<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Oxford - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Oxford with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:25:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford Union president suggested Hamas would be 'heroes']]></title><description><![CDATA[In messages seen by the BBC, Arwa Elrayess also described the 7 October 2023 attacks as "proportional".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-union-president-suggested-hamas-would-be-heroes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-union-president-suggested-hamas-would-be-heroes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pub and cinema first to be restored in science lab plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pioneer Group and Firoka Group have resubmitted plans for the Ozone Leisure Park in Oxford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pub-and-cinema-first-to-be-restored-in-science-lab-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pub-and-cinema-first-to-be-restored-in-science-lab-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leyton Orient hire Mitchell as director of football]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leyton Orient appoint former Oxford United head of recruitment Scott Mitchell as their new director of football.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/leyton-orient-hire-mitchell-as-director-of-football/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/leyton-orient-hire-mitchell-as-director-of-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Momoa's cars and motorcycles made electric by UK firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Electrogenic, based in Kidlington, transformed the actor's vintage Land Rovers and Harley-Davidsons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/momoas-cars-and-motorcycles-made-electric-by-uk-firm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/momoas-cars-and-motorcycles-made-electric-by-uk-firm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare Covid condition 'doesn't define me' says boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sebb takes on running challenge after post-covid response left him in a coma in an Oxford hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/rare-covid-condition-doesnt-define-me-says-boy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/rare-covid-condition-doesnt-define-me-says-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basketball club with no home is UK's second largest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abingdon Eagles currently have about 20 teams, but have to train at six different Oxfordshire venues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/basketball-club-with-no-home-is-uks-second-largest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/basketball-club-with-no-home-is-uks-second-largest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council 'walks away' from warehouses decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council says it will not defend its decision to oppose three giant warehouses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/council-walks-away-from-warehouses-decision/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/council-walks-away-from-warehouses-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quiet Lanes weaponised against drivers, says councillor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire County Council has admitted the new policy goes against current government guidance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/quiet-lanes-weaponised-against-drivers-says-councillor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/quiet-lanes-weaponised-against-drivers-says-councillor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HelloFresh distribution centre set to close]]></title><description><![CDATA[The firm says it will now enter a period of consultation with employees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/hellofresh-distribution-centre-set-to-close/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/hellofresh-distribution-centre-set-to-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Improved picture for NHS trust's maternity services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Care Quality Commission notes improvements and safety concerns in Oxfordshire's hospitals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/improved-picture-for-nhs-trusts-maternity-services/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/improved-picture-for-nhs-trusts-maternity-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crack down on illegal water network connections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Water says 23 convictions this year has led to nearly &pound;90,000 in fines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/crack-down-on-illegal-water-network-connections/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/crack-down-on-illegal-water-network-connections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare muscle car 'erupts' in flames at petrol station]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 1979 Pontiac Firebird caught fire at Tesco petrol station in Abingdon on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/rare-muscle-car-erupts-in-flames-at-petrol-station/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/rare-muscle-car-erupts-in-flames-at-petrol-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The classic car next to me burst into flames']]></title><description><![CDATA[A 1979 Pontiac Firebird burst into flames at a Tesco petrol station in Abingdon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-classic-car-next-to-me-burst-into-flames/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-classic-car-next-to-me-burst-into-flames/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We can't live with years of railway construction']]></title><description><![CDATA[Julia Virdee faces the "heart-breaking" prospect of being forced to move from the home she loves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/we-cant-live-with-years-of-railway-construction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/we-cant-live-with-years-of-railway-construction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancer vaccines using AI gets research funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers use AI supercomputers to compare vasts amount of data in search forpersonal vaccines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/cancer-vaccines-using-ai-gets-research-funding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/cancer-vaccines-using-ai-gets-research-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Bouncing' bridge 'should have been closed earlier']]></title><description><![CDATA[An councillor calls for an investigation after an FOI request shows structural damage was known about]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bouncing-bridge-should-have-been-closed-earlier/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bouncing-bridge-should-have-been-closed-earlier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&#127911;Eastwood: 'I've loved it - with many ups and downs']]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United's veteran keeper Simon Eastwood is special guest on latest edition of The Dub.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/127911eastwood-ive-loved-it-with-many-ups-and-downs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/127911eastwood-ive-loved-it-with-many-ups-and-downs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Oxfordshire's longest running joke nearly over?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work to connect Oxfordshire's 'Park &amp; Ride To Nowhere' by Eynsham is finally set to start.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/is-oxfordshires-longest-running-joke-nearly-over/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/is-oxfordshires-longest-running-joke-nearly-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faith leaders criticise Oxford Union Robinson invite]]></title><description><![CDATA[The far-right activist is set to take part in a debate at the centuries-old society on 28 May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/faith-leaders-criticise-oxford-union-robinson-invite/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/faith-leaders-criticise-oxford-union-robinson-invite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South weekly quiz: What was discovered on HMS Victory?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/south-weekly-quiz-what-was-discovered-on-hms-victory/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/south-weekly-quiz-what-was-discovered-on-hms-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Excessive social media 'negatively impacts wellbeing']]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Happiness Reports finds the more time spent on social media the greater loss of wellbeing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/excessive-social-media-negatively-impacts-wellbeing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/excessive-social-media-negatively-impacts-wellbeing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm making the most of life after testicular cancer']]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio Oxford newsreader Dan Freeman revisits those who helped him on his cancer journey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/im-making-the-most-of-life-after-testicular-cancer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/im-making-the-most-of-life-after-testicular-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Music magazine comes to an end after 35 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kidlington resident Ronan Munro published the first issue of Nightshift in 1995.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/music-magazine-comes-to-an-end-after-35-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/music-magazine-comes-to-an-end-after-35-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to spend bank holiday weekend in the South]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our picks for your bank holiday day out in Oxfordshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Dorset or Berkshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/where-to-spend-bank-holiday-weekend-in-the-south/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/where-to-spend-bank-holiday-weekend-in-the-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Sunshine forecast for bank holiday weekend in the South]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC South weather presenter Sarah Farmer says it could be a record breaker this bank holiday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/watch-sunshine-forecast-for-bank-holiday-weekend-in-the-south/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/watch-sunshine-forecast-for-bank-holiday-weekend-in-the-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wembley stand honour for CPR hero fan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reading fan Pippa Sharman, who lives in Oxfordshire, performed CPR on a Luton fan in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/wembley-stand-honour-for-cpr-hero-fan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/wembley-stand-honour-for-cpr-hero-fan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/uk-scientists-developing-ebola-vaccine-that-could-be-ready-for-trials-in-months/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/uk-scientists-developing-ebola-vaccine-that-could-be-ready-for-trials-in-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton's Eckert authorised spying missions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton's spying was authorised by head coach Tonda Eckert and was a "contrived and determined plan from the top down to gain a competitive advantage", an independent disciplinary panel says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/southamptons-eckert-authorised-spying-missions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/southamptons-eckert-authorised-spying-missions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mice-ridden restaurant was 'imminent risk' to diners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford City Council says the restaurant owner told officers the mice "were seasonal" and came every year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/mice-ridden-restaurant-was-imminent-risk-to-diners/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/mice-ridden-restaurant-was-imminent-risk-to-diners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Push for more dads to join online safety survey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dads are being asked to have their say on a government consultation into online safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/push-for-more-dads-to-join-online-safety-survey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/push-for-more-dads-to-join-online-safety-survey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The tragedy of the 'invisible killer' of the young]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bereaved families are calling for a national cardiac screening programme for over-14s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-tragedy-of-the-invisible-killer-of-the-young/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-tragedy-of-the-invisible-killer-of-the-young/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restoration plans revealed for 18th Century bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Environment Agency says restoration of the Marsh Head Horsebridge would be partly crowdfunded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/restoration-plans-revealed-for-18th-century-bridge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/restoration-plans-revealed-for-18th-century-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Countryside LTNs' could ban traffic on rural roads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire County Council is proposing the new scheme to support safer active travel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/countryside-ltns-could-ban-traffic-on-rural-roads/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/countryside-ltns-could-ban-traffic-on-rural-roads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turning heads on the Botley Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once known for its retail, West Oxford is now the site of another new science park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/turning-heads-on-the-botley-road/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/turning-heads-on-the-botley-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton charged with watching Oxford United training sessions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton have been thrown out of the play-offs after admitting they spied on three clubs during the Championship season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/southampton-charged-with-watching-oxford-united-training-sessions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/southampton-charged-with-watching-oxford-united-training-sessions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Junior school pupil treated for meningitis in fourth Reading case]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UKHSA says the fourth case has links with the same wider social network as the others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/junior-school-pupil-treated-for-meningitis-in-fourth-reading-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/junior-school-pupil-treated-for-meningitis-in-fourth-reading-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for using Snapchat to meet vulnerable girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Morgan Leon Burton, from Carterton, was found by police in a vehicle with the girl in Weymouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-jailed-for-using-snapchat-to-meet-vulnerable-girl/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-jailed-for-using-snapchat-to-meet-vulnerable-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council under fire over bridge safety and inspections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire County Council's audit finds "weaknesses" in every risk area of its bridge management.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/council-under-fire-over-bridge-safety-and-inspections/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/council-under-fire-over-bridge-safety-and-inspections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Old Speckled Hen beer brand sold by Greene King]]></title><description><![CDATA[Production of the former Morland brand will shift from Suffolk to Bedford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/old-speckled-hen-beer-brand-sold-by-greene-king/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/old-speckled-hen-beer-brand-sold-by-greene-king/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The key questions about the latest meningitis outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC South takes a closer look at the meningitis cases in the region and what you may need to be aware of.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-key-questions-about-the-latest-meningitis-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-key-questions-about-the-latest-meningitis-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police launch anti-vehicle theft campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the 12 months to the end of August 2025, there were nearly 3,500 vehicle thefts in the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-launch-anti-vehicle-theft-campaign/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-launch-anti-vehicle-theft-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribute to motorcyclist who 'lived life to the full']]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Howard died in a crash on the border between Oxfordshire and Berkshire last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/tribute-to-motorcyclist-who-lived-life-to-the-full/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/tribute-to-motorcyclist-who-lived-life-to-the-full/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cafe owner calls for permit change after £1000 fines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford cafe owner Lula Kinnaird says she has about &pound;1,000 in fines after a congestion charge permit was refused.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/cafe-owner-calls-for-permit-change-after-1000-fines/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/cafe-owner-calls-for-permit-change-after-1000-fines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No plan after 'wobbly' footbridge closure, MP says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire County Council says it closed the Cottesmore footbridge in Oxford over safety concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/no-plan-after-wobbly-footbridge-closure-mp-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/no-plan-after-wobbly-footbridge-closure-mp-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[But did she say yes?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sign on the A41 near Bicester read 'will you be my girlfriend?'... but did she say yes?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/but-did-she-say-yes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/but-did-she-say-yes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man with terminal cancer takes on Thames Path walk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford graduate Jasper Dix is walking the Thames Path to raise money for The Brain Tumour Charity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-with-terminal-cancer-takes-on-thames-path-walk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-with-terminal-cancer-takes-on-thames-path-walk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A League of Their Own props donated to charities]]></title><description><![CDATA[A homelessness and animal welfare charity are among those benefiting from donations from the TV quiz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/a-league-of-their-own-props-donated-to-charities/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/a-league-of-their-own-props-donated-to-charities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road Wars PC retires after 'impressive' 30 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[PC Jim Mahony, who became popular on the reality show Road Wars, retires from Thames Valley Police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/road-wars-pc-retires-after-impressive-30-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/road-wars-pc-retires-after-impressive-30-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager's family 'heartbroken' by meningitis death]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of sixth-form pupil Lewis Waters post a tribute following his death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/teenagers-family-heartbroken-by-meningitis-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/teenagers-family-heartbroken-by-meningitis-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Bright future' for site after &pound;28.5m lease deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire County Council has agreed a deal to bring the site lease back into public ownership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bright-future-for-site-after-pound285m-lease-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bright-future-for-site-after-pound285m-lease-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meningitis cases in Reading are pupils at two schools, UKHSA says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sixth-form student died following the three meningitis cases in Reading.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/meningitis-cases-in-reading-are-pupils-at-two-schools-ukhsa-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/meningitis-cases-in-reading-are-pupils-at-two-schools-ukhsa-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixth person charged over RAF base break-in]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incident in June 2025 saw activists break into RAF Brize Norton and spray paint two Voyager planes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/sixth-person-charged-over-raf-base-break-in/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/sixth-person-charged-over-raf-base-break-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town marks a year since 'true heroes' killed in fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler died alongside Dave Chester at the fire in Bicester on 15 May 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/town-marks-a-year-since-true-heroes-killed-in-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/town-marks-a-year-since-true-heroes-killed-in-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A century of giving children access to the outdoors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hill End Outdoor Education Centre, near Oxford, first opened its doors to school trips in 1926.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/a-century-of-giving-children-access-to-the-outdoors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/a-century-of-giving-children-access-to-the-outdoors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Too much bacteria linked to faeces found at almost all England's designated river bathing sites]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dont-swim-at-12-of-14-river-bathing-sites-as-more-locations-announced/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 06:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dont-swim-at-12-of-14-river-bathing-sites-as-more-locations-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spitfire crash death was accident, inquest finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Hughes died when the plane he was flying crashed and caught fire in July 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/spitfire-crash-death-was-accident-inquest-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/spitfire-crash-death-was-accident-inquest-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 23, jailed over midnight stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Cox attacked his victim, a man in his 20s, in Oxford on 11 December 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-23-jailed-over-midnight-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-23-jailed-over-midnight-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Care home funding plea to maintain quality meals]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Banbury care home says "realistic" funding is needed from the council to reflect rising costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/care-home-funding-plea-to-maintain-quality-meals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/care-home-funding-plea-to-maintain-quality-meals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World's first laughing gas breathalyser trialled]]></title><description><![CDATA[The device is being tested by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary and Thames Valley Police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/worlds-first-laughing-gas-breathalyser-trialled/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/worlds-first-laughing-gas-breathalyser-trialled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former transport chief slams 'horrid' abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Gant announced earlier this week that he was stepping down from his council cabinet role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/former-transport-chief-slams-horrid-abuse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/former-transport-chief-slams-horrid-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Museum urges people to install swift boxes as numbers fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford's Museum of Natural History is urging more people to install swift boxes at their homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/museum-urges-people-to-install-swift-boxes-as-numbers-fall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/museum-urges-people-to-install-swift-boxes-as-numbers-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council's first Lib Dem leader steps down]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Hingley became Cherwell District Council's first ever Liberal Democrat Council leader in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/councils-first-lib-dem-leader-steps-down/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/councils-first-lib-dem-leader-steps-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Presenter flies in to host air quality special]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment correspondent Jon Cuthill paraglides into position ahead of a BBC South special.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/watch-presenter-flies-in-to-host-air-quality-special/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/watch-presenter-flies-in-to-host-air-quality-special/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrew Gant: 'I've done my best']]></title><description><![CDATA[The man behind Oxford's temporary congestion charge is stepping down from the role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/andrew-gant-ive-done-my-best/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/andrew-gant-ive-done-my-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What GWR nationalisation means for passengers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Swindon-based train operator is to be brought under public ownership in December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/what-gwr-nationalisation-means-for-passengers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/what-gwr-nationalisation-means-for-passengers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Trenches and big holes' - working at the nuclear dawn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Griff Bowen reflects on being part of the very start of the UK's nuclear energy programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/trenches-and-big-holes-working-at-the-nuclear-dawn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/trenches-and-big-holes-working-at-the-nuclear-dawn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allotment donation project 'life-changing' for children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rose Hill Junior Youth Club says food and crop donations are teaching children essential skills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/allotment-donation-project-life-changing-for-children/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/allotment-donation-project-life-changing-for-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dispersal order in force in part of city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police said the order was put in place for 48 hours in North Oxford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dispersal-order-in-force-in-part-of-city/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dispersal-order-in-force-in-part-of-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Placheta and nine others to leave Oxford this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United winger Przemyslaw Placheta and nine other players will leave the club this summer when their contracts expire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/placheta-and-nine-others-to-leave-oxford-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/placheta-and-nine-others-to-leave-oxford-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congestion charge roads boss steps down from cabinet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Gant is leaving his role as Oxfordshire County Council's lead for transport management.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/congestion-charge-roads-boss-steps-down-from-cabinet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/congestion-charge-roads-boss-steps-down-from-cabinet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The farmers getting paid to help prevent flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &pound;100m project will transform the countryside, boost wildlife and help prevent flooding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-farmers-getting-paid-to-help-prevent-flooding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-farmers-getting-paid-to-help-prevent-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Case of 'if not now, when?' for town's first Pride]]></title><description><![CDATA[Didcot Pride will take place on 13 June at Northbourne Community Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/case-of-if-not-now-when-for-towns-first-pride/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/case-of-if-not-now-when-for-towns-first-pride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falling birth rates blamed for business closing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owners of child-focused businesses say falling birth rates are impacting their future viability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/falling-birth-rates-blamed-for-business-closing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/falling-birth-rates-blamed-for-business-closing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands take part in annual Town and Gown run]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual race through Oxford has taken place since 1982, raising money for Muscular Dystrophy UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/thousands-take-part-in-annual-town-and-gown-run/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/thousands-take-part-in-annual-town-and-gown-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We're in difficult times', says Holocaust survivor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steven Frank has visited schools across England for decades, including Witney, to tell his story.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/were-in-difficult-times-says-holocaust-survivor/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 08:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/were-in-difficult-times-says-holocaust-survivor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The charity getting state school kids into cricket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chance to Shine celebrates as the eight-millionth child passes through one of its cricket programmes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-charity-getting-state-school-kids-into-cricket/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-charity-getting-state-school-kids-into-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are ancient trees and how are they protected?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The south of England is home to thousands of ancient and veteran trees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/what-are-ancient-trees-and-how-are-they-protected/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/what-are-ancient-trees-and-how-are-they-protected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revisiting The Manor 25 years after final whistle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC look back a quarter of a century on from when the final ball was kicked at Oxford United's 76-year home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/revisiting-the-manor-25-years-after-final-whistle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/revisiting-the-manor-25-years-after-final-whistle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morris dancing mayor takes on 200-mile world record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duncan Bhaskaran Brown, who was once the mayor of Abingdon, will dance along the Thames Path.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/morris-dancing-mayor-takes-on-200-mile-world-record/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/morris-dancing-mayor-takes-on-200-mile-world-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How has the election left councils in the South?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fragmented political picture has emerged across much of the south of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/how-has-the-election-left-councils-in-the-south/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/how-has-the-election-left-councils-in-the-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What latest election results show us in maps and charts]]></title><description><![CDATA[See which parties are winning - and losing &ndash; across the UK and who&rsquo;s won in your area, using our interactive tool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/what-latest-election-results-show-us-in-maps-and-charts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/what-latest-election-results-show-us-in-maps-and-charts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Ups and downs' as no majorities won in Oxfordshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three of Oxfordshire's councils remain without overall control, following Thursday's local elections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/ups-and-downs-as-no-majorities-won-in-oxfordshire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/ups-and-downs-as-no-majorities-won-in-oxfordshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duke fined and banned for speeding 30mph over limit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Duke of Marlborough was caught driving at 80mph in a 50mph zone in Yarnton in October 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/duke-fined-and-banned-for-speeding-30mph-over-limit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/duke-fined-and-banned-for-speeding-30mph-over-limit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I absolutely loved playing for Oxford' - Lankshear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Lankshear says that he felt like more than just a loan player during his time at Oxford United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/i-absolutely-loved-playing-for-oxford-lankshear/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/i-absolutely-loved-playing-for-oxford-lankshear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Working with Sir David Attenborough was just magic']]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Williams, from Oxfordshire, says Sir David was "charming" whilst working with him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/working-with-sir-david-attenborough-was-just-magic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/working-with-sir-david-attenborough-was-just-magic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Urgent answers needed' to forever chemical concern]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents' concerns about so-called "forever chemicals" at a site of a proposed development are raised.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/urgent-answers-needed-to-forever-chemical-concern/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/urgent-answers-needed-to-forever-chemical-concern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major rail disruption across south of England after radio fault]]></title><description><![CDATA[A radio fault has been resolved but passengers could continue to face long delays, warns National Rail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/major-rail-disruption-across-south-of-england-after-radio-fault/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/major-rail-disruption-across-south-of-england-after-radio-fault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dogs support their voting owners at poll stations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dogs kept their owners company as residents cast votes in county, district and city council elections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dogs-support-their-voting-owners-at-poll-stations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dogs-support-their-voting-owners-at-poll-stations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polls open in Oxfordshire local elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voters in Oxford, Cherwell and West Oxfordshire are heading to the polls as residents elect councillors to district and city authorities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/polls-open-in-oxfordshire-local-elections/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/polls-open-in-oxfordshire-local-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Village pond gets top up after wildlife threatened]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pond in Sonning Common needs more water as it drops to its lowest level in living memory]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/village-pond-gets-top-up-after-wildlife-threatened/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/village-pond-gets-top-up-after-wildlife-threatened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interactive mural marks 30 years of river trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The work, in Henley-on-Thames, celebrates the wildlife in and around the River Thames.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/interactive-mural-marks-30-years-of-river-trail/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/interactive-mural-marks-30-years-of-river-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air ambulances in South hit by rising fuel costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charities across the south say rising aviation fuel prices are putting pressure on their services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/air-ambulances-in-south-hit-by-rising-fuel-costs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/air-ambulances-in-south-hit-by-rising-fuel-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferguson no longer Oxford chairman in board reshuffle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford make two new appointments to the club's board as well as a new club chairman who takes over from Grant Ferguson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/ferguson-no-longer-oxford-chairman-in-board-reshuffle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/ferguson-no-longer-oxford-chairman-in-board-reshuffle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We didn't know the narrative it would push']]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2021, Joshua Chima was among 10 black students to recreate the Bullingdon photo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/we-didnt-know-the-narrative-it-would-push/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/we-didnt-know-the-narrative-it-would-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What if no-one wins control of South councils?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many councils could end up without an obvious winner after the elections - so what happens then?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/what-if-no-one-wins-control-of-south-councils/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/what-if-no-one-wins-control-of-south-councils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How one woman's solar vision is now powering 6,000 homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Building a community solar farm in Oxfordshire fulfils a lifelong dream for Barbara Hammond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/how-one-womans-solar-vision-is-now-powering-6000-homes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/how-one-womans-solar-vision-is-now-powering-6000-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firms to be charged for works on busiest roads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire County Council said its lane rental programme would encourage faster works on key routes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/firms-to-be-charged-for-works-on-busiest-roads/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/firms-to-be-charged-for-works-on-busiest-roads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fundraiser for elderly couple after 'shocking' fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neighbours of the couple, whose home in Sutton Courtenay was recently ravaged by fire, start a fundraiser.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/fundraiser-for-elderly-couple-after-shocking-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/fundraiser-for-elderly-couple-after-shocking-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National tourism agency backs £600m theme park plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[French firm submitted proposals to build historical theme park north of Bicester last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/national-tourism-agency-backs-600m-theme-park-plan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/national-tourism-agency-backs-600m-theme-park-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tales of tunnels underneath village prove to be true]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stories of the passageways under an Oxfordshire village are found to be fact, not fiction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/tales-of-tunnels-underneath-village-prove-to-be-true/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/tales-of-tunnels-underneath-village-prove-to-be-true/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford want to bounce back - Brannagan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United midfielder Cameron Brannagan says that the club want to "bounce back" to the Championship as soon as possible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-want-to-bounce-back-brannagan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-want-to-bounce-back-brannagan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Were 'forever chemicals' used at former RAF base?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents have met with scientists amid fears chemicals have contaminated land near old RAF base.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/were-forever-chemicals-used-at-former-raf-base/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/were-forever-chemicals-used-at-former-raf-base/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are congestion charge signs causing confusion?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Questions have been raised over a series of Oxford road signs and how they might be misinterpreted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/are-congestion-charge-signs-causing-confusion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/are-congestion-charge-signs-causing-confusion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls for Reformer Pilates regulation amid boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reformer Pilates businesses in the UK rose nearly ten-fold between 2024 and 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/calls-for-reformer-pilates-regulation-amid-boom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/calls-for-reformer-pilates-regulation-amid-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[College's lecture theatre plan amid Raac work]]></title><description><![CDATA[St Catherine's College wants to keep a temporary lecture theatre while it replaces unsafe concrete.