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Oxford City Council and the Greens are opposed to Oxfordshire County Council delaying local elections

Local government

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Request to postpone elections branded 'mealy mouthed' as Greens also oppose delay

Police officer in public (file picture)

Police officer in public (file picture)

Reports of vehicle break-ins and property stolen in three villages, says police

Police on patrol in south Oxfordshire

Police on patrol in south Oxfordshire

Police respond to reports of 'poachers on land' in village

The 2026 event will be hosted at Jeremy Clarkson's farm.

The 2026 event will be hosted at Jeremy Clarkson's farm.

Clarkson's Farm

Jeremy Clarkson to host major event for 25,000 at Oxfordshire farm

Danielle Webb, 32, from Oxfordshire

Danielle Webb, 32, from Oxfordshire

Woman wanted by police investigating 'drugs and firearms conspiracy'

UPDATES: Oxford United v Blackburn Rovers – live

UPDATES: Oxford United v Blackburn Rovers – live

Oxford United FC

UPDATES: Oxford United v Blackburn Rovers – live

Traffic warning ahead of Oxford game

Traffic warning ahead of Oxford game

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Traffic warning issued ahead of Oxford United match at Kassam Stadium

The Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock (Indent: Pen and ink illustration depicting a British officer reading a letter to a soldier with a bandaged head)

The Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock (Indent: Pen and ink illustration depicting a British officer reading a letter to a soldier with a bandaged head)

New exhibition featuring war images by Winnie-the-Pooh illustrator opens

Tom's Trust launched the service at Oxford Children's Hospital in October

Tom's Trust launched the service at Oxford Children's Hospital in October

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New children's mental health service at Oxford hospital reports success

A customer has said that the Kidlington Sainsbury's is less safe than South Africa.

A customer has said that the Kidlington Sainsbury's is less safe than South Africa.

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Sainsbury’s ‘more dangerous than South Africa’ after spate of crime

The club's purple third shirt has become its fastest-selling alternate jersey

The club's purple third shirt has become its fastest-selling alternate jersey

Oxford United announce record sales of all three 2024/25 kits

Crocodiles of the World. Photo: Donna Cassettari

Crocodiles of the World. Photo: Donna Cassettari

Clubs and societies

Camera club members spot striking signs for latest theme

Catalyst Bicester CGI

Catalyst Bicester CGI

Planning and development

More than 500 jobs to come to business park after new plans permitted

The stopped trailer which was being towed near Carterton

The stopped trailer which was being towed near Carterton

Trailer with 'mismatched plates' stopped by police

A422 Stratford Road

A422 Stratford Road

Farm worker, 84, crushes Mini with overloaded tractor

Scales of Justice

Scales of Justice

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

Chiltern Edge Secondary School

Chiltern Edge Secondary School

Planning and development

Villagers up in arms over school plans for 50 homes on playing fields

The motley crew on their fundraising walk in Florence Park, Cowley, in 1988

The motley crew on their fundraising walk in Florence Park, Cowley, in 1988

Fancy dress walk raises funds for the Florence Park family centre

The Jude the Obscure pub in Jericho

The Jude the Obscure pub in Jericho

PUB OF THE WEEK

Sports fans, students and locals enjoy pub near city centre

News

An angler fishing on an Oxfordshire riverbank, 1965

An angler fishing on an Oxfordshire riverbank, 1965

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Memories of fishing enthusiasts and their Oxfordshire catches

The Morton Close site and Ian Middleton

The Morton Close site and Ian Middleton

Planning and development

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Six new homes on former playground permitted despite access fears

South Central Ambulance Service

South Central Ambulance Service

Woman dies after falling on Christmas Eve, inquest heard

West elevation within the courtyard facing Cedar Lodge

West elevation within the courtyard facing Cedar Lodge

Planning and development

Plans to convert neglected former stable into a home in village

Oxford Magistrates’ Court

Oxford Magistrates’ Court

Man, 37, admits to trying to engage child in sexual activity

John Couppletich presents Jayne Brown, Rowan Ambulatory Unit manager, and staff at the unit, with a Wi-Fi radio

John Couppletich presents Jayne Brown, Rowan Ambulatory Unit manager, and staff at the unit, with a Wi-Fi radio

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First Wi-Fi radios installed at Horton General Hospital

The Wantage Neighbourhood Policing Team will offer crime prevention advice

The Wantage Neighbourhood Policing Team will offer crime prevention advice

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Wantage police team to speak to public this weekend

The founders of Quantum Dice, one of the Oxford start-ups to make the list

The founders of Quantum Dice, one of the Oxford start-ups to make the list

Three Oxford start-ups named in list of UK's 100 most promising

Bloor Homes' Brize Meadow development

Bloor Homes' Brize Meadow development

Developer urges home buyers to act quickly to avoid Stamp Duty hike

Sport

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UPDATES: Oxford United v Blackburn Rovers – live

Oxford United FC

UPDATES: Oxford United v Blackburn Rovers – live

Oxford United have signed Michal Helik from Huddersfield Town

Oxford United have signed Michal Helik from Huddersfield Town

Oxford United FC

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U’s snap up centre back in time for Rovers clash

Tom Bradshaw celebrates a goal for Millwall

Tom Bradshaw celebrates a goal for Millwall

Oxford United FC

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New striker on being a fox in the box – and why he’s opted for unusual shirt number

Sam Long on the ball for Oxford United earlier this season

Sam Long on the ball for Oxford United earlier this season

Oxford United FC

Sam Long ‘touch and go’ – which could lead to decision on Stephan Negru

Oxford United fans at the Kassam Stadium

Oxford United fans at the Kassam Stadium

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Oxford United FC

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Is the Football Governance Bill now a political football?

