Oxford and Oxfordshire News
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Hospital patients paying millions for parking
Oxford's hospital trust made about £2.5m in visitor parking fees last year, new figures show.
Woman, 75, opens up about abuse for first time
Dot wants others to know it is never too late to seek help after telling her story to the BBC.
Couple receive 'too realistic' cake replica of dog
The cake, ordered as a birthday treat, is a life-sized version of their pet Arthur.
Oxfordshire's Big Picture: Images of the county
Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Oxfordshire.
Clarkson's Farm planning concerns discussed by MPs
Jeremy Clarkson has been at odds with West Oxfordshire District Council regarding plans for his farm.
Man in court on attempted murder charge
Hassan Hussain, 24, is accused of stabbing a man near Central Oxford Mosque.
Pop-up pool installed at school to teach swimming
The temporary pool is in a marquee on the playground at St John Fisher school in Blackbird Leys.
Litter pickers bag 25-year-old crisp packet
Volunteers unearthed the Walkers "Cheese and Owen" crisp packet from 1999 in Witney.
Grass cutting to increase following 'no mow' trial
Budget decisions and a "significant" response from residents prompt the change.
Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed
A story about the number of young men dying in car crashes was among our most read in Oxfordshire.
Oxford City FC celebrate 140 years of rich history
The club's first recorded match was a 4-2 loss on 15 March 1884 at Thame Grammar School.
Woman charged after man stabbed to death
Dale Bond was discovered by police at a property on Mullein Road, Bicester, on Wednesday, police say.
The young men driving themselves to death
Lewis Moghul and Sammy Phillips died in a high-speed crash 45 minutes after this photo was taken.
Woman gives birth on floor of pub bathroom
Natalie went into labour early on Tuesday with Sophia delivered by husband Dan 30 minutes later.
Man stable after attempted murder stabbing
Thames Valley Police say the stabbing occurred on Wednesday evening on Manzil Way in Oxford.
BMW Mini exempt from £800k Oxford City charge
BMW was spared from paying £832,421 days after production of a new Mini Cooper began in Cowley.
British Rowing launches river clean-up initiatives
British Rowing wants to enable rowers to carry out water quality testing.
Tolkien's letter to young fan to be auctioned
Christopher Howard is set to auction the letter he received from the Oxford author in 1961.
Oxford City 0-2 FC Halifax Town
Halifax secure a sixth win in their past seven National League games with a 2-0 victory over rock-bottom Oxford City.
Port Vale 0-2 Oxford United
Oxford brush aside struggling Port Vale with a comfortable 2-0 victory at Vale Park.
'Never been this wound up in my career' - Brannagan
After Oxford United's 5-0 defeat by Bolton Wanderers, U's midfielder Cameron Brannagan says he is intent on putting things right.
Best Mate remembered 20 years after Gold Cup treble
BBC Midlands Today looks back on the achievement of Best Mate, who won the Cheltenham Gold Cup for a third year in a row 20 years ago.
Buckingham asks Oxford fans to stick with team
Oxford United manager Des Buckingham wants supporters to continue to back the side as they enter the League One run-in.
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.
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.
Take a trip around a rare royal doll house
A collection of tiny treasures from Queen Mary's Dolls' House has been put on show to mark the 100th anniversary of its creation.
Port Vale 0-2 Oxford United
Oxford brush aside struggling Port Vale with a comfortable 2-0 victory at Vale Park.
Brannagan has 'never been this wound up in career'
After Oxford United's 5-0 defeat by Bolton Wanderers, U's midfielder Cameron Brannagan says he is intent on putting things right.
Buckingham asks Oxford fans to stick with team
Oxford United manager Des Buckingham wants supporters to continue to back the side as they enter the League One run-in.
Bolton Wanderers 5-0 Oxford United
Bolton Wanderers thrash Oxford United to keep pressure on the top two in League One.
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.
Murder charge after man killed 'during car theft'
A man has been charged with murder after Christopher Hanley died on Saturday.
'My abuser died waiting for trial'
An abuse survivor fears victims may not report crimes due to record court backlogs.
Doctor sorry for girl's 'sub-standard' care before death
Ivy Rupasinghe's grieving parents are considering their next move after a hospital's admission.
'Untreated trauma led to our soldier son's suicide'
As a study says veterans need better mental health care, bereaved families share their stories.
Funeral inquiry 'casts shadow' over profession
Members of the sector and its regulatory body are gloomy about what the Hull inquiry portends.
Labour MP apologises for swearing in Commons
Clive Lewis, the MP for Norwich South, says he is sorry for his "outburst" as he left the chamber.
Kingfisher courtship caught on camera
Amateur Cornish photographer captures moment kingfishers begin courting.
Potholes leave nations' roads at 'breaking point'
A new report says the rate of pothole repairs in England and Wales has reached an eight-year high.
Major search continues for missing swimmer
The search started after reports a swimmer failed to return to shore near Tinside Lido.
River Wye pollution leads chicken firm to be sued
Up to 23 million birds are farmed at any one time in the Wye's catchment area, estimates suggest.
Six people banned from city hospitals over behaviour
It comes after an NHS trust brought in a red and yellow card system due to a rise in incidents.
Couple receive 'too realistic' cake replica of dog
The cake, ordered as a birthday treat, is a life-sized version of their pet Arthur.