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/colleges-lecture-theatre-plan-amid-raac-work/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/colleges-lecture-theatre-plan-amid-raac-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Love a lido? Where to find one in the South]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's our pick of some of the lidos across the south of England as summer approaches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/love-a-lido-where-to-find-one-in-the-south/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 08:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/love-a-lido-where-to-find-one-in-the-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bloomfield thanks Oxford for giving everything]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Bloomfield claims his Oxford United players have given everything in their unsuccessful fight to avoid relegation from the Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bloomfield-thanks-oxford-for-giving-everything/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bloomfield-thanks-oxford-for-giving-everything/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford academic smashes marathon record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professor completed the London race in two hours and 55 minutes, wearing a gown and mortar board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-academic-smashes-marathon-record/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-academic-smashes-marathon-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council seeks extra funds for new river crossing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The road is one of three major infrastructure projects and is expected to cost more than &pound;400m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/council-seeks-extra-funds-for-new-river-crossing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/council-seeks-extra-funds-for-new-river-crossing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South weekly quiz: What was removed from HMS Victory?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/south-weekly-quiz-what-was-removed-from-hms-victory/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 09:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/south-weekly-quiz-what-was-removed-from-hms-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Footy fan walking five marathons to team's last game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United fan Neil McManus is currently walking to The Den for the U's game against Millwall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/footy-fan-walking-five-marathons-to-teams-last-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/footy-fan-walking-five-marathons-to-teams-last-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ups, downs and the race for Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[All you need to know about promotion, relegation and qualification for Europe in England and Scotland's top men's football leagues, and the Women's Super League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/ups-downs-and-the-race-for-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/ups-downs-and-the-race-for-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jewish community in south 'fearful' after attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jewish leaders in the south say communities are fearful after two men were stabbed in Golders Green.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/jewish-community-in-south-fearful-after-attack/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/jewish-community-in-south-fearful-after-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Risk of regret used to deny women NHS sterilisation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The health ombudsman finds in favour of an Oxfordshire woman who was rejected permanent birth control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/risk-of-regret-used-to-deny-women-nhs-sterilisation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/risk-of-regret-used-to-deny-women-nhs-sterilisation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapist jailed decade after fleeing charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salam Karis attacked his victim in Oxford in 2014, before escaping the UK while on bail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/rapist-jailed-decade-after-fleeing-charge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/rapist-jailed-decade-after-fleeing-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community group shuts gardens over council dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cherwell Collective's founder says she's "heartbroken" to end operations in Bicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/community-group-shuts-gardens-over-council-dispute/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/community-group-shuts-gardens-over-council-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water supplies return to normal after pipe repair]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pipe burst on Monday leaving those in the OX14 postcode area with no water or low pressure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/water-supplies-return-to-normal-after-pipe-repair/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/water-supplies-return-to-normal-after-pipe-repair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Oxford's May Morning draws 18,500]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dancing, singing and revelry as crowds gather in the sunshine to welcome the first day of May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/in-pictures-oxfords-may-morning-draws-18500/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/in-pictures-oxfords-may-morning-draws-18500/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands revel in May Morning sunrise celebrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crowds have gathered in Oxford as part of the city's annual celebration welcoming spring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/thousands-revel-in-may-morning-sunrise-celebrations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/thousands-revel-in-may-morning-sunrise-celebrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancelled driving tests costs learner thousands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aimee Fallaize, 18, has needed months of extra lessons after her tests were cancelled three times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/cancelled-driving-tests-costs-learner-thousands/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/cancelled-driving-tests-costs-learner-thousands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['No-one told me amputees don't run marathons']]></title><description><![CDATA["When I'm training and racing I'm not thinking about being an amputee," says Chris Arthey, 71.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/no-one-told-me-amputees-dont-run-marathons/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/no-one-told-me-amputees-dont-run-marathons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeremy Clarkson to host major UK farming event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire is set to welcome more than 25,000 people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/jeremy-clarkson-to-host-major-uk-farming-event/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/jeremy-clarkson-to-host-major-uk-farming-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pick of the stats: Millwall v Oxford United]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are the key stats for Millwall v Oxford United]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pick-of-the-stats-millwall-v-oxford-united/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pick-of-the-stats-millwall-v-oxford-united/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bloomfield 'confident' of keeping Oxford job]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United head coach Matt Bloomfield says he is confident of keeping his job despite relegation to League One.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bloomfield-confident-of-keeping-oxford-job/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bloomfield-confident-of-keeping-oxford-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Singing on May Morning is the highlight of our year']]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC goes behind the scenes with the Magdalen College Choir ahead of the biggest day in Oxford's calendar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/singing-on-may-morning-is-the-highlight-of-our-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/singing-on-may-morning-is-the-highlight-of-our-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roads chief sorry for congestion charge data errors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cllr Andrew Gant says he takes responsibility for the errors in footfall and spend data in Oxford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/roads-chief-sorry-for-congestion-charge-data-errors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/roads-chief-sorry-for-congestion-charge-data-errors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women can wait years for an endometriosis diagnosis. New tech could change that]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new scan technique could spot areas of endometriosis missed by conventional scans, scientists say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/women-can-wait-years-for-an-endometriosis-diagnosis-new-tech-could-change-that/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/women-can-wait-years-for-an-endometriosis-diagnosis-new-tech-could-change-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford City Council parties jockey for support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the local elections, BBC Oxford hears from the parties asking you for your X.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-city-council-parties-jockey-for-support/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-city-council-parties-jockey-for-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I donated a kidney to a stranger to save my wife']]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC followed Jan and Mark Taylor's journey as they prepared for surgery at an Oxford hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/i-donated-a-kidney-to-a-stranger-to-save-my-wife/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/i-donated-a-kidney-to-a-stranger-to-save-my-wife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxfordshire: local elections explained in 60 seconds]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC South's Ellie Cleverley has 60 seconds to explain what the local elections are and how you can vote.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfordshire-local-elections-explained-in-60-seconds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfordshire-local-elections-explained-in-60-seconds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parties vie for support from Cherwell voters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the local elections, BBC Oxford hears from the parties asking you to put an X next to their name.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/parties-vie-for-support-from-cherwell-voters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/parties-vie-for-support-from-cherwell-voters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['If it goes wrong, we just mow over it']]></title><description><![CDATA[If your lawn is looking a bit shabby, prepare to feel a bit green.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/if-it-goes-wrong-we-just-mow-over-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/if-it-goes-wrong-we-just-mow-over-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Player of the year award remembers teenage goalkeeper]]></title><description><![CDATA[Academy player, 15-year-old Amelia Aplin, was playing for Oxford United when she collapsed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/player-of-the-year-award-remembers-teenage-goalkeeper/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/player-of-the-year-award-remembers-teenage-goalkeeper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Incredible patterns on Radcliffe Camera lawn]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Debanks uses his lawnmower to create art in the grass at Oxford University's Radcliffe Camera.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/watch-incredible-patterns-on-radcliffe-camera-lawn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/watch-incredible-patterns-on-radcliffe-camera-lawn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-scooter parking in city set for £3.5m investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[E-scooter company Voi says the scheme will keep Oxford's streets "safer and tidier for everyone".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/e-scooter-parking-in-city-set-for-35m-investment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/e-scooter-parking-in-city-set-for-35m-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Overseas recruitment ban puts care services at risk']]></title><description><![CDATA[There are concerns changes to overseas recruitment could cause the collapse of the care sector in Oxfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/overseas-recruitment-ban-puts-care-services-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/overseas-recruitment-ban-puts-care-services-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Oxfordshire parties debate district's future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the local elections, BBC Oxford hears from the parties asking you to put an X next to their name.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/west-oxfordshire-parties-debate-districts-future/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/west-oxfordshire-parties-debate-districts-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man completes seven marathons in seven days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airline pilot Chris has raised more than &pound;12,000 for Samaritans and covered more than 200 miles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-completes-seven-marathons-in-seven-days/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-completes-seven-marathons-in-seven-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[🎧 A bitter end for Oxford - but a bright future?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dub team discuss Oxford's relegation, who will stay and go and what chairman Grant Ferguson's statement says about the club's future in League One.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/-a-bitter-end-for-oxford-but-a-bright-future/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/-a-bitter-end-for-oxford-but-a-bright-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We're coming back' insist fans after relegation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United fans react as the team are relegated from the Championship after two seasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/were-coming-back-insist-fans-after-relegation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/were-coming-back-insist-fans-after-relegation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burst main disrupts water supplies and shuts school]]></title><description><![CDATA[The burst pipe has left those in the OX14 postcode area with low pressure or no water.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/burst-main-disrupts-water-supplies-and-shuts-school/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/burst-main-disrupts-water-supplies-and-shuts-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relegation is harsh on Oxford - Lankshear]]></title><description><![CDATA[On-loan striker Will Lankshear reflects on his final home game for the U's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/relegation-is-harsh-on-oxford-lankshear/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/relegation-is-harsh-on-oxford-lankshear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disabled woman feels 'penalised' for wanting to work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lucy Robinson says she has been denied NHS-funded care for overseas trips as disability association head.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/disabled-woman-feels-penalised-for-wanting-to-work/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/disabled-woman-feels-penalised-for-wanting-to-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Struggling pubs fear 'carnage' for the industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire pubs blame a combination of rising costs, tax hikes and wage increases for their woes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/struggling-pubs-fear-carnage-for-the-industry/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/struggling-pubs-fear-carnage-for-the-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Trauma' for parents separated from their children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families affected by parental alienation share their experiences with the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/trauma-for-parents-separated-from-their-children/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/trauma-for-parents-separated-from-their-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research into protein could lead to new treatments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers believe a previously-unknown property of a protein could lead to new medical treatments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/research-into-protein-could-lead-to-new-treatments/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/research-into-protein-could-lead-to-new-treatments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford chairman says club will 'regroup quickly']]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United chairman Grant Ferguson says the club are determined to learn from their relegation next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-chairman-says-club-will-regroup-quickly/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-chairman-says-club-will-regroup-quickly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup treasures on display ahead of auctions]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Cup medals won by Pele in 1958 and Gordon Banks in 1966 will be on display next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/world-cup-treasures-on-display-ahead-of-auctions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/world-cup-treasures-on-display-ahead-of-auctions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW celebrate 25 years of Oxford Mini production]]></title><description><![CDATA[BMW celebrates its 25th anniversary of producing the modern Mini in Swindon and Oxford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bmw-celebrate-25-years-of-oxford-mini-production/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bmw-celebrate-25-years-of-oxford-mini-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From nail-biting finishes to potential future stars - Aaron McLean's EFL takeaways]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final Score EFL pundit Aaron McLean reflects on the highs and lows after Saturday's action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/from-nail-biting-finishes-to-potential-future-stars-aaron-mcleans-efl-takeaways/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/from-nail-biting-finishes-to-potential-future-stars-aaron-mcleans-efl-takeaways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford relegated after two years in Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United are relegated with one game of the season remaining after Charlton Athletic beat Hull City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-relegated-after-two-years-in-championship/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-relegated-after-two-years-in-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Oxford need a miracle to stay up']]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United fans have their say on the Championship relegation battle and whether the U's can stay up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-need-a-miracle-to-stay-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-need-a-miracle-to-stay-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five things in the EFL: penultimate peril and jittery jeopardy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are five things to look out for across the EFL in this penultimate weekend of the regular season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/five-things-in-the-efl-penultimate-peril-and-jittery-jeopardy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/five-things-in-the-efl-penultimate-peril-and-jittery-jeopardy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walking football event 'will save someone's life']]></title><description><![CDATA[Teams from across the UK gathered in Abingdon to encourage men to have prostate cancer tests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/walking-football-event-will-save-someones-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/walking-football-event-will-save-someones-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coroner issues warning after woman dies in fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The coroner said items left in Catherine Oliver's living room for weeks restricted her ability to move safely around her home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/coroner-issues-warning-after-woman-dies-in-fall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/coroner-issues-warning-after-woman-dies-in-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest after 'courageous' mum killed in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shelley Hallam died five days after the crash on 8 April near Banbury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/arrest-after-courageous-mum-killed-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/arrest-after-courageous-mum-killed-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PC Andrew Harper's widow unveils 'hero' memorial]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stone tribute honours PC Harper, who was dragged by a car after confronting quad bike thieves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pc-andrew-harpers-widow-unveils-hero-memorial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pc-andrew-harpers-widow-unveils-hero-memorial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[William tries 'fantastic' replica Formula E car]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prince of Wales has a taste of sitting behind the wheel of the Jaguar Formula E racing car in Oxfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/william-tries-fantastic-replica-formula-e-car/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/william-tries-fantastic-replica-formula-e-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge raps 'no win, no fee' lawyers in injury case]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family won a &pound;10,000 settlement after a four-year-old boy was injured in a fall at a pub.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/judge-raps-no-win-no-fee-lawyers-in-injury-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/judge-raps-no-win-no-fee-lawyers-in-injury-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire crews tackle straw bale barn blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service was called just after midnight on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/fire-crews-tackle-straw-bale-barn-blaze/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/fire-crews-tackle-straw-bale-barn-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three arrests from town centre facial recognition]]></title><description><![CDATA[A challenge against the Metropolitan Police's use of the technology was dismissed on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/three-arrests-from-town-centre-facial-recognition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/three-arrests-from-town-centre-facial-recognition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is hope still alive for U's?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get in touch to let us know what you think about Oxford United's chances of Championship survival with two games remaining.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/is-hope-still-alive-for-us/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/is-hope-still-alive-for-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HGV drivers fear lack of secure parking]]></title><description><![CDATA[No secure parking in the county increases risks of fuel and freight theft say haulage drivers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/hgv-drivers-fear-lack-of-secure-parking/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/hgv-drivers-fear-lack-of-secure-parking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rowers describe 'terrifying' near-miss with tanker]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crew say there were left drifting out at sea after their boat experienced a series of problems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/rowers-describe-terrifying-near-miss-with-tanker/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/rowers-describe-terrifying-near-miss-with-tanker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fairway or driveway? The furious debate over building houses on golf courses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are golf courses the right places to build housing, or are they simply a soft target?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/fairway-or-driveway-the-furious-debate-over-building-houses-on-golf-courses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/fairway-or-driveway-the-furious-debate-over-building-houses-on-golf-courses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We will keep fighting - Bloomfield]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United boss Matt Bloomfield says his side will keep fighting to stay in the Championship with two games remaining.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/we-will-keep-fighting-bloomfield/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/we-will-keep-fighting-bloomfield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shock as university tree falls on busy street]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tree fell on Broad Street from Oxford University's Trinity College on Tuesday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/shock-as-university-tree-falls-on-busy-street/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/shock-as-university-tree-falls-on-busy-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Criminal use of e-bikes and e-scooters increasing']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner calls for clarification on the use of e-bikes and e-scooters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/criminal-use-of-e-bikes-and-e-scooters-increasing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/criminal-use-of-e-bikes-and-e-scooters-increasing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters damping down fire at recycling site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those living near the site on Appleford Rd were urged to close windows and doors overnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/firefighters-damping-down-fire-at-recycling-site/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/firefighters-damping-down-fire-at-recycling-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petition calls for East West Rail passenger services]]></title><description><![CDATA[A station at Winslow has only been used for training runs, freight services and HS2-related testing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/petition-calls-for-east-west-rail-passenger-services/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/petition-calls-for-east-west-rail-passenger-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoologist and author Desmond Morris dies aged 98]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morris, who was also a surrealist painter and broadcaster, was best known for his 1967 book The Naked Ape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/zoologist-and-author-desmond-morris-dies-aged-98/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/zoologist-and-author-desmond-morris-dies-aged-98/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runner's seven marathons in seven days challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Fordham plans to run through Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/runners-seven-marathons-in-seven-days-challenge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/runners-seven-marathons-in-seven-days-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pick of the stats: Oxford United v Wrexham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are the key stats for Oxford United v Wrexham]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pick-of-the-stats-oxford-united-v-wrexham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pick-of-the-stats-oxford-united-v-wrexham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coventry's Lampard and Boro's Hackney win at EFL Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coventry boss Frank Lampard and Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney are named the EFL Championship manager and player of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/coventrys-lampard-and-boros-hackney-win-at-efl-awards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/coventrys-lampard-and-boros-hackney-win-at-efl-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One care home where eight families work together]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grange keeps caring in the family with mothers, daughters, sons and siblings working together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/one-care-home-where-eight-families-work-together/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/one-care-home-where-eight-families-work-together/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forty years on from Milk Cup glory at Wembley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former players and the match commentator share memories of an unforgettable day]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/forty-years-on-from-milk-cup-glory-at-wembley/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/forty-years-on-from-milk-cup-glory-at-wembley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children supported by hospice remembered in songs]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Oxford hospice remembers the children it has supported in specially commissioned songs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/children-supported-by-hospice-remembered-in-songs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/children-supported-by-hospice-remembered-in-songs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bloomfield reacts to defeat at Derby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United boss Matt Bloomfield speaks to BBC Radio Oxford following Saturday's defeat at Derby County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bloomfield-reacts-to-defeat-at-derby/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bloomfield-reacts-to-defeat-at-derby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters rescue 'exhausted' horse stuck in mud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Max was safely freed after becoming trapped on his side in a steep-sided gully.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/firefighters-rescue-exhausted-horse-stuck-in-mud/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/firefighters-rescue-exhausted-horse-stuck-in-mud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South weekly quiz: Where are Roger and Scarlet going?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/south-weekly-quiz-where-are-roger-and-scarlet-going/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/south-weekly-quiz-where-are-roger-and-scarlet-going/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From capybara to skunks - the South's strangest animal sightings]]></title><description><![CDATA[From capybaras and cobras to wolves and wallabies, the unusual animals seen on the loose across the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/from-capybara-to-skunks-the-souths-strangest-animal-sightings/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/from-capybara-to-skunks-the-souths-strangest-animal-sightings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New cup 'a catalyst' for cricket in state schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of state secondary schools across the south are taking part in the new Knight-Stokes Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-cup-a-catalyst-for-cricket-in-state-schools/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-cup-a-catalyst-for-cricket-in-state-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the site at the heart of the vinyl revival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC gets a glimpse inside the UK's largest vinyl distributor for Record Store Day 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/inside-the-site-at-the-heart-of-the-vinyl-revival/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/inside-the-site-at-the-heart-of-the-vinyl-revival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six more jailed after £3.4m luxury car theft spree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Det Con Simon Lloyd says the group's motive can only be put down to "pure greed".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/six-more-jailed-after-34m-luxury-car-theft-spree/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/six-more-jailed-after-34m-luxury-car-theft-spree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for elected mayor for region delayed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Thames Valley needs to form a foundation strategic authority before holding mayoral elections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/plans-for-elected-mayor-for-region-delayed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/plans-for-elected-mayor-for-region-delayed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford's Placheta to miss rest of season with injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United boss Matt Bloomdfield confirms they are likely to be without winger Przemyslaw Placheta for the rest of the Championship season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfords-placheta-to-miss-rest-of-season-with-injury/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfords-placheta-to-miss-rest-of-season-with-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nursery closure plan sees scramble for places]]></title><description><![CDATA[United Learning tells parents it will be closing its NOA's Ark nursery in Banbury this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/nursery-closure-plan-sees-scramble-for-places/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/nursery-closure-plan-sees-scramble-for-places/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paralympian aims to make rowing more accessible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Pritchard helps Oxfordshire-based freemasons raise &pound;12,470 for adaptive rowing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/paralympian-aims-to-make-rowing-more-accessible/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/paralympian-aims-to-make-rowing-more-accessible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police officers recognised in bravery awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers win awards for everything from championing women's rights to fighting armed intruders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-officers-recognised-in-bravery-awards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-officers-recognised-in-bravery-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transport secretary's car damaged by pothole]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heidi Alexander jokes that the pothole she hit in Oxfordshire last month looked like a moon crater.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/transport-secretarys-car-damaged-by-pothole/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/transport-secretarys-car-damaged-by-pothole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospital trust apologises for stillbirth reporting errors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford University Hospitals shared the incorrect number in a report into maternity services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/hospital-trust-apologises-for-stillbirth-reporting-errors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/hospital-trust-apologises-for-stillbirth-reporting-errors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers face job losses in delivery firm dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Sheehy owns a firm that effectively subcontracts drivers for the courier service Evri.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/drivers-face-job-losses-in-delivery-firm-dispute/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/drivers-face-job-losses-in-delivery-firm-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['If we go down, we do it with our heads held high']]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford fans have their say on the Championship relegation battle and whether the U's can stay up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/if-we-go-down-we-do-it-with-our-heads-held-high/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/if-we-go-down-we-do-it-with-our-heads-held-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British expertise helps harness the power of a star]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new facility is based in Culham, Oxfordshire, helps scientists manage and analyse the fusion process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/british-expertise-helps-harness-the-power-of-a-star/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/british-expertise-helps-harness-the-power-of-a-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop letting water companies delay fines, urges MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henley and Thame MP Freddie van Mierlo says the law currently "lets water companies off the hook".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/stop-letting-water-companies-delay-fines-urges-mp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/stop-letting-water-companies-delay-fines-urges-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How are U's fans feeling about relegation battle?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get in touch to let us know what you think about Oxford United's chances of Championship survival this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/how-are-us-fans-feeling-about-relegation-battle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/how-are-us-fans-feeling-about-relegation-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A red kite took my mother-in-law's sausage rolls']]></title><description><![CDATA[A man believes he has the answer to where a red kite got hold of the savoury snack in Banbury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/a-red-kite-took-my-mother-in-laws-sausage-rolls/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/a-red-kite-took-my-mother-in-laws-sausage-rolls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Need To Know Oxfordshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 21,000 tonnes of waste was dumped alongside the A34 near Kidlington last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/need-to-know-oxfordshire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/need-to-know-oxfordshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community shop 'much more than a can of beans']]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of volunteers in Oxfordshire is looking to set-up a network of community-run shops across the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/community-shop-much-more-than-a-can-of-beans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/community-shop-much-more-than-a-can-of-beans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS and teachers could benefit from congestion cash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire County Council has so far used funding raised to pay for free park and ride travel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/nhs-and-teachers-could-benefit-from-congestion-cash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/nhs-and-teachers-could-benefit-from-congestion-cash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Drone footage shows giant waste tip clearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 21,000 tonnes of mixed domestic and commercial rubbish was dumped in 2025 near Kidlington.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/watch-drone-footage-shows-giant-waste-tip-clearance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/watch-drone-footage-shows-giant-waste-tip-clearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work begins to remove giant illegal waste tip]]></title><description><![CDATA[The operation to remove 21,000 tonnes of fly-tipped rubbish is expected to take about six months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/work-begins-to-remove-giant-illegal-waste-tip/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/work-begins-to-remove-giant-illegal-waste-tip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Underpass plans 'genuine victory' for campaigners]]></title><description><![CDATA[East West Rail has released updated plans for the London Road Level Crossing ahead of a consultation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/underpass-plans-genuine-victory-for-campaigners/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/underpass-plans-genuine-victory-for-campaigners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final goodbye to 'brave and dependable' former police horse Trojan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trojan retired in 2019 due to health issues after five and a half years with Thames Valley Police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/final-goodbye-to-brave-and-dependable-former-police-horse-trojan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/final-goodbye-to-brave-and-dependable-former-police-horse-trojan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire station closure plans set to be abandoned]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposal to shut three on-call fire stations is no longer recommended, a chief fire officer says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/fire-station-closure-plans-set-to-be-abandoned/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/fire-station-closure-plans-set-to-be-abandoned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thirty-hour Arctic ski race 'as tough as it sounds']]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Ireland, from Didcot, took on the Nordenski&ouml;ldsloppet race across northern Sweden in March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/thirty-hour-arctic-ski-race-as-tough-as-it-sounds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/thirty-hour-arctic-ski-race-as-tough-as-it-sounds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guests expose hotel safety failings beyond Travelodge]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPs and worried guests call for "all hotels" to enforce "robust" security procedures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/guests-expose-hotel-safety-failings-beyond-travelodge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/guests-expose-hotel-safety-failings-beyond-travelodge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marathon in firefighter kit will 'honour memories']]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Dabell is running the London Marathon in memory of those killed in the Bicester Motion fire last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/marathon-in-firefighter-kit-will-honour-memories/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/marathon-in-firefighter-kit-will-honour-memories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Award for maternity staff who created feeding videos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maddy Ellison and Jasmin Conway created videos to help new mums feed their babies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/award-for-maternity-staff-who-created-feeding-videos/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/award-for-maternity-staff-who-created-feeding-videos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[🎧 Have Oxford boosted survival hopes?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dub podcast discuss a crucial victory, U's improved performances and their chances of survival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/-have-oxford-boosted-survival-hopes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/-have-oxford-boosted-survival-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford can invoke spirit of 1986 in relegation fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Final Score's Marc Webber believes Oxford United can repeat the spirit of their 1986 League Cup win to help them escape relegation from the Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-can-invoke-spirit-of-1986-in-relegation-fight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-can-invoke-spirit-of-1986-in-relegation-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natural wealth of districts' biodiversity laid out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Oxfordshire councils conduct biodiversity studies and make recovery a key priority.