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• M40 traffic stopped after three vehicle crash north of Banbury

  24-01-2026 18:52 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  There's been a 'bad' crash on the M40 motorway just north of Banbury, causing serious delays for drivers this evening.
  
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• Nature reserve launches appeal to replace pathways

  24-01-2026 18:37 via bbc.com
  Withymead’s boardwalk and bridge allows visitors to explore the unique plants and wildlife.
  
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• Market town's 'oldest' business to close down shop after 'difficult decision'

  24-01-2026 18:25 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Pettits of Wallingford, which has traded in Wallingford for 170 years this year, has announced it will be closing down one of its shops this year.
  
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• Village Market House building closed for repair one month after opening

  24-01-2026 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  South Oxfordshire District Council has said the newly opened accessible toilets in Thame Market House are closed for a 'emergency' repairs.
  
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• 'Totally 90s' festival returns to Oxford bringing live acts and TV stars

  24-01-2026 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford Totally 90s Festival is returning to Cutteslowe Park this May - and 'Eminem' is back by popular demand.
  
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• The best photos of Burns Night celebrations over the years

  24-01-2026 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  We've found pictures of Burns Night in Oxfordshire over the years as celebrations ramp up this weekend.
  
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• Students take part in 'once-in-a-lifetime' expedition

  24-01-2026 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford students have taken part in a 'once-in-a-lifetime' expedition in Snowdonia.
  
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• Recycled Christmas trees raise more than £27,000 for palliative care

  24-01-2026 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Sue Ryder’s Treecycling scheme in the Thames Valley raised £27,356 to fund palliative and bereavement care.
  
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• 'Outstanding' care home celebrates national triumph at UK awards

  24-01-2026 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A Watlington care home team has been named Care Team of the Year at a national awards ceremony.
  
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• National Lottery to give charity £280,000 over three years

  24-01-2026 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford charity Yellow Submarine will receive more than £280,000 from the National Lottery over 3 years.
  
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• Local volunteer fair a 'great success and a real celebration'

  24-01-2026 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Witney Volunteer Fair at the Corn Exchange attracted 200 visitors, connecting locals with 25 organisations, including Age UK Oxfordshire and Citizens Advice.
  
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• Family-run Henley hairdressing business marks its 60th anniversary

  24-01-2026 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Marc Antoni, which began in 1966 with a single salon on Chatham Street in Reading, now has locations in Bracknell, Fleet, Henley and Woodley.
  
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• Dance show explores the unseen sides of human experience

  24-01-2026 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Company Chameleon will perform Obscura at Pegasus Theatre on Friday, March 6 - a production that shines a light on the unseen lives of individuals and society as a whole.
  
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• Charity supporting grieving families celebrates two-years

  24-01-2026 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Footprints Baby Loss Twin & Triplet Support is celebrating its two-year anniversary.
  
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• Ceilidh, haggis and whisky on the cards for Burns Nights

  24-01-2026 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  There are a range of options in Oxfordshire for celebrating Burns Night, including traditional haggis, poetry readings and a ceilidh dance.
  
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• Blenheim Palace campaign offers chance to leave your name on roof slates

  24-01-2026 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Blenheim Palace is inviting the public to sponsor and sign a roof slate as part of its 'Sign a Slate' campaign, raising funds for a £12 million roof restoration project.
  
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• Christian Horner 'negotiating' return to F1 after Red Bull sacking

  24-01-2026 16:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Since his departure from Red Bull in July last year, Christian Horner has been rumoured to be making a return to Formula 1.
  
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• Force plans 53 more neighbourhood officers

  24-01-2026 16:11 via bbc.com
  Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber said the new officers would be in place this year.
  
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• Youth club members work hard to construct their own special hut

  24-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  HEALTH and safety regulations would rule out such a venture these days
  
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• Victoria Beckham song from 15 years ago tops charts as row with son continues

  24-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A song from Victoria Beckham's solo career has hit the charts for the first time since its debut 15 years ago, amid a public feud with her son Brooklyn.
  
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• University of Oxford ranked best in the world in two subjects

  24-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The University of Oxford has dominated the subject rankings in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings this year.
  
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• Trio to stand trial after allegations of drug dealing in city

  24-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A trial date has been set for three men accused of dealing class A drugs crack cocaine and heroin in Oxford.
  
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• Town sports and social club closed for months for refurbishment

  24-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  West Witney Sports and Social Club has closed for a long-awaited, extensive refurbishment, and has announced when it is set to reopen.
  
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• The 'lovely' cafe and bar in Oxford's old fire station that's a 'hidden gem'

  24-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Have you visited the arts centre and cafe inside the old fire station on George Street in Oxford? You can expect breakfast, lunches and show nights.
  
