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Oxford 'shoots of recovery' emerge in nick of time
Courage, spirit and some sprinkles of ruthlessness could yet keep Oxford United in the Championship, says BBC Radio Five Live's Adam Cottier
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Oxford 'shoots of recovery' emerge in nick of time
Courage, spirit and some sprinkles of ruthlessness could yet keep Oxford United in the Championship, says BBC Radio Five Live's Adam Cottier
Air pockets hamper return of water supplies
Water supplies are gradually returning following the burst of a pipe feeding reservoirs.
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The great World War Two Banbury deception
Radio Oxford's Lilley Noel finds out how a crucial war-time factory outwitted German bombers.
The 'toad patrol' helping hundreds cross the road
Volunteer Milly Kennedy shares insights into why toads need help to cross the road every year.
South weekly quiz: What was Rafferty's magic song?
Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.
Secret Oxfordshire
Dan Facey and Sophie Rumsby go searching for the names behind blue plaques in Oxford.
Man, 44, arrested for murder after woman's death
Police were called to Phyllis Court Drive in Henley-on-Thames at about 07:50 GMT on Friday.
Arson investigation after 5G mast blaze shuts road
The fire shut a main road in Oxford and led to the suspension of part of Oxford's congestion charge.
Expert Comment: The Pentagon-Anthropic dispute reflects governance failures - with consequences that extend well beyond Washington
Dr Brianna Rosen, Executive Director of the Oxford Programme for Cyber and Technology Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, explores the potential implications of the dispute between Anthropic and the Pentagon. ...
Extinct-in-the-wild bird species bred at National Trust manor
The Socorro dove species, which disappeared from the wild more than 50 years ago, has been bred at National Trust site Waddesdon Manor near Bicester.
Private school is praised for 'best-value' in national rankings
An independent school in Witney in Oxfordshire is celebrating after being highlighted as exceptional value for money in national rankings.
Kidnapped Oxfordshire villager, 100, forced to dig Adolf Hitler's bunker
A 100-year-old Oxfordshire villager kidnapped by the Germans in World War Two has revealed he was forced to dig Adolf Hitler's bunker.
Town could get 750 new homes as plans lodged
Bicester in Oxfordshire could get another 750 homes after plans were submitted to the council.
Brooklyn Beckham slams 'performative' birthday message from parents
Brooklyn Beckham has reportedly slammed his parents, Sir David Beckham and Lady Victoria Beckham, for their "performative" birthday message.
Police swarm home and arrest alleged 'prolific pickpocket' who targeted elderly
Thames Valley Police said they arrested a 'prolific pickpocket' at his home this morning and said he is 'known for targeting the elderly'.
Schools shut and thousands affected as water issues hit third day
Water is expected to return gradually throughout the day after an underground pipe broke in Eynsham.
Schwarzman Centre to open doors to public with major celebration
The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre, a new world-class centre for the Arts and Humanities in Oxford, will launch its public programme on 25 April 2026 with a day of free events and performances. The new academic and cultural centre provides a unique mix of exceptional pe...
Congestion charge part suspended due to emergency A40 closure
Oxfordshire County Council has suspended the congestion charge on Marston Ferry Road today due to a telephone mast fire closing the A40.
Videos show dramatic telephone mast fire on Oxford ring road
Watch the moment a telephone communications mast on the A40 North Way in Oxford burst into flames and caused a huge emergency incident.