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/natural-wealth-of-districts-biodiversity-laid-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/natural-wealth-of-districts-biodiversity-laid-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaigners call for vote on public water ownership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ash Smith and Peter Hammond were recently portrayed in the Channel 4 docudrama Dirty Business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/campaigners-call-for-vote-on-public-water-ownership/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/campaigners-call-for-vote-on-public-water-ownership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds turn out for drum and bass bike rave in city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dom Whiting's Drum &amp; Bass On The Bike started from the Clarendon Building on Broad Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/hundreds-turn-out-for-drum-and-bass-bike-rave-in-city/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/hundreds-turn-out-for-drum-and-bass-bike-rave-in-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver rescued by fire crews after lorry overturns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver sustained minor injuries and was unable to get out of the lorry after the crash near Bicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/driver-rescued-by-fire-crews-after-lorry-overturns/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/driver-rescued-by-fire-crews-after-lorry-overturns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marathon run 'a gift', says mum with terminal cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarah Demirtges, from Adderbury, will run the London Marathon for Maggie's cancer support charity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/marathon-run-a-gift-says-mum-with-terminal-cancer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/marathon-run-a-gift-says-mum-with-terminal-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers question future as costs soar amid Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC speaks to farmers in parts of the South about concerns over rising fuel and fertiliser costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/farmers-question-future-as-costs-soar-amid-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/farmers-question-future-as-costs-soar-amid-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bloomfield praises U's pair after Watford win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United head coach Matt Bloomfield praises scorers Myles Peart-Harris and Mark Harris after the U's beat Watford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bloomfield-praises-us-pair-after-watford-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bloomfield-praises-us-pair-after-watford-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iris Murdoch's lost poems to be read at festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently discovered material from the Oxford novelist will be included in the Think Human festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/iris-murdochs-lost-poems-to-be-read-at-festival/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/iris-murdochs-lost-poems-to-be-read-at-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grandparents' love letters inspire one-man play]]></title><description><![CDATA[Noah Wild's production is inspired by hundreds of letters and diaries he found in his family's loft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/grandparents-love-letters-inspire-one-man-play/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/grandparents-love-letters-inspire-one-man-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South weekly quiz: What was the oldest octopus, really?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/south-weekly-quiz-what-was-the-oldest-octopus-really/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/south-weekly-quiz-what-was-the-oldest-octopus-really/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Trails 'going to get worse', says charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners say the budget has not kept up, and signs of underinvestment are starting to show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/national-trails-going-to-get-worse-says-charity/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/national-trails-going-to-get-worse-says-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian in his 70s killed in collision with car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police says it was called to the incident in East Hendred at 07:20 BST on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pedestrian-in-his-70s-killed-in-collision-with-car/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pedestrian-in-his-70s-killed-in-collision-with-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who can I vote for in my area?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections are taking place across the country in May. Use our postcode lookup to find out if there are elections where you live and who you can vote for.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/who-can-i-vote-for-in-my-area/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/who-can-i-vote-for-in-my-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens of dead pigeons found dumped in town centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RSPCA says 25 deceased birds were found Chipping Norton on 1 April after being shot by an airgun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dozens-of-dead-pigeons-found-dumped-in-town-centre/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dozens-of-dead-pigeons-found-dumped-in-town-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EFL confirms fixture release date]]></title><description><![CDATA[The English Football League reveals the key dates for the 2026-27 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/efl-confirms-fixture-release-date/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/efl-confirms-fixture-release-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PC barred from policing for sending racist messages in chat with sex offender]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former PC Jordan Foulkes is barred from policing following a misconduct hearing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pc-barred-from-policing-for-sending-racist-messages-in-chat-with-sex-offender/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pc-barred-from-policing-for-sending-racist-messages-in-chat-with-sex-offender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton's Eckert wins manager of the month award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert is named the Championship's manager of the month for March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/southamptons-eckert-wins-manager-of-the-month-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/southamptons-eckert-wins-manager-of-the-month-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK band linked to Artemis II's toilet trouble]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oxford band joke a vial they lost in 2024 in the space capsule caused the toilet malfunctions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/uk-band-linked-to-artemis-iis-toilet-trouble/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/uk-band-linked-to-artemis-iis-toilet-trouble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New developer found for long-delayed GP surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of Great Western Park in Didcot have waited more than a decade for the health centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-developer-found-for-long-delayed-gp-surgery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-developer-found-for-long-delayed-gp-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the south spotted in Birdwatch 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The results are in for the RSPB's annual Big Garden Birdwatch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/what-the-south-spotted-in-birdwatch-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/what-the-south-spotted-in-birdwatch-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bloomfield wants Oxford players to stay level-headed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United boss Matt Bloomfield urges his side to keep emotionally level as they aim to escape relegation to League One.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bloomfield-wants-oxford-players-to-stay-level-headed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bloomfield-wants-oxford-players-to-stay-level-headed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legal challenge to Oxford Utd stadium plan launched]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign group Friends of Stratfield Brake has lodged it's challenge with the High Court]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/legal-challenge-to-oxford-utd-stadium-plan-launched/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/legal-challenge-to-oxford-utd-stadium-plan-launched/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PC accused of letting suspect drink alcohol]]></title><description><![CDATA[PC Sean Clayton-Chance is accused of pointing his body-worn camera away from the suspect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pc-accused-of-letting-suspect-drink-alcohol/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pc-accused-of-letting-suspect-drink-alcohol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carnival's future unclear after organiser steps down]]></title><description><![CDATA[A date for the 2026 Cowley Road Carnival is yet to be confirmed after last year's event was postponed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/carnivals-future-unclear-after-organiser-steps-down/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/carnivals-future-unclear-after-organiser-steps-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eckert, Lampard, Morrison &amp; Bloomfield up for MotM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford's Matt Bloomfield, Tonda Eckert of Southampton, West Brom interim boss James Morrison and Coventry's Frank Lampard are nominated for the March Championship manager of the month award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/eckert-lampard-morrison-amp-bloomfield-up-for-motm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/eckert-lampard-morrison-amp-bloomfield-up-for-motm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[800-year-old cattle market to move to new site]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Oxfordshire District Council has greenlit the relocation to just west of the town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/800-year-old-cattle-market-to-move-to-new-site/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/800-year-old-cattle-market-to-move-to-new-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis II is 'inspiring' a whole generation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Susan Charlesworth trains astronauts for space and says Nasa's mission will impact millions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/artemis-ii-is-inspiring-a-whole-generation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/artemis-ii-is-inspiring-a-whole-generation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22,000 students told to pay back 'mis-sold' maintenance loans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those affected have been told their courses were never eligible for maintenance or childcare loans]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/22000-students-told-to-pay-back-mis-sold-maintenance-loans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/22000-students-told-to-pay-back-mis-sold-maintenance-loans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Footballer frustrated by game's approach to suicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Wales winger has spent the past year trying to get clubs to sign up to a suicide prevention scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/footballer-frustrated-by-games-approach-to-suicide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/footballer-frustrated-by-games-approach-to-suicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How should £1.8m from bus lane fines be spent?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire County Council earned &pound;1.83m from fines in 2025, almost &pound;500,000 more than in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/how-should-18m-from-bus-lane-fines-be-spent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/how-should-18m-from-bus-lane-fines-be-spent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speedway meeting cancelled over stadium uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncertainty has arisen after a broadcaster pulled out of covering greyhound racing at Oxford Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/speedway-meeting-cancelled-over-stadium-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/speedway-meeting-cancelled-over-stadium-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The problems with the Thames Path]]></title><description><![CDATA[It should be a footpath that takes you along the banks of the UK's most famous river.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-problems-with-the-thames-path/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-problems-with-the-thames-path/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lankshear finding form for Oxford at crucial time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United striker Will Lankshear is hoping to continue his encouraging goalscoring run in a bid to keep the U's up in their five remaining games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/lankshear-finding-form-for-oxford-at-crucial-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/lankshear-finding-form-for-oxford-at-crucial-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inscribed Martin Luther King memoir fetches £2.5k]]></title><description><![CDATA[The copy of Stride Toward Freedom by Martin Luther King had been donated to an Oxfam bookshop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/inscribed-martin-luther-king-memoir-fetches-25k/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/inscribed-martin-luther-king-memoir-fetches-25k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why does Oxford need burial space outside the city?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new burial ground for Oxford has been approved, but it is outside the city boundary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/why-does-oxford-need-burial-space-outside-the-city/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/why-does-oxford-need-burial-space-outside-the-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 years of 'The Singing Estate' choir celebrated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Founding members of the choir reunite to celebrate 20 years since their Royal Albert Hall performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/20-years-of-the-singing-estate-choir-celebrated/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/20-years-of-the-singing-estate-choir-celebrated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What should patients do during the doctors' strike?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Thames Valley Integrated Care Board says people should "choose services appropriately".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/what-should-patients-do-during-the-doctors-strike/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/what-should-patients-do-during-the-doctors-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nothing was decided today - Bloomfield]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United boss Matt Bloomfield admits that he was "terribly disappointed" to not pick up all three points in their 2-2 draw with Portsmouth on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/nothing-was-decided-today-bloomfield/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/nothing-was-decided-today-bloomfield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bags of cannabis found in moped rider's delivery bag]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police said a food delivery bag on the moped was found packed with bags of cannabis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bags-of-cannabis-found-in-moped-riders-delivery-bag/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bags-of-cannabis-found-in-moped-riders-delivery-bag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former pupil restrained at school has damages cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former pupil was awarded &pound;18,900 in 2024 but that was reduced after an appeal by the school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/former-pupil-restrained-at-school-has-damages-cut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/former-pupil-restrained-at-school-has-damages-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The film festival where creativity meets togetherness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crew behind the free festival talk about "bringing people together" in the streaming era.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-film-festival-where-creativity-meets-togetherness/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-film-festival-where-creativity-meets-togetherness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The strangest traditions and events in the south]]></title><description><![CDATA[From bun throwing to nettle eating, the south celebrates some of the country&rsquo;s most unusual traditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-strangest-traditions-and-events-in-the-south/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-strangest-traditions-and-events-in-the-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South's faith leaders share Easter message of hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[Religious leaders across the south have marked Easter with messages of hope amid global tensions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/souths-faith-leaders-share-easter-message-of-hope/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/souths-faith-leaders-share-easter-message-of-hope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Abingdon roundabout monk mascot installed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The original sculpture stood on the Marcham roundabout for more than 20 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-abingdon-roundabout-monk-mascot-installed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-abingdon-roundabout-monk-mascot-installed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is the Championship heading for financial 'catastrophe'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport takes a look at if the second tier could be facing a "doomsday scenario" as club accounts reveal the significant scale of their losses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/is-the-championship-heading-for-financial-catastrophe/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/is-the-championship-heading-for-financial-catastrophe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Debenhams to become lab space in £125m plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Crown Estate is a partner in the project, which will use the Debenhams store that shut in 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/former-debenhams-to-become-lab-space-in-125m-plan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/former-debenhams-to-become-lab-space-in-125m-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford women and Cambridge men win Boat Races]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cambridge Men make it four in a row on the Thames as Oxford Women win their first Boat Race since 2016.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-women-and-cambridge-men-win-boat-races/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-women-and-cambridge-men-win-boat-races/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two dogs seized after cavapoo 'mauled to death']]></title><description><![CDATA[A cavapoo was killed by two other dogs while being walked on a Banbury street on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/two-dogs-seized-after-cavapoo-mauled-to-death/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/two-dogs-seized-after-cavapoo-mauled-to-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Wearing a wig has changed my life']]></title><description><![CDATA[A Banbury firm has been making wigs for the NHS and West End shows for more than 100 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/wearing-a-wig-has-changed-my-life/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/wearing-a-wig-has-changed-my-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South weekly quiz: What viral accessory did a horse wear?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/south-weekly-quiz-what-viral-accessory-did-a-horse-wear/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/south-weekly-quiz-what-viral-accessory-did-a-horse-wear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bloomfield proud of relegation battlers Oxford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Bloomfield is proud of his Oxford United side after they held promotion-chasing Hull City, even though they remain in the Championship relegation zone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bloomfield-proud-of-relegation-battlers-oxford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bloomfield-proud-of-relegation-battlers-oxford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan for 'world-leading' computing centre filed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The site sits close the A34 and Oxford Canal near Kidlington, just north of the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/plan-for-world-leading-computing-centre-filed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/plan-for-world-leading-computing-centre-filed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indie band Beaker on returning after 25 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beaker first emerged from Oxford's 1990s music scene and have reunited more than 25 years later]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/indie-band-beaker-on-returning-after-25-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/indie-band-beaker-on-returning-after-25-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the weather for the Easter bank holiday weekend?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC South weather presenter, Alexis Green, tells us what weather we can expect over the bank holiday weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/what-is-the-weather-for-the-easter-bank-holiday-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/what-is-the-weather-for-the-easter-bank-holiday-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to see bluebells in the south this Easter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where bluebells are blooming across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Dorset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/where-to-see-bluebells-in-the-south-this-easter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/where-to-see-bluebells-in-the-south-this-easter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Championship run-in: 24 key questions for 24 clubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport breaks down the main storylines and talking points as the Championship enters the final section of the 2025-26 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-championship-run-in-24-key-questions-for-24-clubs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-championship-run-in-24-key-questions-for-24-clubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Push to revive market gardens to meet local demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[A report shows an increased demand for local fruit and veg and shows producers can make a tidy profit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/push-to-revive-market-gardens-to-meet-local-demand/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/push-to-revive-market-gardens-to-meet-local-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game 'killer' or 'fairer' - does the Championship need VAR?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport examines the arguments for and against and the thoughts across the Championship over the contentious issues of whether to bring in VAR.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/game-killer-or-fairer-does-the-championship-need-var/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/game-killer-or-fairer-does-the-championship-need-var/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alpine condemn Colapinto abuse and deny 'sabotage']]></title><description><![CDATA[Alpine condemn the social media abuse targeted at Franco Colapinto and deny the "unfounded" suggestions they are favouring team-mate Pierre Gasly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/alpine-condemn-colapinto-abuse-and-deny-sabotage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/alpine-condemn-colapinto-abuse-and-deny-sabotage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's got out of hand, it's time to take a stand']]></title><description><![CDATA[Lots of English and British flags have been put up across the county recently.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/its-got-out-of-hand-its-time-to-take-a-stand/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/its-got-out-of-hand-its-time-to-take-a-stand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother becomes face of breast cancer campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paula Van Santen has been living with secondary breast cancer for four years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/mother-becomes-face-of-breast-cancer-campaign/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/mother-becomes-face-of-breast-cancer-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman's Travelodge naked man ordeal as claims build]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of people tell their stories to the BBC after a woman was attacked in her hotel bed in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/womans-travelodge-naked-man-ordeal-as-claims-build/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/womans-travelodge-naked-man-ordeal-as-claims-build/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Championship clubs spend more than £69m on agents fees]]></title><description><![CDATA[New figures reveal Championship clubs spent more than &pound;69m on agents fees over the past year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/championship-clubs-spend-more-than-69m-on-agents-fees/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/championship-clubs-spend-more-than-69m-on-agents-fees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prisoners chance of finding work 'not high enough']]></title><description><![CDATA[HMP Bullingdon's Paul Humpherson confirms 38% of prisoners find employment six months after release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/prisoners-chance-of-finding-work-not-high-enough/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/prisoners-chance-of-finding-work-not-high-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Ultimate bragging rights' - sisters ready for Boat Race showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mia and Lilli Freischem will be in opposing boats in the 80th Women's Boat Race, with the "ultimate bragging rights" at stake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/ultimate-bragging-rights-sisters-ready-for-boat-race-showdown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/ultimate-bragging-rights-sisters-ready-for-boat-race-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pick of the stats: Oxford United v Hull City]]></title><description><![CDATA[The key stats before Oxford United's clash with Hull City in the Championship on Friday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pick-of-the-stats-oxford-united-v-hull-city-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pick-of-the-stats-oxford-united-v-hull-city-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legal notice to group to stop flags on lampposts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The county council said it received more than 200 complaints about Union and St George's flags.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/legal-notice-to-group-to-stop-flags-on-lampposts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/legal-notice-to-group-to-stop-flags-on-lampposts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames footbridge reopens after three-year closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[A structural survey of the bridge revealed its supports were corroded and damaged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/thames-footbridge-reopens-after-three-year-closure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/thames-footbridge-reopens-after-three-year-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What you need to know about new Thames Valley care board]]></title><description><![CDATA[The way local health services are organised is officially changing from Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/what-you-need-to-know-about-new-thames-valley-care-board/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/what-you-need-to-know-about-new-thames-valley-care-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The places hoping to become first Town of Culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple towns across the south of England are hoping to become the first-ever UK Town of Culture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-places-hoping-to-become-first-town-of-culture/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-places-hoping-to-become-first-town-of-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters back strike action in row over cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[FBU says 94% of firefighters who took part in consultative ballot voted in favour of strike action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/firefighters-back-strike-action-in-row-over-cuts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/firefighters-back-strike-action-in-row-over-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New bin rules begin in England but not all councils are ready]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weekly food waste collections are required for all English homes as new legislation takes effect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-bin-rules-begin-in-england-but-not-all-councils-are-ready/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-bin-rules-begin-in-england-but-not-all-councils-are-ready/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fighting inequalities one rounder at a time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women from Banbury Mosque are finding simple ways to fight health inequalities in their area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/fighting-inequalities-one-rounder-at-a-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/fighting-inequalities-one-rounder-at-a-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford defender Long signs new deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United defender Sam Long signs a new deal to extend his 14-year stay at the club as a professional.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-defender-long-signs-new-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-defender-long-signs-new-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunglass-wearing police horse Luna retires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luna turned heads at Ascot in her 'neigh-bands' and stayed on duty after being punched at a match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/sunglass-wearing-police-horse-luna-retires/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/sunglass-wearing-police-horse-luna-retires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concerns raised about Blackburn boss O'Neill's dual role]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least one Championship club has raised concerns over a potential conflict of interest involving Northern Ireland and Blackburn manager Michael O'Neill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/concerns-raised-about-blackburn-boss-oneills-dual-role/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/concerns-raised-about-blackburn-boss-oneills-dual-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Banbury community pulling out of deprivation]]></title><description><![CDATA[in 2019, ten Oxfordshire communities were part of the 20% most deprived in the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-banbury-community-pulling-out-of-deprivation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-banbury-community-pulling-out-of-deprivation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Men's ideas are visionary - but women's are written off as niche']]></title><description><![CDATA[Women are being told their business ideas are "niche" while men are told theirs are "visionary"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/mens-ideas-are-visionary-but-womens-are-written-off-as-niche/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/mens-ideas-are-visionary-but-womens-are-written-off-as-niche/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven puppies found abandoned under bush]]></title><description><![CDATA[The puppies, believed to be Staffordshire Bull Terriers, were discovered and handed to vets in Oxfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/seven-puppies-found-abandoned-under-bush/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/seven-puppies-found-abandoned-under-bush/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sewage blockages tackled with 'baby hedgehog' tool]]></title><description><![CDATA[The spiky metal tools are being used to clear debris from hard-to-reach narrow pipes and prevent more serious issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/sewage-blockages-tackled-with-baby-hedgehog-tool/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/sewage-blockages-tackled-with-baby-hedgehog-tool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents say cancer care delays cost daughter time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wokingham parents say treatment delays may have affected how long their 35-year-old daughter lived.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/parents-say-cancer-care-delays-cost-daughter-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/parents-say-cancer-care-delays-cost-daughter-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Excitement' at largest parachute drop in decade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The training has been staged to show the UK's ability to deploy troops and equipment at short notice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/excitement-at-largest-parachute-drop-in-decade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/excitement-at-largest-parachute-drop-in-decade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A heart condition put a stop to my football career']]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Bailess had to stop playing football after she was diagnosed with an inherited heart disease]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/a-heart-condition-put-a-stop-to-my-football-career/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/a-heart-condition-put-a-stop-to-my-football-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decide the worst Football League kit of all time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pick the worst football kit from our EFL hall of shame.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/decide-the-worst-football-league-kit-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/decide-the-worst-football-league-kit-of-all-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catalytic converter thefts probe reaches dead end]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Malloy has had two catalytic converters stolen in five years from Thornhill park and ride.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/catalytic-converter-thefts-probe-reaches-dead-end/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/catalytic-converter-thefts-probe-reaches-dead-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where are elections taking place in the South?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is everything you need to know about what is happening in the local elections in the south.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/where-are-elections-taking-place-in-the-south/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/where-are-elections-taking-place-in-the-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Financial burden' for councils facing reorganisation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire council leader Nick Adams-King says plans have also left locals "unhappy".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/financial-burden-for-councils-facing-reorganisation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/financial-burden-for-councils-facing-reorganisation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford University welcomes record number of tourists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford University's gardens, museums and libraries welcomed a record 3.8 million visitors in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-university-welcomes-record-number-of-tourists/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-university-welcomes-record-number-of-tourists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free family activities across the south this Easter]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Easter trails and craft sessions to story times and festivals, here are some free ways to keep children entertained.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/free-family-activities-across-the-south-this-easter/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/free-family-activities-across-the-south-this-easter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's next for Oxfordshire's cancelled New Town?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Heyford Park in Oxfordshire is no longer part of the government's New Town programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/whats-next-for-oxfordshires-cancelled-new-town/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/whats-next-for-oxfordshires-cancelled-new-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pothole prevention work to begin in £8m programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than one million sq m of carriageway will be treated after "unprecedented winter", says council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pothole-prevention-work-to-begin-in-8m-programme/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pothole-prevention-work-to-begin-in-8m-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beckhams' 'Blackpool' lighting plans irk neighbours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neighbours of the Beckhams in Great Tew compare the plans to the Blackpool illuminations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/beckhams-blackpool-lighting-plans-irk-neighbours/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/beckhams-blackpool-lighting-plans-irk-neighbours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The pioneering coffee house serving since 1645]]></title><description><![CDATA[Radio Oxford visits the historic shop that has been serving the city since the Civil War.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-pioneering-coffee-house-serving-since-1645/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 08:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-pioneering-coffee-house-serving-since-1645/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football club fundraises for clubhouse roof repairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Banbury United says the postponement of home fixtures this season have placed pressure on finances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/football-club-fundraises-for-clubhouse-roof-repairs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 08:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/football-club-fundraises-for-clubhouse-roof-repairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South weekly quiz: Grave appeal for which Only Fools star?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/south-weekly-quiz-grave-appeal-for-which-only-fools-star/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 08:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/south-weekly-quiz-grave-appeal-for-which-only-fools-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road marking 'mistakes' still pose risk, police boss says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The complaints come after various mistakes at the Milton Interchange had to be fixed earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/road-marking-mistakes-still-pose-risk-police-boss-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/road-marking-mistakes-still-pose-risk-police-boss-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King jokes plaque will go in the 'downstairs loo']]></title><description><![CDATA[His Majesty made the joke during a visit to a "trail-blazing" solar panel company in Oxford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/king-jokes-plaque-will-go-in-the-downstairs-loo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/king-jokes-plaque-will-go-in-the-downstairs-loo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coming soon to Witney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Controversial plans for the High Street have been approved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/coming-soon-to-witney/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/coming-soon-to-witney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers question future over fuel and fertiliser costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers reflect on how war in the Middle East is affecting their businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/farmers-question-future-over-fuel-and-fertiliser-costs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/farmers-question-future-over-fuel-and-fertiliser-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Didcot's last bank to close - what now?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Didcot is to lose its last remaining bank next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/didcots-last-bank-to-close-what-now/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/didcots-last-bank-to-close-what-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Didcot's last bank to close - what next?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Didcot is to lose its last remaining bank next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/didcots-last-bank-to-close-what-next/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/didcots-last-bank-to-close-what-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government decision on 2,400 acre solar farm delayed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A decision on plans for Botley West Solar Farm in Oxfordshire will now be made by September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/government-decision-on-2400-acre-solar-farm-delayed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/government-decision-on-2400-acre-solar-farm-delayed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man and woman arrested on suspicion of financing terrorism]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 50-year-old man and 35-year-old woman - both from Oxford - are arrested.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-and-woman-arrested-on-suspicion-of-financing-terrorism/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-and-woman-arrested-on-suspicion-of-financing-terrorism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three men charged with raping teen girl in 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[The three men are accused of a carrying out the attacks in Oxfordshire and Berkshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/three-men-charged-with-raping-teen-girl-in-2005/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/three-men-charged-with-raping-teen-girl-in-2005/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Absolutely massive' games loom in relegation scrap]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's 72+ EFL podcast team look at the relegation battle in the Championship with huge games looming at the end of the international break.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/absolutely-massive-games-loom-in-relegation-scrap/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/absolutely-massive-games-loom-in-relegation-scrap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TV and movie zoo set to close]]></title><description><![CDATA[The private zoo starred in dozens of films and TV shows, including Harry Potter and Doctor Who.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/tv-and-movie-zoo-set-to-close/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/tv-and-movie-zoo-set-to-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Champ Rugby club unveils 5,000-seater stadium plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chinnor RFC says it is looking to redevelop its current home at the end of next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/champ-rugby-club-unveils-5000-seater-stadium-plans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/champ-rugby-club-unveils-5000-seater-stadium-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bloomfield hungry for continued improvement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United head coach Matt Bloomfield joins the BBC's 72+ EFL podcast to discuss their upturn in Championship form and prospects for the final seven games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bloomfield-hungry-for-continued-improvement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bloomfield-hungry-for-continued-improvement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who pays for policing state visits like Trump's?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A row over the cost of Donald Trump&rsquo;s visit to Windsor has raised wider questions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/who-pays-for-policing-state-visits-like-trumps/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/who-pays-for-policing-state-visits-like-trumps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waste mountain was dumped in 'short period of time']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Environment Agency chief executive tells peers that waste at the site had been "dumped in a number of nights".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/waste-mountain-was-dumped-in-short-period-of-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/waste-mountain-was-dumped-in-short-period-of-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does the beer belly really exist?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists at the University of Oxford say it does.