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ITV announces new 3-part Freddie Flintoff documentary starring his facial surgeon
Freddie Flintoff will travel to Nepal with the surgeon who led his reconstructive surgery after his Top Gear car crash in 2022.
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I was a young apprentice at one of UK's oldest docks
Jacob Beak, from Banbury, is one of the UK's first qualified Heritage Engineering Marine Technicians.
Cosy Oxfordshire pub retains Michelin star for 18th year
A cosy Oxfordshire pub in Murcott has retained a Michelin star for an 18th year.
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Council defends tax rise as key for improvements as Tories criticise 'choice'
An Oxfordshire council has defended a tax increase as a key driver of improvements as the Conservatives criticise the 'choice'.
Lane closure in place due to emergency roadworks
A lane closure is in place as a result of emergency SSEN works on the Southern Bypass near Oxford.
Firefighters give update after two fire engines close Oxford road
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has provided an update after two fire engines and firefighters closed off a key Oxford road.
Heartbreak as 52-year-old 'chronically underfunded' school announces closure
Oxfordshire people have said they are heartbroken as a school announces it is to close permanently due to "chronic underfunding".
Solar farm plans take step forward before final decision
Plans have taken a step forward for the Botley West Solar Farm near Oxford.
Born between 2002 and 2011? You could be owed £2242 from HMRC. Here's how to claim
HMRC is urging young people born between 2002 and 2011 to claim their Child Trust Fund, worth £2242 on average. More than 758000 accounts remain unclaimed.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to close a further 95 bank branches across UK
Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed the closure of a further 95 of its bank branches across the UK, affecting Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland.
Little known water bottle rule that could see Brits fined £435 on holiday
Brits traveling to Capri, Italy, are being warned about a little-known water bottle rule that could result in a €500 fine.
Firefighters face strike ballot over proposed cuts
The Fire Brigades Union says changes in Oxfordshire "could spread to nationwide strike action".
Aldi perfume dupes return with savings up to 95 per cent off Paco Rabanne and Lancôme
Aldi is bringing back its cult-favourite Lacura fragrance range for Valentine’s Day – and shoppers could save more than £100 compared to designer brands.
Parents hit by hidden free childcare term date rule before half term
Parents expecting free childcare this February half term could face hundreds in extra fees. One mum reveals how a three month gap cost her thousands.
Drivers warned making this mistake at traffic lights could land you in legal trouble
Brits are being warned against sitting in gear while stopped at traffic lights as it could see them face legal action
Supersized dump fire risk report kept from public
Oxfordshire fire and rescue service says releasing its waste site report could put safety at risk.
Would you take part in a waste study for £200?
Researchers are looking for households in Wantage and Grove to take part in the project.
How Oxford to Cambridge became a 'growth corridor'
Why is the area between the cities so significant and what is East West Rail's role in the project?
Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court:
Roadworks for busy Oxford road serving 3,000 school pupils during term time
Roadworks will be carried out in school term time along a busy Oxford road serving multiple schools