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Red kite with sausage roll snapped by photographer
Mark Hopkins managed to get some pictures of the bird from his back garden.
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Hundreds of new homes on pitches 'will be major loss'
Oxford City Council plans to build 300 affordable homes on a playing field.
Do you want VAR in the Championship?
BBC Sport asks fans whether they want VAR to be introduced in the Championship.
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Detectorist hunts for family of Spitfire crash pilot
Danny Jones discovered parts of the Spitfire near Henley in 2021, and has since uncovered its story.
Ex-student calls for better meningitis awareness
Matt Woolford suffered a life-threatening meningococcaemia infection while at university in 2019.
Shopping addiction on the rise, says rehab boss
Nick Dunkley, from Banbury Lodge in Oxfordshire, says compulsive buying has been on the increase since Covid.
'I've been sworn at, punched and kicked' - PC says
Officers say they hope new Taser stun guns will give more protection against violent offenders.
Owner of 'Britain's smallest dog' guilty of cruelty
Gemma Blackman is sentenced for running an illegal and cruel dog breeding operation in Oxfordshire.
Oxford historian named 2026 Holberg Prize Laureate
Professor Lyndal Roper, Emeritus Regius Professor of History at Oxford University, has been announced as the winner of the prestigious Holberg Prize for 2026. ...
'Crucial points dropped but 10 points from 12 is exceptional'
Latest episode of The Dub reflects on the 1-1 draw with Charlton, and winning a first penalty in 675 days.
'Crucial points dropped but 10 points from 12 is exceptional'
Latest episode of The Dub reflects on the 1-1 draw with Charlton, and winning a first penalty in 675 days.
Driver dies in collision with lorry on major road
The driver, a man in his 60s, died in the incident at the Pusey turning on Monday morning.
International trial finds rapid diagnostic testing alone does not reduce antibiotic prescribing for respiratory infections
Two international studies, a clinical trial led by the University of Oxford and University of Utrecht, and a qualitative study led by the University of Oxford and University of Antwerp, report that point-of-care diagnostic testing, when used alone is unlikely to reduce...
Reeves to double funding for 'British Silicon Valley'
Rachel Reeves is expected to announce plans for a Greater Oxford development corporation this week.
Could southern England become a theme park hub?
A new wave of large-scale visitor attractions is on the way for southern England.
Travelodge changes policy after attacker given room key
The woman was attacked by Kyran Smith, who was given a key to her hotel room by staff.
Travelodge changes policy after attacker given room key
The woman was attacked by Kyran Smith, who was given a key to her hotel room by staff.
The saga of Salt Cross
Is it really possible to build net zero homes that are also profitable and at speed?
Beard off as Oxford Utd get penalty after 675 days
Oxford United fan Gary Hudson had refused to shave until his team were awarded a spot kick.
Beard off as Oxford Utd get penalty after 675 days
Oxford United fan Gary Hudson had refused to shave until his team were awarded a spot kick.