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/does-the-beer-belly-really-exist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/does-the-beer-belly-really-exist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First black mayor in role's 800-year history chosen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chewe Munkonge has been chosen to take up the role in Oxford, subject to his re-election in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/first-black-mayor-in-roles-800-year-history-chosen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/first-black-mayor-in-roles-800-year-history-chosen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orthopaedic surgeon airlifted after coast fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Oxford surgeon who regularly treats broken ankles becomes the &ldquo;unexpectedly casualty&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/orthopaedic-surgeon-airlifted-after-coast-fall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/orthopaedic-surgeon-airlifted-after-coast-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The theme park boom that could generate billions]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC South looks at new plans for theme parks across the region and their potential impact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-theme-park-boom-that-could-generate-billions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-theme-park-boom-that-could-generate-billions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EFL play-off finals on Spring Bank Holiday weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[This season's English Football League play-off finals at Wembley will take place over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/efl-play-off-finals-on-spring-bank-holiday-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/efl-play-off-finals-on-spring-bank-holiday-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Museum charges to remain despite almost 2,000 people signing petition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost 2,000 people have signed a petition calling for free entry to the Museum of Oxford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/museum-charges-to-remain-despite-almost-2000-people-signing-petition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/museum-charges-to-remain-despite-almost-2000-people-signing-petition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BGT golden buzzer 'surreal', says farmers' choir]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hawkstone Farmers' Choir were rewarded by judge Amanda Holden for their performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bgt-golden-buzzer-surreal-says-farmers-choir/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bgt-golden-buzzer-surreal-says-farmers-choir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plea to rehome 100 'wonderful' hens in retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 100 ex-farm hens will be at risk of slaughter if they do not find a home by Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/plea-to-rehome-100-wonderful-hens-in-retirement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/plea-to-rehome-100-wonderful-hens-in-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxfordshire treatment site tops sewage spills table]]></title><description><![CDATA[The report shows the plant at South Moreton has carried out 287 "illegal spills" in five years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfordshire-treatment-site-tops-sewage-spills-table/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfordshire-treatment-site-tops-sewage-spills-table/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police told £900k Trump costs will not be paid]]></title><description><![CDATA[The costs relate to security for the US president's visit to Windsor Castle in September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-told-900k-trump-costs-will-not-be-paid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-told-900k-trump-costs-will-not-be-paid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man wins &pound;1m using late dad's lottery numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sean Hayes describes finding out the news in the pub, and he now plans to buy a house.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-wins-pound1m-using-late-dads-lottery-numbers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-wins-pound1m-using-late-dads-lottery-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highway skills academy for veterans gets under way]]></title><description><![CDATA[A skills academy offering funded training programmes to military veterans opens in Oxfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/highway-skills-academy-for-veterans-gets-under-way/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/highway-skills-academy-for-veterans-gets-under-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you cut down a hedge in bird nesting season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some residents in Oxfordshire are expressing their concerns after trees and hedges were cut down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/can-you-cut-down-a-hedge-in-bird-nesting-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/can-you-cut-down-a-hedge-in-bird-nesting-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blenheim backs £600m historical theme park plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Puy du Fou attraction would bring "genuine variety and ambition", the palace's CEO says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/blenheim-backs-600m-historical-theme-park-plan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/blenheim-backs-600m-historical-theme-park-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hope for boat owners as city boatyard plans revived]]></title><description><![CDATA[After more than 20 years, a DIY community boatyard will return to Oxford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/hope-for-boat-owners-as-city-boatyard-plans-revived/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/hope-for-boat-owners-as-city-boatyard-plans-revived/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea show garden to raise Parkinson's awareness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the annual flower show, the garden will be relocated to Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/chelsea-show-garden-to-raise-parkinsons-awareness/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/chelsea-show-garden-to-raise-parkinsons-awareness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bloomfield 'proud' despite disappointing loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United boss Matt Bloomfield says that he is "really dissapointed" after the U's tasted defeat away at Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bloomfield-proud-despite-disappointing-loss/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 20:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bloomfield-proud-despite-disappointing-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dame Jenni was 'broadcasting giant', says co-presenter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bruce Parker pays tribute to his late colleague and friend Dame Jenni Murray.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dame-jenni-was-broadcasting-giant-says-co-presenter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dame-jenni-was-broadcasting-giant-says-co-presenter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council approves £32m push to tackle homelessness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford City Council says it will reduce the current reliance on hotels for temporary accommodation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/council-approves-32m-push-to-tackle-homelessness/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/council-approves-32m-push-to-tackle-homelessness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm running as a pair of ovaries in mum's memory']]></title><description><![CDATA[Lisa Hale, from Oxfordshire, is preparing to run a half marathon wearing the body part costume.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/im-running-as-a-pair-of-ovaries-in-mums-memory/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/im-running-as-a-pair-of-ovaries-in-mums-memory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The tale of the 'fine lady upon a white horse']]></title><description><![CDATA[Radio Oxford investigates the origins of the famous nursery rhyme with Banbury at its heart.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-tale-of-the-fine-lady-upon-a-white-horse/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-tale-of-the-fine-lady-upon-a-white-horse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South weekly quiz: What TV show did a care home recreate?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/south-weekly-quiz-what-tv-show-did-a-care-home-recreate/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/south-weekly-quiz-what-tv-show-did-a-care-home-recreate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dame Jenni Murray, former BBC Woman's Hour presenter, dies at 75]]></title><description><![CDATA[She was the Radio 4 programme's longest-serving presenter, having left in 2020 after 33 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dame-jenni-murray-former-bbc-womans-hour-presenter-dies-at-75/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dame-jenni-murray-former-bbc-womans-hour-presenter-dies-at-75/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipping Norton - the British baseball champions]]></title><description><![CDATA[How did one town become champions, only for it to be forgotten over the next century?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/chipping-norton-the-british-baseball-champions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/chipping-norton-the-british-baseball-champions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford boss Bloomfield thankful for time to prepare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United head coach Matt Bloomfield says they have used their free week to solely focus on their Championship game against Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-boss-bloomfield-thankful-for-time-to-prepare/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-boss-bloomfield-thankful-for-time-to-prepare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fears development corporation will 'hoover up' local powers]]></title><description><![CDATA[People in Oxfordshire respond to plans for a government-led development corporation for the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/fears-development-corporation-will-hoover-up-local-powers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/fears-development-corporation-will-hoover-up-local-powers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They've gone over the top']]></title><description><![CDATA[The timing of tree cutting for HIF1 has been called into question.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/theyve-gone-over-the-top/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/theyve-gone-over-the-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The artist who likes to burst people's bubbles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The anonymous artist behind Didcot&rsquo;s &ldquo;magical&rdquo; road signs is holding his first public exhibition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-artist-who-likes-to-burst-peoples-bubbles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-artist-who-likes-to-burst-peoples-bubbles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EFL five things: March wins could bring forth May flowers]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport highlights five things to look out for in the EFL's fixture schedule on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/efl-five-things-march-wins-could-bring-forth-may-flowers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/efl-five-things-march-wins-could-bring-forth-may-flowers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live music funding will make 'massive difference']]></title><description><![CDATA[Last month, Oxford City Council agreed to invest &pound;40,000 over the next two years to help live music.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/live-music-funding-will-make-massive-difference/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/live-music-funding-will-make-massive-difference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families face wait over school places 20 miles away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of children in Banbury have been allocated spots at secondary schools in Bicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/families-face-wait-over-school-places-20-miles-away/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/families-face-wait-over-school-places-20-miles-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood-prone areas to receive £45m for defences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investments in projects such as coastal defences will aim to protect communities from the impacts of flooding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/flood-prone-areas-to-receive-45m-for-defences/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/flood-prone-areas-to-receive-45m-for-defences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pick of the stats: Southampton v Oxford United]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are the key stats for Southampton v Oxford United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pick-of-the-stats-southampton-v-oxford-united/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pick-of-the-stats-southampton-v-oxford-united/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford announce £17.5m loss in annual accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United announce a &pound;17.5m net loss in their annual accounts for the year ending 30 June 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-announce-175m-loss-in-annual-accounts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-announce-175m-loss-in-annual-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berkshire wades in on an Oxfordshire problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are the county's roads really in such a sorry state?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/berkshire-wades-in-on-an-oxfordshire-problem/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/berkshire-wades-in-on-an-oxfordshire-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen in court accused of supporting Islamic State]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 16-year-old has been charged with eight offences following his arrest in Didcot on 12 March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/teen-in-court-accused-of-supporting-islamic-state/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/teen-in-court-accused-of-supporting-islamic-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Club 'still in shock' after death of teenage goalie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amelia Aplin, 15, died during an Oxford United academy game at the club's training ground earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/club-still-in-shock-after-death-of-teenage-goalie/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/club-still-in-shock-after-death-of-teenage-goalie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Losing Post Office would take the 'heart of village']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Post Office counter in East Hagbourne's community shop has been closed since February.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/losing-post-office-would-take-the-heart-of-village/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/losing-post-office-would-take-the-heart-of-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Better NHS care might have saved 58 babies - BBC finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least 58 babies at an NHS maternity unit might have survived with better care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/better-nhs-care-might-have-saved-58-babies-bbc-finds-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/better-nhs-care-might-have-saved-58-babies-bbc-finds-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Better NHS care might have saved 58 babies, BBC finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are growing calls for a statutory public inquiry into maternity services in Oxford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/better-nhs-care-might-have-saved-58-babies-bbc-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/better-nhs-care-might-have-saved-58-babies-bbc-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames sees biggest boat clean-up in years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owners of sunken and abandoned boats are warned of financial penalties to cover removal costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/thames-sees-biggest-boat-clean-up-in-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/thames-sees-biggest-boat-clean-up-in-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We all deserve to be safe, and loved for who we are']]></title><description><![CDATA[Katie Manning is using her art to champion children born with cleft palate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/we-all-deserve-to-be-safe-and-loved-for-who-we-are/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/we-all-deserve-to-be-safe-and-loved-for-who-we-are/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red kite with sausage roll snapped by photographer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Hopkins managed to get some pictures of the bird from his back garden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/red-kite-with-sausage-roll-snapped-by-photographer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/red-kite-with-sausage-roll-snapped-by-photographer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of new homes on pitches 'will be major loss']]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford City Council plans to build 300 affordable homes on a playing field.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/hundreds-of-new-homes-on-pitches-will-be-major-loss/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/hundreds-of-new-homes-on-pitches-will-be-major-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do you want VAR in the Championship?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport asks fans whether they want VAR to be introduced in the Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/do-you-want-var-in-the-championship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/do-you-want-var-in-the-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detectorist hunts for family of Spitfire crash pilot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danny Jones discovered parts of the Spitfire near Henley in 2021, and has since uncovered its story.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/detectorist-hunts-for-family-of-spitfire-crash-pilot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/detectorist-hunts-for-family-of-spitfire-crash-pilot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-student calls for better meningitis awareness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Woolford suffered a life-threatening meningococcaemia infection while at university in 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/ex-student-calls-for-better-meningitis-awareness/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/ex-student-calls-for-better-meningitis-awareness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shopping addiction on the rise, says rehab boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Dunkley, from Banbury Lodge in Oxfordshire, says compulsive buying has been on the increase since Covid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/shopping-addiction-on-the-rise-says-rehab-boss/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/shopping-addiction-on-the-rise-says-rehab-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I've been sworn at, punched and kicked' - PC says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers say they hope new Taser stun guns will give more protection against violent offenders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/ive-been-sworn-at-punched-and-kicked-pc-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/ive-been-sworn-at-punched-and-kicked-pc-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owner of 'Britain's smallest dog' guilty of cruelty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gemma Blackman is sentenced for running an illegal and cruel dog breeding operation in Oxfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/owner-of-britains-smallest-dog-guilty-of-cruelty/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/owner-of-britains-smallest-dog-guilty-of-cruelty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Crucial points dropped but 10 points from 12 is exceptional']]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest episode of The Dub reflects on the 1-1 draw with Charlton, and winning a first penalty in 675 days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/crucial-points-dropped-but-10-points-from-12-is-exceptional/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/crucial-points-dropped-but-10-points-from-12-is-exceptional/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver dies in collision with lorry on major road]]></title><description><![CDATA[The driver, a man in his 60s, died in the incident at the Pusey turning on Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/driver-dies-in-collision-with-lorry-on-major-road/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/driver-dies-in-collision-with-lorry-on-major-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reeves to double funding for 'British Silicon Valley']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rachel Reeves is expected to announce plans for a Greater Oxford development corporation this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/reeves-to-double-funding-for-british-silicon-valley/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/reeves-to-double-funding-for-british-silicon-valley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could southern England become a theme park hub?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new wave of large-scale visitor attractions is on the way for southern England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/could-southern-england-become-a-theme-park-hub/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/could-southern-england-become-a-theme-park-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travelodge changes policy after attacker given room key]]></title><description><![CDATA[The woman was attacked by Kyran Smith, who was given a key to her hotel room by staff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/travelodge-changes-policy-after-attacker-given-room-key/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/travelodge-changes-policy-after-attacker-given-room-key/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The saga of Salt Cross]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is it really possible to build net zero homes that are also profitable and at speed?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-saga-of-salt-cross/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-saga-of-salt-cross/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beard off as Oxford Utd get penalty after 675 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United fan Gary Hudson had refused to shave until his team were awarded a spot kick.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/beard-off-as-oxford-utd-get-penalty-after-675-days/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/beard-off-as-oxford-utd-get-penalty-after-675-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Really special' town enters culture competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henley joins Banbury, Woodley and Slough in the race for the &pound;3m arts and culture fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/really-special-town-enters-culture-competition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/really-special-town-enters-culture-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is it so hard to build eco-friendly homes?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why has it taken so long for plans for a zero carbon community to be approved in West Oxfordshire?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/why-is-it-so-hard-to-build-eco-friendly-homes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/why-is-it-so-hard-to-build-eco-friendly-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caddy faces 'hardest weeks' on New Zealand trek]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dougie Haynes, originally from Oxford, says the hardest section of his trek comes with "spectacular views".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/caddy-faces-hardest-weeks-on-new-zealand-trek/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/caddy-faces-hardest-weeks-on-new-zealand-trek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Son gives mum kidney 20 years after dad's donation]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2018 Olli, from Oxford, donated one of his kidneys to help his mother in her time of need.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/son-gives-mum-kidney-20-years-after-dads-donation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/son-gives-mum-kidney-20-years-after-dads-donation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police bond brings mums and daughters closer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two mums and their daughters say working for Thames Valley Police has brought them closer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-bond-brings-mums-and-daughters-closer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-bond-brings-mums-and-daughters-closer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Really disappointing not to get three points']]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United boss Matt Bloomfield spoke to BBC Radio Oxford following their 1-1 draw against Charlton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/really-disappointing-not-to-get-three-points/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/really-disappointing-not-to-get-three-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brothers to lead England rugby teams against France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Declan Treacey will captain the U18s at Chinnor, while Connor will lead the U20s in La Rochelle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/brothers-to-lead-england-rugby-teams-against-france/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/brothers-to-lead-england-rugby-teams-against-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former village pub saved from house conversion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planning inspector rejects appeal against turning down of plans to turn former pub into a home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/former-village-pub-saved-from-house-conversion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/former-village-pub-saved-from-house-conversion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dance celebrates Holocaust survivor's legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum is hosting the performance to celebrate the legacy of Naomi Warren.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dance-celebrates-holocaust-survivors-legacy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dance-celebrates-holocaust-survivors-legacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South weekly quiz: How is Greg travelling?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/south-weekly-quiz-how-is-greg-travelling/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/south-weekly-quiz-how-is-greg-travelling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenage boy, 16, arrested over terrorism offence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said the teenager had been arrested in Didcot, Oxfordshire, on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/teenage-boy-16-arrested-over-terrorism-offence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/teenage-boy-16-arrested-over-terrorism-offence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford wins have 'woken up' relegation rivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Purkiss believes Oxford&rsquo;s winning run has woken up a few teams at the bottom of the Championship and says his old club must keep focus in the relegation battle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-wins-have-woken-up-relegation-rivals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-wins-have-woken-up-relegation-rivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxfordshire's biggest change in a generation]]></title><description><![CDATA[From bin collections and schools, to social care and potholes, change is coming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfordshires-biggest-change-in-a-generation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfordshires-biggest-change-in-a-generation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We trap stray cats to stop them breeding']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Neuter Rangers volunteers are working to keep numbers of stray and feral cats under control]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/we-trap-stray-cats-to-stop-them-breeding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/we-trap-stray-cats-to-stop-them-breeding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man admits rape, sexual assaults and kidnapping]]></title><description><![CDATA[Najeebullah Arab was arrested after two separate attacks in Wantage and Grove in January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-admits-rape-sexual-assaults-and-kidnapping/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-admits-rape-sexual-assaults-and-kidnapping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pick of the stats: Oxford United v Charlton Athletic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are the key stats for Oxford United v Charlton Athletic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pick-of-the-stats-oxford-united-v-charlton-athletic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pick-of-the-stats-oxford-united-v-charlton-athletic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EFL five things: Lunchtime showdowns and gaffer gambles]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport highlights five things to look out for in the EFL's fixture schedule on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/efl-five-things-lunchtime-showdowns-and-gaffer-gambles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/efl-five-things-lunchtime-showdowns-and-gaffer-gambles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign launched to save city's oldest cinema]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ultimate Picture Palace needs a longer lease to fund renovations but there are no plans to extend it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/campaign-launched-to-save-citys-oldest-cinema/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/campaign-launched-to-save-citys-oldest-cinema/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the depot organising aid to war-torn nations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oxfam central supply centre, in Bicester, ships aid across the world to those in need.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/inside-the-depot-organising-aid-to-war-torn-nations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/inside-the-depot-organising-aid-to-war-torn-nations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Mother's Day activities across the South]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treat your mum to free activities in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Dorset this Mothering Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/free-mothers-day-activities-across-the-south/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/free-mothers-day-activities-across-the-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shock as children given school places 20 miles away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly two classes of Secondary students have been given school places in Bicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/shock-as-children-given-school-places-20-miles-away/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/shock-as-children-given-school-places-20-miles-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travelodge boss to meet MPs over hotel sex attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 100 MPs signed a letter calling for a meeting with Travelodge's chief executive Jo Boydell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/travelodge-boss-to-meet-mps-over-hotel-sex-attack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/travelodge-boss-to-meet-mps-over-hotel-sex-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clubs and fans pay respects to teenage goalkeeper]]></title><description><![CDATA[A minute's silence in memory of Amelia Aplin was held ahead of Oxford United's game on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/clubs-and-fans-pay-respects-to-teenage-goalkeeper/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/clubs-and-fans-pay-respects-to-teenage-goalkeeper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The family donating kidneys to their siblings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kidney disease sees two family members share their organs in Oxford's Churchill Hospital operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-family-donating-kidneys-to-their-siblings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-family-donating-kidneys-to-their-siblings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaigner 'shocked' by domestic abuse figures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Didcot's Sharon Gaffka is calling for a government rethink on funding of domestic abuse services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/campaigner-shocked-by-domestic-abuse-figures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/campaigner-shocked-by-domestic-abuse-figures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We had Amelia in our hearts - Bloomfield]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United boss Matt Bloomfield says the club wanted to "pay their respects in the best possible way" after the passing of academy player Amelia Aplin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/we-had-amelia-in-our-hearts-bloomfield/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/we-had-amelia-in-our-hearts-bloomfield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trial date set for drowning murder accused]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nelio Gouveia appears at crown court charged with murder after the death of Jennifer Symonds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/trial-date-set-for-drowning-murder-accused/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/trial-date-set-for-drowning-murder-accused/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Daffodils dazzle across the South]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of the trumpet-like flowers have come out in force creating a burst of colour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/in-pictures-daffodils-dazzle-across-the-south/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/in-pictures-daffodils-dazzle-across-the-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans to speed up transformation of derelict wharf]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford City Council will adopt its own plans for Jericho Wharf if developer fails to deliver scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/plans-to-speed-up-transformation-of-derelict-wharf/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/plans-to-speed-up-transformation-of-derelict-wharf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['AI tool told me which antidepressant would suit me best']]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Oxford project looks at data about depression alongside a patients' personal information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/ai-tool-told-me-which-antidepressant-would-suit-me-best/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/ai-tool-told-me-which-antidepressant-would-suit-me-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women less likely to be given CPR because bystanders 'feel unsure about touching a woman's chest']]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Valley Air Ambulance says 1 in 3 women receive no CPR before emergency crews arrive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/women-less-likely-to-be-given-cpr-because-bystanders-feel-unsure-about-touching-a-womans-chest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/women-less-likely-to-be-given-cpr-because-bystanders-feel-unsure-about-touching-a-womans-chest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secret of hedgehog hearing discovered at far beyond human range]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers played a sountrack to hedgehogs to identify the frequency of sounds they can hear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/secret-of-hedgehog-hearing-discovered-at-far-beyond-human-range/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/secret-of-hedgehog-hearing-discovered-at-far-beyond-human-range/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We would be better off with a carrier pigeon than a mobile phone']]></title><description><![CDATA[Operators say mobile dead spots may exist for reasons including "signal congestion" in urban areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/we-would-be-better-off-with-a-carrier-pigeon-than-a-mobile-phone/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/we-would-be-better-off-with-a-carrier-pigeon-than-a-mobile-phone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford's 'feet on the floor' ahead of Blackburn game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are the key points at the media conference ahead of Wednesday's visit of Blackburn Rovers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfords-feet-on-the-floor-ahead-of-blackburn-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfords-feet-on-the-floor-ahead-of-blackburn-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenage goalkeeper 'in our hearts forever']]></title><description><![CDATA[A minutes silence in memory of Amelia Aplin will be held ahead of Oxford United's game on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/teenage-goalkeeper-in-our-hearts-forever/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/teenage-goalkeeper-in-our-hearts-forever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Viral Cotswold pubs leave locals wanting to move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pubs with the quaint Cotswold look are attracting visitors from across the globe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/viral-cotswold-pubs-leave-locals-wanting-to-move/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/viral-cotswold-pubs-leave-locals-wanting-to-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victim identified in drowning murder inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Post-mortem tests showed Jennifer Symonds had died from drowning, police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/victim-identified-in-drowning-murder-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/victim-identified-in-drowning-murder-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justice system would 'lose legitimacy' without juries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leading barrister says without juries courts are not diverse and can be intimidating to victims]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/justice-system-would-lose-legitimacy-without-juries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/justice-system-would-lose-legitimacy-without-juries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Nothing off limits' at suicide bereavement group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben lost his brother Jake to suicide in 2023 and helped start the Banbury support group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/nothing-off-limits-at-suicide-bereavement-group/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/nothing-off-limits-at-suicide-bereavement-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes to 'enormously talented' teen goalkeeper]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amelia Aplin died after collapsing during a game against Fulham in the Junior Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/tributes-to-enormously-talented-teen-goalkeeper/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/tributes-to-enormously-talented-teen-goalkeeper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travelodge boss offers to meet sexual assault victim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jo Boydell apologises to a woman whose attacker was given her room key by hotel staff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/travelodge-boss-offers-to-meet-sexual-assault-victim/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/travelodge-boss-offers-to-meet-sexual-assault-victim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aircraft hangar set for electric go-kart centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operators are planning to install a 150m track at the former aircraft hangar in Oxfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/aircraft-hangar-set-for-electric-go-kart-centre/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/aircraft-hangar-set-for-electric-go-kart-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man appears in court accused of murder after woman drowns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nelio Gouveia appears at magistrates' court following the death of the woman on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-appears-in-court-accused-of-murder-after-woman-drowns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-appears-in-court-accused-of-murder-after-woman-drowns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decision due on hundreds of new military homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Oxfordshire District Council will decide whether to approve the 265 homes in Carterton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/decision-due-on-hundreds-of-new-military-homes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/decision-due-on-hundreds-of-new-military-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Winning would turbocharge culture in our town']]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Politics South looks at why towns in the south of England are bidding to be UK Town of Culture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/winning-would-turbocharge-culture-in-our-town/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/winning-would-turbocharge-culture-in-our-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenage footballer dies during academy match]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 15-year-old Oxford United academy player collapsed during a game against Fulham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/teenage-footballer-dies-during-academy-match/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 20:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/teenage-footballer-dies-during-academy-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water supplies return following main burst]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some properties may still have low water pressure after a burst pipe feeding reservoirs was repaired.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/water-supplies-return-following-main-burst/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/water-supplies-return-following-main-burst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPs warn of economic impact of Iran conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[The conflict in the Middle East will affect fuel prices, inflation and household budgets, MPs have warned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/mps-warn-of-economic-impact-of-iran-conflict/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/mps-warn-of-economic-impact-of-iran-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does Oxfordshire's AI growth zone status mean?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says growth zones - of which Oxfordshire is the first - will deliver "untold opportunities".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/what-does-oxfordshires-ai-growth-zone-status-mean/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/what-does-oxfordshires-ai-growth-zone-status-mean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A female gardener can be an important companion']]></title><description><![CDATA[Janet Wood and Justine Hutchinson from Oxfordshire have grown a network of more than 800 female gardeners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/a-female-gardener-can-be-an-important-companion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/a-female-gardener-can-be-an-important-companion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Careless driving added to force's 'Fatal Five']]></title><description><![CDATA[TVP and Hants to target careless driving alongside speeding, impairment, distraction and no seatbelt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/careless-driving-added-to-forces-fatal-five/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/careless-driving-added-to-forces-fatal-five/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford 'shoots of recovery' emerge in nick of time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courage, spirit and some sprinkles of ruthlessness could yet keep Oxford United in the Championship, says BBC Radio Five Live's Adam Cottier]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-shoots-of-recovery-emerge-in-nick-of-time/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-shoots-of-recovery-emerge-in-nick-of-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air pockets hamper return of water supplies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Water supplies are gradually returning following the burst of a pipe feeding reservoirs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/air-pockets-hamper-return-of-water-supplies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/air-pockets-hamper-return-of-water-supplies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The great World War Two Banbury deception]]></title><description><![CDATA[Radio Oxford's Lilley Noel finds out how a crucial war-time factory outwitted German bombers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-great-world-war-two-banbury-deception/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-great-world-war-two-banbury-deception/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'toad patrol' helping hundreds cross the road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteer Milly Kennedy shares insights into why toads need help to cross the road every year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-toad-patrol-helping-hundreds-cross-the-road/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-toad-patrol-helping-hundreds-cross-the-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South weekly quiz: What was Rafferty's magic song?