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• Community groups to receive climate action grants

  25-01-2026 19:07 via bbc.com
  11 Oxfordshire community groups have received climate action grants.
  
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• Wheatley sisters stage sale to back cancer research

  25-01-2026 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  OXFORD hospitals relied on fundraisers, supporters and other well-wishers to boost what they could offer patients and their families
  
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• Oxford named one of the best in the UK for tech jobs

  25-01-2026 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford ranks second in the country for tech careers, just behind Cambridge, according to a study of 61 cities.
  
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• Nightclub nostalgia: Pictures of long gone bars and clubs in the county

  25-01-2026 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  When was your favourite clubbing era? We've rounded up some nostalgic nightclub pictures from Oxfordshire over the years.
  
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• New COOK store to open in town as plans submitted

  25-01-2026 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The 'high-end' frozen food retailer COOK is planning a new store opening in Thame, replacing a popular High Street fashion retailer.
  
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• Home care provider rated 'outstanding' after top scores in three CQC categories

  25-01-2026 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Bluebird Care Oxford received the highest rating in the Care Quality Commission’s ‘caring,’ ‘well-led,’ and ‘effective’ categories.
  
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• Councillor unveils plans to tackle traffic problems after major road closure

  25-01-2026 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford councillor Tiago Corais has called for long-term traffic solutions following the temporary closure of Oxford Road in September.
  
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• Celebrity chef visiting hotel for Valentine's meal

  25-01-2026 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A celebrity chef is visiting a boutique hotel in Oxford to prepare a special Valentine's meal for guests in Broad Street near the former Waterstones store.
  
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• Charity concert dedicated to memory of Banbury man to return by popular demand

  25-01-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Legacy: A Concert for Conor will take to the stage at St Mary’s Church in Banbury in February.
  
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• Using a dodgy Fire Stick? The punishments and risks you need to know

  25-01-2026 16:57 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Using a ‘dodgy’ fire stick? Then you might want to check what the punishments and the risks you face.
  
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• Oasis star addresses new Cotswolds neighbours - 'I come in peace'

  25-01-2026 16:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oasis singer Liam Gallagher has officially made his move to a tiny village in the Cotswolds, where he's reportedly bought a £4.25million mansion.
  
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• Ralph Fiennes ‘confirms’ Peaky Blinders star as Voldemort in Harry Potter series

  25-01-2026 14:47 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Ralph Fiennes has hinted that Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy will take on the role of Lord Voldemort in the new Harry Potter series.
  
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• Yellow weather warning for rain issued amid 12 flood alerts in county

  25-01-2026 14:24 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A yellow weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for parts of Oxfordshire, expected to hit early this week, threatening more flooding.
  
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• Two charities join forces for 'uplifting' fundraising concert at Dorchester Abbey

  25-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxfordshire Rock Choir is hosting a charity concert at Dorchester Abbey, Wallingford, on March 28, in support of Sue Ryder and Wallingford Family Centre.
  
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• Taxis may soon be forced to take card payments under proposed changes

  25-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse councils have proposed mandatory card payments in taxis.
  
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• Strategic vision for Oxford's future up to 2045 set out in major plan

  25-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford City Council's final draft of the Local Plan 2045 outlines how the city will address key challenges.
  
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• Simon Evans brings unique Staring at the Sun show to Playhouse

  25-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  From Plato to pornography, AI to ageing, Simon Evans’ one-man comedy show at Oxford Playhouse did not leave any stone unturned.
  
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• Prosecutors decide against retrial for taxi driver accused of sexual assault

  25-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Prosecutors have decided against pursuing a retrial in Oxford after a taxi driver was accused of sexual assault.
  
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• Oxfordshire business named among world's top 32 for customer service

  25-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Figaro Shop, based in Didcot, has received the Exceptional Service Award from Feefo in its 2026 Trusted Service Awards
  
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• Oxford sixth-former offered place to study engineering at Columbia University

  25-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A Magdalen College School sixth-former has been offered a place to study engineering at Columbia University in New York City.
  
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• Oxford HMO appeal thrown out by inspector

  25-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The planning inspector said that too many shared houses in one location risk "changing the local character" and making communities "unbalanced".
  
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• New school orchestra gives students chance to make music together

  25-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Aureus School has launched a new orchestra with both students and teachers taking part in the early stages of the programme.
  
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• Headteacher at school which bans phones on 'transformative' social media ban

  25-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Preventing the under-16s from using social media would be "transformative", a headteacher who banned mobile phone use in her school has said.
  
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• Former Oxford United player shares career journey with students

  25-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Peter Rhoades-Brown, who played for Oxford United, delivered an assembly to pupils in Years 8 to 11 at Aureus School in Didcot.
  
