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• Sold-out car event hailed a success as 7,000 people attend

  13-01-2026 21:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The first Scramble of 2026 has been hailed a success after more than 7,000 attended the sold-out event.
  
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• Huge traffic queues at major junction after bus breakdown on A34

  13-01-2026 18:47 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A bus has broken down on the A34 and has caused severe traffic for commuters near to a major Oxfordshire interchange.
  
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• Drivers face delays on A34 for major junction works

  13-01-2026 17:16 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford drivers are being warned they face delays as work continues to create a £36m new junction north of Abingdon in Oxfordshire.
  
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• 'Severe' delays on A34 due to incident - recap

  13-01-2026 17:08 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An incident on the A34 has sparked delays for motorists this afternoon.
  
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• 'Severe' delays on A34 due to incident - live updates

  13-01-2026 17:08 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An incident on the A34 has sparked delays for motorists this afternoon.
  
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• Queueing traffic on A34 due to incident - live updates

  13-01-2026 17:08 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An incident on the A34 has sparked delays for motorists this afternoon.
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson has emotional reunion with 'most uplifting day'

  13-01-2026 17:03 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Clarkson's Farm and Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson has revealed that he had the "most uplifting day" with an emotional reunion in the Cotswolds.
  
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• Woman in her 50s dies after falling down stairs, inquest opening hears

  13-01-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A woman in her 50s died after falling down the stairs at her west Oxfordshire home in Carterton.
  
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• Widow of former Aston Martin worker's appeal following asbestos-related death

  13-01-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The widow of a 45-year-old man who worked at Aston Martin in Oxfordshire is appealing for more information about the working conditions at the time he worked there.
  
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• Steff Jones named as new director of boutique Cotswolds hotel

  13-01-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Steff Jones has been appointed as the director of the luxury boutique Cotswolds hotel, The Pig, over the Oxfordshire border.
  
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• Sodden bus passengers forced to stand in rain with no shelter

  13-01-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Passengers are continuing to wait for buses in the rain on a trading estate near Botley Road in Oxford as no shelter has been provided.
  
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• Revised transport plans submitted for hospital project after objections

  13-01-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Transport plans for the redevelopment of the hospital in Headington have been revised following objections from locals who were worried about more traffic.
  
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• New director named for boutique Cotswolds hotel

  13-01-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Steff Jones has been appointed as the director of the luxury boutique Cotswolds hotel, The Pig, over the Oxfordshire border.
  
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• Lord of the Rings to return to cinemas with extended edition

  13-01-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Lord of the Rings is returning to cinemas 25 years after release.
  
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• Keir Starmer 'should overrule people when it comes to Oxford growth', report says

  13-01-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Sir Keir Starmer should overrule people's concerns about an Oxford to Cambridge corridor, a Labour think tank has suggested.
  
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• Image released of man jailed after stealing ambulance and crashing it

  13-01-2026 16:16 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A photo has been released after an Altrincham man was jailed for stealing an ambulance car and crashing it in a field.
  
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• Is X down? Thousands report outage with social media app

  13-01-2026 15:28 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Thousands have reported issues with the social media app X, seeing questions if the app is down.
  
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• Victim left with black eye after intervening in 'disagreement'

  13-01-2026 15:23 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A man suffered a black eye in an assault after intervening in a 'disagreement' in Henley, Oxfordshire police say.
  
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• Man left with black eye after intervening in 'disagreement'

  13-01-2026 15:23 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A man suffered a black eye in an assault after intervening in a 'disagreement' in Henley, Oxfordshire police say.
  
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• Dramatic moment rowing team comes face-to-face with whales

  13-01-2026 15:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Dramatic footage shows the moment a team of rowers coming face to face with whales in the Atlantic. One of the rowers was from Thame in Oxfordshire.
  
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• Thames Valley Police commissioner 'appalled' by gov funding decision

  13-01-2026 14:49 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The commissioner said he is 'appalled' by the situation, and that TVP have only been allocated funding for four additional police officers
  
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• Change to council's pothole reporting system sparks complaints

  13-01-2026 14:42 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A change to Oxfordshire County Council's reporting system for potholes, graffiti and public maintenance issues has led to some complaints.
  
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• Cotswolds restaurant temporarily closes for 'short winter break'

  13-01-2026 14:36 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Pit Kitchen near Moreton-in-Marsh, Cotswolds, is temporarily closed for a winter break, reopening 16 January.
  
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• 'Elevates the town': Hidden Cotswolds pub given high praise in review

  13-01-2026 14:26 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Bower House in Shipston-on-Stour earns a glowing four-star review from The Times, praised for its refined dining, chef Leo Kattou, and standout desserts.
  
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• 5 must-visit restaurants in this beautiful Cotswolds town

  13-01-2026 14:22 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Discover the top 5 restaurants in Chipping Norton, Cotswolds, including The Kingham Plough, The Milton Hare, The Crown Inn, The Blue Boar and The Chequers.
  