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/south-weekly-quiz-what-was-raffertys-magic-song/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/south-weekly-quiz-what-was-raffertys-magic-song/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 44, arrested for murder after woman's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police were called to Phyllis Court Drive in Henley-on-Thames at about 07:50 GMT on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-44-arrested-for-murder-after-womans-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-44-arrested-for-murder-after-womans-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arson investigation after 5G mast blaze shuts road]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire shut a main road in Oxford and led to the suspension of part of Oxford's congestion charge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/arson-investigation-after-5g-mast-blaze-shuts-road/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/arson-investigation-after-5g-mast-blaze-shuts-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schools shut and thousands affected as water issues hit third day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Water is expected to return gradually throughout the day after an underground pipe broke in Eynsham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/schools-shut-and-thousands-affected-as-water-issues-hit-third-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/schools-shut-and-thousands-affected-as-water-issues-hit-third-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robot 'mice' developed to inspect hadron collider]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK Atomic Energy Authority developed the robot with the European nuclear research centre, Cern.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/robot-mice-developed-to-inspect-hadron-collider/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/robot-mice-developed-to-inspect-hadron-collider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['If it wasn't for CPR, I wouldn't be here today']]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire GP Dr Nick Thomas had been playing football when he suffered a cardiac arrest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/if-it-wasnt-for-cpr-i-wouldnt-be-here-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/if-it-wasnt-for-cpr-i-wouldnt-be-here-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad hopes 'lessons will be learned' from son's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[18-year-old Fintan Jack Feltham was found in a flooded field in Oxford a week after going missing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dad-hopes-lessons-will-be-learned-from-sons-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dad-hopes-lessons-will-be-learned-from-sons-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Game's gone' or 'everyone has something to play for'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your views on the news that the Championship play-offs have been expanded from next season to include the teams finishing seventh and eighth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/games-gone-or-everyone-has-something-to-play-for/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/games-gone-or-everyone-has-something-to-play-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have Your Say on the Championship play-offs expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get in touch and share your views on the news that the Championship play-offs have been expanded from next season to include the teams finishing seventh and eighth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/have-your-say-on-the-championship-play-offs-expansion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/have-your-say-on-the-championship-play-offs-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clubs vote in favour of six-team Championship play-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[EFL clubs approve plans to expand the Championship play-offs from four to six teams for the 2026-27 season onwards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/clubs-vote-in-favour-of-six-team-championship-play-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/clubs-vote-in-favour-of-six-team-championship-play-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More 'highly likely' to lose water after burst main]]></title><description><![CDATA[The water main burst is disrupting supplies in the OX7, OX18, OX28, OX29, GL7 postcodes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/more-highly-likely-to-lose-water-after-burst-main/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/more-highly-likely-to-lose-water-after-burst-main/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neighbours angry at parking ban to speed up buses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The restrictions to parking have been made to help speed up bus journeys along the road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/neighbours-angry-at-parking-ban-to-speed-up-buses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/neighbours-angry-at-parking-ban-to-speed-up-buses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Increased activity for training exercise warns RAF]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exercise Agile Warrior 26 begins this week and is unrelated to events in the Middle East says RAF]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/increased-activity-for-training-exercise-warns-raf/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/increased-activity-for-training-exercise-warns-raf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What makes the Spitfire so iconic after 90 years?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enthusiast Paul Fowler, from Enstone, says the Spitfire was "totally gorgeous", but also a "symbol".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/what-makes-the-spitfire-so-iconic-after-90-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/what-makes-the-spitfire-so-iconic-after-90-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaigners fundraise for stadium legal challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friends of Stratfield Brake have persistently opposed the plans for Oxford United's new ground.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/campaigners-fundraise-for-stadium-legal-challenge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/campaigners-fundraise-for-stadium-legal-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former PC sentenced over relationship with victim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ian Dring had previously been honoured for being an "extremely dedicated" police constable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/former-pc-sentenced-over-relationship-with-victim/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/former-pc-sentenced-over-relationship-with-victim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Drive to Survive got me into F1 - now I work at Williams']]></title><description><![CDATA[Williams wind tunnel systems engineer Christina Sullivan tells BBC Sport about her unlikely route in to F1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/drive-to-survive-got-me-into-f1-now-i-work-at-williams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/drive-to-survive-got-me-into-f1-now-i-work-at-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police force waits to be reimbursed for Trump visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police spent &pound;900,000 on policing Donald Trump's state visit to Windsor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-force-waits-to-be-reimbursed-for-trump-visit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-force-waits-to-be-reimbursed-for-trump-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bogus professor jailed over £880k investment scam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil Stafford is jailed for nine years after luring investors with a series of false claims.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bogus-professor-jailed-over-880k-investment-scam/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bogus-professor-jailed-over-880k-investment-scam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Iranians 'worried sick' amid 'heartbreaking' war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hosnieh Djafari-Marbini came to the UK as a refugee from Iran aged 13, and now lives in Oxford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/uk-iranians-worried-sick-amid-heartbreaking-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/uk-iranians-worried-sick-amid-heartbreaking-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First all-female fire crew in 20 years on-call]]></title><description><![CDATA[The five women are Oxfordshire's first all-female fire crew for 20 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/first-all-female-fire-crew-in-20-years-on-call/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/first-all-female-fire-crew-in-20-years-on-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy with limited mobility stranded in classrooms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents complain the health part of an EHCP plan for schools cant be challenged in court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/boy-with-limited-mobility-stranded-in-classrooms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/boy-with-limited-mobility-stranded-in-classrooms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More work, no funding - paediatrics under pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[A team that transports seriously ill children says its workload is increasing with no additional funds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/more-work-no-funding-paediatrics-under-pressure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/more-work-no-funding-paediatrics-under-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel agent's 'added stress' as wife stuck in Dubai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Callaway, from Henley-on-Thames, says he has customers stuck in the Gulf - including his wife.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/travel-agents-added-stress-as-wife-stuck-in-dubai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/travel-agents-added-stress-as-wife-stuck-in-dubai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road markings mistake is 'recipe for disaster']]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorists following markings for the A34 southbound at the Milton Interchange will instead end up in Didcot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/road-markings-mistake-is-recipe-for-disaster/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/road-markings-mistake-is-recipe-for-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with nine rapes of women he met online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Dent met with the victims in a hotel in West Berkshire and at an address in Henley-on-Thames.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-charged-with-nine-rapes-of-women-he-met-online/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-charged-with-nine-rapes-of-women-he-met-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mentions of AI in BBC 500 Word stories increases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Analysis by Oxford University Press of stories entered finds mentions of AI increase by 50%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/mentions-of-ai-in-bbc-500-word-stories-increases/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/mentions-of-ai-in-bbc-500-word-stories-increases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fears new town will 'ruin view' of historical gardens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dorchester Living wants to build one of Oxfordshire's largest housing developments at Heyford Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/fears-new-town-will-ruin-view-of-historical-gardens/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/fears-new-town-will-ruin-view-of-historical-gardens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U's striker Lankshear relieved to end goal drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tottenham Hotspur loanee says he was "really pleased" to score for Oxford United in their 2-1 win over West Bromwich Albion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/us-striker-lankshear-relieved-to-end-goal-drought/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/us-striker-lankshear-relieved-to-end-goal-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What future for Donnington Bridge?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Built in 1962 it's one of Oxford's major Thames crossing points.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/what-future-for-donnington-bridge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/what-future-for-donnington-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire station under threat of closure has 'busy couple of weeks']]></title><description><![CDATA[A fire station threatened with closure by Oxfordshire County Council has had a "busy couple of weeks" in and around Woodstock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/fire-station-under-threat-of-closure-has-busy-couple-of-weeks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/fire-station-under-threat-of-closure-has-busy-couple-of-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Changes to bulky waste collection in Oxford starting today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes to bulky waste collections have now started for households in Oxford city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/changes-to-bulky-waste-collection-in-oxford-starting-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/changes-to-bulky-waste-collection-in-oxford-starting-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residential road to get new parking restrictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[New parking restrictions on West End in Witney have been approved by Oxfordshire County Council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/residential-road-to-get-new-parking-restrictions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/residential-road-to-get-new-parking-restrictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell's &pound;9.2m countryside mansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[New photos show inside Formula 1 star Christian Horner and Spice Girl Geri Halliwell's &pound;9.2m countryside mansion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/inside-christian-horner-and-geri-halliwells-pound92m-countryside-mansion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/inside-christian-horner-and-geri-halliwells-pound92m-countryside-mansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for manslaughter over fatal punch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leszek Kaminski died after being punched in the face by Stanley Saxon in central Oxford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-jailed-for-manslaughter-over-fatal-punch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-jailed-for-manslaughter-over-fatal-punch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DJ runs pop-up record shop at arts centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[DJ Richard Strange is continuing to keep vinyl record collectors in south Oxfordshire well supplied with their favourite tunes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dj-runs-pop-up-record-shop-at-arts-centre/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dj-runs-pop-up-record-shop-at-arts-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town's band scoops &pound;1.3k first prize and host of awards in Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[The band in the Oxfordshire town won a &pound;1.3K first prize and a host of individual awards in the prestigious Wales contest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/towns-band-scoops-pound13k-first-prize-and-host-of-awards-in-wales/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/towns-band-scoops-pound13k-first-prize-and-host-of-awards-in-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grade II* listed Cotswold country house on the market at £3.25m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finstock Manor in the Cotswolds links the literary world of TS Eliot with the eccentric ingenuity of the inventor of the pneumatic tyre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/grade-ii-listed-cotswold-country-house-on-the-market-at-325m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/grade-ii-listed-cotswold-country-house-on-the-market-at-325m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Date set for retrial in Oxford Brookes University rape trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[A date has been set for the retrial of a man accused of raping a fellow student at Oxford Brookes University.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/date-set-for-retrial-in-oxford-brookes-university-rape-trial/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/date-set-for-retrial-in-oxford-brookes-university-rape-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bake Off star Dame Mary Berry opens up on tragic death of son]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great British Bake Off star and Henley resident Dame Mary Berry has opened up on the tragic death of her son.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bake-off-star-dame-mary-berry-opens-up-on-tragic-death-of-son/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bake-off-star-dame-mary-berry-opens-up-on-tragic-death-of-son/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legendary chef coming to restaurant in Oxfordshire next month]]></title><description><![CDATA[A legendary chef is coming to a restaurant in Oxford, Oxfordshire, next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/legendary-chef-coming-to-restaurant-in-oxfordshire-next-month/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/legendary-chef-coming-to-restaurant-in-oxfordshire-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prue Leith refused request from Bake Off bosses over injury fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dame Prue Leith refused a request from Great British Bake Off bosses over injury fears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/prue-leith-refused-request-from-bake-off-bosses-over-injury-fears/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/prue-leith-refused-request-from-bake-off-bosses-over-injury-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents' parking removed to make space for buses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents in an Abingdon street have complained after parking spaces outside their homes were removed to make road space for buses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/residents-parking-removed-to-make-space-for-buses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/residents-parking-removed-to-make-space-for-buses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spider-Man stars Tom Holland and Zendaya are now 'married']]></title><description><![CDATA[Spider-Man stars Tom Holland and Zendaya are now reportedly "married".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/spider-man-stars-tom-holland-and-zendaya-are-now-married/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/spider-man-stars-tom-holland-and-zendaya-are-now-married/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 100,000 Brits may need evacuating from Middle East as flights cancelled]]></title><description><![CDATA[Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper indicated that 102,000 British nationals have registered their presence in the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/more-than-100000-brits-may-need-evacuating-from-middle-east-as-flights-cancelled/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/more-than-100000-brits-may-need-evacuating-from-middle-east-as-flights-cancelled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minimum Wage Rise 2026 what next month's pay boost means for UK workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Living Wage will rise to &pound;12.71 in April 2026, with 18-20-year-olds receiving an 8.5% boost. Here's how to check your pay ahead of the new rates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/minimum-wage-rise-2026-what-next-months-pay-boost-means-for-uk-workers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/minimum-wage-rise-2026-what-next-months-pay-boost-means-for-uk-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Postcode checker shows if you've benefitted from &pound;11 billion mobile upgrade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new tool comes as economic experts suggest the UK economy is missing out on a massive &pound;6billion a year due to poor mobile coverage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/postcode-checker-shows-if-youve-benefitted-from-pound11-billion-mobile-upgrade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/postcode-checker-shows-if-youve-benefitted-from-pound11-billion-mobile-upgrade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sky confirms the TV channels that will close and rebrand in new update today]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Sky update will see three TV channels be permanently removed while another three will be rebranded temporarily.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/sky-confirms-the-tv-channels-that-will-close-and-rebrand-in-new-update-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/sky-confirms-the-tv-channels-that-will-close-and-rebrand-in-new-update-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police arrest 14-year-old boy among nine arrests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police has arrested a 14-year-old boy in Oxford, among nine arrests in total.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-arrest-14-year-old-boy-among-nine-arrests/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-arrest-14-year-old-boy-among-nine-arrests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers warned petrol prices could rise in the UK after strikes on Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmund King, president of the AA, warned the disruption could drive up petrol prices around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/drivers-warned-petrol-prices-could-rise-in-the-uk-after-strikes-on-iran/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/drivers-warned-petrol-prices-could-rise-in-the-uk-after-strikes-on-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Without Oxford University, we don't get Dr. Seuss']]></title><description><![CDATA[To coincide with Dr Seuss Day, the BBC looks back at how Oxford University helped create the icon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/without-oxford-university-we-dont-get-dr-seuss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/without-oxford-university-we-dont-get-dr-seuss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Acts of kindness are key during Ramadan']]></title><description><![CDATA[Muslims in the south of England describe their lives during the holy month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/acts-of-kindness-are-key-during-ramadan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/acts-of-kindness-are-key-during-ramadan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Refugees given free driving lessons funded through council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Refugees were given driving lessons in Oxfordshire funded by the taxpayer, council expense accounts show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/refugees-given-free-driving-lessons-funded-through-council/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/refugees-given-free-driving-lessons-funded-through-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Redundant staff at city centre shop have claims of over £40,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff made redundant at an Oxford cycle shop that went bust have claims of more than &pound;40,000 against the company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/redundant-staff-at-city-centre-shop-have-claims-of-over-40000/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/redundant-staff-at-city-centre-shop-have-claims-of-over-40000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Redevelopment of disused town cinema stalled by 'landlocked' car park]]></title><description><![CDATA[An update on Wallingford Town Council's redevelopment of The Regal cinema, which has been empty for nearly nine years, revealed new hurdles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/redevelopment-of-disused-town-cinema-stalled-by-landlocked-car-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/redevelopment-of-disused-town-cinema-stalled-by-landlocked-car-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pictures of Oxford United fans celebrations over the years]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Oxford United fans celebrate the good stadium news this week, we've found archive pictures of football fans' cheer over the years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pictures-of-oxford-united-fans-celebrations-over-the-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pictures-of-oxford-united-fans-celebrations-over-the-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford restaurant had £86k debts as firm went into liquidation]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Oxford restaurant had debts of over &pound;86k as the owning firm went into liquidation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-restaurant-had-86k-debts-as-firm-went-into-liquidation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-restaurant-had-86k-debts-as-firm-went-into-liquidation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS South East takes action to close cancer care gap across region]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHS South East is ramping up efforts to tackle cancer inequalities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/nhs-south-east-takes-action-to-close-cancer-care-gap-across-region/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/nhs-south-east-takes-action-to-close-cancer-care-gap-across-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New study shows Keto diet could help with severe depression]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Oxford study has suggested that a ketogenic diet may aid some with severe depression.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-study-shows-keto-diet-could-help-with-severe-depression/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-study-shows-keto-diet-could-help-with-severe-depression/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP opens brand new library at primary school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bure Park Primary School welcomed a visit from MP for Bicester and Woodstock Calum Miller, who officially opened a new library space during a tour of the school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/mp-opens-brand-new-library-at-primary-school/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/mp-opens-brand-new-library-at-primary-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man's death at Oxford hospital caused by brain surgery complications]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inquest at Oxford Coroner's Court heard how a man who died at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford suffered 'unsurvivable' brain surgery complications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/mans-death-at-oxford-hospital-caused-by-brain-surgery-complications/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/mans-death-at-oxford-hospital-caused-by-brain-surgery-complications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Kidlington village status debate was fought over the years]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE vote to turn the village of Kidlington into a town isn&rsquo;t the first time this has happened]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/how-kidlington-village-status-debate-was-fought-over-the-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/how-kidlington-village-status-debate-was-fought-over-the-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaigners slam Oxford University Hospitals amid maternity scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners have slammed Oxford University Hospitals following the latest findings from a report into maternity care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/campaigners-slam-oxford-university-hospitals-amid-maternity-scandal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/campaigners-slam-oxford-university-hospitals-amid-maternity-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI is being increasingly mentioned in children’s stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children are increasingly mentioning artificial intelligence (AI) in their stories, Oxford University Press research has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/ai-is-being-increasingly-mentioned-in-childrens-stories/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/ai-is-being-increasingly-mentioned-in-childrens-stories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Police at scene after car ploughs into hedge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A car has ploughed into a hedge in Oxford with police at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/live-police-at-scene-after-car-ploughs-into-hedge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/live-police-at-scene-after-car-ploughs-into-hedge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Fire TV rolls out huge free upgrade to users in the UK to improve experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon says the new upgrade will change the Fire TV app to be more than just a backup remote in a positive move for its millions of customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/amazon-fire-tv-rolls-out-huge-free-upgrade-to-users-in-the-uk-to-improve-experience/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/amazon-fire-tv-rolls-out-huge-free-upgrade-to-users-in-the-uk-to-improve-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Witney author to publish two books based on real life experiences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Witney-based Rupert Macfarlane has drawn on life in the Oxfordshire town for two books set to be published next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/witney-author-to-publish-two-books-based-on-real-life-experiences/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/witney-author-to-publish-two-books-based-on-real-life-experiences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames Water offering over 140 apprenticeships for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Water is offering 145 apprenticeship opportunities for its 2026 programme. It is open to career changers and applicants of all ages, with no upper age limit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/thames-water-offering-over-140-apprenticeships-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/thames-water-offering-over-140-apprenticeships-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Punts at the end of the rainbow is a winning photo]]></title><description><![CDATA[OXFORD Mail Camera Club members have been spotting rainbows]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/punts-at-the-end-of-the-rainbow-is-a-winning-photo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/punts-at-the-end-of-the-rainbow-is-a-winning-photo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxfordshire autism charity receives £458,000 Lottery grant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire Family Support Network (OxFSN), based in Didcot, has secured funding from The National Lottery Community Fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfordshire-autism-charity-receives-458000-lottery-grant/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfordshire-autism-charity-receives-458000-lottery-grant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Oxford innovation hub hits construction milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oxford Trust, a charity that supports science and STEM education, has completed construction of the Aspen Building at the Wood Centre for Innovation in Headington.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-oxford-innovation-hub-hits-construction-milestone/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-oxford-innovation-hub-hits-construction-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 120 young people preparing for major opera concert]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford is hosting the 'Kids Go Classical!' concert on Sundary, March 1, featuring more than 120 young people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/more-than-120-young-people-preparing-for-major-opera-concert/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/more-than-120-young-people-preparing-for-major-opera-concert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midsomer Murders guided walking tours return]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Thame Midsomer Tours will resume this year from April 1, offering fans and visitors the chance to explore 23 filming locations featured in the long-running crime drama.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/midsomer-murders-guided-walking-tours-return/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/midsomer-murders-guided-walking-tours-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dementia UK and Nationwide dementia clinics returning to Oxford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free, face-to-face sessions with Dementia UK&rsquo;s admiral nurses will be available at Nationwide&rsquo;s Oxford branch on Queen Street on March 3, 4 and 5.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dementia-uk-and-nationwide-dementia-clinics-returning-to-oxford/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dementia-uk-and-nationwide-dementia-clinics-returning-to-oxford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daffodil blooms over the years in archive pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you spotted any daffodils in bloom in Oxfordshire yet this year? The first buds have appeared ahead of spring, so we put together an archive gallery to celebrate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/daffodil-blooms-over-the-years-in-archive-pictures/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/daffodil-blooms-over-the-years-in-archive-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Circus stars to bring riverbank-inspired adventure to life this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giffords Circus&rsquo; 2026 show Waterfield is coming to Oxfordshire as part of its southern tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/circus-stars-to-bring-riverbank-inspired-adventure-to-life-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/circus-stars-to-bring-riverbank-inspired-adventure-to-life-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancer charity expands children’s support service]]></title><description><![CDATA[A CENTRE that supports cancer patients and their families is appealing for volunteers to help expand its children&rsquo;s services]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/cancer-charity-expands-childrens-support-service/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/cancer-charity-expands-childrens-support-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridge could require lengthy repairs or replacement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donnington Bridge in Oxford links Abingdon Road to Iffley Road over the River Thames.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bridge-could-require-lengthy-repairs-or-replacement/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bridge-could-require-lengthy-repairs-or-replacement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police close down property in  Oxfordshire after 'cuckooing']]></title><description><![CDATA[An Oxfordshire property has been issued with a closure order by police and closed down after "cuckooing".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-close-down-property-in-oxfordshire-after-cuckooing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-close-down-property-in-oxfordshire-after-cuckooing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police close down property after 'cuckooing']]></title><description><![CDATA[An Oxfordshire property has been issued with a closure order by police and closed down after "cuckooing".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-close-down-property-after-cuckooing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-close-down-property-after-cuckooing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miriam Margolyes 'filmed taking knickers off' in new documentary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes was filmed "taking her knickers off" in a new documentary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/miriam-margolyes-filmed-taking-knickers-off-in-new-documentary/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/miriam-margolyes-filmed-taking-knickers-off-in-new-documentary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Roald Dahl films returning to Bicester cinema]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roald Dahl films will return to the big screen at Vue Bicester, including favourites such as James and the Giant Peach and Matilda.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/six-roald-dahl-films-returning-to-bicester-cinema/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/six-roald-dahl-films-returning-to-bicester-cinema/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public notices: Cricket club seeks to serve alcohol during matches and events]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a range of public notices this week, including Blewbury Cricket Club applying to sell alcohol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/public-notices-cricket-club-seeks-to-serve-alcohol-during-matches-and-events/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/public-notices-cricket-club-seeks-to-serve-alcohol-during-matches-and-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford building lit up in striking display of colour for Rare Disease Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Magdalen College Chapel has been lit up in a striking display of colour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-building-lit-up-in-striking-display-of-colour-for-rare-disease-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-building-lit-up-in-striking-display-of-colour-for-rare-disease-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Music journalist to release new punk rock memoir]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire music journalist Penny Kiley&rsquo;s memoir, Atypical Girl, explores Liverpool&rsquo;s 1970s punk scene, autism, and self-discovery. Book launch at Oxford&rsquo;s Gulp Fiction, 19 March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/music-journalist-to-release-new-punk-rock-memoir/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/music-journalist-to-release-new-punk-rock-memoir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than £1.5million up for grabs from district council]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than &pound;1.5 million in grants is up for grabs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/more-than-15million-up-for-grabs-from-district-council/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/more-than-15million-up-for-grabs-from-district-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than £1 million approved to support children with education needs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire County Council has approved more than &pound;1 million per year to expand its enhanced pathway scheme in mainstream schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/more-than-1-million-approved-to-support-children-with-education-needs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/more-than-1-million-approved-to-support-children-with-education-needs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Oxfordshire antiques on sale over the years]]></title><description><![CDATA[We've had a look back through the Oxford Mail archive to find pictures of antiques on sale in Oxfordshire over the years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/in-pictures-oxfordshire-antiques-on-sale-over-the-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/in-pictures-oxfordshire-antiques-on-sale-over-the-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dame Mary Berry 'frightened' after being arrested at US border]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great British Bake Off star Dame Mary Berry was 'frightened' after being arrested at the US border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dame-mary-berry-frightened-after-being-arrested-at-us-border/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dame-mary-berry-frightened-after-being-arrested-at-us-border/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Church to benefit from over £75k funding boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[St Mary&rsquo;s Church Iffley receives &pound;76,732 Diocese of Oxford grant to expand children and families outreach in Oxford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/church-to-benefit-from-over-75k-funding-boost/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/church-to-benefit-from-over-75k-funding-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christian Aid conference will be livestreamed in Cowley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christian Aid supporters in Oxford will be able to see the Changemakers&rsquo; Conference livestreamed at St James Church in Cowley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/christian-aid-conference-will-be-livestreamed-in-cowley/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/christian-aid-conference-will-be-livestreamed-in-cowley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign underway to clear up confusion around mental health]]></title><description><![CDATA[An awareness campaign led by a Witney man is calling for a clearer distinction between mental health illnesses and everyday emotional experiences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/campaign-underway-to-clear-up-confusion-around-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/campaign-underway-to-clear-up-confusion-around-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 new low-carbon social rent flats opened by OX Place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford City Council has officially opened 12 new social rent flats on Princes Street, just off Cowley Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/12-new-low-carbon-social-rent-flats-opened-by-ox-place/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/12-new-low-carbon-social-rent-flats-opened-by-ox-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeremy Clarkson pokes fun at the BBC over Bafta debacle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clarkson's Farm star Jeremy Clarkson has poked fun at the BBC over the Bafta tourette's syndrome debacle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/jeremy-clarkson-pokes-fun-at-the-bbc-over-bafta-debacle/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/jeremy-clarkson-pokes-fun-at-the-bbc-over-bafta-debacle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional Geri Halliwell fights back tears after major news]]></title><description><![CDATA[An emotional Geri Halliwell was seen fighting back tears after some major news for the Spice Girl.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/emotional-geri-halliwell-fights-back-tears-after-major-news/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/emotional-geri-halliwell-fights-back-tears-after-major-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police arrest HGV driver for 'swapping number plates' on M40]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police has arrested a HGV driver for "swapping number plates" on the M40 in Oxfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-arrest-hgv-driver-for-swapping-number-plates-on-m40/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-arrest-hgv-driver-for-swapping-number-plates-on-m40/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeremy Clarkson reveals release date of Clarkson's Farm series five]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Clarkson has revealed the release date of the upcoming Clarkson's Farm series five on Prime Video.