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• Oxford student denies racial hatred at protest

  27-01-2026 21:40 via bbc.com
  Samuel Williams was charged after a video was posted online of a man chanting in Whitehall.
  
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• Theatre group to return to stage with annual pantomime next month

  27-01-2026 21:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A theatre group in the Bicester area is returning to the stage with their annual pantomime next month.
  
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• Uninsured Ford driven by motorist with no licence seized as driver 'dealt with'

  27-01-2026 20:16 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Ford car was on the Oxfordshire road illegally with the force saying they had seized the vehicle and "dealt with" the driver.
  
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• Firefighters issue warning to drivers amid recent high rainfall

  27-01-2026 19:43 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxfordshire firefighters have issued a warning to drivers with advice on how to navigate roads impacted by high rainfall.
  
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• PHOTOS: Oxford commuter traffic chaos after major crash

  27-01-2026 19:25 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A multi-vehicle crash on the A34 has caused traffic chaos in Oxford as photos show queues going back to Botley Road bridge.
  
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• Multi vehicle A34 crash causes 40-minute traffic delays near Oxford

  27-01-2026 18:40 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The crash on the Oxfordshire road caused delays of up to 40 minutes going back miles and involved multiple vehicles.
  
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• Met Office issues ice warning amid upcoming freezing temperatures

  27-01-2026 18:15 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An ice warning has been issued for part of Oxfordshire by the Met Office amid upcoming freezing temperatures.
  
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• When will famous city pub with links to Tolkien open to punters?

  27-01-2026 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Renovation work appears to be well under way at one of Oxford's most famous pubs which has links to JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis.
  
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• Watch: Oxford boss Matt Bloomfield on celebrating with fans

  27-01-2026 17:35 via bbc.com
  Oxford United boss Matt Bloomfield joined The Dub podcast, to discuss United's win at Leicester.
  
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• Crash on A34 causing major hour-long queues for Oxford commuters

  27-01-2026 17:22 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A crash on the A34 has caused a major traffic jam and hour-long queues for Oxford commuters.
  
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• Crash on A34 causing major 40-minute queues for Oxford commuters

  27-01-2026 17:22 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A crash on the A34 has caused a major traffic jam and 40-minute queues for Oxford commuters.
  
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• Crash on A34 causing major 30-minute queues for Oxford commuters

  27-01-2026 17:22 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A crash on the A34 has caused a major traffic jam and 30-minute queues for Oxford commuters.
  
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• University student makes racial hatred plea in 'Zios in the ground' case

  27-01-2026 17:02 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Oxford University student is accused of stirring up racial hatred by chanting for Gaza to “put the Zios in the ground” at a protest.
  
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• Woodland Trust objects to £600m theme park plans despite pledge to plant 20,000 trees

  27-01-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Woodland Trust has formally objected to plans for a £600 million theme park near Bicester, despite proposals including the plantation of 20,000 new trees.
  
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• 'Use it or lose it': Pub issues urgent plea as trade takes hit

  27-01-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A pub in Old Marston, Oxford has issued an urgent plea to 'use it or lose it' following a drop in trade.
  
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• Sewer work under way in one of city's main shopping streets

  27-01-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Sewer repairs are now being carried out in Cornmarket Street in Oxford near Greggs.
  
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• Plans for new 24-hour convenience store to open in city

  27-01-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A 24-hour off-licence and convenience store has applied for a licence to open in Cowley, Oxford, the latest store from the Premier shops chain.
  
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• Man, 34, pleads guilty to non-fatal strangulation

  27-01-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A man from Oxford is due to be sentenced next month after pleading guilty to non-fatal strangulation.
  
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• Latest plans revealed to transform County Hall into hotel

  27-01-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  People in Oxford are being invited to look at plans to transform County Hall into a sophisticated four-star hotel
  
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• HMRC cash grab looms as 3m risk £100 fines as £106m penalties loom next week

  27-01-2026 16:46 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  More than 3 million taxpayers have still not filed their HMRC Self Assessment return
  
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• Council to consult on proposed bin collection changes for residents

  27-01-2026 16:43 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The council in Cherwell said residents will be consulted on proposed changes to green bin collections.
  
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• A34 vehicle incident causes severe traffic on major Oxford road

  27-01-2026 16:40 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  There is severe traffic on the Southern-By-Pass road near Oxford after a vehicle incident on the A34.
  
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• MP shares BT instructions as network outage impacts Oxfordshire

  27-01-2026 16:32 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Oxfordshire MP has shared instructions from BT after widespread reports within his constituency of network outages.
  
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• MP shares BT instructions as network outage impacts county

  27-01-2026 16:32 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Oxfordshire MP has shared instructions from BT after widespread reports within his constituency of network outages.
  
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• Man arrested after 'attacking police officer' on city road

  27-01-2026 16:17 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested in connection with an attack on a police officer outside a Sainsbury's Local in Oxford, say Thames Valley Police.
  