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• Foodies Festival returns this summer with celebrity chefs and live music

  25-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford Foodies Festival returns to South Parks this summer from August 29 to 31.
  
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• 'Fantastic' Oxfordshire pub with 'outstanding' three-course Sunday roasts for £43

  25-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  If you're after a big feed up, this Oxfordshire pub offers plenty with a roast dinner, including locally-sourced beef and lamb.
  
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• Family-run furniture shop to shut down this weekend

  25-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A family-run furniture shop in Minster Lovell, near Witney, is closing down this weekend after nearly 20 years, but the business will continue.
  
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• Crown court Judge awarded title of King's Counsel

  25-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An Oxford Crown Court judge has been honoured with the title of King's Counsel.
  
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• Communities given funding to help with rising floods and extreme heat

  25-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxfordshire community groups have secured funding to help make their neighbourhoods more resilient to climate change.
  
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• Care group launches virtual cycle challenge to raise awareness of dementia

  25-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Mariposa Care Group, which has care homes across the UK, has launched the Miles for Memories challenge to raise awareness about dementia.
  
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• Black Labrador helps paralysed dad regain his independence

  25-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Paul Jacob, from Wantage, has rebuilt his life with help from Cassie, a black Labrador trained by the national charity Support Dogs.
  
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• Better blood pressure management after pregnancy could protect long-term brain health

  25-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford researchers found that pregnant women who managed their blood pressure at home had higher brain white matter volumes.
  
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• Calls for police action after reports of man and Labrador being attacked by dog

  25-01-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Reports of multiple dog attacks in the Oxfordshire village of Garsington have led to calls for the police to take action.
  
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• Oxford theatre 'evacuated' during final show of play, audience members claim

  25-01-2026 12:40 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The final staging of Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts at the New Theatre in Oxford was cut short after an incident, audience members have claimed.
  
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• Rescuer set to 'dig deep' in 137 mile Arctic ski race

  25-01-2026 08:02 via bbc.com
  Matt Ireland, from Didcot, will have 30 hours to race 137 miles across northern Sweden.
  
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• What is going on at Westgate Oxford as businesses collapse?

  25-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Several businesses at the Westgate Oxford have either collapsed, left the shopping centre or are at risk through administration.
  
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• Village 'absolutely delighted' as F1 team's huge expansion gets green light

  25-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A large expansion at the headquarters of Williams F1 has been approved, with an Oxfordshire village "absolutely delighted" by the news.
  
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• The businesses that are closed or closing in January 2026

  25-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Here are the businesses which have already shut or are closing their doors in Oxfordshire in January 2026.
  
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• Tens of thousands more urgent dental appointments available

  25-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Around 10,000 additional urgent slots have been made available in the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire West (BOB) region.
  
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• Schools are being urged to register their defibrillators

  25-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is calling on all schools to ensure their devices are logged on The Circuit, the UK’s national defibrillator network.
  
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• Planning roundup – from Jam Factory refurbishment to dog parks

  25-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Plans to refurbish The Jam Factory and create a new dog exercise park near Wantage were among proposals lodged to Oxfordshire councils this week.
  
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• Oxford surgeons receive national honours from British surgical association

  25-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford surgeons Daljit Dhariwal and Montey Garg were honoured by the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
  
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• Nursery in town announces closure due to 'unsustainable' climate

  25-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Duchess Nursery Wallingford, a Chatsworth Schools nursery, has announced with 'regret' that it will be closing in March this year.
  
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• NHS plan outlined to make research more diverse

  25-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A group from Oxford Health and Oxford Biomedical Research Centres has found that underserved groups experience poorer health outcomes, yet remain underrepresented in health research.
  
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• McDonald's in Didcot could have late-night deliveries

  25-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  McDonald’s in Didcot has applied to extend its operating hours to allow late-night deliveries.
  
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• Man banned from Bicester Village for stealing more than £1k worth of items

  25-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A man in his 50s has been banned from an Oxfordshire shopping outlet after stealing more than £1,000 worth of goods.
  
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• Inflation blamed as town's taxes set to be 60 per cent higher than decade ago

  25-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Oxfordshire town is set for another tax rise, meaning it is 60 per cent higher than a decade ago, with the council blaming inflation.
  
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• Historic Grade-II thatched cottage on sale for £679,000.

  25-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A Grade II listed Oxfordshire property dating back to the early 18th century has been put on the market for £679,000.
  
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• Historic Grade-II cottage dating back to the 17th Century on sale for £900,000

  25-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Linnet Cottage, on Haseley Road, Little Milton, is on sale for £900,000.
  
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• Fundraising appeal launched for Bumpy the blind cat to have second chance at life

  25-01-2026 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Cats Protection Cherwell is raising funds for Bumpy, a blind cat who was born without properly formed eyes.
  
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