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Out-of-county tip visitors set to be charged
If the plan is approved, the charge at the centres will be introduced from 14 January 2026.
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'Multicultural open mic' marks 10th anniversary
Confluence Collective Oxford brings people together through free monthly events of performing arts.
South weekly quiz: How many peaks did Mark climb?
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Volunteer groups recognised by the King
Awardees in the south on England receive highest UK accolade for local volunteer groups.
Concern from committee over maternity review delay
The Health and Social Care Committee says delays in the process risk "undermining public confidence".
Fly-tippers bury field in 'shocking' mountain of waste
The enormous pile of rubbish is called an "environmental catastrophe unfolding in plain sight".
'Horrific'
It's fly-tipping on an industrial scale and it's here in Oxfordshire.
Oxford's TIDE Centre launches Nature’s Intelligence Studio at COP30
The University of Oxford’s TIDE Centre (Technology and Industrialisation for Development Centre) has launched the Nature’s Intelligence Studio, a new programme to translate principles observed in biological systems into technologies that support the energy transit...
Crime commissioners speak out over scrapped roles
Police and Crime Commissioners will be scrapped in 2028, 16 years after they were introduction.
South fundraisers go all out for Children in Need
Fundraisers across the region are supporting Pudsey and the annual Children in Need appeal.
Council's plan to serve more areas scaled back
Local government reorganisation plans will not looks at Pangbourne or Theale as previously proposed.
Council's plan to serve more areas scaled back
Local government reorganisation plans will not looks at Pangbourne or Theale as previously proposed.
Thohir increases controlling stake in Oxford Utd
Oxford United owner Erick Thohir increases his controlling interest in the club.
Thohir increases controlling stake in Oxford Utd
Oxford United owner Erick Thohir increases his controlling interest in the club.
Drone video shows mountain of fly-tipped waste
It is hard to distinguish the waste as it appears to have been shredded with earth mixed in.
Man charged by police after breaching court bail conditions
A man has been charged by Thames Valley Police with breaching his court bail conditions in Oxford.
Council tax bills could double on some properties under new proposal
Hiking the highest council tax rates in band H while slashing those in lower band properties could raise £3 billion for essential services, says a new report
Income Tax will not go up in the budget as Rachel Reeves keeps manifesto pledge
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will keep Labour’s manifesto pledge and will not raise income tax at this month’s Budget, suggest new reports.
How to get compensation for a cancelled or delayed flight amid easyJet strike
Here is how you can get compensation for a delayed or cancelled flight as staff at easyJet and Volotea go on strike.
Forgetting to do this one simple task could cost motorists £400 this winter
Forgetting to carry out this simple task could cost drivers in the UK over £400 this winter.