Oxford and Oxfordshire News
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Prince Philip: Special service to be held at Canterbury Cathedral
A remembrance service will be held at Canterbury Cathedral later as the UK observes a period of mourning.
Prince Philip: Tributes paid to Duke of Edinburgh in Oxfordshire
Flags are flying at half-mast and the bell at Tom Tower in Oxford rang half-muffled.
Prince Philip: Duke's love of the South remembered
Remembering some of the Duke of Edinburgh's official duties in the south of England.
Coronavirus: Case rates in Oxfordshire
The latest number of cases of Covid-19 across the county.
Covid: Truck Festival announces 2021 headliners
The music festival was cancelled in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic, but returns in July.
Glass Animals: How Heat Waves became the ultimate sleeper hit
From severe injuries to Hollywood A-listers - here's the unlikely story of the ultimate sleeper hit.
Oxfordshire council 'asleep at the wheel' over £1.6m pay-out
Oxfordshire County Council paid £1.6m to a company after a legal claim over its procurement process.
Covid: Oxford councillor 'did not breach code' over vaccination
Jamila Azad did not breach Oxford City Council's code of conduct, the local authority says.
Why are some towns struggling to shake off Covid-19?
Some towns in the North of England and the Midlands are struggling to get Covid infection rates down.
What's the roadmap for lifting lockdown?
The rules on how many people can meet outdoors are changing, as lockdown is eased.
What are the UK plans for Covid passports?
The government is considering how people could prove they are unlikely to transmit Covid.
Covid-19 in the UK: How many coronavirus cases are there in your area?
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
Covid: Graduate jobseekers struggle finding work during pandemic
Three new graduates have described their difficulties finding work during the pandemic.
UK meteor lights up sky over parts of England
A meteor - which was caught on camera - was visible for around seven seconds on Sunday night.
Children in Need: Charity helps provide support in lockdown
A charity has been using online tools to help children with motor disorders such as cerebral palsy.
Student ?blown away? after capturing Mars from garden
Joel Miller filmed the red planet using a telescope and a DSLR camera in his back garden.
Hairdressers taught how they can help clients during pandemic
Hair stylists are being taught how they can better support clients with their mental health.
Crewe Alexandra 0-6 Oxford United
Oxford kickstart their play-off hopes by thrashing Crewe 6-0 to equal their record away win.
Simon Eastwood: Oxford United goalkeeper signs new deal until 2024
Oxford United goalkeeper Simon Eastwood signs a new three-year contract with the League One club.
Oxford United 1-2 Accrington Stanley
Michael Nottingham's goal h 20 minutes from time earns Accrington a 2-1 triumph at Oxford.
2021 Boat Race: Cambridge beat Oxford in both men's and women's races
Cambridge win the 166th Boat Race in a contest moved to Cambridgeshire because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Oxford United: Police called as Karl Robinson claims goalkeeper Jack Stevens headbutted
Police are called after claims Oxford United goalkeeper Jack Stevens was headbutted during their League One defeat at Sunderland.
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.
Prince Philip: Special service to be held at Canterbury Cathedral
A remembrance service will be held at Canterbury Cathedral later as the UK observes a period of mourning.
Hannah Cockroft: 'Duke of Edinburgh's Award inspired me'
Racer Hannah Cockroft said the Duke was "so interested" in all the participants in the award.
Prince Philip: World leaders and royals send heartfelt sympathy
Australia's PM attends a commemorative service in Sydney, as tributes pour in from around the world.
Election campaigns to resume after duke's death
Campaigning will resume after tributes to Prince Philip in the Commons, Holyrood and the Senedd.
Hillsborough group disbands as families look to 'move on'
Victims' families will mark the 32nd anniversary of the stadium disaster privately on Thursday.
Stuart Lubbock: Pool death suspect released under investigation
A suspect has been released under investigation over the murder of Stuart Lubbock in 2001.
Big Brother star Nikki Grahame dies aged 38
The star, who appeared on the seventh series of Big Brother in 2006, had anorexia.
Man and woman found dead at house in Woodbridge
Police start an investigation and say there is no further threat to the public.
Gloucester cattle breed at increased risk of extinction
Herd numbers of Gloucester cattle, the oldest British dairy breed, have halved in the past 15 years.
Female gambling addicts: 'I lost £50,000 in six days'
Former gambling addict Stacey Goodwin is now helping other women to get support.
Covid: Shoppers 'must respect staff' when retail reopens
People are urged to be considerate when non-essential retail rules ease in England and Wales on Monday.
Sir Richard Sutton: Man charged with murder
Thomas Schreiber is charged with murder, attempted murder and dangerous driving.