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National Sport

Bray was making her World Cup debut as she took three for one.

Bray was making her World Cup debut as she took three for one.

Caoimhe Bray not getting cocky despite sterling World Cup debut

Norgrove was one of 10 debutants for England at the World Cup

Norgrove was one of 10 debutants for England at the World Cup

Norgrove taking the positives after U19 Cricket World Cup match abandoned due to rain

Sproul took a stumping as Scotland suffered a nine-wicket loss to Australia in their first match of the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025.

Sproul took a stumping as Scotland suffered a nine-wicket loss to Australia in their first match of the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025.

Fun and fearless cricket will propel Scotland at World Cup, says Proul

Ojo is part of a 34-strong TV team delivering the Champions and Challenge Cup for Premier Sports, the new broadcasters of international club rugby's premier competitions.

Ojo is part of a 34-strong TV team delivering the Champions and Challenge Cup for Premier Sports, the new broadcasters of international club rugby's premier competitions.

Bath must head to Dublin with no fear of Leinster, says Topsy Ojo

Oboavwoduo was selected in third place for the illustrious Award from around 1,000 rising stars, supported by SportsAid, across more than 60 different sports in 2024.

Oboavwoduo was selected in third place for the illustrious Award from around 1,000 rising stars, supported by SportsAid, across more than 60 different sports in 2024.

Oboavwoduo honoured to be in top three for SportsAid One-To-Watch award

Ruby White completed her European three-peat and became -48kg world champion at the inaugural U19 World Boxing Championships.

Ruby White completed her European three-peat and became -48kg world champion at the inaugural U19 World Boxing Championships.

Ruby White crowned winner of prestigious SportsAid One-to-Watch award

Nigel Stickings (left) and Sam Reardon (right)

Nigel Stickings (left) and Sam Reardon (right)

Stickings thrilled to present 400m star with SportsAid runner-up prize

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Opinion

Thames Water is in about £16 billion of debt

Thames Water is in about £16 billion of debt

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After a dreadful year, should Thames Water now be renationalised?

What are the main issues William Hague needs to address as new Oxford Chancellor?

What are the main issues William Hague needs to address as new Oxford Chancellor?

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What are the main issues William Hague needs to address as new Oxford Chancellor?

Jude Bellingham, Keely Hodgkinson, Luke Littler, Joe Root, Sarah Storey and Alex Yee have all been nominated for the 2024 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award.

Jude Bellingham, Keely Hodgkinson, Luke Littler, Joe Root, Sarah Storey and Alex Yee have all been nominated for the 2024 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award.

BBC Sports Personality of the Year

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BBC Sports Personality of the Year: I hope Olympics bias doesn't sway the result

Des Buckingham celebrates after the full-time whistle in the League One play-off final

Des Buckingham celebrates after the full-time whistle in the League One play-off final

Oxford United FC

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Des Buckingham sacking has left a very sour taste in the mouth

Mark Harris battles with Japhet Tanganga after coming on as a substitute

Mark Harris battles with Japhet Tanganga after coming on as a substitute

Oxford United FC

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Why striker substitution jeers didn’t sit right with me

Schwarzman Centre

Schwarzman Centre

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Will lack of capacity at new Oxford concert hall put orchestras off?

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer accepted City minister Ms Siddiq’s resignation on Tuesday but said ‘the door remains open for you going forward’ (Victoria Jones/PA)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer accepted City minister Ms Siddiq’s resignation on Tuesday but said ‘the door remains open for you going forward’ (Victoria Jones/PA)

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Treasury minister ‘very happy’ to work with Tulip Siddiq again if reappointed

The average UK property value in November was £290,000 (Gareth Fuller/PA)

The average UK property value in November was £290,000 (Gareth Fuller/PA)

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Annual UK house price growth accelerated in November – ONS

The move is a show of strength in the face of the Chinese presence (AP)

The move is a show of strength in the face of the Chinese presence (AP)

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Indian navy launches submarine and warships to guard against Chinese presence

RSPB Wallasea Island Nature Reserve in Essex will benefit from extra land where conservationists hope to create a lagoon to help wildlife to thrive (Ben Andrew/ RSPB/ PA)

RSPB Wallasea Island Nature Reserve in Essex will benefit from extra land where conservationists hope to create a lagoon to help wildlife to thrive (Ben Andrew/ RSPB/ PA)

Nature reserve built with help of soil from Crossrail scheme is to expand

Train operator Avanti West Coast said it took more than 5,000 children on free trips under a scheme to help disadvantaged pupils (Avanti West Coast/PA)

Train operator Avanti West Coast said it took more than 5,000 children on free trips under a scheme to help disadvantaged pupils (Avanti West Coast/PA)

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Train operator takes 5,000 pupils on free trips

Economic issues are likely to dominate at the forthcoming German election (AP)

Economic issues are likely to dominate at the forthcoming German election (AP)

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Germany’s economy shrank for second consecutive year in 2024, figures show

The Association of Directors for Children’s Services (ADCS) has published its latest Safeguarding Pressures report (Alamy/PA)

The Association of Directors for Children’s Services (ADCS) has published its latest Safeguarding Pressures report (Alamy/PA)

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Parents’ mental health now most common factor in children’s social care need

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