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• 'Incredibly painful' to miss first test - Williams

  28-01-2026 20:18 via bbc.com
  Williams missing the first testing sessions before the 2026 F1 season is "incredibly painful", says team principal James Vowles.
  
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• Police issue warning to public after 'murder' in village

  28-01-2026 19:37 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Thames Valley Police has issued a warning to the public after a "murder" in an Oxfordshire village.
  
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• Former Apprentice star shares truth ahead of upcoming BBC series

  28-01-2026 19:11 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A former Apprentice star from Oxfordshire has revealed the truth ahead of the upcoming BBC series this week.
  
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• Two hospitalised with serious injuries after Cotswolds car crash

  28-01-2026 18:50 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Two people, a man and a woman, have been hospitalised with serious injuries after a Cotswolds car crash in Oxfordshire.
  
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• Yorkshire firm given £8m contract to clear Kidlington waste pile

  28-01-2026 18:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Yorkshire firm has been given the £8 million contract for the Kidlington waste dump, with no tender process conducted.
  
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• Jobs at risk as high street favourite collapses into administration

  28-01-2026 18:26 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxfordshire jobs are at risk after a national high street favourite business fell into administration
  
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• Tributes for woman found dead as murder arrest made

  28-01-2026 18:19 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  This newspaper has opened a book of condolence for a woman who was found dead sparking a murder investigation.
  
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• Burglars steal clothing after breaking into shop on retail park

  28-01-2026 17:23 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The front of Nike near Bicester Village was damaged in a burglary in which a quantity of clothing was stolen,
  
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• Burglars steal clothing after breaking into Nike shop on retail park

  28-01-2026 17:23 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The front of Nike near Bicester Village was damaged in a burglary in which a quantity of clothing was stolen in Oxfordshire.
  
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• Man arrested for murder of 64-year-old woman

  28-01-2026 17:15 via bbc.com
  Thames Valley Police said the man remained in custody following the incident in Harwell on Tuesday.
  
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• Cornish pasty chain in shock announcement

  28-01-2026 17:15 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A Cornish pasty company has pulled out of plans to take over a Pret a Manger sandwich shop in Oxford city centre.
  
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• Look around Liam Gallagher's new £4m mansion in the Cotswolds

  28-01-2026 17:01 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  New photos show the £4m Cotswolds mansion across the Oxfordshire border, which Oasis singer Liam Gallagher has purchased.
  
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• Oxford rail bridge project faces massive funding shortfall

  28-01-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A major project to replace an ageing rail bridge is being delayed due to a massive £71m funding shortfall.
  
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• Michelin names cosy Cotswolds hotel among best in the UK

  28-01-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Michelin has named a cosy Cotswolds hotel across the Oxfordshire border among the best in the UK.
  
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• Five Oxfordshire pubs saved as rescue deal announced

  28-01-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Five Oxfordshire pubs that were at risk during the administration of their group owner have been saved including The Fishes in North Hinksey.
  
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• Councillor slams 'nonsense' surrounding car park to housing plan

  28-01-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The councillor has said there has been a "bit of nonsense" surrounding the controversial Oxfordshire car park to housing scheme.
  
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• Artisan bakery in South Oxfordshire named among best in UK

  28-01-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An artisan bakery in Henley, South Oxfordshire, has been named among the best in the UK.
  
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• Was it worth it?

  28-01-2026 16:36 via bbc.co.uk
  We're talking shopping centres.
  
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• Check your change as 50p coin marking anniversary sells for 15x face value in Oxford

  28-01-2026 16:26 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A 50p coin which celebrates more than 60 years of the RAF's Red Arrows has sold for more than 15x its face value on eBay.
  
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• Murder investigation launched as man arrested after death in village

  28-01-2026 16:17 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Police confirmed a 64-year-old woman died on the scene in Harwell near Didcot in Oxfordshire last night and a man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
  
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• Alex Kingston teases River Song return to Doctor Who

  28-01-2026 16:17 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Alex Kingston has teased a return for her iconic character of River Song on BBC's Doctor Who.
  
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• Oxford man who stalked woman seen repeatedly banging on windows

  28-01-2026 16:10 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An Oxford man who stalked a woman in Swindon left her over 200 phone calls and was seen banging on her windows.
  
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• Police helicopter dispatched to 'high risk' missing person search

  28-01-2026 15:59 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The National Police Air Service has confirmed that a crew was dispatched to look for a 'high risk' missing person after it was spotted over Banbury.
  
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• Statement from Oxford theatre after performance 'evacuated' and cut short

  28-01-2026 15:37 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The audience and cast at New Theatre Oxford were evacuated during the final show of Inspector Morse at the weekend.
  
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• Air ambulance responds to major emergency incident in village

  28-01-2026 15:12 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An air ambulance helicopter from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight service responded to a major emergency incident in Harwell, near Didcot.
  
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• Air ambulance responded to major emergency incident in village

  28-01-2026 15:12 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An air ambulance helicopter from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight service responded to a major emergency incident in Harwell, near Didcot.
  
