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LIVE: School closures and water shortage amid record 34°C Oxfordshire heatwave
Record temperatures of 34°C are expected today causing disruption across Oxfordshire including school closures and water shortages.
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Most popular baby names revealed as Olivia tops girls list for tenth year in a row
Muhammad, Noah and Leo were the top three for boys with Leo pushing out Oliver, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS)
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How much are Beatrix Potter 50p coins worth? The rarest ones to look out for
Peter Rabbit, first introduced by Beatrix Potter in 1902, has appeared on a series of 50p coins produced by The Royal Mint over the last several years.
Morrisons confirms major roll out of new feature across 500 supermarkets across UK
The scheme will eventually cover Morrisons’ network of approximately 500 supermarkets.
Second Oxfordshire school in 'severe weather' closure amid 34°C heat
A second Oxfordshire school has announced it will be closing due to "severe weather" as temperatures are set to hit 34°C.
The Dub - Oxford United under embargo
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire joins The Dub as Oxford United are hit by an EFL transfer embargo.
The Dub - Oxford United under embargo
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire joins The Dub as Oxford United are hit by an EFL transfer embargo.
Claim these DWP benefits? You could automatically qualify for a Blue Badge
People claiming certain DWP benefits can automatically qualify for a Blue Badge. Here's the full list and how to apply.
Watch as smoke rises over city amid 'fire' near to Oxford United stadium
A video shows smoke rising over Oxford amid reports of a fire on a residential road near to the Oxford United Kassam Stadium.
Power restored in Oxfordshire village after 'loud explosion' reports
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks has said that power has been restored in Cholsey after villagers heard a 'loud explosion'.
Injunction ban on lamppost flags extended
Oxfordshire County Council lodged a High Court case to prevent the hanging of flags near the highway.
Cycling from Paris to London for Rori
The cyclists taking part in the Ride for Rori raised £61,000 for the Oxford Hospitals Charity.
Oxford: Children skipping meals to afford bus fare to school
A study has revealed children in Oxford are regularly skipping meals to afford the daily cost of bus transport to school and back.
Albanians found guilty of attacking defenceless man outside kebab shop
Two Albanians have been found guilty of attacking a defenceless man outside an Oxford kebab shop on New Year's Day.
Woman tells jury her XL Bully who attacked two girls wasn't dangerous
A woman, charged after her XL Bully attacked two girls, has told a jury she didn't consider him to be dangerous.
MP speaks out as major Oxford employer could close its HQ
Oxford's MP Anneliese Dodds has spoken out as a major city employer could close its Cowley head office.
Drunk woman drove on wrong side of A-road road before horror crash
A drunk woman drove on the wrong side of the road and caused a serious crash with a teenage girl and an HGV.
Bicester carpentry apprentice named student of the year
Luke Payne, based at Abingdon and Witney College, has been named Student of the Year.
Live in this area? You could face £6-higher bus ticket prices per day
Oxford bus users will be paying 3X more than park and ride customers for equivalent tickets, as congestion charge cash is used to discount journeys.