Oxford and Oxfordshire News
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Water returns after outage affects major hospital
Thames Water says water supplies should be "back to normal" after the 24-hour outage.
Dual carriageway lane to shut for gas leak repairs
Half of the A34 southbound carriageway near Botley, Oxfordshire, will be shut for four days.
Oxfordshire Big Picture: Saturday's image of the county
Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Oxfordshire.
Major hospital affected by Oxford water outage
Properties in the OX3, OX4 and OX44 postcodes have also been affected by the temporary outage.
'We know what we need to do' - Buckingham
Oxford United manager Des Buckingham wants his players to remain focused and 'do their jobs' against Exeter on Saturday.
Cake shop to move out of historic covered market
The shop is to move from the Covered Market in Oxford to a new premises in Witney.
Home plan for unused listed chapel rejected
An alternative plan to use the Grade II listed chapel as a village hub was approved in 2022.
Councillor quits after council tax conviction
Colin Dingwall resigned as a Conservative councillor after being told to pay a fine by magistrates.
US air force bases get safety work funding
Oxfordshire County Council has accepted the grants from the Department for Transport.
Oxford Stadium - where do our politicians stand?
Cherwell District Council is set to decide on plans for a new stadium for Oxford United
Sir Michael Palin to receive honorary Oxford degree
The comedy legend will receive the degree at a ceremony in June, alongside five other recipients.
Abuse survivors skipping sessions due to costs
The study spoke to women in Oxfordshire who experienced domestic violence and/or sexual abuse.
Council considers cyclists in pedestrian zone plan
The 18-month trial would allow bikes to be ridden on Sheep Street in Bicester.
Dads of rowing champions take on charity challenge
The four fathers aim to row more than 130 miles through 40 locks from Gloucestershire to Putney.
Oxford secure play-off spot with win at Exeter
Oxford secure a League One play-off place with a 2-1 victory over Exeter at St James Park.
'We know what we need to do' - Buckingham
Oxford United manager Des Buckingham wants his players to remain focused and 'do their jobs' against Exeter on Saturday.
Altrincham 1-0 Oxford City
Altrincham book a home tie in the play-offs as they beat Oxford City on the final day.
Oxford's play-off hopes dented with Stevenage draw
Oxford United's hopes of reaching the League One play-offs are dented with a draw against Stevenage.
Oxford United 0-1 Lincoln City
Live coverage of Tuesday's League One game between Oxford United and Lincoln City.
Oxford United new stadium agreement moves ahead
Negotiations between the club and Oxfordshire County Council lead to "heads of terms" being agreed.
The Dub: One game to go
This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast: one more game, penalty rage & more!
Oxford's play-off hopes dented with Stevenage draw
Oxford United's hopes of reaching the League One play-offs are dented with a draw against Stevenage.
Oxford United 0-1 Lincoln City
Live coverage of Tuesday's League One game between Oxford United and Lincoln City.
The Dub: An Oxford United podcast
The team reflect on a massive win for United, in more ways than one.
Oxford United 5-0 Peterborough United
Josh Murphy inspires Oxford to an emphatic 5-0 win over Peterborough that keeps them on track for the League One play-offs.
Burton Albion 0-4 Oxford United
Mark Harris' double helps push Oxford back into the League One play-off places as they ruthlessly beat Burton.
Oxford United 4-0 Fleetwood Town
Mark Harris scores twice as Oxford rekindle their push for a League One play-off place with a 4-0 victory over struggling Fleetwood Town.
Stadium delays put football club's future 'at risk'
There is no binding agreement between Oxford United and Oxfordshire County Council for leasing of land.
Seven game 'mini-season' starts for Oxford
BBC Radio Oxford's Oxford United commentator Jerome Sale dissects the season and looks at how it could end.
Women's football team helps inspire bullied girls
The young girls, who had been bullied for playing football, met with Oxford United Women players.
Port Vale 0-2 Oxford United
Oxford brush aside struggling Port Vale with a comfortable 2-0 victory at Vale Park.
Drive Fast Die Young
The story of a teenage road death told by his family and first responders.
Scientists in awe of detail in telescope photos
Nasa releases images of 19 spiral galaxies taken from the James Webb Space Telescope.
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.
TV doctor struck off over Botox-for-sex deal
Dr Tijion Esho is struck off after admitting an improper emotional relationship with a patient.
'I had no idea my son's body was buried in the garden'
Yvonne Valentine sat having a Christmas drink with her son's partner, unaware she had killed him.
Vigil held in memory of stab victim Kulsuma Akter
Ms Akter, 27, was stabbed on 6 April as she pushed her baby in a pram along a Bradford street.
Boy finds rare Lego toy on beach after two-year search
The lost Lego piece was one of millions which fell off a cargo ship and into the sea in 1997.
Arrest made after councillor tells of 'threat'
Kirklees councillor Ammar Anwar said he received a "menacing" phone call on Friday.
Football club installs warning of CCTV in women's toilet
Signs warning CCTV is in operation are installed after a woman spots a camera above a toilet.
Club angry as wedding forces play-off game to move
Shirebrook Town says it "cannot believe" it's been told to play a crucial match at a neutral ground.
Conservative MP Daniel Poulter defects to Labour
The doctor told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg he could no longer look NHS colleagues and patients in the eye and stay as a Conservative.
Warnings over rogue airport parking firms
Sussex Police says it continues to receive reports of vehicles being returned damaged or dirty.
Police operation sees 24 'sexual predators' jailed
The abuse suffered by eight girls in West Yorkshire has been described as "abhorrent in the extreme".
Four arrests after death and 'bad heroin' alert
Police confirm the death of a man and eight people needing hospital treatment in north Devon.
Tweed Run London bike ride evokes spirit of yesteryear
Participants take to the saddle and embark upon a 13.5 mile route - all while smartly dressed in tweed.