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• Richard Hammond's shock divorce split from wife one year later

  24-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  It has been one year since Top Gear and Grand Tour star Richard Hammond's shock divorce split from his wife.
  
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• New play area with special focus on girls under construction

  24-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Construction is now underway at Princess Diana Park in Banbury, following research into how to make public parks more inclusive and appealing to girls aged 10 to 18.
  
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• Mystery as Baroque wigs appear on Oxford statues and landmarks

  24-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford landmarks and statues have been covered in wigs ahead of a new exhibition at Blenheim Palace.
  
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• MPs call for meeting over 'spiralling costs' of Thames Water reservoir plan

  24-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxfordshire MPs have called for a meeting with the Environment Secretary about Thames Water's proposed 150 billion-litre reservoir south of Abingdon, citing escalating costs and concerns for bill payers.
  
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• Marco Pierre White puts together 'racy' new menu

  24-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Love struck couples are being asked to consider eating out this Valentine’s Day rather than buy flowers or chocolates
  
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• Liberal Democrats call for Rail Passengers’ Charter to improve journeys

  24-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Liberal Democrats are calling for a Rail Passengers’ Charter to improve journeys across the UK.
  
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• Legendary show to return to Oxford next month

  24-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The legendary production of chilling ghost story The Woman in Black will return to Oxford Playhouse in February.
  
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• Developers of proposed new town recommended to contribute £117m to education

  24-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Developers of a proposed new town at Heyford Park near Bicester have been recommended to contribute more than £117 million to education.
  
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• Albanian guilty of controlling behaviour against woman

  24-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An Albanian man has been found guilty of being controlling and coercive towards a woman in Oxfordshire.
  
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• Abingdon Road pub is popular for its classic dishes

  24-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Residents living in Oxford's busy Abingdon Road are lucky to have at least three big pubs to choose from.
  
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• Week-long emergency road closure in village due to 'gas leak'

  24-01-2026 12:26 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The emergency road closure in Harwell is reportedly due to repairs to a 'gas escape' from utility company SGN.
  
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• Warning after drivers spotted doing 'donuts' on village roundabout

  24-01-2026 12:02 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Police have issued a warning after drivers were 'showing off their drifting skills' on a roundabout in a village near Wallingford.
  
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• Man 'knocked to the ground' in assault outside city centre bar

  24-01-2026 11:11 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The offender then allegedly went on to assault someone else outside Nando's in Worcester Street in Oxford. Police have made two arrests.
  
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• South weekly quiz: What is the kids' word of the year?

  24-01-2026 08:21 via bbc.com
  Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.
  
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• 'Incredible' response for kids clothes swap shop

  24-01-2026 08:17 via bbc.com
  Since launching, the scheme in Eynsham has supported 240 families in Oxfordshire.
  
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• Youngsters get hands-on policing experience during visit to Witney police station

  24-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Members of the Standlake and Cokethorpe Beavers and Sea Scouts visited Witney Police Station
  
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• Victoria Beckham tops UK singles charts after public fallout with son

  24-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Lady Victoria Beckham has scored the UK’s best-selling single of the week after a public fallout with her son, Brooklyn Beckham.
  
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• Two drug dealers jailed for county lines offences laugh in court

  24-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Two drug dealers were laughing as they were taken into custody after being jailed for offences in Oxford.
  
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• See inside David and Victoria Beckham's mega £12m Cotswolds mansion amid feud

  24-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  David Beckham’s huge Cotswolds mansion is reportedly worth £12million - here’s what it looks like inside amid a family feud.
  
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• School students learn more about careers on offer at Specsavers

  24-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford students had their eyes opened to career possibilities after hearing talks from Specsavers.
  
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• Saturday job helps young Oxfordshire man with promising career

  24-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Specsavers Witney is keeping the tradition of weekend work alive by offering young people hands-on job opportunities, including 21-year-old Finlay Gordon.
  
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• Roman mosaic returns to the Cotswolds after more than 200 years

  24-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Fragments of an ancient Roman mosaic are returning to the Cotswolds from the British Museum after over 200 years.
  
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• Remembering Oxfordshire troops who sacrificed their lives in Afghanistan war

  24-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  As Oxfordshire takes aim at President Donald Trump for his comments on Afghanistan troops, we look back at those who sacrificed their lives during the conflict.
  
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• Rail passengers face week of replacement buses due to station works

  24-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Rail passengers who use Oxford train station are facing difficult journeys next month as work to replace a rail bridge gets under way.
  
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• Penguin-themed pictures for Penguin Awareness Day

  24-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The awareness day for Antarctic penguins is on January 20, and we've put together a picture gallery to celebrate the beloved birds in Oxfordshire.
  
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• Motorist caught by automatic camera at 90mph on motorway is fined

  24-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An Oxfordshire man has been fined after driving 90mph on a UK motorway.
  
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