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/jeremy-clarkson-reveals-release-date-of-clarksons-farm-series-five/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/jeremy-clarkson-reveals-release-date-of-clarksons-farm-series-five/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Win big this March with three exclusive subscriber competitions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Subscribers have the chance to win one of three fantastic prizes this March, with competitions offering a touch of luxury, family fun and a shopping spree.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/win-big-this-march-with-three-exclusive-subscriber-competitions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/win-big-this-march-with-three-exclusive-subscriber-competitions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel company goes bust with large debts owed to HMRC]]></title><description><![CDATA[A UK travel company based in Oxfordshire has gone bust with large debts owed to HMRC before it collapsed and closed down, Companies House records show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/travel-company-goes-bust-with-large-debts-owed-to-hmrc/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/travel-company-goes-bust-with-large-debts-owed-to-hmrc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The tailors tale - How history &amp; heritage drive tailored and bespoke clothing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Wharton of Cirencester&rsquo;s Barrington Ayre creates bespoke, British-made suits and garments, reviving Cotswold tweed and dressing sports and music stars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-tailors-tale-how-history-amp-heritage-drive-tailored-and-bespoke-clothing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-tailors-tale-how-history-amp-heritage-drive-tailored-and-bespoke-clothing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames Water illegal sewage dumping 'has not declined since 2021']]></title><description><![CDATA[Illegal dumping of waterways with raw sewage by Thames Water has not declined since 2021, research has suggested.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/thames-water-illegal-sewage-dumping-has-not-declined-since-2021/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/thames-water-illegal-sewage-dumping-has-not-declined-since-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pensioner bus pass restrictions will not end in Oxfordshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford Bus Company has revealed pensioner bus pass restrictions in Oxfordshire will not end for free travel 24/7.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pensioner-bus-pass-restrictions-will-not-end-in-oxfordshire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pensioner-bus-pass-restrictions-will-not-end-in-oxfordshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents warned over urgent product recall on popular children's toy]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK parents have been warned over an urgent product recall on a popular children's toy amid other toy recalls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/parents-warned-over-urgent-product-recall-on-popular-childrens-toy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/parents-warned-over-urgent-product-recall-on-popular-childrens-toy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padel courts to Cotswolds caravan parks among latest plans for county]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is a roundup of the latest planning applications in Oxfordshire you may have missed &ndash; including a caravan park in the Cotswolds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/padel-courts-to-cotswolds-caravan-parks-among-latest-plans-for-county/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/padel-courts-to-cotswolds-caravan-parks-among-latest-plans-for-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford ranks among the UK’s most expensive cities for a Sunday roast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford has been named one of the pricier UK cities for a classic Sunday roast, according to Koozai&rsquo;s 'Great British Sunday Roast Index'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-ranks-among-the-uks-most-expensive-cities-for-a-sunday-roast/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-ranks-among-the-uks-most-expensive-cities-for-a-sunday-roast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford City Council sets ambitious 2030 clean air target]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford City Council has updated its Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) for 2026&ndash;2030.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-city-council-sets-ambitious-2030-clean-air-target/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-city-council-sets-ambitious-2030-clean-air-target/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New trial offers fresh hope for patients with blood cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) is conducting a new trial, offering fresh hope to patients with relapsed blood cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-trial-offers-fresh-hope-for-patients-with-blood-cancer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-trial-offers-fresh-hope-for-patients-with-blood-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New NHS AI pilot could ease workloads for clinicians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) has been trialling Ambient Voice Technology (AVT).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-nhs-ai-pilot-could-ease-workloads-for-clinicians/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-nhs-ai-pilot-could-ease-workloads-for-clinicians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New managing director at Oxfordshire housebuilder Pye Homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Brown has joined Oxfordshire housebuilder Pye Homes, established in 1927.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-managing-director-at-oxfordshire-housebuilder-pye-homes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-managing-director-at-oxfordshire-housebuilder-pye-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Museum of Oxford invites local businesses to new joint ticket scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Museum of Oxford is inviting businesses to join a new joint ticket scheme. The scheme is open to attractions and cultural organisations, and aims to offer joint tickets and cross-marketing discounts through collaboration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/museum-of-oxford-invites-local-businesses-to-new-joint-ticket-scheme/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/museum-of-oxford-invites-local-businesses-to-new-joint-ticket-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to make the most of your HMRC ISA allowance before the 2026 deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ISA deadline is almost here. Discover how to maximise your savings and Stocks &amp; Shares ISAs before the April 6 2026 reset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-hmrc-isa-allowance-before-the-2026-deadline/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-hmrc-isa-allowance-before-the-2026-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grade II listed castle farmhouse for sale at £845,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Grade II listed cottage with a wisteria-fronted fa&ccedil;ade has gone on sale in Benson for &pound;845,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/grade-ii-listed-castle-farmhouse-for-sale-at-845000/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/grade-ii-listed-castle-farmhouse-for-sale-at-845000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flagship Oxford cafe to throw open doors on Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new "flagship" cafe is ready to throw open its doors to Oxford on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/flagship-oxford-cafe-to-throw-open-doors-on-monday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/flagship-oxford-cafe-to-throw-open-doors-on-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[College to host an event focussing on Oxford Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Worcester College is set to host an event focusing on Oxford's growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/college-to-host-an-event-focussing-on-oxford-growth/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/college-to-host-an-event-focussing-on-oxford-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blame game continues as Oxfordshire town suffers under pothole pandemic]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the Oxfordshire MP challenged Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the county's roads, potholes have continued to be reported in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/blame-game-continues-as-oxfordshire-town-suffers-under-pothole-pandemic/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/blame-game-continues-as-oxfordshire-town-suffers-under-pothole-pandemic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audi Revolut F1 and Adidas launch official collection at Bicester Motion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Audi Revolut F1, based at Bicester Motion, has unveiled its debut team and fanwear collection produced in collaboration with Adidas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/audi-revolut-f1-and-adidas-launch-official-collection-at-bicester-motion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/audi-revolut-f1-and-adidas-launch-official-collection-at-bicester-motion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argument over car park to social homes plan continues as MP shows support]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oxfordshire MP has come out in support of the controversial car park to social homes scheme and has been criticised by the opposition leader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/argument-over-car-park-to-social-homes-plan-continues-as-mp-shows-support/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/argument-over-car-park-to-social-homes-plan-continues-as-mp-shows-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Widow's petition calls for police family support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason's Law would help bereaved families in cases where someone has taken their own life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/widows-petition-calls-for-police-family-support/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/widows-petition-calls-for-police-family-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Brom win 'big day' for Oxford - Bloomfield]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United head coach Matt Bloomfield says his side's 2-1 win over fellow strugglers West Bromwich Albion was a "big day" for the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/west-brom-win-big-day-for-oxford-bloomfield/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/west-brom-win-big-day-for-oxford-bloomfield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students are helping to make 10k the biggest ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students from The Bicester School help shape the Town and Gown 10k, supporting Muscular Dystrophy UK. Focus on inclusion, sustainability and fundraising.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/students-are-helping-to-make-10k-the-biggest-ever/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/students-are-helping-to-make-10k-the-biggest-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review - Oxford Playhouse’s production of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Kluge reviews Oxford Playhouse's production of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolfe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/review-oxford-playhouses-production-of-whos-afraid-of-virginia-woolf/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/review-oxford-playhouses-production-of-whos-afraid-of-virginia-woolf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxfordshire labourer releases debut novel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire labourer Sam Wheatley, from Bicester, has published his first novel, The Death Dealers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfordshire-labourer-releases-debut-novel/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfordshire-labourer-releases-debut-novel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford to continue its twinning with Nicaraguan city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford&rsquo;s oldest link with the Global South is set to continue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-to-continue-its-twinning-with-nicaraguan-city/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-to-continue-its-twinning-with-nicaraguan-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford Parkway art exhibition to showcase travelling with neurodiversity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford Parkway will showcase an art exhibition showcasing public transport experiences of people with disabilities and neurodiversity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-parkway-art-exhibition-to-showcase-travelling-with-neurodiversity/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-parkway-art-exhibition-to-showcase-travelling-with-neurodiversity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford cardiologist is urging people to look after their hearts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford cardiologist Dr James Gamble, a consultant cardiologist from John Radcliffe Hospital, warned people to look after their hearts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-cardiologist-is-urging-people-to-look-after-their-hearts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-cardiologist-is-urging-people-to-look-after-their-hearts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concert celebrates 80 years of twinning link with Dutch city Leiden]]></title><description><![CDATA[80 years of friendship between two cities deserved to be celebrated in style and that is exactly what happened]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/concert-celebrates-80-years-of-twinning-link-with-dutch-city-leiden/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/concert-celebrates-80-years-of-twinning-link-with-dutch-city-leiden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Chief Constable of Carfax' was brave career copper]]></title><description><![CDATA[JOE Wake had the distinction of being the fastest promoted policeman in Oxford]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/chief-constable-of-carfax-was-brave-career-copper/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/chief-constable-of-carfax-was-brave-career-copper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC 'overjoyed' to confirm award-winning hit TV show will be turned into a film]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC has confirmed Ghosts will return with its own film - Ghosts: The Possession of Button House.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bbc-overjoyed-to-confirm-award-winning-hit-tv-show-will-be-turned-into-a-film/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bbc-overjoyed-to-confirm-award-winning-hit-tv-show-will-be-turned-into-a-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Double AA rosette chef leaves award-winning pub in Oxfordshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A double AA rosette chef has left an award&#8209;winning pub in Faringdon, Oxfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/double-aa-rosette-chef-leaves-award-winning-pub-in-oxfordshire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/double-aa-rosette-chef-leaves-award-winning-pub-in-oxfordshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James May says Jeremy Clarkson is NOT banned from his village pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grand Tour and Top Gear star James May has said Jeremy Clarkson is not banned from his village pub in Swallowcliffe, Wiltshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/james-may-says-jeremy-clarkson-is-not-banned-from-his-village-pub/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/james-may-says-jeremy-clarkson-is-not-banned-from-his-village-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sainsbury's issues apology to customers in Oxfordshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sainsbury's has issued an apology to customers after the supermarket in Didcot, Oxfordshire, was forced to close today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/sainsburys-issues-apology-to-customers-in-oxfordshire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/sainsburys-issues-apology-to-customers-in-oxfordshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brits issued £26,000 garden fence warning this spring - how to avoid hefty penalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yell is urging homeowners to understand the rules now and avoid facing hefty penalties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/brits-issued-26000-garden-fence-warning-this-spring-how-to-avoid-hefty-penalty/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/brits-issued-26000-garden-fence-warning-this-spring-how-to-avoid-hefty-penalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water bills are rising again but these 7 simple changes could save you £300]]></title><description><![CDATA[You can&rsquo;t switch water supplier, but you can lower your bill. Experts share 7 practical ways to save money in 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/water-bills-are-rising-again-but-these-7-simple-changes-could-save-you-300/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/water-bills-are-rising-again-but-these-7-simple-changes-could-save-you-300/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shoppers warned to wear 'masks and gloves' to dispose of recalled toy due to asbestos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Breathing in high volumes of asbestos over a long period of time can cause asbestosis, which makes breathing difficult and enlarges the heart]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/shoppers-warned-to-wear-masks-and-gloves-to-dispose-of-recalled-toy-due-to-asbestos/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/shoppers-warned-to-wear-masks-and-gloves-to-dispose-of-recalled-toy-due-to-asbestos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This five-second trick can make your home 10C warmer at no extra cost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Natural sunlight can increase room temperatures by as much as 10 degrees, significantly reducing the need to turn on the heating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/this-five-second-trick-can-make-your-home-10c-warmer-at-no-extra-cost/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/this-five-second-trick-can-make-your-home-10c-warmer-at-no-extra-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans rally around Jeremy Clarkson as council imposes new rule at pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans have rallied around Jeremy Clarkson after the council imposed a new rule outside his Cotswolds pub, The Farmer's Dog, in Oxfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/fans-rally-around-jeremy-clarkson-as-council-imposes-new-rule-at-pub/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/fans-rally-around-jeremy-clarkson-as-council-imposes-new-rule-at-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woodstock family mark 10 years running OX5 RUN]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family from Woodstock is taking part in the OX5 RUN for a tenth consecutive year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/woodstock-family-mark-10-years-running-ox5-run/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/woodstock-family-mark-10-years-running-ox5-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video shows TV star presenting trophy to Oxford fish and chip shop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winning moment for an Oxford chippy, as they are presented with an award by a TV star, was captured on video.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/video-shows-tv-star-presenting-trophy-to-oxford-fish-and-chip-shop/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/video-shows-tv-star-presenting-trophy-to-oxford-fish-and-chip-shop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK economy could unlock £21 billion with infrastructure investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fast Growth Cities said Oxford, Cambridge, Milton Keynes, Norwich, Peterborough, and Swindon need investment to unlock &pound;21 billion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/uk-economy-could-unlock-21-billion-with-infrastructure-investment/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/uk-economy-could-unlock-21-billion-with-infrastructure-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snappers seek out rainbows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford Mail Camera Club have been taking colourful photos of rainbows]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/snappers-seek-out-rainbows/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/snappers-seek-out-rainbows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pub awarded five-star food hygiene rating]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pub in Oxfordshire has been awarded the highest possible rating for food hygiene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pub-awarded-five-star-food-hygiene-rating/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pub-awarded-five-star-food-hygiene-rating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford named UK's second-best city for technology professionals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford is the UK's second-best city for technology professionals. The recognition comes after a study by LeadsNavi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-named-uks-second-best-city-for-technology-professionals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-named-uks-second-best-city-for-technology-professionals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New recycled benches installed at gateway to lake and country park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Witney Town Council&rsquo;s Green Spaces Team installed new benches on the gateway to Witney Lake and Country Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-recycled-benches-installed-at-gateway-to-lake-and-country-park/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-recycled-benches-installed-at-gateway-to-lake-and-country-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor of Wantage helps out at the Parkinsons.Me garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wantage Mayor Iain Cameron was pleased to join the volunteers at the Parkinsons.Me garden in West Lockinge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/mayor-of-wantage-helps-out-at-the-parkinsonsme-garden/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/mayor-of-wantage-helps-out-at-the-parkinsonsme-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Janet Jackson's 'wardrobe malfunction' fallout inspires new show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine Sixteenths, a new theatre production in Oxford, explores Janet Jackson&rsquo;s Nipplegate, black female role models, race, misogyny, and pop culture legacy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/janet-jacksons-wardrobe-malfunction-fallout-inspires-new-show/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/janet-jacksons-wardrobe-malfunction-fallout-inspires-new-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Countdown on towards the UK’s largest triathlon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supertri Blenheim Palace 2026 brings elite triathlon racing to Oxfordshire, with pros and amateurs competing at the iconic UNESCO World Heritage site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/countdown-on-towards-the-uks-largest-triathlon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/countdown-on-towards-the-uks-largest-triathlon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea pensioner, 87, made guest of honour at Cotswold Wildlife Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cotswold Wildlife Park has welcomed a 'Chelsea Pensioner' to launch the UK arm of International War Animal Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/chelsea-pensioner-87-made-guest-of-honour-at-cotswold-wildlife-park/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/chelsea-pensioner-87-made-guest-of-honour-at-cotswold-wildlife-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum's fears after teenage girl 'grabbed' by stranger in Oxford]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mum has shared her fears after a teenage girl was "grabbed" by a stranger in Oxford city centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/mums-fears-after-teenage-girl-grabbed-by-stranger-in-oxford/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/mums-fears-after-teenage-girl-grabbed-by-stranger-in-oxford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple UK travel firms collapse leaving holidays and trips in limbo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple UK travel firms have collapsed in recent months, with customers reporting cancelled holidays as companies enter liquidation or administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/multiple-uk-travel-firms-collapse-leaving-holidays-and-trips-in-limbo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/multiple-uk-travel-firms-collapse-leaving-holidays-and-trips-in-limbo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coronation Street star helps with £4m Cotswolds mansion move]]></title><description><![CDATA[An ITV Coronation Street star is helping with a &pound;4m Cotswolds mansion move near Cirencester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/coronation-street-star-helps-with-4m-cotswolds-mansion-move/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/coronation-street-star-helps-with-4m-cotswolds-mansion-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Amazon Fire TV Stick features you're going to wish you knew about sooner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Amazon Fire TV Stick is a device which has plenty of features, some of which you might not know about]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/5-amazon-fire-tv-stick-features-youre-going-to-wish-you-knew-about-sooner/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/5-amazon-fire-tv-stick-features-youre-going-to-wish-you-knew-about-sooner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brits urged to check their change as rare £1 coin sells for more than £300]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2018, which features Queen Elizabeth II on the front and the Nations of the Crown design on the reverse, was minted with an error]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/brits-urged-to-check-their-change-as-rare-1-coin-sells-for-more-than-300/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/brits-urged-to-check-their-change-as-rare-1-coin-sells-for-more-than-300/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sleep expert reveals 7 top tips to help make getting out of bed easier]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NHS stresses the importance of making time for daylight during the winter months]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/sleep-expert-reveals-7-top-tips-to-help-make-getting-out-of-bed-easier/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/sleep-expert-reveals-7-top-tips-to-help-make-getting-out-of-bed-easier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 ways to make your Amazon Fire TV Stick run like new and avoid a replacement]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are a few simple tricks you can try to make your Amazon Fire TV Stick feel as good as new every single time you use it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/14-ways-to-make-your-amazon-fire-tv-stick-run-like-new-and-avoid-a-replacement/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/14-ways-to-make-your-amazon-fire-tv-stick-run-like-new-and-avoid-a-replacement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sainsbury's among multiple stores forced to close at shopping centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sainsbury's supermarket and other stores have been forced to close at the Orchard Centre in Didcot, Oxfordshire while hundreds of homes are hit by power cuts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/sainsburys-among-multiple-stores-forced-to-close-at-shopping-centre/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/sainsburys-among-multiple-stores-forced-to-close-at-shopping-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[423 asylum seekers housed in hotels across Oxfordshire in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are a total of 423 asylum seekers housed temporarily in hotels across Oxfordshire, according to the latest figures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/423-asylum-seekers-housed-in-hotels-across-oxfordshire-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/423-asylum-seekers-housed-in-hotels-across-oxfordshire-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victim bleeds out on floor after attack as police tape off street]]></title><description><![CDATA[A victim was bleeding out onto the floor after an attack saw Thames Valley Police cordon off a street in Oxford with crime scene tape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/victim-bleeds-out-on-floor-after-attack-as-police-tape-off-street/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/victim-bleeds-out-on-floor-after-attack-as-police-tape-off-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South weekly quiz: How will Lisa and Jo cross India?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/south-weekly-quiz-how-will-lisa-and-jo-cross-india/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/south-weekly-quiz-how-will-lisa-and-jo-cross-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niece pays tribute to 'much loved' Big Issue seller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Crawford was a friendly face often seen outside the shops in Summertown, Oxford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/niece-pays-tribute-to-much-loved-big-issue-seller/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/niece-pays-tribute-to-much-loved-big-issue-seller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildflower planting at Christ Church in Oxford sets up 'rare habitat']]></title><description><![CDATA[Christ Church Meadow, Oxford, sees community wildflower planting led by Steve Howes and Longmead Wildlife Trust to boost biodiversity and restore habitat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/wildflower-planting-at-christ-church-in-oxford-sets-up-rare-habitat/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/wildflower-planting-at-christ-church-in-oxford-sets-up-rare-habitat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teacher died after going missing from home, inquest hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 96-year-old school teacher from Abingdon was found to have died after going missing from her home, an inquest opening into her death has heard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/teacher-died-after-going-missing-from-home-inquest-hears/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/teacher-died-after-going-missing-from-home-inquest-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police describe 'painful circumstances' after pensioner killed by punch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said the death of the 67-year-old in Oxford created a 'painful set of circumstances', after his killer was jailed for nearly a decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-describe-painful-circumstances-after-pensioner-killed-by-punch/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-describe-painful-circumstances-after-pensioner-killed-by-punch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxfordshire skincare brand joins campaign against ultra-processed products]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire skincare brand Neve&rsquo;s Bees has joined a campaign against ultra-processed beauty products.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfordshire-skincare-brand-joins-campaign-against-ultra-processed-products/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfordshire-skincare-brand-joins-campaign-against-ultra-processed-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford rail station's new western entrance plan is revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work could start on creating a new western entrance for Oxford rail station early next year, according to Network Rail]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-rail-stations-new-western-entrance-plan-is-revealed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-rail-stations-new-western-entrance-plan-is-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford bridge needs to be repaired or replaced for buses to use it again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donnington Bridge in Oxford may need lengthy repairs or to be replaced entirely due to its condition, sparking calls for it to be fixed urgently.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-bridge-needs-to-be-repaired-or-replaced-for-buses-to-use-it-again/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-bridge-needs-to-be-repaired-or-replaced-for-buses-to-use-it-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olly Glover urges government to boost funding for Oxfordshire museums]]></title><description><![CDATA[Didcot and Wantage MP Olly Glover&nbsp;is calling for greater government support for museums and cultural venues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/olly-glover-urges-government-to-boost-funding-for-oxfordshire-museums/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/olly-glover-urges-government-to-boost-funding-for-oxfordshire-museums/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olly Glover calls for improved railways saying working toilets 'not a luxury']]></title><description><![CDATA[Didcot and Wantage MP Olly Glover has challenged the Government to improve the standard of rail travel, saying working toilets should not be considered a 'luxury'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/olly-glover-calls-for-improved-railways-saying-working-toilets-not-a-luxury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/olly-glover-calls-for-improved-railways-saying-working-toilets-not-a-luxury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Oxfordshire members elected to SCAS council of governors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire members have been elected to represent Oxfordshire on the Council of Governors for South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) NHS Foundation Trust.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-oxfordshire-members-elected-to-scas-council-of-governors/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-oxfordshire-members-elected-to-scas-council-of-governors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New community event to shine spotlight on Oxfordshire businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taking place on Saturday, March 28 in Emmer Green, Reading from 2pm to 5pm, a free event will shine a spotlight on independent businesses from across Berkshire and Oxfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-community-event-to-shine-spotlight-on-oxfordshire-businesses/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-community-event-to-shine-spotlight-on-oxfordshire-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medieval home dating to 1286 on the market for £700k]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Aston Tirrold house dating back to 1286 is listed for sale at &pound;700,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/medieval-home-dating-to-1286-on-the-market-for-700k/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/medieval-home-dating-to-1286-on-the-market-for-700k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Jaws of life' used by firefighters to free trapped man at M40 crash scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters used 'jaws of life' to rescue an injured man after he was trapped following an M40 crash across the border from Oxfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/jaws-of-life-used-by-firefighters-to-free-trapped-man-at-m40-crash-scene/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/jaws-of-life-used-by-firefighters-to-free-trapped-man-at-m40-crash-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of hens saved after urgent appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of 276 Oxfordshire hens have been saved and rehomed after an urgent appeal to save them from the slaughterhouse in Didcot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/hundreds-of-hens-saved-after-urgent-appeal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/hundreds-of-hens-saved-after-urgent-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic Oxfordshire town named among Britain’s oldest despite ‘modern’ image]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Oxfordshire town has been named among the top 10 most serious contenders for Britain's oldest town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/historic-oxfordshire-town-named-among-britains-oldest-despite-modern-image/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/historic-oxfordshire-town-named-among-britains-oldest-despite-modern-image/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens of jobs up for grabs at soon-to-open M&amp;S shop]]></title><description><![CDATA[M&amp;S has launched a recruitment drive ahead of its new store in Abingdon, bringing 75 new jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dozens-of-jobs-up-for-grabs-at-soon-to-open-mamps-shop/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dozens-of-jobs-up-for-grabs-at-soon-to-open-mamps-shop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developer slammed after describing homes as being part of wrong village]]></title><description><![CDATA[A developer has been slammed for describing its site near Oxford as being part of Kidlington when it is not.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/developer-slammed-after-describing-homes-as-being-part-of-wrong-village/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/developer-slammed-after-describing-homes-as-being-part-of-wrong-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City police to spray suspected criminals who make run for it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford police will now start spraying suspected criminals who make a run for it in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/city-police-to-spray-suspected-criminals-who-make-run-for-it/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/city-police-to-spray-suspected-criminals-who-make-run-for-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brize Norton school children visited by Thames Valley Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brize Norton Pre-School were delighted with a visit from Thames Valley Police officers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/brize-norton-school-children-visited-by-thames-valley-police/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/brize-norton-school-children-visited-by-thames-valley-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blackbird Leys community centre has begun construction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blackbird Leys will soon have a new community centre as part of a wider redevelopment of the Oxford district centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/blackbird-leys-community-centre-has-begun-construction/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/blackbird-leys-community-centre-has-begun-construction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abingdon United FC secures 60-year lease for The Northcourt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abingdon United Football Club signed a 60 year lease with Vale of White Horse District Council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/abingdon-united-fc-secures-60-year-lease-for-the-northcourt/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/abingdon-united-fc-secures-60-year-lease-for-the-northcourt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police praise local speed watch group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police officers praised volunteers from a local speed watch group for their work in making the community safe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/thames-valley-police-praise-local-speed-watch-group/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/thames-valley-police-praise-local-speed-watch-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police officers cordon off city street with crime scene tape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police officers have cordoned off an Oxford street with crime scene tape, with several police cars and an ambulance present.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-officers-cordon-off-city-street-with-crime-scene-tape/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-officers-cordon-off-city-street-with-crime-scene-tape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Police officers cordon off city street with crime scene tape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police officers have cordoned off an Oxford street with crime scene tape, with several police cars and an ambulance present.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/live-police-officers-cordon-off-city-street-with-crime-scene-tape/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/live-police-officers-cordon-off-city-street-with-crime-scene-tape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekend road closure for major junction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maintenance is being carried out at the A34/A4130 Milton Interchange.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/weekend-road-closure-for-major-junction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/weekend-road-closure-for-major-junction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What really is the worst EFL kit of all time?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Coventry City brought back 'the worst kit of all time', BBC Sport wants to know whether your team can beat it for the worst-ever EFL shirt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/what-really-is-the-worst-efl-kit-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/what-really-is-the-worst-efl-kit-of-all-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scaffolder died after alcohol and drug overdose, inquest hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The inquest into the death of a scaffolder from Wantage has been opened at Oxfordshire Coroner's Court, and heard he died from an overdose.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/scaffolder-died-after-alcohol-and-drug-overdose-inquest-hears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/scaffolder-died-after-alcohol-and-drug-overdose-inquest-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police warn 'do not approach' this wanted man after victim 'threatened with weapon']]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have warned people not to approach this man wanted in connection with an assault where the victim was threatened with a weapon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-warn-do-not-approach-this-wanted-man-after-victim-threatened-with-weapon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-warn-do-not-approach-this-wanted-man-after-victim-threatened-with-weapon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family in 'disbelief' after pensioner's 'violent' death as killer jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of Leszek Kaminski, who was killed in Oxford last year after offender Stan Saxon dealt him a single fatal punch, has released a tribute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/family-in-disbelief-after-pensioners-violent-death-as-killer-jailed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/family-in-disbelief-after-pensioners-violent-death-as-killer-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fly-tipping hits record high with 109,015 incidents across South East]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers are bearing the brunt of rising fly-tipping.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/fly-tipping-hits-record-high-with-109015-incidents-across-south-east/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/fly-tipping-hits-record-high-with-109015-incidents-across-south-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pothole repairs 'not enough', admits roads chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Gant says "more teams than ever" are working to repair potholes across Oxfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pothole-repairs-not-enough-admits-roads-chief/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pothole-repairs-not-enough-admits-roads-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thug who killed pensioner with single punch jailed for 9 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of Pensioner Leszek Kaminski were 'devastated' when he was killed in Oxford last year after Stan Saxon, 45, dealt him a single punch to the face.