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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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• Staff to join sleepout to back homelessness charity

  09-02-2026 21:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Staff at the Oxford Mail are to take part in a sponsored sleepout to help reduce youth homelessness. Prince William is a patron of Centrepoint
  
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• Popular winter blues and jazz festival set to return to town with free events

  09-02-2026 21:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The hugely popular Wallingford Winter Blues and Jazz Festival is coming back to the town this month, with 51 gigs across 17 venues.
  
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• Men spotted on Oxford roundabout replacing 'ripped' England flags

  09-02-2026 19:33 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The men were spotted on an Oxford roundabout raising the England flags with a social media post later saying they were replacing ripped ones.
  
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• Teenager with Moncler coat missing for over a week is found

  09-02-2026 19:15 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Oxfordshire teenager went missing over a week ago along with his Moncler coat but now police have confirmed he has been found.
  
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• Residential road suffers 'significant' flooding after Thames Water leak

  09-02-2026 18:36 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The leak is reportedly causing "significant" flooding on the Oxford residential road with Thames Water confirming they are aware of the situation.
  
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• Watch as speeding BMW travelling at 100mph is chased by police

  09-02-2026 18:13 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The video shows the speeding BMW with officers chasing a suspect after it crashed into a Volkswagen and injured several people.
  
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• Autism service set to close after nearly 50 years

  09-02-2026 18:10 via bbc.com
  Autism Family Support Oxfordshire helps more than 4,000 families across the county.
  
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• Man arrested for 'slavery' offence as police raid MOT centre and businesses

  09-02-2026 18:05 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Multiple businesses including an MOT test centre near Oxford were raided by police where multiple arrests were made.
  
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• Boy, 4, among arrests made as police raid MOT centre and businesses

  09-02-2026 18:05 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Multiple businesses including an MOT test centre near Oxford were raided by police where multiple arrests were made.
  
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• Man to face trial for stalking and strangulation allegations

  09-02-2026 17:40 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A man from Oxfordshire will face trial at Oxford Crown Court this summer for 'stalking and intentional strangulation'.
  
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• Park and Ride flooded as heavy rains cause closures across city

  09-02-2026 17:21 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Oxford Park and Ride has been flooded with heavy rains also closing paths across the city and the rivers Thames and Cherwell running high.
  
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• Major A34 interchange to shut day and night for entire weekend

  09-02-2026 17:17 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The A34 interchange - described as "busy" by Oxfordshire County Council - will shut for the entire weekend day and night.
  
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• Cuts to Oxfordshire council funding could risk ‘financial crisis’, MPs say

  09-02-2026 17:15 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Funding cuts to Oxfordshire County Council have been slammed by local Lib Dem MPs ahead of the budget tomorrow.
  
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• Blenheim Palace music fans left 'in limbo' over summer festival

  09-02-2026 17:04 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Music fans are waiting to hear news from festival promoters at Blenheim Palace after rock legend Neil Young pulled out of a headline concert
  
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• Vale of White Horse village named worst place to live in the county

  09-02-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A full ranking of all the best and worst places to live in England and Wales - and has revealed the worst spot to find yourself in Oxfordshire.
  
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• Steam train's new headboard is highlighting holidays

  09-02-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Didcot Railway Centre has been highlighting holidays with a new headboard for one of its steam trains in Oxfordshire.
  
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• Plans to build 750 homes near fast-growing town announced

  09-02-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Plans to build 750 homes near Bicester have been announced.
  
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• National Trust landmark closed until further notice

  09-02-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Part of a National Trust landmark in Oxfordshire has closed until further notice near Henley.
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson makes change to pub amid planning row with council

  09-02-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Clarkson has made a change to his Cotswolds pub in Oxfordshire amid a council row over the overflow carpark.
  
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• Inquest into death of woman found dead at Oxfordshire home opens

  09-02-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The inquest into the death of Helen Rundle, who was found dead at her home in Harwell, has been opened at Oxfordshire Coroner's Court.
  
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• Freddie Mercury and Verdi celebrated by Oxford University and Wantage bands

  09-02-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The bands from Wantage and Oxford University performed a varied range of music including sets around Freddie Mercury and Verdi.
  
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• Men named and charged after 'assault' in village

  09-02-2026 16:52 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The men have already appeared in Oxford Crown Court following the alleged assault in the historic Oxfordshire village.
  
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• Men named and charged after assault in historic Oxfordshire village

  09-02-2026 16:52 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The men have already appeared in Oxford Crown Court following the alleged assault in the historic Oxfordshire village.
  
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• Jailed dangerous driver 'absolutely shocking', say police

  09-02-2026 16:49 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Thames Valley Police described a dangerous driver, who crashed into a car injuring six children, as 'absolutely shocking'.
  
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• Police still searching for teen last seen wearing 'bin bag style' coat

  09-02-2026 16:18 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Thames Valley Police have shared a new appeal for a teenager who was last seen wearing a Moncler 'bin bag' coat.
  
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• Three-car crash hospitalises Toyota motorist with life-threatening injuries

  09-02-2026 16:02 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A woman in her 70s was rushed to hospital after the crash between the Toyota, Ateca and Volvo with life-threatening injuries near Faringdon.
  
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• Who is new Grand Tour star Francis Bourgeois? Real name revealed

  09-02-2026 16:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  All about the new Grand Tour presenter, Francis Bourgeois, including his real name, where he's from and why he's famous.
  
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• Major fishery set for extended closure after flooding causes safety concerns

  09-02-2026 15:35 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The multi-lake fisheries in Oxfordshire has announced an extended closure at the site with concerns about staff and visitors' safety.
  
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• Mental health charity struggles with rising demand

  09-02-2026 15:05 via bbc.com
  Oxfordshire charity Response says longer NHS waiting times is making the situation more difficult.
  
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