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Warning after smoke plume rises from landfill site

People living near the site on Appleford Rd near Didcot are urged to close windows and doors.

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Residents warned about series of tip closures

Oxfordshire County Council will close six of its household waste recycling centres in May and June.

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MP calls for 'wholesale change' at Travelodge

Freddie van Mierlo meets the hotel chain's bosses to discuss recent high profile safety concerns.

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Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins

The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.

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Fire stations closure plan abandoned

Chief fire officer says they listened to the public and will now focus on recruitment.

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Newly opened Blenheim archives reveal 'hidden' stories

The Blenheim Archives has catalogued and digitised more than 200 never-before-seen documents.

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MP calls for long-term lease for 'landmark' cinema

Dame Anneliese Dodds MP has urged Oriel College to reconsider its plans for the venue's lease.

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Oxford must win every point available - Brannagan

Oxford United club captain and midfielder Cameron Brannagan says his side want to take "every single point" left available this campaign.

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Fears over 'forever chemicals' at development site

Residents raise concerns about so-called "forever chemicals" at a site of a proposed development.

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Stalking support service extended by two more years

274 victims used the Thames Valley Stalking Service last year for emotional and practical support.

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Petition calls for East West Rail passenger services

A station at Winslow has only been used for training runs, freight services and HS2-related testing.

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Petition calls for East West Rail passenger services

A station at Winslow has only been used for training runs, freight services and HS2-related testing.

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Zoologist and author Desmond Morris dies aged 98

Morris, who was also a surrealist painter and broadcaster, was best known for his 1967 book The Naked Ape.

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Zoologist and author Desmond Morris dies aged 98

Morris, who was also a surrealist painter and broadcaster, was best known for his 1967 book The Naked Ape.

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Need To Know Oxfordshire

Just what is the hold up with East West Rail?

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Runner's seven marathons in seven days challenge

Chris Fordham plans to run through Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire this week.

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Runner's seven marathons in seven days challenge

Chris Fordham plans to run through Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire this week.

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Pick of the stats: Oxford United v Wrexham

Here are the key stats for Oxford United v Wrexham

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Coventry's Lampard and Boro's Hackney win at EFL Awards

Coventry boss Frank Lampard and Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney are named the EFL Championship manager and player of the season.

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One care home where eight families work together

The Grange keeps caring in the family with mothers, daughters, sons and siblings working together.