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• Oxford University academic 'terrified' after 'Pit Bull' attacks his dog

  28-11-2025 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An Oxford University academic is "terrified" after his pet dog was attacked by a "Pit Bull" and his iPad was stolen in the process.
  
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• Elderly woman found after major search operation

  05-01-2026 20:48 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A 96-year-old woman has been found following a major search operation in an Abingdon, Oxfordshire.
  
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• Four Oxfordshire shops at risk as chains collapse into administration

  05-01-2026 20:17 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A shop in Oxford's Westgate Shopping Centre is among three at risk in Oxfordshire due to high street chain Claire's being put into administration.
  
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• LIVE: Heavy police presence in town as search for missing 96-year-old underway

  05-01-2026 19:49 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  There is a heavy police presence in Abingdon, Oxfordshire as the search for a missing 96-year-old gets underway.
  
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• Appeal to find missing teen who may have links to Oxfordshire

  05-01-2026 19:12 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A 16-year-old who was last seen on Saturday (January 3) may have links to Oxfordshire, says Thames Valley Police.
  
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• Family's desperate plea as housecat missing for several weeks

  05-01-2026 18:51 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An Oxfordshire family has sent out a desperate plea as its beloved pet cat has gone missing for several weeks.
  
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• Search and rescue team deployed in hunt for 'high risk missing person'

  05-01-2026 18:45 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A search and rescue team says it is assisting Thames Valley Police with a 'high risk missing person search' in Oxfordshire.
  
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• Gritters to be sent out tonight as cold spell hits county

  05-01-2026 18:26 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Gritters will be sent out overnight on Oxfordshire's roads as the county prepares for another cold spell.
  
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• Police attend Royal Oxford Hotel to support Northamptonshire manhunt

  05-01-2026 18:16 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxfordshire police attended the Royal Oxford Hotel on Park End Street as they supported a manhunt by the Northamptonshire force.
  
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• Teenage moped driver hit in crash as man arrested for 'drug driving'

  05-01-2026 18:10 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Thames Valley Police has updated an update on a teenage moped driver, who was hit in a recent crash which has led to an arrest for "drug driving".
  
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• LIVE: Emergency services race to ring road crash as rush hour delays build

  05-01-2026 17:56 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on the Oxford Eastern Bypass which is blocking one lane.
  
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• Film director Tim Burton's £4.5m mansion is now "under offer"

  05-01-2026 17:52 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Hollywood film director Tim Burton is close to selling his £4.5m mansion in southern Oxfordshire
  
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• Newsquest announces £4 million support for charity Centrepoint

  05-01-2026 17:47 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.
  
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• Film Tim Burton's £4.5m mansion is now under offer

  05-01-2026 17:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Hollywood film director Tim Burton is close to selling his £4.5m mansion in southern Oxfordshire
  
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• Facial recognition van will be in Oxford city centre next week, police say

  05-01-2026 17:28 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A new facial recognition van used to prevent and detect crime will be in Oxford city centre next week, says Thames Valley Police.
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson's farm shop warning issued amid new change

  05-01-2026 17:18 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Clarkson's farm shop has issued a warning to visitors amid a major new change.
  
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• Public urged to call 999 if they see missing 96-year-old woman

  05-01-2026 17:01 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Police are urging the public to call 999 if they see a missing woman who was last seen in Oxfordshire.
  
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• National Trust places in and around Oxfordshire closed in January

  05-01-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Many National Trust places will be closed for January, and some until March - here's are all the sites in Oxfordshire and beyond which are open this winter.
  
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• Fresh plans submitted to replace former burger restaurant

  05-01-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A new business planning to open a ramen restaurant in place of a popular burger spot in Headington has submitted plans for a refit to the council.
  
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• Freezing temperatures hit county amid yellow weather warning

  05-01-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxfordshire was hit with freezing temperatures amid a Met Office yellow weather warning for snow and ice.
  
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• Driverless taxi company with Oxford hub reveals whether it will bring service to city

  05-01-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Driverless taxi company Waymo, which has an engineering hub in Oxford and is owned by Google's parent company Alphabet, has revealed whether it will bring its services to the city.
  
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• Conservatives urge Oxfordshire council not to delay May elections

  05-01-2026 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Conservative group has urged West Oxfordshire District Council not to delay its local elections, which are meant to happen in May 2026.
  
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• Police say man remains in 'life-threatening condition' after being struck by a car

  05-01-2026 15:33 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An Oxfordshire man is still fighting for his life after being hit by a car outside an Oxford University college, say Thames Valley Police.
  
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• Police say man remains in 'life-threatening condition'

  05-01-2026 15:33 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An Oxfordshire man is still fighting for his life after being hit by a car outside an Oxford University college, say Thames Valley Police.
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson aims fresh swipe at BBC after Top Gear sacking

  05-01-2026 14:10 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Clarkson's Farm and The Grand Tour star Jeremy Clarkson has aimed a fresh swipe at the BBC following his Top Gear sacking in 2015.
  
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• 'Asylum seeker' attacked in new Oxford crime novel praised by Mick Herron

  05-01-2026 14:05 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A new novel is out soon in a series which has been described as "Inspector Morse for the 2020s" which has been praised by Mick Herron, creator of Slow Horses.
  
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• Public urged to have their say on police priorities

  05-01-2026 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  People are being asked to help set police priorities by taking part in a short community survey.
  
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• What next after royal Crown Estate buys farmland for £17m?

  05-01-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The royal Crown Estate bought a farmland plot in Oxfordshire not far from the A34 for £17m - but what will happen next with it?
  
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• Victoria Beckham and Amanda Holden wear £1,290 dresses at Cotswolds parties

  05-01-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Cotswolds stars Victoria Beckham and Amanda Holden both wore £1,290 dresses at New Year's parties in Oxfordshire.
  
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• Oxford University college plan to turn Grade II* listed accommodation to offices

  05-01-2026 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Regent's Park College, part of Oxford University, has lodged plans to turn a vacant Grade II* listed building on St Giles into offices.
  
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