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Replacement for 1970s student block approved

The University of Oxford plans to replace 25 Wellington Square with a new 65,000 sq ft space.

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Chemicals at former fuel depot 'have been removed'

Barrels of forever chemicals left at a development site have been removed, a developer has said.

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Four jailed for death of man tortured and set alight

Tomasz Samel was kidnapped and attacked over the loss of illicit cigarettes worth £1m.

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Lib Dem MP quits frontbench job over Ed Davey's leadership

Deputy party leader Daisy Cooper says "the vast majority of our MPs support Ed... and are furious at this distraction."

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Company fined £450,000 after electrocution death

Cotswold Rainwater Services Ltd, based in Witney, previously pleaded guilty to corporate manslaughter.

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Ramsey's Oxford cannot wait to get going again

Oxford United head coach Aaron Ramsey says that he and his players "can't wait to get going again" after three weeks without any League One games.

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Ramsey's Oxford cannot wait to get going again

Oxford United head coach Aaron Ramsey says that he and his players "can't wait to get going again" after three weeks without any League One games.

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Schoolgirls call for ban of school uniforms in porn

A group of teens want the government to ban the use of school uniform in pornography.

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Clarkson's Hawkstone Choir releases first single

Absolution is the first song from the farmers' choir's debut album and was released on Friday.

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Key footbridge set to remain shut until spring

The narrow Swan Street footbridge connects Osney Island with Ferry Hinksey Road in Oxford.

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Key footbridge set to remain shut until spring

The narrow Swan Street footbridge connects Osney Island with Ferry Hinksey Road in Oxford.

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Hub for SEND learners opens at former library site

Wokingham Borough Council says The Glade will have an official opening later this year.

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Hub for SEND learners opens at former library site

Wokingham Borough Council says The Glade will have an official opening later this year.

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Waterways event focuses on pollution and nature

The event in Witney, Oxfordshire, is bringing together expert in all aspects of managing water courses.

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Ban school uniforms in porn, say pupils

The pupils from Bicester have launched a petition to end adult content featuring school uniform.

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One in five baby deaths 'potentially avoidable' - report

An annual Oxford University-led review investigates the deaths of more than 4,000 babies in 2025.

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One in five baby deaths 'potentially avoidable' - report

An annual Oxford University-led review investigates the deaths of more than 4,000 babies in 2025.

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Ex-Oxford forward Phillips retires from football

Former West Bromwich Albion and Scotland forward Matt Phillips announces his retirement from professional football.

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Ex-West Brom and Scotland forward Phillips retires

Former West Bromwich Albion and Scotland forward Matt Phillips announces his retirement from professional football.