Oxford news

• MPs launch attack on Thames Water

  07-01-2026 13:30
  
  Oxford West and Abingdon MP Layla Moran has lobbied ministers to bring Thames Water into public hands as a “public benefit company”
  
  Read more

• Advice for carers after council benefit confusion

  20-01-2026 07:10 via bbc.com
  An investigation finds three councils in Oxfordshire were displaying incorrect tax information.
  
  Read more

• How landslides affect rail travel

  20-01-2026 07:05 via bbc.com
  A guide to how landslides can affect travellers on Britain's railway services.
  
  Read more

• Brooklyn Peltz Beckham speaks out about family feud publicly for first time

  19-01-2026 21:40
  
  Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, the son of Oxfordshire's Sir David Beckham and Victoria Beckham, has said he does not want to “reconcile” with his family.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Town's annual pantomime returns to stage for successful run

  19-01-2026 21:00
  
  The annual pantomime put on by The Sinodun Players in Wallingford has returned to the Corn Exchange and will run until the end of the month.
  
  Read more

• Closure order obtained for address 'linked to antisocial behaviour'

  19-01-2026 19:12
  
  A closure order has been obtained for an address linked to antisocial behaviour in Oxford, police say.
  
  Read more

• Book of condolence opened after person dies on train tracks

  19-01-2026 19:00
  
  The Oxford Mail has opened a book of condolence for a person who died in an incident on the train track near Kidlington.
  
  Read more

• One 'dreamy' Oxfordshire country house among UK's best spas for couples to relax

  19-01-2026 18:22
  
  A country house hotel in Witney, Oxfordshire is among the best spas for couples, according to Condé Nast Traveller.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Man 'punched repeatedly' after escaping vehicle he was dragged into

  19-01-2026 18:06
  
  Two men attempted to drag a man into a car before repeatedly punching him in an Oxford suburb, police say.
  
  Read more

• Oxford's Goodrham could miss rest of season after surgery

  19-01-2026 17:49 via bbc.com
  Oxford United midfielder Tyler Goodhram will miss the rest of the season after having surgery on his ankle.
  
  Read more

• Teenager on trial accused of punching man in the head

  19-01-2026 17:45
  
  A teenager is on trial in Oxford after a fight between him and a group of revellers on a night out after the Henley Regatta.
  
  Read more

• Play area to close for surfacing works

  19-01-2026 17:32
  
  A play area in Wantage, Oxfordshire, will be closed off at times this week while surfacing work takes places.
  
  Read more

• Princess Eugenie ‘cuts off all contact' with father Andrew

  19-01-2026 17:10
  
  Princess Eugenie has allegedly "cut off all contact" with her father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
  
  Read more

• Air quality improving in parts of South Oxfordshire

  19-01-2026 17:05
  
  Two Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) in South Oxfordshire - Henley and Watlington - have met national nitrogen dioxide targets after years of targeted environmental action.
  
  Read more

• Sustainability group discusses 'doughnut economics'

  19-01-2026 17:00
  
  The sustainability group, which is based in an Oxfordshire town, have had a workshop in which they discussed 'doughnut economics' over doughnuts.
  
  Read more

• Repair cafe in Oxfordshire town has a busy day's work

  19-01-2026 17:00
  
  Volunteers enjoyed a busy day fixing broken household goods and other items at a repair cafe
  
  Read more

• Offender jailed for controlling behaviour and threats to harm children

  19-01-2026 17:00
  
  An Oxfordshire man in his 50s has been jailed after controlling and coercive behaviour against a woman.
  
  Read more

• Bar and student venue reopens after refurbishment with 'bold new look'

  19-01-2026 17:00
  
  A bar in Cowley which was closed for refurbishment, Cafe Baba, has reopened under its new owners hoping to transform the venue.
  
  Read more

• Axe-wielding man sentenced for threats at fun fair

  19-01-2026 17:00
  
  An axe-wielding man has been sentenced at Oxford Crown Court for threats at an Oxfordshire fun fair.
  
  Read more

• Boy, 15, charged with several theft offences

  19-01-2026 16:51
  
  A 15-year-old boy from Northamptonshire has been charged after police were alerted to several thefts in Oxfordshire.
  
  Read more

• Roads gridlocked with 27-minute delays as police at scene of incidents

  19-01-2026 16:38
  
  Police are attending a traffic incident on the A423 southern bypass road between Kennington Roundabout and Heyford Hill, with one lane blocked.
  
  Read more

• LIVE: Roads gridlocked with 27-minute delays as police at scene of incidents

  19-01-2026 16:38
  
  Police are attending a traffic incident on the A423 southern bypass road between Kennington Roundabout and Heyford Hill, with one lane blocked.
  
  Read more

• LIVE: Police attending traffic incident on Oxford bypass as lane blocked

  19-01-2026 16:38
  
  Police are attending a traffic incident on the A423 southern bypass road between Kennington Roundabout and Heyford Hill, with one lane blocked.
  
  Read more

• Police 'very concerned' for missing woman last seen in Oxford

  19-01-2026 16:18
  
  Police say they are 'very concerned' for the welfare of a missing woman who was last seen in Oxford.
  
  Read more

• Group thankful for 'unbelievable support' as it raises England flags in town

  19-01-2026 16:14
  
  After it raised England and Union flags across an Oxfordshire town, the Raise the Colours group thanked the "unbelievable support" it received.
  
  Read more

• Two roads remain shut due to severe weather

  19-01-2026 16:06
  
  Two roads across Oxfordshire have closed due to severe weather and flooding.
  
  Read more

• Road closed due to severe weather and flooding

  19-01-2026 16:06
  
  A road in Oxfordshire has closed due to severe weather and flooding.
  
  Read more

• Clarkson's Farm star shares heartbreaking story after father's death

  19-01-2026 16:00
  
  Clarkson's Farm star Charlie Ireland has shared the heartbreaking story of his father's death.
  
  Read more

• Fire service cuts consultation extended

  19-01-2026 15:59 via bbc.com
  Oxfordshire County Council says the consultation will now conclude at the end of January.
  
  Read more

• Road closure near police station sparks bus diversions

  19-01-2026 15:35
  
  A road closure in Oxford city centre has resulted in bus diversions.
  
  Read more

Follow @Oxford_UK_News on Twitter!