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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Flooded towpath shut as council makes warning
The stretch between Port Meadow and Botley Road in Oxford is prone to flooding.
'Milestone' for Oxfordshire's devolution plans
Oxfordshire council leaders will tell government they want to form a Mayoral Strategic Authority.
Council questions safety of planned reservoir
Concerns have been raised about the absence of emergency plans for a planned reservoir near Abingdon
Sophie Kinsella, author of bestselling Shopaholic series, dies aged 55
The author of the Shopaholic series of novels had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
Thousands of flood defences below standard as Storm Bram hit
A BBC study lays bare the scale of flood defences in England that are in need of maintenance.
Grieving mum wants maternity review to go further
Alice Topping says there are "important parts missing" from a national maternity care review.
Councillors award themselves 8% pay rise
Members of Oxfordshire County Council will have their basic allowance increased by £1,152 per year.
Firefighters protest against proposed service cuts
Firefighters in Oxfordshire have gathered to protest against proposed changes to fire services.
Fears over privatisation of NHS eye services
A health committee in Oxfordshire writes to the government about the use of private providers.
Council to discuss pet primate licence fees
West Oxfordshire District Council will seek approval to introduce strict regulations for private keepers.
Search for 'good Samaritans' after dog attack
Police say a man and his Dalmatian were attacked by another dog owner and his dog.
The mystery of the Blenheim Palace ceiling names
About 11 names have been found scribbled high up in the Great Hall of the stately home in Woodstock.
Masterpiece resurfaced after chance discovery
Christ Blessing by Quentin Massys has now been moved from Campion Hall to the Ashmolean.
Agatha Gritstie, Inspector Norse top gritter list
Oxfordshire County Council received nearly 1,500 suggestions in its gritters naming competition.
Rowett - 'Not enough players have stepped up'
Oxford United head coach Gary Rowett says consistency is key to their hopes of avoiding relegation as they prepare to visit Blackburn Rovers.
Non-league Macclesfield to host cup holders Palace
Sixth-tier club Macclesfield are drawn against holders Crystal Palace in the third round of the FA Cup.
'We need to get better at the small moments'
Oxford United defender Ciaron Brown saysthey have to get better at the "small moments" following their 1-1 draw against Blackburn Rovers.
The FA Cup third round draw has been made
See who your Championship club will face in the FA Cup third round, including Portsmouth v Arsenal and Charlton v Chelsea.
Rowett - 'Not enough players have stepped up'
Oxford United head coach Gary Rowett says consistency is key to their hopes of avoiding relegation as they prepare to visit Blackburn Rovers.
Five things to watch in EFL: Away day hoodoo and six-pointers
Coventry will try to win a league game at Preston for the first time and it's a big week for Blackburn, Oxford, Swansea and Portsmouth.
'I've conquered my fear of leaving Chipping Norton'
Fresh from a trip to Australia, Kaleb Cooper has only one place he'll ever call home.
Ingo goes Christmas shopping
Ingo is an assistance puppy in training... and a very good boy!
Secret Oxfordshire
Revels, riots, and drama - the 17th-century tale of The Christmas Prince.
Concern as centre with 'dark history' reopens
Campsfield House, near Oxford Airport, was shut in 2018 after years of problems.
Centenarian to turn on town's Christmas lights
Ena Bowley will front the festive event from outside the town hall where she was born.
How did Oxford become the UK's 'rock capital'?
According to statistics gathered to mark National Album Day, the historic city comes out on top.
Rail line to reopen after 60 years in £120m project
The Cowley Branch Line is currently only used by freight going to and from the BMW Mini Plant.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
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.
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National News Headlines
Man guilty of murdering woman and children in fire
Bryonie Gawith and her children Denisty, Oscar and Aubree Birtle died in their home in Bradford.
Ex-solicitor guilty of sexually assaulting clients
Alan Harris, from Plymouth, is found guilty of sexual and indecent assaults but not guilty of rape.
'My dad abused 130 boys - learning the truth was horrifying'
The daughter of serial abuser John Smyth says time has not diminished the "horror" of his actions.
'Phone pouches mean we can focus on learning again'
Academy trust with 5,000 secondary pupils says behaviour has improved since new measures introduced.
Appeal to find man last seen leaving 1995 Christmas party
Philip Fudge, from Hull, has not been seen since he left a Christmas party in Liverpool in 1995.
'Dumped' Evri parcel deliveries criticised by MPs
MPs receive complaints from constituents about abandoned parcels and wrong delivery addresses.
Man fined for 'spitting out leaf that blew in his mouth'
East Lindsey District Council has defended litter enforcement officers over "heavy handed" claims.
Husband 'too old' to access psychosis help before couple's death
Chris and Ruth Stone-Houghton were found dead in their Portsmouth home in September 2022
Couple fume over 'ludicrous' bus stop outside home
Terry Penton says the new stop in Little Dunmow prevents delivery drivers stopping at his house.
Race on to stop wrecked containers polluting sea
Volunteers clearing the beaches say the containers are breaking down and could harm marine wildlife.
Festive delays expected in Kent as Operation Brock returns
The traffic-holding measure for vehicles queueing for France is back for the Christmas getaway.
Rolls Royce towed in supercar parking 'crackdown'
A spokesperson for the council says the usual approach of issuing fines has been ineffective.
Source: BBC News
