (19:45 GMT).

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Long-awaited crossing for 'dangerous' road

Work began on the crossing last month and is expected to be completed by the end of February.

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Long-awaited crossing for 'dangerous' road

Work began on the crossing last month and is expected to be completed by the end of February.

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WW2 plane's engine restored to honour RAF crew

The RAF Mosquito's engine was recovered from a Welsh mountainside in the early 1980s.