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Reason revealed for MAJOR police presence in historic Oxfordshire market town
Thames Valley Police has issued a statement after it was out in force at a historic Oxfordshire market town earlier this week.
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Oxford College students visit Rewley Road Fire Station
Students from Oxford College's public services course visited Rewley Road Fire Station for a lesson in handling hazardous materials
Tributes paid to 'gentle and kind' Oxford University student after sudden death
Tributes have been paid to a 'gentle and kind' University of Oxford student who died earlier this year.
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Neighbours received death threats after request to turn music down, court hears
An Oxford man threatened to kill his neighbour and his family after he they complained about him played loud music.
What to expect as documentary about Bicester Village shopping outlet airs tonight
A documentary about Bicester Village will air tonight (October 17) as Channel 5 reveals "the secrets of its success".
Huge statue of man draws attention near city train station
The mysterious statue appeared outside the business school on Park End Street earlier this month with several questioning what it represents.
Underweight children cost the NHS as much per child as children with obesity
Oxford study finds underweight and obese children cost the NHS equally per child, urging weight support for all. Childhood weight issues cost the NHS an estimated £340m annually.
Fire crews at Rewley Road station stage RTC scenario
Rewley Road Fire Station was buzzing with activity as the Rewley Reds, the full-time crew, joined forces with the on-call team for a rigorous training exercise involving two cars.
Traffic management lined up for fireworks display
There is now less than a month until what organisers claim is the UK’s largest fireworks and laser show in the Oxfordshire town of Abingdon near the A34.
Team of communications agency boosted with three new recruits
Fortitude Communications, Oxford PR and marketing agency, expands team with three new hires, boosting creative marketing and PR services for clients.
Bus driver completes half marathon with calf injury
Oxford Bus Company driver Mark Temple completes Oxford Half Marathon despite calf injury, raising £420 excluding Gift Aid for Sobell House charity. Sponsored by Oxford Bus Company.
Opening dinosaur footprint highway to public would be 'exciting'
Calls have been made for the public to see 166-million-year-old dinosaur footprints found in Oxfordshire.
Jury to consider verdict in £6m drug shipment trial
A jury is considering its verdict in the trial of a man accused of being the mastermind behind a £6m shipment of drugs.
Asian supermarket latest to be forced out from busy city street by university's plans
Asian supermarket Lung Wah Chong is the latest to be forced to relocate due to Oxford University's major development plans in the West End of the city.
More male migrants 'to get asylum status'
Men are expected to make up more grants for refugee status in the UK after ministers suspended the refugee family reunion visa route, Oxford University says.
Fears Oxfordshire towns could be ‘hollowed out’ after planning reforms
Fears have been raised that local towns in Oxfordshire could be “hollowed out” and are urging the Government to reconsider their planning bill.
Drugs and fake bank notes found in music studio, jury hears
Drugs and counterfeit bank notes were found at an Oxfordshire music studio, a jury heard.
Ribbon cut on school's new kitchen by Great British Bake Off star
A star of Channel 4 series the Great British Bake Off visited the Oxfordshire school to open its new kitchen and tour the facilities.
Police seize 'firearms' at home of student at centre of race row
Firearms have been seized at the home of an Oxford student at the centre of an antisemitism row, national reports have said.
Four-mile stretch of A34 to close for week-long work
The A34 is to close for a week between October and November while roadworks are carried out near Oxford.