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• Richard Hammond selling £90k car collection after shock divorce

  28-01-2026 14:40 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Top Gear and The Grand Tour star Richard Hammond is selling four cars from his car collection, worth around £90k, after his shock divorce.
  
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• The 'gamble' of councils buying shopping centres

  28-01-2026 14:31 via bbc.com
  A council which spent £121.6m on a shopping centre has said: "things are really positive" for the site, despite empty units and a leaking roof.
  
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• World rankings names University of Oxford best in Europe

  28-01-2026 14:17 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The QS World Rankings for Europe 2026 has named the University of Oxford as the best in the continent this year, as UK institutions dominate the top 10.
  
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• In pictures: Police cordon around house in 'sleepy' village

  28-01-2026 14:12 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A police cordon has been put up around a house in Harwell, near Didcot, in Oxfordshire.
  
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• Controversial bridge construction takes step forward

  28-01-2026 14:10 via bbc.com
  Oxford City Council announces that contractors have been chosen to build the Oxpens River Bridge.
  
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• Traffic delays on A40 near major roundabout

  28-01-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Drivers are being warned to expect delays on the A40 near Eynsham today as roadworks are taking place
  
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• Plans for new 'burial meadow' graveyard on edge of city submitted

  28-01-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford City Council has proposed a new graveyard 'burial meadow' next to Horspath Athletics and Sports club on the edge of Oxford.
  
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• Major county pub owner puts 22 premises up for sale amid 'restructuring'

  28-01-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Oxfordshire pub owner, which has a number of sites in Oxford, Bicester and Didcot, is putting 22 of its premises up for sale.
  
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• Huge scale of proposed development sparks calls for 'strategic planning' process

  28-01-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Government is being urged to introduce a strategic planning process amid a huge scale of proposed developments near Bicester in north Oxfordshire.
  
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• The Proclaimers and The Human League announced as Rewind Festival headliners

  28-01-2026 13:28 via bbc.com
  The Human League and The Proclaimers will headline this year’s Rewind Festival near Henley-on-Thames.
  
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• 'We could end up with Policing South East'

  28-01-2026 12:21 via bbc.co.uk
  The Home Secretary has outlined changes to policing in her White Paper.
  
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• Debris on road and lane blocked as police rush to incident

  28-01-2026 11:49 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  There is a broken down vehicle on the A34 between Peartree and Botley.
  
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• Updates: Reports of major police incident in village

  28-01-2026 11:41 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  There are reports of a major incident in the Oxfordshire village of Harwell, near Didcot, with a significant emergency response on the scene.
  
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• Live updates: Reports of major police incident in village

  28-01-2026 11:41 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  There are reports of a major incident in the Oxfordshire village of Harwell, near Didcot, with a significant emergency response on the scene.
  
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• Discover the best hair transplant clinics in Turkey

  28-01-2026 11:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Hair transplantation is one of the most effective long-term solutions for hair loss, but success depends on choosing the right clinic and medical team.
  
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• 15 flood alerts remain in place after day of heavy rain

  28-01-2026 11:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  In Oxfordshire and the waterways immediately surrounding the county, there are a total of 35 flood alerts and one flood warning.
  
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• Watchdog grounds EasyJet over 'from £5.99' cabin bag claim as it's 'misleading'

  28-01-2026 11:18 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  EasyJet has been found to have misled consumers by showing the cost of adding a large cabin bag to flights as “from £5.99”, according to a ruling by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
  
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• 5 major changes coming to UK vets under new plans affecting millions of pet owners

  28-01-2026 10:22 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Millions of pet owners could be affected by these five major changes set to be introduced at UK veterinary practices under new government plans
  
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• Full list of 21 Revolution bars that have closed across the UK - is one near you?

  28-01-2026 10:04 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Revolution owners The Revel Collective have closed 21 bars across the UK, resulting in the loss of 591 jobs - see the full list.
  
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• Oxford college students publish academic research before even reaching university

  28-01-2026 10:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford International College students Angela Lin, Michael Bao, and Lola Zhang have had their work accepted by recognised journals and international conferences.
  
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• 'Much-loved' TV show axed by BBC 4 years ago returns this weekend - what to expect

  28-01-2026 10:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Mock the Week will return on TLC on Sunday (February 1) after being axed by the BBC back in 2022.
  
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• Nationwide cash machine rules explained plus the maximum you can deposit there

  28-01-2026 09:59 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  If you're looking to find out how much you can deposit in cash at Nationwide cash machines, then you're in luck
  
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• Hobbycraft issues urgent recall for £6 children's craft item after asbestos found

  28-01-2026 09:56 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Hobbycraft has recalled Giant Box of Craft, a children's craft item with 1,000 pieces, over fears it contains asbestos in the sand.
  
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• Looking back to when school sports day was less taking part and more getting bruises

  28-01-2026 09:34 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Despite your competitive nature any other time, school sports day seemed to bring out the competitive streak in both pupils and parents.
  
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