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• 'Unauthorised’ swimming pool built in Grade II-listed country house

  13-01-2026 14:18 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The owner of an historic Wiltshire home is awaiting a decision on whether or not it will be able to keep a pool and outhouse built several years ago.
  
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• Cotswolds chef Rick Stein releases new TV show on BBC after fears

  13-01-2026 14:02 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Cotswolds chef Rick Stein has released a new TV show, Rick Stein's Australia, on BBC Two after fears.
  
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• MPs quit X over sexualised images and 'misogyny'

  13-01-2026 14:01 via bbc.com
  The MPs are leaving X amid reports its AI Grok feature is being used to make sexualised images.
  
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• Traffic gridlocked around city centre station due to roadworks

  13-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Traffic using Oxford railway station and Frideswide Square is gridlocked due to nearby roadworks not far from the Network Rail closure of Botley Road.
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson shares fears over 'bleak' situation as 'things terrible'

  13-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Clarkson's Farm and Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson has shared his fears over a "bleak" situation with things being "pretty terrible" at his Cotswolds pub.
  
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• Diesel pumps set to be removed from 'many' petrol stations in four years

  13-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The report comes as the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has warned that fuel margins remain high, leaving drivers paying too much
  
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• Made in Chelsea star to undergo surgery leaving him unable to speak

  13-01-2026 13:40 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson will be left unable to speak after undergoing surgery.
  
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• Young Albanian man on trial accused of raping woman

  13-01-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An Albanian man is on trial in Oxford after being accused of raping and kidnapping a woman in Banbury.
  
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• Williams F1 given green light for huge new expansion at HQ

  13-01-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Expansion plans at Williams F1's headquarters in Oxfordshire have been given the green light by the council.
  
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• Victoria Beckham snubs Geri Halliwell in new Spice Girls update

  13-01-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Lady Victoria Beckham has snubbed Geri Halliwell-Horner in a new Spice Girls update.
  
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• Two Oxfordshire start-ups ranked among best in UK

  13-01-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Two start-up businesses in Oxfordshire have been named in a list of the most promising in 2026.
  
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• Owner of eight Oxfordshire pubs appoints restructuring firm amid sale rumours

  13-01-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The group owns eight Oxfordshire pubs and has appointed a restructuring firm amid reports that a £1 billion sale is being considered.
  
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• Inquest this week after man found dead at partner's home

  13-01-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A man from Wallingford was found dead at his partner's home address with a full inquest taking place at Oxfordshire Coroner's Court.
  
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• Hospital flu admissions rise by 24 per cent in one week

  13-01-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Flu hospital admissions are on the rise in Oxfordshire as colder weather takes hold.
  
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• Council warns of budget challenges as money directed 'away from Oxfordshire'

  13-01-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An Oxfordshire council has warned that it will face a £5.4 million funding gap ahead of next year’s budget, with fears money is being directed 'away from Oxfordshire'.
  
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• Calls for ‘bolder action’ to tackle disruptive pavement parking

  13-01-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A councillor has called for “bolder action” from the Government to deal with disruptive pavement parking after they announced that councils can give out fines.
  
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• 840 solar panels could be installed at motorway services

  13-01-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Plans have been submitted to install nearly 1,000 solar panels on the roof of Beaconsfield Services on the M40.
  
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• Consultation closes on Abingdon 'Megavoir'

  13-01-2026 13:18 via bbc.co.uk
  A public consultation into plans to flood four square miles of Oxfordshire has ended.
  
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• Oxford University student accused of breaking into defence site

  13-01-2026 13:16 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The jury has retired to consider its verdicts in the trial of six Palestine Action activists, including an Oxford University student.
  
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• Jury retires in Oxford University student accused of breaking into defence site

  13-01-2026 13:16 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The jury has retired to consider its verdicts in the trial of six Palestine Action activists, including an Oxford University student, accused of breaking into an Israeli defence firm’s UK site with sledgehammers as weapons.
  
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• Hugh Laurie criticises Night Manager co-star for being 'absurdly good-looking'

  13-01-2026 12:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Hugh Laurie has criticised his co-star on The Night Manager for being "absurdly good-looking".
  
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• Heavy rain to hit county as weather warning issued

  13-01-2026 11:50 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Cotswolds is to be hit with heavy rain amid a Met Office warning.
  
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• Starbucks is launching viral Bearista Cup in UK this week - fans 'can't believe it'

  13-01-2026 11:26 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Starbucks has revealed it will be launching its viral Bearista Cup in UK this week following its US release - see exact date when you can get it
  
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• Nigella Lawson issues an emotional tribute after sudden death

  13-01-2026 11:22 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  TV cook and Oxford University graduate Nigella Lawson has paid an emotional tribute after a sudden death.
  
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• Teacher strike action called off as talks continue

  13-01-2026 11:21 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Teacher strike action has been called off ahead of tomorrow's planned industrial action.
  
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