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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.
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.
Emma Watson driving ban for speeding in Oxford
The actress already had nine points on her licence before the speeding incident occurred last summer.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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"
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.