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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.

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Need To Know Oxfordshire

Just a couple of weeks after Botley Road opened, Oxford has more roadworks.

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Travelodge report leaves council 'extremely concerned'

Findings will be raised with South Oxfordshire District Council where Travelodge's HQ is based.

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Dad calls for review into school transport delays

Richard says his autistic son, Archie, has missed most of the first month of this school year.

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More trans-inclusive spaces planned for city

Oxford City Council says more gender neutral facilities will be introduced to help keep people safe.

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Calls for police to 'do better' enforcing 20mph limits

Oxfordshire's transport chief Gareth Epps criticises Thames Valley Police enforcement of the zones.

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Eckert free to stay as Southampton boss as Spygate ban suspended

Tonda Eckert is free to continue as Southampton manager after being given a suspended ban for his role in Spygate.

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Villages launch their own survey on reservoir

The independent survey follows a Thames Water poll that found strong support for the scheme.

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Businesses see 'big drop' in trade after road closure

Queen Street is closed to buses for resurfacing outside Westgate shopping centre until 26 October.

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Bat with broken wing treated with laser therapy

The animal was found injured in the street and vets hope to have it home by Halloween.

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Bat with broken wing treated with laser therapy

The animal was found injured in the street and vets hope to have it home by Halloween.

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African Caribbean centre opens in Oxford

The Island is based at the former Staples outlet store on Park End Street in the city centre.

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African Caribbean centre opens in Oxford

The Island is based at the former Staples outlet store on Park End Street in the city centre.

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Should we build 15 new homes in every village?

Experts say encouraging small developments on the edge of villages could boost the rural economy.

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Push for change in law to support young carers

A petition has been started in a call for a young carer lead position in every school

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Savage starts Peterborough reign with 4-1 win - EFL Trophy round-up

Robbie Savage's first game in charge of Peterborough is a comfortable win which sends his side into the last 32 of the Jersey Mike's Trophy.

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Savage starts Peterborough reign with 4-1 win - EFL Trophy round-up

Robbie Savage's first game in charge of Peterborough is a comfortable win which sends his side into the last 32 of the Jersey Mike's Trophy.

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Rural self-driving cars 'nonsense', says expert

Shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith says self-driving cars are a "huge" opportunity for rural communities.