Oxford and Oxfordshire News
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Rail works affect weekend train passengers
Network Rail says it is carrying out "crucial" maintenance and upgrades in Oxford.
Councils consider 'greater control' of services
West Oxfordshire District Council, Cotswold District Council and Forest of Dean District Council consider moving employees from their jointly owned company.
Black scholars stories told on guided bus tour
City Sightseeing Oxford starts delivering its inaugural Black Oxford Untold Stories guided tour tomorrow.
Oxfordshire's Big Picture: Saturday's image of the county
Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Oxfordshire.
Rapist who threw victim's brother off cliff jailed
Anthony Stocks was trying to silence the brother of a girl he had been sexually abusing.
New MP given eviction notice day after election
The newly-elected MP for Didcot and Wantage supports the strengthening of tenant rights.
Hugh Jackman shocks gym manager with visit
Jules Greenway manages the gym in Henley-on-Thames where Jackman spent the last month keeping fit.
Assisted dying bill introduced in Parliament
Former Justice Secretary Lord Falconer's bill would allow terminally ill adults to end their lives.
'Rambunctious' IDLES set closes festival first night
Gates opened at 13:00 BST on Thursday, with revellers flocking to the campsite for the four-day event.
Harry Potter £1 proof sells again - this time for £29k
The 1997 Philosopher's Stone proof was originally bought for £1 for an Oxfordshire village school.
Vehicles to be scrapped under Ulez head to Ukraine
Vehicles donated through London's Ulez scrappage scheme are making the four-day journey to Ukraine.
Park and ride capacity to be more than halved during works
Work at the London Road park and ride is set to begin on Saturday and continue until 1 October.
Transgender row teacher loses appeal at High Court
Mr Justice Pepperall said there was ?no merit? in arguing Mr Sutcliffe's human rights were breached.
Adults left waiting years for ADHD referrals
The number of referrals to Oxford Health for ADHD referrals rose from 496 in 2019 to 3,023 in 2023.
River campaign group hits back at 'alarmist' claim
Thames Water argues E. coli levels in the River Thames in June were lower than claimed.
Managers shouted at struggling firefighters, report finds
Oxfordshire fire service is found to be adequate in most areas but its culture must improve.
Goodrham and Brannagan sign new Oxford deals
Midfielders Tyler Goodrham and Cameron Brannagan have signed new long-term contract with Oxford United.
Brayshaw's remarkable journey to the Paris Olympics
Team GB rower Georgina Brayshaw is ready to "prove people wrong again" at the Paris Olympics.
Erin Kennedy: My oncologists are coming to Paris
The Paralympic Rowing Cox will compete a year after getting the all clear from cancer.
Ingram joins Oxford from Championship rivals Hull
Oxford United confirm the signing of goalkeeper Matt Ingram from Hull City for an undisclosed fee.
Vipers washed out in Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy
South East Stars pair Bryony Smith and Alice Davidson-Richards set a record third-wicket stand of 148 to beat Sunrisers in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy.
Goodrham and Brannagan sign new Oxford deals
Midfielders Tyler Goodrham and Cameron Brannagan have signed new long-term contract with Oxford United.
Football club's stadium move backed by councillors
A potential move to the Triangle is expected to be decided by Cherwell District Council in 2025.
Ingram joins Oxford from Championship rivals Hull
Oxford United confirm the signing of goalkeeper Matt Ingram from Hull City for an undisclosed fee.
Council rows back on road closure pledge for stadium
The senior councillor previously said he would not support the plan if Oxford Road needed to shut.
Oxford sign Ipswich midfielder El Mizouni
Oxford United sign Ipswich Town midfielder Idris El Mizouni for a reported £400,000 fee.
Brayshaw's remarkable journey to the Paris Olympics
Team GB rower Georgina Brayshaw is ready to "prove people wrong again" at the Paris Olympics.
In pictures: Counting the King's swans on the Thames
Brightly-dressed crews of swan uppers in rowing boats carry out a royal census of swans on the river.
Five days in a converted classic electric Porsche
Teams completed a circuit of the UK to test electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.
Watch: Top five tips on how to eat like a climatarian
The Climatarian Kitchen is encouraging people to eat green by adopting low-carbon meals.
Northern lights put on spectacular surprise display
Northern lights give spectacular surprise display
'When I have a down day the little bear comforts me'
Much-loved teddy bears with their own unique stories have gone on public display in Oxfordshire.
Watch: Inside the Headington Shark house
Take a look around the Headington Shark house which has been refused permission to rent on Airbnb.
Oxford coach unhappy with pitch
Oxford United assistant Mickey Lewis criticises the Kassam Stadium pitch, after the 2-0 FA Cup win over Accrington.
Oxford Utd 2-0 Accrington
James Constable's seventh goal of the season helps Oxford beat Accrington and secures a place in the FA Cup third round.
Oxford United cancel Christmas
Oxford United cancel their annual Christmas parties to concentrate on a hectic festive fixture schedule.
Chilton set to drive for Marussia
British driver Max Chilton has signed for Marussia next season, says BBC Formula 1 chief analyst Eddie Jordan.
Morecambe 1-1 Oxford Utd
Harry Worley's equaliser sees Oxford draw at Morecambe and extend their unbeaten run in all competitions to six games.
London Welsh 13-27 Grenoble
London Welsh's Amlin Challenge Cup hopes are all but over after they are well beaten at home by Grenoble.
London Welsh get Euro Cup boost
London Welsh's hopes of Amlin Challenge Cup progress are boosted after Grenoble admit fielding an ineligible player.
Airport kick video family calls for end to protests
The family of a man who was kicked and stamped on by a police officer have appealed for calm.
Families pay tribute to four friends killed in crash
Andrei Tudorov, Lyuben Gogov, Narcis Titianu, and Ioan Toma died when their car hit a tree.
Man paralysed in tree fall graduates as doctor
Xander Van der Poll graduates as a doctor while training for the 2028 Paralympics.
Sacking of Met commander over drugs test overturned
Julian Bennett was dismissed from the force for refusing to provide a urine sample for a drugs test.
'My body just keeps swelling and swelling'
Chloe Davies has "spontaneous swelling attacks", which can be life-threatening.
Divers discover new beds of rare seaweed
Natural England says it hopes to increase protection for "these ancient woodlands of the sea".
Cineworld to shut six branches as part of restructure
The cinema giant has announced six sites in the UK that it plans to close as part of a restructure.
School worker jailed for sex offences against boy
Acasia Welburn worked in a care position at a school when she started sexual contact with a boy aged under 16.
Horse killed and mutilated in 'cruel' attack
Nottinghamshire Police is warning horse owners to be vigilant after the "heartless assault".
Ex-Strictly dancer shocked at complaints
Chloe Hewitt told BBC Radio Stoke the news felt like it "wasn't real".
Watch: Poole paddleboarders' 'jackpot' encounter with dolphins
Ben Felton and his friend Nick Woods are joined by the small pod of dolphins.
'Athletes thrive off the pressure and expectation'
Birchfield Harriers president Katharine Merry hopes Team GB athletes rise to the occasion in Paris.