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• 'Without them, Witney will die'

  27-01-2026 16:12 via bbc.co.uk
  We all know the struggle of trying to find a car parking space.
  
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• Williams F1 announce 'instrumental' crypto partnership as new season approaches

  27-01-2026 16:12 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Oxfordshire based Formula 1 team Williams F1 has announced an "instrumental" new partnership with a crypto business.
  
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• Martin Lewis shares job titles that could slash your car insurance costs

  27-01-2026 15:25 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Martin Lewis says millions of drivers are being ripped off on car insurance, paying much higher premiums than they need to, but simple steps could help
  
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• Town museum may be saved as funding budget revised

  27-01-2026 14:35 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Cherwell District Council has announced revised proposals for its budget which may see Banbury Museum saved from the threat of closure.
  
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• Police chief 'cautiously optimistic' about reforms

  27-01-2026 14:32 via bbc.com
  Jason Hogg says his force can "provide a template for what police reform would look like".
  
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• Westgate Oxford shop is to close down

  27-01-2026 14:06 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A shop at the Westgate centre in Oxford will be closing down, it has been confirmed as signs have gone up outside.
  
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• Cosy Oxfordshire pub on edge of Cotswolds named among best in UK

  27-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A cosy Oxfordshire village pub on the edge of the Cotswolds has been named among the best in the UK.
  
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• 🎧 Bloomfield on 'valuable' Harris

  27-01-2026 13:43 via bbc.com
  Oxford United boss Matt Bloomfield hails striker Mark Harris' contribution to the side after the striker scored the winner in their 2-1 victory over Leicester City.
  
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• Ant and Dec nearly quit Britain's Got Talent because of Simon Cowell

  27-01-2026 13:32 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Ant and Dec have revealed they almost quit hit ITV show Britain's Got Talent because of Simon Cowell being "annoying".
  
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• Wine bar to open inside coffee shop on busy city road

  27-01-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A wine bar is set to open inside a coffee shop on Botley Road in Oxford this week.
  
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• Plans to build new staff welfare facility at designer shopping outlet

  27-01-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Plans to build new staff welfare facility at Bicester Village in Oxfordshire have been submitted to Cherwell District Council.
  
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• Oxford Westgate's Superdrug store warns of hair dryer crimewave

  27-01-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Superdrug store in the Oxford Westgate shopping centre has warned of a hair dryer crimewave as shoplifting continues into 2026.
  
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• Our experience of reporting from the scene during Afghanistan war

  27-01-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Oxford Mail covered the Afghanistan war live from the scene as US President Donald Trump was accused of disrespecting the families of those soldiers who died.
  
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• 'Major improvement necessary' at coffee shop hit with low food hygiene rating

  27-01-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A coffee shop in Banbury town centre has been told 'major improvement' is required after it was hit with a low food hygiene score.
  
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• Flagship cafe to open at huge red building seen from A34

  27-01-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A new "flagship" cafe is to open inside the big red building in north Oxford that can be seen from the A34 near the Peartree Interchange.
  
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• Council leader condemns plans to close fire stations in Oxford

  27-01-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford City Council's leader has condemned proposals to close fire stations in the city and Kidlington, due to the number of heritage sites and labs.
  
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• Chief constable 'cautiously optimistic' over policing reforms

  27-01-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Thames Valley Police's chief constable Jason Hogg is "cautiously optimistic" about the government's plans to reform policing in the UK.
  
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• Amanda Holden 'worried' after shock surprise celebrity wedding

  27-01-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Britain's Got Talent judge and Cotswolds resident Amanda Holden is "worried" after Katie Price's shock surprise celebrity wedding.
  
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• E-fit images released after five people burgle Oxford home

  27-01-2026 12:48 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  E-fit images have been released after an aggravated burglary was reported in the city of Oxford.
  
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• Sainsbury's issues statement after six police cars at Oxford store

  27-01-2026 12:46 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Sainsbury's has issued a statement after six Thames Valley Police cars, an ambulance and a critical care unit were outside a store in Oxford.
  
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• Who won Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins? See which trio passed Special Forces course

  27-01-2026 12:34 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Find out which three contestants won Channel 4's Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins 2026 as two dropped out during final and didn't pass the course
  
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• Oxford game postponed due to Storm Chandra

  27-01-2026 12:33 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford City FC's game v Hereford has been postponed due to Storm Chandra.
  
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• Dame Prue Leith breaks silence as Nigella Lawson replaces her on Bake Off

  27-01-2026 12:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Dame Prue Leith has broken her silence after Oxford University graduate Nigella Lawson replaced her on Channel 4's Great British Bake Off.
  
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• New railway line announced for Oxfordshire travellers to West Midlands

  27-01-2026 12:21 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Chiltern Railways this week introduced the first of its newest trains into service for customers travelling to and from the West Midlands.
  
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• Beckham family pictured rallying around Victoria after scathing Brooklyn attack

  27-01-2026 12:04 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Beckham family have been pictured rallying around Lady Victoria Beckham after a scathing attack from her son, Brooklyn Beckham.
  
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