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Owner of 'Britain's smallest dog' guilty of cruelty

Gemma Blackman is sentenced for running an illegal and cruel dog breeding operation in Oxfordshire.

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Oxford historian named 2026 Holberg Prize Laureate

Professor Lyndal Roper, Emeritus Regius Professor of History at Oxford University, has been announced as the winner of the prestigious Holberg Prize for 2026. ...

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'Crucial points dropped but 10 points from 12 is exceptional'

Latest episode of The Dub reflects on the 1-1 draw with Charlton, and winning a first penalty in 675 days.

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'Crucial points dropped but 10 points from 12 is exceptional'

Latest episode of The Dub reflects on the 1-1 draw with Charlton, and winning a first penalty in 675 days.

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Driver dies in collision with lorry on major road

The driver, a man in his 60s, died in the incident at the Pusey turning on Monday morning.

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International trial finds rapid diagnostic testing alone does not reduce antibiotic prescribing for respiratory infections

Two international studies, a clinical trial led by the University of Oxford and University of Utrecht, and a qualitative study led by the University of Oxford and University of Antwerp, report that point-of-care diagnostic testing, when used alone is unlikely to reduce...

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Reeves to double funding for 'British Silicon Valley'

Rachel Reeves is expected to announce plans for a Greater Oxford development corporation this week.

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Could southern England become a theme park hub?

A new wave of large-scale visitor attractions is on the way for southern England.

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Travelodge changes policy after attacker given room key

The woman was attacked by Kyran Smith, who was given a key to her hotel room by staff.

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The saga of Salt Cross

Is it really possible to build net zero homes that are also profitable and at speed?

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Beard off as Oxford Utd get penalty after 675 days

Oxford United fan Gary Hudson had refused to shave until his team were awarded a spot kick.

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Beard off as Oxford Utd get penalty after 675 days

Oxford United fan Gary Hudson had refused to shave until his team were awarded a spot kick.

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'Really special' town enters culture competition

Henley joins Banbury, Woodley and Slough in the race for the £3m arts and culture fund.

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Why is it so hard to build eco-friendly homes?

Why has it taken so long for plans for a zero carbon community to be approved in West Oxfordshire?

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Caddy faces 'hardest weeks' on New Zealand trek

Dougie Haynes, originally from Oxford, says the hardest section of his trek comes with "spectacular views".

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Caddy faces 'hardest weeks' on New Zealand trek

Dougie Haynes, originally from Oxford, says the hardest section of his trek comes with "spectacular views".

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Son gives mum kidney 20 years after dad's donation

In 2018 Olli, from Oxford, donated one of his kidneys to help his mother in her time of need.

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Son gives mum kidney 20 years after dad's donation

In 2018 Olli, from Oxford, donated one of his kidneys to help his mother in her time of need.

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Police bond brings mums and daughters closer

Two mums and their daughters say working for Thames Valley Police has brought them closer.

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Big Picture: This week's images from the South

The best images sent to us from Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Oxfordshire.