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What is Bluesky? The alternative to X that millions are joining

Bluesky is a social media platform that some are choosing to use as an alternative to X (formerly known as Twitter)

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Zoe Ball reveals she is stepping down from BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show

Zoe Ball has announced on BBC Radio 2 this morning (Tuesday, November 19) that she has decided to step down as presenter of her weekday Breakfast Show in December.

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Crash on major A-road as snow hits traffic

There has been a crash on an A-road near Banbury as snow falls across Oxfordshire.

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Can you walk dogs in the snow? 8 ways to keep your pet safe on winter walks

Find out if you can walk your dog in the snow - here are eight ways to keep your pet safe on winter walks according to Dogs Trust.

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Live updates: Emergency school closures across Oxfordshire due to snow

Multiple Oxfordshire schools have closed due to snow and ice.

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Drivers warned of £70 fine for driving mistake this winter - how to avoid

Drivers who are captured driving in a bus lane will receive a standard fine of £70, which is reduced to £35 if paid within 21 days

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How long will it snow for in Oxfordshire?

Snow has fallen overnight across Oxfordshire with bus cancellations and warnings of travel disruption. How long will the snow last for?

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Delays as police attend crash on A-road

Police are at the scene of a crash on a major A-road in Oxfordshire.

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Snow falls in Oxfordshire amid travel disruption

Snow has fallen across Oxfordshire overnight with severe weather warnings in place for large parts of the country.

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Snow begins to fall amid multiple severe weather warnings

Snow is falling in Oxfordshire as multiple yellow weather warnings for snow and ice are issued across the country.

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MP meets with local farming community as he urges government to 'axe family farm tax'

The MP for Bicester and Woodstock is set to meet with the local farming community amid family farm tax concerns.

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Canadian bitcoin investor beats Crown Estate to buy Clarendon Quarter

Canadian investor Roy Sebag is understood to have beaten the Crown Estate to buy the Clarendon Centre which is being redeveloped in Oxford.

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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court

The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court:

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Countdown to Christmas begins at city market

As part of the Christmas Lights Festival, Santa was back in the market’s central square on Saturday

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Unemployed man dies in hospital after collapsing at home

An Oxford man died in hospital after he collapsed at home, an inquest heard.

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Planet-themed art sculptures planned for major development

A major new community in Oxfordshire could be getting eight new pieces of art in one of its public parks if plans are permitted.

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Tributes flood in after 'much-valued' Oxford PhD student dies

Oxford University has paid tribute to a 'much-valued member of the college community' who was found dead.

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First electric food waste collection vehicles delivered to Oxfordshire councils

The first electric food waste collection vehicle has delivered to both South and Vale district councils, as they aim to reach net zero targets.

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Pair of Oxford swimming coaches 'unfairly dismissed', tribunal finds

Two Oxford swimming coaches were unfairly dismissed and accused of "false and unfounded" safeguarding concerns, an employment tribunal has found.

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Oxfordshire woman died from complications of eating disorder, inquest hears

An inquest has been held for a young woman from a West Oxfordshire village, who died from complications relating to anorexia.