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/thug-who-killed-pensioner-with-single-punch-jailed-for-9-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/thug-who-killed-pensioner-with-single-punch-jailed-for-9-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DVLA £1,000 fine warning ahead of change coming to UK roads this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a &pound;1,000 fine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dvla-1000-fine-warning-ahead-of-change-coming-to-uk-roads-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dvla-1000-fine-warning-ahead-of-change-coming-to-uk-roads-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hopes for Green party surge in upcoming Oxford council elections after win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Green party is confident about taking on Labour at the upcoming Oxford City Council local election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/hopes-for-green-party-surge-in-upcoming-oxford-council-elections-after-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/hopes-for-green-party-surge-in-upcoming-oxford-council-elections-after-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&pound;5K worth of Victoria's Secret lingerie stolen from Westgate shop]]></title><description><![CDATA[A probe into theft at the Oxford Westgate is ongoing with police reporting over &pound;5,000 of Victoria's Secret lingerie stolen from Next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pound5k-worth-of-victorias-secret-lingerie-stolen-from-westgate-shop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pound5k-worth-of-victorias-secret-lingerie-stolen-from-westgate-shop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver in 20s seriously injured in crash which closed M40 for hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man in his twenties is seriously injured in hospital after a crash which saw the M40 closed near Wycombe and Stokenchurch for hours overnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/driver-in-20s-seriously-injured-in-crash-which-closed-m40-for-hours/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/driver-in-20s-seriously-injured-in-crash-which-closed-m40-for-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Drunk' man turns on car in fit of rage]]></title><description><![CDATA[An alleged drunk man struck the wingmirror of a car in a fit of rage in Wantage, Oxfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/drunk-man-turns-on-car-in-fit-of-rage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/drunk-man-turns-on-car-in-fit-of-rage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police called to A34 incident ahead of 57-hour interchange closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have been called to an incident on the A34 ahead of its 57 hour closure this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-called-to-a34-incident-ahead-of-57-hour-interchange-closure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-called-to-a34-incident-ahead-of-57-hour-interchange-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James May takes takes swipe at Jeremy Clarkson in veiled dig]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top Gear and The Grand Tour star James May has taken a swipe at Jeremy Clarkson in a veiled dig this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/james-may-takes-takes-swipe-at-jeremy-clarkson-in-veiled-dig/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/james-may-takes-takes-swipe-at-jeremy-clarkson-in-veiled-dig/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M&amp;S foodhall signs of progress before opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Signs for a former Homebase store in Abingdon have now been removed, as preparations continue for a new M&amp;S foodhall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/mamps-foodhall-signs-of-progress-before-opening/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/mamps-foodhall-signs-of-progress-before-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local councillor 'delighted' as new Oxford United stadium gets green light]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillor Liam Walker is "absolutely delighted" that Oxford United's new stadium has been given the green light.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/local-councillor-delighted-as-new-oxford-united-stadium-gets-green-light/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/local-councillor-delighted-as-new-oxford-united-stadium-gets-green-light/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vegetarian diet can slash risk of these 5 cancers, Oxford study says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A vegetarian diet can slash the risk of five cancers by as much as 30 per cent, research by Oxford University suggests..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/vegetarian-diet-can-slash-risk-of-these-5-cancers-oxford-study-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/vegetarian-diet-can-slash-risk-of-these-5-cancers-oxford-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents fear 'our area has lost its identity']]></title><description><![CDATA[People living in Kidlington have said their newly-formed town has lost its identity, locals fear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/residents-fear-our-area-has-lost-its-identity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/residents-fear-our-area-has-lost-its-identity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford's potholes criticised by lord cyclist]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lord and keen cyclist has hit out at Oxford's potholes while calling for better safety for those on bicycles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfords-potholes-criticised-by-lord-cyclist/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfords-potholes-criticised-by-lord-cyclist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP backs call for public inquiry into Andrew's links with Jeffrey Epstein]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dicot MP Olly Glover has spoken of an &ldquo;erosion of trust in our politics and institutions&rdquo; during debate on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/mp-backs-call-for-public-inquiry-into-andrews-links-with-jeffrey-epstein/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/mp-backs-call-for-public-inquiry-into-andrews-links-with-jeffrey-epstein/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urgent safety recall for popular children's toy as 42,000 affected]]></title><description><![CDATA[An urgent safety recall has been issued for a popular children's toy which may contain asbestos and 42,000 children may have.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/urgent-safety-recall-for-popular-childrens-toy-as-42000-affected/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/urgent-safety-recall-for-popular-childrens-toy-as-42000-affected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concern as urgent search for Oxford man missing for almost a week launched]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police has said it is "very concerned" as they launch a manhunt for an Oxford man who has been missing for almost a week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/concern-as-urgent-search-for-oxford-man-missing-for-almost-a-week-launched/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/concern-as-urgent-search-for-oxford-man-missing-for-almost-a-week-launched/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New speed limits outside Jeremy Clarkson’s Cotswolds pub approved]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lower speed limits for the roads outside The Farmer's Dog pub in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, owned by former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-speed-limits-outside-jeremy-clarksons-cotswolds-pub-approved/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-speed-limits-outside-jeremy-clarksons-cotswolds-pub-approved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&#127911; Are the U's entering last-chance saloon?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dub podcast reflects on the defeat at Stoke City and the stadium news and looks ahead to West Bromwich Albion's visit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/127911-are-the-us-entering-last-chance-saloon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/127911-are-the-us-entering-last-chance-saloon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football club secures home for another 60 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abingdon United says the new lease will allow it to play a bigger role in the local community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/football-club-secures-home-for-another-60-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/football-club-secures-home-for-another-60-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The campaigners who inspired Channel 4's Dirty Business drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ash Smith's campaign against pollution in Britain's waterways has been turned into a new Channel 4 series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-campaigners-who-inspired-channel-4s-dirty-business-drama/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-campaigners-who-inspired-channel-4s-dirty-business-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geri Halliwell visibly emotional over husband's revelation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geri Halliwell was visibly emotional after a revelation from husband Christian Horner, on the new Netflix series of Drive to Survive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/geri-halliwell-visibly-emotional-over-husbands-revelation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/geri-halliwell-visibly-emotional-over-husbands-revelation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major village fire caused by charging electric buggy sparks warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service have shared a warning after a charging electric buggy sparked a fire in a village.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/major-village-fire-caused-by-charging-electric-buggy-sparks-warning/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/major-village-fire-caused-by-charging-electric-buggy-sparks-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman named over 'drink drive' crash on busy Oxfordshire roundabout]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman has been charged and named after a Ford Focus crash on a roundabout on the A44 near Woodstock in Oxfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/woman-named-over-drink-drive-crash-on-busy-oxfordshire-roundabout/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/woman-named-over-drink-drive-crash-on-busy-oxfordshire-roundabout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westgate update after emergency causes partial lockdown and store closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Westgate in Oxford has provided an update after an area of the shopping centre was put in lockdown and several stores closed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/westgate-update-after-emergency-causes-partial-lockdown-and-store-closures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/westgate-update-after-emergency-causes-partial-lockdown-and-store-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westgate team's swift action with emergency cordon in place]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Westgate in Oxford has provided an update after an area of the shopping centre was put in lockdown and several stores closed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/westgate-teams-swift-action-with-emergency-cordon-in-place/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/westgate-teams-swift-action-with-emergency-cordon-in-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Try new Starbucks purple Ube Vanilla drinks for spring 2026 before their release date]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrate spring with Starbucks&rsquo; new Ube Vanilla drinks, featuring subtle nutty flavours and a pop of vibrant purple.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/try-new-starbucks-purple-ube-vanilla-drinks-for-spring-2026-before-their-release-date/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/try-new-starbucks-purple-ube-vanilla-drinks-for-spring-2026-before-their-release-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virgin Money transfers to Nationwide accounts, cards, and savings explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions of Virgin Money customers will officially move to Nationwide in April. Here&rsquo;s what stays the same and what changes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/virgin-money-transfers-to-nationwide-accounts-cards-and-savings-explained/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/virgin-money-transfers-to-nationwide-accounts-cards-and-savings-explained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands more people eligible for travel cards from this week, are you one of them?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands more people will qualify for the Disabled Persons Railcard from March 2026, offering one-third off fares and companion discounts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/thousands-more-people-eligible-for-travel-cards-from-this-week-are-you-one-of-them/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/thousands-more-people-eligible-for-travel-cards-from-this-week-are-you-one-of-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Shephard shares heartwarming update on Tipping Point winner who 'won at life']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Shephard, host of ITV&rsquo;s popular game show Tipping Point, has shared an update to fans of the show as a contestant used their winnings for IVF.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/ben-shephard-shares-heartwarming-update-on-tipping-point-winner-who-won-at-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/ben-shephard-shares-heartwarming-update-on-tipping-point-winner-who-won-at-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waitrose warns customers of major change to stock over conservation concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waitrose has shared it will not be selling mackerel to its UK customers amid conservation and overfishing concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/waitrose-warns-customers-of-major-change-to-stock-over-conservation-concerns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/waitrose-warns-customers-of-major-change-to-stock-over-conservation-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryanair passenger avoids hefty baggage charge with this simple trick]]></title><description><![CDATA[A spokesman for&nbsp;Ryanair&nbsp;said the passenger had booked a basic fare ticket that entitled them to carry one small personal bag onboard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/ryanair-passenger-avoids-hefty-baggage-charge-with-this-simple-trick/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/ryanair-passenger-avoids-hefty-baggage-charge-with-this-simple-trick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exits &amp; borrowed time - things to watch in the EFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are five things to look out for across the English Football League this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/exits-amp-borrowed-time-things-to-watch-in-the-efl/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/exits-amp-borrowed-time-things-to-watch-in-the-efl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Switching to this diet can cut the risk of 5 cancers by up to 30 per cent, study says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A particular diet can reduce the risk of five cancers, including prostate cancer and kidney cancer, a study has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/switching-to-this-diet-can-cut-the-risk-of-5-cancers-by-up-to-30-per-cent-study-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/switching-to-this-diet-can-cut-the-risk-of-5-cancers-by-up-to-30-per-cent-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Probe launched as brick thrown into town's popular hairdressers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police has announced that an investigation has been launched after a brick was thrown into an Oxfordshire hairdressers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/probe-launched-as-brick-thrown-into-towns-popular-hairdressers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/probe-launched-as-brick-thrown-into-towns-popular-hairdressers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M40 multi-vehicle crash closure with major emergency response]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 1.09am this morning, Feburary 27, the M40 northbound closed between J4 High Wycombe and J5 Stokenchurch, after a multi-vehicle crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/m40-multi-vehicle-crash-closure-with-major-emergency-response/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/m40-multi-vehicle-crash-closure-with-major-emergency-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorists warned as major A34 junction's 57-hour closure begins TODAY]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire motorists have been warned as a major A34 junction's 57-hour closure is set to begin today and is likely to cause disruption.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/motorists-warned-as-major-a34-junctions-57-hour-closure-begins-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/motorists-warned-as-major-a34-junctions-57-hour-closure-begins-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cat Deeley posts cryptic clue teasing her whereabouts after This Morning absence]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Morning star Cat Deeley has been absent from the show on a few occasions this week but now she's posted a clue as to where she is and what she's up to.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/cat-deeley-posts-cryptic-clue-teasing-her-whereabouts-after-this-morning-absence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/cat-deeley-posts-cryptic-clue-teasing-her-whereabouts-after-this-morning-absence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attempted meat theft sees 'prolific shoplifter' arrest at Oxford Iceland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police updated that an attempted meat theft at an Oxford Iceland supermarket saw a 'prolific shoplifter' being arrested.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/attempted-meat-theft-sees-prolific-shoplifter-arrest-at-oxford-iceland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/attempted-meat-theft-sees-prolific-shoplifter-arrest-at-oxford-iceland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special probe sees drug importation arrest in historic Oxfordshire town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police has updated that it made a number of arrests including for drug importation within the special Oxfordshire probe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/special-probe-sees-drug-importation-arrest-in-historic-oxfordshire-town/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/special-probe-sees-drug-importation-arrest-in-historic-oxfordshire-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Footballer hopes showing vulnerability helps others]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United's Will Vaulks says he wants to help others suffering with mental health issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/footballer-hopes-showing-vulnerability-helps-others/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/footballer-hopes-showing-vulnerability-helps-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Footballer encourages men to talk about mental health: 'I genuinely believe it will save lives']]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United's Will Vaulks says he wants to help others suffering with mental health issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/footballer-encourages-men-to-talk-about-mental-health-i-genuinely-believe-it-will-save-lives/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/footballer-encourages-men-to-talk-about-mental-health-i-genuinely-believe-it-will-save-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vegetarian diet lowers risk of cancer, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new study - led by University of Oxford researchers - is the largest ever of its kind.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/vegetarian-diet-lowers-risk-of-cancer-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/vegetarian-diet-lowers-risk-of-cancer-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will pensioner bus pass restrictions end with free 24/7 travel?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stagecoach has addressed whether pensioner bus pass restrictions could end for 24/7 free travel in Oxfordshire after Andy Burnham's move.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/will-pensioner-bus-pass-restrictions-end-with-free-247-travel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/will-pensioner-bus-pass-restrictions-end-with-free-247-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warehouse worker, 25, found dead in his bed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A warehouse worker aged 25 was found dead in his bed after taking drugs in Carterton, West Oxfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/warehouse-worker-25-found-dead-in-his-bed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/warehouse-worker-25-found-dead-in-his-bed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students to take on 1,000-mile ultramarathon from Canada to Alaska]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Oxfordshire students from Henley-on-Thames and Bourne End are paddling in memory of their grandparents and hope to raise &pound;30,000 for Sue Ryder and Race Against Dementia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/students-to-take-on-1000-mile-ultramarathon-from-canada-to-alaska/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/students-to-take-on-1000-mile-ultramarathon-from-canada-to-alaska/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public urged to have say on parish changes around Oxfordshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Oxfordshire District Council has launched a Community Governance Review for 2026, giving the public the chance to comment on proposals that could reshape the structure of local councils.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/public-urged-to-have-say-on-parish-changes-around-oxfordshire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/public-urged-to-have-say-on-parish-changes-around-oxfordshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxfordshire pub firm with £1.5m debts winds up in liquidation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A company that ran two pubs in Henley, Oxfordshire, has wound up in liquidation owing debts of more than &pound;1.5m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfordshire-pub-firm-with-15m-debts-winds-up-in-liquidation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfordshire-pub-firm-with-15m-debts-winds-up-in-liquidation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford bar and restaurant named among best brunch spots in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[A renowned Oxford eatery, Quod Bar &amp; Restaurant in the Old Bank Hotel, has been listed in a ranking of the 100 best brunch and lunch spots in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-bar-and-restaurant-named-among-best-brunch-spots-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-bar-and-restaurant-named-among-best-brunch-spots-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newly qualified optometrist celebrates major milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Specsavers Wantage optician, Benneth Sunday, has completed his professional training and is now fully registered with the General Optical Council (GOC).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/newly-qualified-optometrist-celebrates-major-milestone/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/newly-qualified-optometrist-celebrates-major-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lloyds clarify town's branch closure after community confusion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lloyds has made a new announcement about its branch in the Oxfordshire town after confusion among the Didcot community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/lloyds-clarify-towns-branch-closure-after-community-confusion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/lloyds-clarify-towns-branch-closure-after-community-confusion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic monument built for Queen at risk of damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[An historic memorial to Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee is at risk of flooding]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/historic-monument-built-for-queen-at-risk-of-damage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/historic-monument-built-for-queen-at-risk-of-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former students to walk 57 miles in support of 'much-loved' teacher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three former students from Aureus School in Didcot will embark on a three-day, 57-mile walk to raise funds for the MSA Trust, in honour of former teacher Carolyn Saul.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/former-students-to-walk-57-miles-in-support-of-much-loved-teacher/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/former-students-to-walk-57-miles-in-support-of-much-loved-teacher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood warden scheme extended across whole of Oxfordshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire County Council has extended its flood warden scheme to cover the entire county following successful pilots in several towns, including Witney and Abingdon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/flood-warden-scheme-extended-across-whole-of-oxfordshire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/flood-warden-scheme-extended-across-whole-of-oxfordshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emissions-cutting electric vehicle joins street cleansing fleet]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new IVECO eDaily caged tipper now forms part of the service covering South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/emissions-cutting-electric-vehicle-joins-street-cleansing-fleet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/emissions-cutting-electric-vehicle-joins-street-cleansing-fleet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaigners dispute council figures on cost of running Museum of Oxford]]></title><description><![CDATA[A campaign group is disputing the council&rsquo;s figures on cost of running the Museum of Oxford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/campaigners-dispute-council-figures-on-cost-of-running-museum-of-oxford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/campaigners-dispute-council-figures-on-cost-of-running-museum-of-oxford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busy street to become one-way after complaints of cars mounting pavements]]></title><description><![CDATA[A street in Thame, Oxfordshire, will become one-way for cars after residents said it was &ldquo;absolutely terrifying&rdquo; to see cars driving quickly on pavements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/busy-street-to-become-one-way-after-complaints-of-cars-mounting-pavements/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/busy-street-to-become-one-way-after-complaints-of-cars-mounting-pavements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business confidence in the South East surged in February]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the South East, business confidence jumped by 16 points to 38 per cent in February, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/business-confidence-in-the-south-east-surged-in-february/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/business-confidence-in-the-south-east-surged-in-february/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Best roasts ever' - Oxfordshire's highest-rated Sunday roast found at Clarkson's pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday roasts at this Oxfordshire pub owned by Jeremy Clarkson have been described as "the best" - have you tried them here?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/best-roasts-ever-oxfordshires-highest-rated-sunday-roast-found-at-clarksons-pub/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/best-roasts-ever-oxfordshires-highest-rated-sunday-roast-found-at-clarksons-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abingdon eye clinic raising awareness of UK’s leading cause of sight loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Abingdon eye clinic is raising awareness of a condition that can cause permanent vision loss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/abingdon-eye-clinic-raising-awareness-of-uks-leading-cause-of-sight-loss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/abingdon-eye-clinic-raising-awareness-of-uks-leading-cause-of-sight-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New stadium plans given final approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Championship club signs a legal agreement guaranteeing &pound;5.1m investment in local infrastructure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-stadium-plans-given-final-approval/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-stadium-plans-given-final-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford United sign agreement over new stadium for planning permission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United has officially signed a planning agreement enabling full and final planning permission for a new stadium to be issued.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-united-sign-agreement-over-new-stadium-for-planning-permission/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-united-sign-agreement-over-new-stadium-for-planning-permission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese New Year celebrations see spectacular lion dancing in Oxford]]></title><description><![CDATA[A spectacular lion dancing performance was put on at Oxford restaurant the Dancing Dragon this weekend, marking Chinese New Year in traditional style.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/chinese-new-year-celebrations-see-spectacular-lion-dancing-in-oxford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/chinese-new-year-celebrations-see-spectacular-lion-dancing-in-oxford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[George and Amal Clooney rocked by 'severe disaster']]></title><description><![CDATA[George Clooney and his wife Amal have been rocked by a "severe disaster" at his &pound;13m mansion on the Oxfordshire border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/george-and-amal-clooney-rocked-by-severe-disaster/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/george-and-amal-clooney-rocked-by-severe-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilderness festival: Line-up is announced for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The line-up for Wilderness festival in 2026 has now been announced, with headline acts including Scissor Sisters and Annie Lennox]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/wilderness-festival-line-up-is-announced-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/wilderness-festival-line-up-is-announced-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scissor Sisters and The Last Dinner Party in star-studded Wilderness line-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The line-up for Wilderness festival in 2026 has now been announced, with headline acts including Scissor Sisters and Annie Lennox]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/scissor-sisters-and-the-last-dinner-party-in-star-studded-wilderness-line-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/scissor-sisters-and-the-last-dinner-party-in-star-studded-wilderness-line-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Knife-wielding man in child sex offence' arrest at Waitrose car park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police has updated that they have arrested a 'knife-wielding man' for a 'child sex offence' at a Waitrose car park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/knife-wielding-man-in-child-sex-offence-arrest-at-waitrose-car-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/knife-wielding-man-in-child-sex-offence-arrest-at-waitrose-car-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe Oxford rush hour queues after A34 traffic incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is rush hour disruption after a traffic incident on the Oxfordshire A34 leading up to the M40 junction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/severe-oxford-rush-hour-queues-after-a34-traffic-incident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/severe-oxford-rush-hour-queues-after-a34-traffic-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford Westgate stores closed due to emergency safety incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oxford Westgate shopping centre has been partially shut down and multiple stores closed due to an emergency safety incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-westgate-stores-closed-due-to-emergency-safety-incident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-westgate-stores-closed-due-to-emergency-safety-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford Westgate stores closed due to emergency incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oxford Westgate shopping centre has been part shut down and multiple stores closed due to an emergency safety incident including John Lewis and Starbucks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-westgate-stores-closed-due-to-emergency-incident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-westgate-stores-closed-due-to-emergency-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver caught collecting scrap metal has vehicle seized]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers stopped this vehicle which was collecting scrap metal in Long Hanborough near Witney today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/driver-caught-collecting-scrap-metal-has-vehicle-seized/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/driver-caught-collecting-scrap-metal-has-vehicle-seized/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorist, 30, jailed after dramatic police chase through town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dramatic video footage shows the moment a man tried to flee officers in Didcot, Oxfordshire, after a police car chase in Reading.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/motorist-30-jailed-after-dramatic-police-chase-through-town/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/motorist-30-jailed-after-dramatic-police-chase-through-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man named and charged for breaching school proetection order]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police updated that the man has been named and charged for breaking the school protection order in an Oxfordshire town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-named-and-charged-for-breaching-school-proetection-order/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-named-and-charged-for-breaching-school-proetection-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man named and charged for actions outside primary school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police updated that the man has been named and charged for allegedly breaking the school protection order in an Oxfordshire town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-named-and-charged-for-actions-outside-primary-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-named-and-charged-for-actions-outside-primary-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mystery as clock stops ticking on historic town church tower]]></title><description><![CDATA[Banbury's parish church, St Mary's Church in Horse Fair, has suddenly stopped telling the time as the clock on the front of its tower stopped ticking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/mystery-as-clock-stops-ticking-on-historic-town-church-tower/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/mystery-as-clock-stops-ticking-on-historic-town-church-tower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speed limit reduced near Jeremy Clarkson's pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pedestrians walking from an overflow car park to the pub forces the council to reduce the speed limit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/speed-limit-reduced-near-jeremy-clarksons-pub/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/speed-limit-reduced-near-jeremy-clarksons-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Reform councillor stripped of armed forces role within hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new councillor for Reform UK in west Oxfordshire was stripped of her armed forces role within hours of announcing her defection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-reform-councillor-stripped-of-armed-forces-role-within-hours/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-reform-councillor-stripped-of-armed-forces-role-within-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Oxford Castle Quarter tourist attractions now being created]]></title><description><![CDATA[New tourist attractions are being created for Oxford Castle Quarter which are expected to bring in 300,000 visitors a year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-oxford-castle-quarter-tourist-attractions-now-being-created/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-oxford-castle-quarter-tourist-attractions-now-being-created/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Headteacher warns 'worst to come' after Labour private school tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[The warden or headteacher of Oxford school, St Edward's School or Teddies, has made the warning after the Labour government increased VAT on private schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/headteacher-warns-worst-to-come-after-labour-private-school-tax/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/headteacher-warns-worst-to-come-after-labour-private-school-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fundraising legend spots Queen's train at station]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fundraiser took a break from supporting good causes to enjoy trainspotting as he saw the train of Queen Elizabeth II.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/fundraising-legend-spots-queens-train-at-station/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/fundraising-legend-spots-queens-train-at-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contract for major bypass for village as part of road scheme agreed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A contract for a major new bypass in an Oxfordshire village as part of the HIF1 road scheme has been agreed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/contract-for-major-bypass-for-village-as-part-of-road-scheme-agreed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/contract-for-major-bypass-for-village-as-part-of-road-scheme-agreed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blur bassist Alex James is guest on popular BBC TV show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blur bassist Alex James is to appear as a guest on popular BBC TV panel show Would I Lie to You alongside David Mitchell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/blur-bassist-alex-james-is-guest-on-popular-bbc-tv-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/blur-bassist-alex-james-is-guest-on-popular-bbc-tv-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Racial abuse probe launched after abuse on community litter pick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police has launched the probe after racial abuse was reportedly shouted at a litter picker in Oxford, Blackbird Leys.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/racial-abuse-probe-launched-after-abuse-on-community-litter-pick/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/racial-abuse-probe-launched-after-abuse-on-community-litter-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City school to have police at drop off after 'dangerous' parking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Windmill Primary School in Headington will have a police presence during school pick up and drop off times due to 'dangerous' parking by parents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/city-school-to-have-police-at-drop-off-after-dangerous-parking/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/city-school-to-have-police-at-drop-off-after-dangerous-parking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeremy Clarkson hosts traffic meeting ahead of major farm festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The star of Amazon Prime series Clarkson's Farm, Jeremy Clarkson, has hosted a public meeting ahead of a major upcoming farm festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/jeremy-clarkson-hosts-traffic-meeting-ahead-of-major-farm-festival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/jeremy-clarkson-hosts-traffic-meeting-ahead-of-major-farm-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarkson's Farm star could be joining Celebrity Traitors cast]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Clarkson's Farm star could be joining the cast of The Celebrity Traitors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/clarksons-farm-star-could-be-joining-celebrity-traitors-cast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/clarksons-farm-star-could-be-joining-celebrity-traitors-cast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De Keersmaecker set to miss rest of the season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United midfielder Brian De Keersmaecker is set to miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/de-keersmaecker-set-to-miss-rest-of-the-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/de-keersmaecker-set-to-miss-rest-of-the-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mass Halloween Oxford gang attack investigation shelved]]></title><description><![CDATA[A police probe into a gang of up to 20 teenagers who hounded and attacked a man with a metal pole in Oxford has been shelved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/mass-halloween-oxford-gang-attack-investigation-shelved/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/mass-halloween-oxford-gang-attack-investigation-shelved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update on opening of new smokehouse creating 100 jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hickory&rsquo;s Smokehouse, which runs Southern-style BBQ restaurants, is continuing to recruit staff to open a new restaurant near Abingdon in Oxfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/update-on-opening-of-new-smokehouse-creating-100-jobs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/update-on-opening-of-new-smokehouse-creating-100-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Villagers alarmed as Thames Water spotted doing Abingdon reservoir prep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of an Oxfordshire village were alarmed when they spotted Thames Water workers in a nearby field prepping for its Abingdon Reservoir.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/villagers-alarmed-as-thames-water-spotted-doing-abingdon-reservoir-prep/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/villagers-alarmed-as-thames-water-spotted-doing-abingdon-reservoir-prep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford University named among best employers in UK in 2026 list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford University has been named among the best UK employers by The Financial Times in a new 2026 list.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-university-named-among-best-employers-in-uk-in-2026-list/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-university-named-among-best-employers-in-uk-in-2026-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester City star Tijjani Reijnders spotted at Cotswolds hotel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City star and Netherlands footballer Tijjani Reijnders has been spotted at a luxury Oxfordshire hotel at the edge of the Cotswolds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/manchester-city-star-tijjani-reijnders-spotted-at-cotswolds-hotel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/manchester-city-star-tijjani-reijnders-spotted-at-cotswolds-hotel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester City star spotted at Cotswolds hotel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City star and Netherlands footballer Tijjani Reijnders has been spotted at a luxury Oxfordshire hotel at the edge of the Cotswolds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/manchester-city-star-spotted-at-cotswolds-hotel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/manchester-city-star-spotted-at-cotswolds-hotel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Award-winning village pub listed for sale after shock closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Swan Inn in Islip closed unexpectedly at the start of the year, with no explanation, and has now been listed for sale to a new owner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/award-winning-village-pub-listed-for-sale-after-shock-closure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/award-winning-village-pub-listed-for-sale-after-shock-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town's shock after death in water near shopping centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[A councillor of the Oxfordshire town has expressed his shock after the death in water near to the shopping centre that contains a Sainsburys and Vue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/towns-shock-after-death-in-water-near-shopping-centre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/towns-shock-after-death-in-water-near-shopping-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victoria Beckham 'terrified' over Brooklyn Beckham's next move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lady Victoria Beckham is reportedly "terrified" over son Brooklyn Beckham's next move amid an ongoing public family fallout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/victoria-beckham-terrified-over-brooklyn-beckhams-next-move/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/victoria-beckham-terrified-over-brooklyn-beckhams-next-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heartbroken mum offers cash reward for stolen engagement ring]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Wargrave mum is offering up to &pound;2,000 for the safe return of her stolen engagement ring, which holds deep sentimental value. Police are investigating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/heartbroken-mum-offers-cash-reward-for-stolen-engagement-ring/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/heartbroken-mum-offers-cash-reward-for-stolen-engagement-ring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Force opens officer roles to auto‑only drivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The force says it has made the change as most of its frontline vehicles are already automatics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/force-opens-officer-roles-to-autoonly-drivers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/force-opens-officer-roles-to-autoonly-drivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Trust public warning following car park crime spree]]></title><description><![CDATA[There has been a National Trust public warning from Thames Valley Police after a car park crime spree.