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Expert Comment: Maintaining momentum on women’s entrepreneurship at Oxford

Dr Mairi Gibbs, Chief Operating Officer at Oxford University Innovation, explores what can be done to increase the number of women founding companies. ...

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Man in court on attempted murder charge

Hassan Hussain, 24, is accused of stabbing a man near Central Oxford Mosque.

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Clarkson's Farm planning concerns discussed by MPs

Jeremy Clarkson has been at odds with West Oxfordshire District Council  regarding plans for his farm.

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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.

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Oxfordshire's Big Picture: Images of the county

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Oxfordshire.

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How do you get rid of itchy eyes from hay fever? Expert advice

What is hay fever? How to prevent itchy eyes in pollen season according to eye specialist and ophthalmologist.

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Oxfordshire schools called to nominate for engineer awards

Oxfordshire's state schools are once again encouraged to nominate promising students for the High Sheriff Young Engineer Awards.

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Charlbury youngsters tackle a 68-mile hike for charity

IT WASN’T only Oxford youth club members who went that extra mile to raise money for charities and other good causes

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Cheney School partners with museum for new exhibition

Cheney School's Rumble Museum is creating new displays on the history of technology as part of a collaborative project.

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Sheep and lambs watch Oxford Mail Camera Club snapper

OXFORD Mail Camera Club members have been taking photos of nature

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What is spring equilux and when is it? Difference to equinox

Find out what the spring equilux is, when it is taking place this year and how it's different from the equinox in the UK, according to the Met Office

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Are rats and mice legally protected in the UK? The law

Some rodents are legally protected by law but are wild rats and mice? The RSPCA shares information on trapping rats and mice.

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Oxfordshire councillor says it fully consulted on LTNs

The councillor in charge of Oxfordshire's roads said 'detailed and lengthy' consultation went on before LTNs were introduced in Oxford after the government issued new guidance to councils that they must consider local residents' views.

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What are Premium Bonds and how much interest do they pay?

What are Premium Bonds and how much interest do they pay - here's how Premium Bonds and the prize draw works.

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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.

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Strep throat: symptoms, how to spot and how to treat

Strep throat is a highly contagious infection caused by a type of bacteria called group A strep (GAS).

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Oxfordshire deputy lieutenant set for charity tandem cycle

The deputy lieutenant of Oxfordshire and her husband are set to take on a cycling challenge in support of a visual impairment charity.

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Wallingford School pupils plant trees at biodiversity garden

Pupils have planted trees at a biodiversity garden in Wallingford.

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Women in the arts and sciences are celebrated at museum

Women who have made their mark in the arts and sciences are being celebrated at Abingdon Museum

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Dog Joe lived in the fire station and took messages

FIRE brigades have long been associated with dogs and Oxford was no exception with a lovable and friendly one called ‘Joe’, writes John Lowe