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/national-trust-public-warning-following-car-park-crime-spree/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/national-trust-public-warning-following-car-park-crime-spree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City fish and chip shop wins top prize at UK awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fish and chip shop in Oxford was nominated for several categories at the UK Fish and Chip Awards and scooped a top prize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/city-fish-and-chip-shop-wins-top-prize-at-uk-awards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/city-fish-and-chip-shop-wins-top-prize-at-uk-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans to convert former Oxfam HQ into labs approved]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developers applied last year to turn the building in Oxford into flexible lab and office space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/plans-to-convert-former-oxfam-hq-into-labs-approved/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/plans-to-convert-former-oxfam-hq-into-labs-approved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyonc&eacute; and Jay Z 'SCRAP' move to Cotswolds in UK over fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beyonc&eacute; and Jay Z have reportedly "scrapped" their move to the UK Cotswolds in Oxfordshire over fears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/beyonceacute-and-jay-z-scrap-move-to-cotswolds-in-uk-over-fears/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/beyonceacute-and-jay-z-scrap-move-to-cotswolds-in-uk-over-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Police at the scene of Oxfordshire incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[An incident on the A34 in Oxfordshire has seen a lane blocked and police attending.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/live-police-at-the-scene-of-oxfordshire-incident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/live-police-at-the-scene-of-oxfordshire-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover the difference at MSJ Prep: Where every child shines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malvern St James (MSJ) Prep offers a refreshing outlook. Learning is personal, creative and joyful, whilst being rooted in academic excellence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/discover-the-difference-at-msj-prep-where-every-child-shines/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/discover-the-difference-at-msj-prep-where-every-child-shines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cat Deeley not on This Morning again as no update given and new replacement steps in]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Morning star Cat Deeley has already been absent for two days this week with little updates given.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/cat-deeley-not-on-this-morning-again-as-no-update-given-and-new-replacement-steps-in/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/cat-deeley-not-on-this-morning-again-as-no-update-given-and-new-replacement-steps-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just for Pets stocking the best rated dog foods with advice you can trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to feeding your dog, there&rsquo;s plenty to think about. Just for Pets believe pet parents deserve confidence in every bowl &ndash; and that starts with offering foods known for their nutritional excellence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/just-for-pets-stocking-the-best-rated-dog-foods-with-advice-you-can-trust/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/just-for-pets-stocking-the-best-rated-dog-foods-with-advice-you-can-trust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Be part of this year’s National Innovation Challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young people are being invited to help solve some of the planet's big challenges with the National Innovation Challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/be-part-of-this-years-national-innovation-challenge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/be-part-of-this-years-national-innovation-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Scary' warning to drivers at 10,500 Volvo cars recalled due to fire risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volvo UK managing director Nicole Melillo Shaw said a &ldquo;tiny percentage&rdquo; of its EX30 SUVs have caught fire globally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/scary-warning-to-drivers-at-10500-volvo-cars-recalled-due-to-fire-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/scary-warning-to-drivers-at-10500-volvo-cars-recalled-due-to-fire-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs as part of £150 million restructure affecting UK workforce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ocado has announced plans to axe around 1,000 jobs as it looks to slash costs by about &pound;150 million as part of a wider restructure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/ocado-to-axe-1000-jobs-as-part-of-150-million-restructure-affecting-uk-workforce/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/ocado-to-axe-1000-jobs-as-part-of-150-million-restructure-affecting-uk-workforce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis issues £11m Tesco Clubcard warning as vouchers to expire within days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Lewis has urged Tesco Clubcard members to check their vouchers immediately, as &pound;11 million-worth are set to expire on Saturday (February 28).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/martin-lewis-issues-11m-tesco-clubcard-warning-as-vouchers-to-expire-within-days/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/martin-lewis-issues-11m-tesco-clubcard-warning-as-vouchers-to-expire-within-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major UK pizza chain to launch new concept in 300 of its restaurants from next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[PizzaExpress has announced it will launch a new Mac &amp; Wings concept to 300 of its restaurants from March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/major-uk-pizza-chain-to-launch-new-concept-in-300-of-its-restaurants-from-next-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/major-uk-pizza-chain-to-launch-new-concept-in-300-of-its-restaurants-from-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter Paralympic Flame is lit as president says 'it's capable of transforming lives']]></title><description><![CDATA[Stoke Mandeville stadium came abuzz with figures from every walk of life as the journey as the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games began.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/winter-paralympic-flame-is-lit-as-president-says-its-capable-of-transforming-lives/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/winter-paralympic-flame-is-lit-as-president-says-its-capable-of-transforming-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huey Morgan marks 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with new UK Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huey Morgan is marking 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with a new UK Tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/huey-morgan-marks-30-years-of-come-find-yourself-with-new-uk-tour/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/huey-morgan-marks-30-years-of-come-find-yourself-with-new-uk-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Centrepoint success for Sefyu - Run every day and don't give up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arriving at just 17, his journey to safety was long and uncertain, taking him first to France and then to England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/centrepoint-success-for-sefyu-run-every-day-and-dont-give-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/centrepoint-success-for-sefyu-run-every-day-and-dont-give-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trips cancelled as UK travel company goes into liquidation]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Oxfordshire-based UK travel firm has gone into liquidation, according to Companies House records.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/trips-cancelled-as-uk-travel-company-goes-into-liquidation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/trips-cancelled-as-uk-travel-company-goes-into-liquidation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police bust shoplifting duo after 'getaway car' isn't insured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police busted a shoplifting duo in Oxford after their so-called "getaway car" was not insured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-bust-shoplifting-duo-after-getaway-car-isnt-insured/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-bust-shoplifting-duo-after-getaway-car-isnt-insured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The inclusive school blazing a path on SEND reform]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Oxfordshire school says it is seeing the benefits of including SEND children in its mainstream setting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-inclusive-school-blazing-a-path-on-send-reform/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-inclusive-school-blazing-a-path-on-send-reform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police force told to improve after inspection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inspectors say Thames Valley Police requires improvement in two out of three assessed areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-force-told-to-improve-after-inspection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-force-told-to-improve-after-inspection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They didn't listen, now we have to live with that']]></title><description><![CDATA[The parents of a brain-damaged girl consider legal action over claims of hospital failures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/they-didnt-listen-now-we-have-to-live-with-that/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/they-didnt-listen-now-we-have-to-live-with-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Midwives didn't listen, now my child lives with the consequences']]></title><description><![CDATA[The parents of a brain-damaged girl consider legal action over claims of hospital failures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/midwives-didnt-listen-now-my-child-lives-with-the-consequences/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/midwives-didnt-listen-now-my-child-lives-with-the-consequences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman charged with attempted murder told police 'I hit her over the head']]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman charged with the attempted murder of a child told police 'I hit her over the head', a jury in Oxford heard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/woman-charged-with-attempted-murder-told-police-i-hit-her-over-the-head/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/woman-charged-with-attempted-murder-told-police-i-hit-her-over-the-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Village becoming town will help it ‘speak for itself’ amid major growth, MP says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A decision for Kidlington near Oxford to become a town will help it "speak for itself", says MP Calum Miller.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/village-becoming-town-will-help-it-speak-for-itself-amid-major-growth-mp-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/village-becoming-town-will-help-it-speak-for-itself-amid-major-growth-mp-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police should improve 'integrity', inspectorate says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The police inspectorate has found Thames Valley Police requires improvement in its 'integrity' arrangements, a new report reveals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/thames-valley-police-should-improve-integrity-inspectorate-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/thames-valley-police-should-improve-integrity-inspectorate-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police to accept officers with automatic licences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police is now accepting police officer applications from candidates who hold a full UK automatic-only driving licence by the time of a formal job offer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-to-accept-officers-with-automatic-licences/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-to-accept-officers-with-automatic-licences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxfordshire leisure centres to undergo six-figure revamp]]></title><description><![CDATA[A six-figure investment will give two Oxfordshire leisure centres a fresh new look]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfordshire-leisure-centres-to-undergo-six-figure-revamp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfordshire-leisure-centres-to-undergo-six-figure-revamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxfordshire gala raises thousands to support women facing homelessness]]></title><description><![CDATA[A charity gala in Oxfordshire has raised &pound;28,000 to support women facing homelessness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfordshire-gala-raises-thousands-to-support-women-facing-homelessness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfordshire-gala-raises-thousands-to-support-women-facing-homelessness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford's live music scene to get huge funding boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford&rsquo;s music scene, known for Radiohead, Glass Animals and Foals, will get a &pound;40k funding boost over the next two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfords-live-music-scene-to-get-huge-funding-boost/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfords-live-music-scene-to-get-huge-funding-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford Stadium £2m in debt and two months late on accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The greyhounds stadium in Oxford is almost two months late on submitting its accounts after it was revealed it is &pound;2m in debt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-stadium-2m-in-debt-and-two-months-late-on-accounts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-stadium-2m-in-debt-and-two-months-late-on-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outrage after Thames Water lowers water pressure in west of city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Water confirmed that the water pressure has been intentionally reduced in Botley and Osney, in West Oxford - and locals aren't happy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/outrage-after-thames-water-lowers-water-pressure-in-west-of-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/outrage-after-thames-water-lowers-water-pressure-in-west-of-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New traffic fears raised over plans for Oxfordshire theme park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh traffic fears have been raised over plans for the &pound;600 million Puy du Fou theme park near Bicester, Oxfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-traffic-fears-raised-over-plans-for-oxfordshire-theme-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-traffic-fears-raised-over-plans-for-oxfordshire-theme-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple dismissals after hospital trust sexual abuse scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has revealed multiple people have been sacked for sexual abuse in recent years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/multiple-dismissals-after-hospital-trust-sexual-abuse-scandal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/multiple-dismissals-after-hospital-trust-sexual-abuse-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MINI Mile returns in Oxfordshire to raise money for charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[MINI owners in Oxford are being invited to take part in a charity drive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/mini-mile-returns-in-oxfordshire-to-raise-money-for-charity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/mini-mile-returns-in-oxfordshire-to-raise-money-for-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man seen urinating on petrol station forecourt after alleged sexual assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was seen drunk at an Oxfordshire petrol station and urinated on the forecourt before an alleged sexual assault in a car, Oxford's court heard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-seen-urinating-on-petrol-station-forecourt-after-alleged-sexual-assault/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-seen-urinating-on-petrol-station-forecourt-after-alleged-sexual-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lib Dem councillor defects after suspension in Reform UK first]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oxfordshire councillor has moved to Reform UK, in a first for the party, having previously been suspended by the Liberal Democrats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/lib-dem-councillor-defects-after-suspension-in-reform-uk-first/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/lib-dem-councillor-defects-after-suspension-in-reform-uk-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hummingbird Centre seeks volunteers to support young people with cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hummingbird Centre in Launton, near Bicester, is appealing for more volunteers to help support children whose lives have been affected by cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/hummingbird-centre-seeks-volunteers-to-support-young-people-with-cancer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/hummingbird-centre-seeks-volunteers-to-support-young-people-with-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housebuilder donates hundreds to Oxfordshire groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vistry donates &pound;1,000 to Oxfordshire charities Be Free Young Carers and Kingfisher School, supporting young carers and SEND pupils in Abingdon and Oxford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/housebuilder-donates-hundreds-to-oxfordshire-groups/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/housebuilder-donates-hundreds-to-oxfordshire-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have your say event at town's railway station]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents are invited to meet with their local PCSOs to discuss issues in the area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/have-your-say-event-at-towns-railway-station/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/have-your-say-event-at-towns-railway-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Famous architect designing science complex for Larry Ellison]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major office and laboratory space in Oxford owned by tech giant Larry Ellison is being designed by a team led by renowned architect Norman Foster]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/famous-architect-designing-science-complex-for-larry-ellison/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/famous-architect-designing-science-complex-for-larry-ellison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Events give residents chance to discuss East West Rail plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[New public events are inviting residents to give feedback and learn more about ongoing plans for a major infrastructure project]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/events-give-residents-chance-to-discuss-east-west-rail-plans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/events-give-residents-chance-to-discuss-east-west-rail-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developer of 2,500 airfield site facing council enforcement action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Persimmon Homes, which is developing a 2,500 community called Wellington Gate on Grove Airfield, has been challenged by the council's planning team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/developer-of-2500-airfield-site-facing-council-enforcement-action/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/developer-of-2500-airfield-site-facing-council-enforcement-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There's a solution for e-bike parking chaos - but it's not problem-free]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introducing dedicated parking bays has not completely solved the issue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/theres-a-solution-for-e-bike-parking-chaos-but-its-not-problem-free/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/theres-a-solution-for-e-bike-parking-chaos-but-its-not-problem-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We didn't hit the same levels as at Boro']]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United head coach Matt Bloomfield spoke to BBC Radio Oxford following their 2-1 defeat at Stoke.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/we-didnt-hit-the-same-levels-as-at-boro/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/we-didnt-hit-the-same-levels-as-at-boro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Famous Oxford pub launches group for would-be authors]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pub in Oxford renowned for its links with fantasy authors JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis now has its own writers' group]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/famous-oxford-pub-launches-group-for-would-be-authors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/famous-oxford-pub-launches-group-for-would-be-authors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family release heartfelt tribute to man, 32, killed in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man who died in a crash on the A4 in Fyfield, Wiltshire, has been named as 32-year-old Cameron Thomas as his family release a touching tribute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/family-release-heartfelt-tribute-to-man-32-killed-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/family-release-heartfelt-tribute-to-man-32-killed-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bicester MP urges Prime Minister to support level crossing plans for town]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MP for Bicester challenged Prime Minster Keir Starmer to confirm the Government's support for a motorised underpass at the controversial London Road level crossing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bicester-mp-urges-prime-minister-to-support-level-crossing-plans-for-town/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bicester-mp-urges-prime-minister-to-support-level-crossing-plans-for-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caravan site 'immune' to council enforcement after 10 years occupation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owners of a caravan park near Abingdon said they are 'immune' to council enforcement action after caravans occupied the area without consent for a decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/caravan-site-immune-to-council-enforcement-after-10-years-occupation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/caravan-site-immune-to-council-enforcement-after-10-years-occupation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pensioner's sight saved after routine eye check finds cancerous tumour]]></title><description><![CDATA[An elderly couple from Didcot were shocked to discover a cancerous growth at a regular eye check up at the opticians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pensioners-sight-saved-after-routine-eye-check-finds-cancerous-tumour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pensioners-sight-saved-after-routine-eye-check-finds-cancerous-tumour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New lab and office space in Oxford in place of Oxfam HQ approved]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new lab and office space will be coming to Oxford Business Park in place of the former Oxfam HQ, after plans were approved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-lab-and-office-space-in-oxford-in-place-of-oxfam-hq-approved/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-lab-and-office-space-in-oxford-in-place-of-oxfam-hq-approved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest update on closure from city centre sandwich bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff at a sandwich bar in the centre of Oxford have commented on opening times after plans to convert it into a pasty shop were abandoned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/latest-update-on-closure-from-city-centre-sandwich-bar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/latest-update-on-closure-from-city-centre-sandwich-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Land Rover driver banned from the roads after drink driving]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Land Rover driver has been banned after he was caught over the drink drive limit, Oxford Magistrates' Court heard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/land-rover-driver-banned-from-the-roads-after-drink-driving/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/land-rover-driver-banned-from-the-roads-after-drink-driving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW speaks out after bullying allegations at Oxford Mini plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owner of the Oxford Mini plant in Cowley, BMW, has spoken out after allegations of bullying and harassment were raised.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bmw-speaks-out-after-bullying-allegations-at-oxford-mini-plant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bmw-speaks-out-after-bullying-allegations-at-oxford-mini-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Driver who fled from police at high speed jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 55-year-old man who was recorded driving dangerously in the Thames Valley has been jailed for his crimes in Botley, Oxford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/watch-driver-who-fled-from-police-at-high-speed-jailed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/watch-driver-who-fled-from-police-at-high-speed-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Find out if your council will hit food waste deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local authorities blame the delays on a lack of funding and a shortage of bin lorries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/find-out-if-your-council-will-hit-food-waste-deadline/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/find-out-if-your-council-will-hit-food-waste-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman, 19, dies following multi-vehicle crash on the M40]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 19-year-old woman has died as a result of a crash along the M40 across the border from Oxfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/woman-19-dies-following-multi-vehicle-crash-on-the-m40/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/woman-19-dies-following-multi-vehicle-crash-on-the-m40/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Village home ransacked as latest in series of burglaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wine and jewellery were stolen in a burglary in Great Rollright, in the Cotswolds, as police warn its the latest in a series of attacks around Chipping Norton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/village-home-ransacked-as-latest-in-series-of-burglaries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/village-home-ransacked-as-latest-in-series-of-burglaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarkson's Farm spin-off TV series tabled to star who left show]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Clarkson's Farm spin-off TV series has been tabled for Harriet Cowan after she left the Prime Video series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/clarksons-farm-spin-off-tv-series-tabled-to-star-who-left-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/clarksons-farm-spin-off-tv-series-tabled-to-star-who-left-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after BMW and Mini Cooper crash in Cotswolds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has died following a two-vehicle collision in the Cotswolds yesterday (Tuesday 24 February).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-dies-after-bmw-and-mini-cooper-crash-in-cotswolds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-dies-after-bmw-and-mini-cooper-crash-in-cotswolds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Award-winning comedian and actor to bring new show to Oxford theatre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having won BAFTAs for his career-defining show Black Books, and acted alongside Hugh Grant, Irish comedian Dylan Moran will now be coming to Oxford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/award-winning-comedian-and-actor-to-bring-new-show-to-oxford-theatre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/award-winning-comedian-and-actor-to-bring-new-show-to-oxford-theatre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three celebrity mansions up for sale at over £18m in Oxfordshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three celebrity mansions are up for sale for a combined price of over &pound;18m in Oxfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/three-celebrity-mansions-up-for-sale-at-over-18m-in-oxfordshire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/three-celebrity-mansions-up-for-sale-at-over-18m-in-oxfordshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The growing problem facing Blackbird Leys]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been described as a vicious circle... fly-tipping in a part of Oxford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-growing-problem-facing-blackbird-leys/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-growing-problem-facing-blackbird-leys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police issue update after man in 60s hospitalised in 'assault']]></title><description><![CDATA[An update on an alleged assault in Bicester Market Square has been issued by police, after a man in his 60s was hospitalised and another man arrested.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-issue-update-after-man-in-60s-hospitalised-in-assault/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-issue-update-after-man-in-60s-hospitalised-in-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford University professor and lawyer appointed King's Counsel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford University professor and leading lawyer Professor Philippa Webb has been appointed King's Counsel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-university-professor-and-lawyer-appointed-kings-counsel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-university-professor-and-lawyer-appointed-kings-counsel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luxury hotel launches unique interactive quiz night]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Crazy Bear in Stadhampton is launching a new interactive pub quiz night &ndash; that promises to get contestants singing, drawing and laughing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/luxury-hotel-launches-unique-interactive-quiz-night/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/luxury-hotel-launches-unique-interactive-quiz-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shopper had purse and phone stolen from inside handbag]]></title><description><![CDATA[A shopper in Henley, Oxfordshire, had her purse and phone stolen from inside her handbag.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/shopper-had-purse-and-phone-stolen-from-inside-handbag/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/shopper-had-purse-and-phone-stolen-from-inside-handbag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis star is backed by Westgate Oxford clothing chain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tennis star Emma Raducanu has left Nike and signed with a new sponsor - Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/tennis-star-is-backed-by-westgate-oxford-clothing-chain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/tennis-star-is-backed-by-westgate-oxford-clothing-chain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu teams up with Westgate Oxford chain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tennis star Emma Raducanu has left Nike and signed with a new sponsor - Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/emma-raducanu-teams-up-with-westgate-oxford-chain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/emma-raducanu-teams-up-with-westgate-oxford-chain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson opens up about 'serious problem']]></title><description><![CDATA[Clarkson's Farm and Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson has opened up on a "serious problem".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/top-gear-star-jeremy-clarkson-opens-up-about-serious-problem/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/top-gear-star-jeremy-clarkson-opens-up-about-serious-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pensioner caught drink driving THREE times over legal limit gets hefty fine]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pensioner has been ordered to pay more than &pound;1,000 after being caught almost three times over the drink drive limit, Oxford Magistrates' Court heard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pensioner-caught-drink-driving-three-times-over-legal-limit-gets-hefty-fine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pensioner-caught-drink-driving-three-times-over-legal-limit-gets-hefty-fine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demolition of Victorian building for new school moves closer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new planning application has moved the demolition of a Victorian school and its replacement with an Oxfordshire SEND school a step closer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/demolition-of-victorian-building-for-new-school-moves-closer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/demolition-of-victorian-building-for-new-school-moves-closer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christian Horner 'broke down in tears' to Geri Halliwell after major news]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner reportedly broke down in tears to his Spice Girl wife Geri Halliwell after he received some major news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/christian-horner-broke-down-in-tears-to-geri-halliwell-after-major-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/christian-horner-broke-down-in-tears-to-geri-halliwell-after-major-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Book of condolence: Leave your tributes for man who died near Bicester centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[A book of condolence has been opened by the Oxford Mail for a man in his 70s who died after entering water near to a Bicester shopping centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/book-of-condolence-leave-your-tributes-for-man-who-died-near-bicester-centre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/book-of-condolence-leave-your-tributes-for-man-who-died-near-bicester-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Image released of woman who left partner's body for three weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have released an image of a woman jailed after she left her partner's dead body in the room she was sleeping in for three weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/image-released-of-woman-who-left-partners-body-for-three-weeks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/image-released-of-woman-who-left-partners-body-for-three-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Image released of woman jailed for leaving partner's body for three weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have released an image of a woman jailed after she left her partner's dead body in the room she was sleeping in for three weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/image-released-of-woman-jailed-for-leaving-partners-body-for-three-weeks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/image-released-of-woman-jailed-for-leaving-partners-body-for-three-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City's congestion charge generates &pound;1m in a month]]></title><description><![CDATA[The scheme in Oxford generates over three times initial forecasts in January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/citys-congestion-charge-generates-pound1m-in-a-month/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/citys-congestion-charge-generates-pound1m-in-a-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is Cat Deeley not on This Morning today? ITV star replaced for a second day]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Morning viewers have noticed usual presenter Cat Deeley isn't on the ITV show with Ben Shephard for a second day this week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/why-is-cat-deeley-not-on-this-morning-today-itv-star-replaced-for-a-second-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/why-is-cat-deeley-not-on-this-morning-today-itv-star-replaced-for-a-second-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls made to return ancient relic from celebrity's &pound;8.5m mansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calls have been made to repatriate a relic from James Corden's former &pound;8.5m Oxfordshire mansion and return them to Jersey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/calls-made-to-return-ancient-relic-from-celebritys-pound85m-mansion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/calls-made-to-return-ancient-relic-from-celebritys-pound85m-mansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls made to repatriate relic from celebrity's &pound;8.5m mansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calls have been made to repatriate a relic from James Corden's former &pound;8.5m Oxfordshire mansion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/calls-made-to-repatriate-relic-from-celebritys-pound85m-mansion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/calls-made-to-repatriate-relic-from-celebritys-pound85m-mansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historian Sandbrook among Oxford degree recipients]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chancellor Lord Hague awards eight recipients during a ceremony at the Sheldonian Theatre on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/historian-sandbrook-among-oxford-degree-recipients/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/historian-sandbrook-among-oxford-degree-recipients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dame Prue Leith plans to return to Great British Bake Off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cotswolds TV star Dame Prue Leith has revealed she is planning to return to the Great British Bake Off set.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dame-prue-leith-plans-to-return-to-great-british-bake-off/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dame-prue-leith-plans-to-return-to-great-british-bake-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could pensioner bus restrictions end in Oxfordshire with free 24/7 travel?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire County Council has addressed whether the pensioner bus pass rule and restrictions could end for 24/7 free travel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/could-pensioner-bus-restrictions-end-in-oxfordshire-with-free-247-travel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/could-pensioner-bus-restrictions-end-in-oxfordshire-with-free-247-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why your support for Ukraine four years on matters more than ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Ukraine war marks its fourth anniversary, here's why your support matters more than ever]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/why-your-support-for-ukraine-four-years-on-matters-more-than-ever/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/why-your-support-for-ukraine-four-years-on-matters-more-than-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK government confirms major change to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK government announces major change to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, ITVX and Channel 4 online - what customers need to know]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/uk-government-confirms-major-change-to-netflix-amazon-prime-video-disney-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/uk-government-confirms-major-change-to-netflix-amazon-prime-video-disney-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shoppers say Tesco's new car park fine should be used across the UK - do you agree?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesco introduced a new car park fine at some of its stores and 80% of our readers who answered our poll agree it should be introduced in other supermarkets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/shoppers-say-tescos-new-car-park-fine-should-be-used-across-the-uk-do-you-agree/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/shoppers-say-tescos-new-car-park-fine-should-be-used-across-the-uk-do-you-agree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full details as DWP can now take money directly from bank accounts under new powers]]></title><description><![CDATA[What triggers DWP bank account recovery? A guide to the new fraud law and who it affects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/full-details-as-dwp-can-now-take-money-directly-from-bank-accounts-under-new-powers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/full-details-as-dwp-can-now-take-money-directly-from-bank-accounts-under-new-powers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This 'super obvious' hack will fix your Amazon Fire TV Stick buffering issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buying a Fire Stick is a great way to upgrade your TV so you can stream the latest shows, play music and even access games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/this-super-obvious-hack-will-fix-your-amazon-fire-tv-stick-buffering-issues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/this-super-obvious-hack-will-fix-your-amazon-fire-tv-stick-buffering-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after entering water near Oxfordshire shopping centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police has confirmed a man has died after entering water near to an Oxfordshire shopping centre in Bicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-dies-after-entering-water-near-oxfordshire-shopping-centre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-dies-after-entering-water-near-oxfordshire-shopping-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Household energy bills set to fall from April as Ofgem drops energy price cap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ofgem's price cap will drop from the current &pound;1,758 to &pound;1,641 &ndash; a reduction of around &pound;10 a month for the average household using both electricity and gas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/household-energy-bills-set-to-fall-from-april-as-ofgem-drops-energy-price-cap/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/household-energy-bills-set-to-fall-from-april-as-ofgem-drops-energy-price-cap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW car worth £40,000 stolen from driveway overnight]]></title><description><![CDATA[A BMW worth around &pound;40,000 in price new was stolen from a driveway in Bicester, Oxfordshire, overnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bmw-car-worth-40000-stolen-from-driveway-overnight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bmw-car-worth-40000-stolen-from-driveway-overnight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple arrests after incident at town's Esso petrol garage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police has updated that there have been multiple arrests after an incident at an Oxfordshire town's Esso petrol garage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/multiple-arrests-after-incident-at-towns-esso-petrol-garage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/multiple-arrests-after-incident-at-towns-esso-petrol-garage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six million UK motorists are leaving themselves exposed to this 'risk' when driving]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research has revealed that more than a tenth of the country's drivers have admitted to not taking out breakdown cover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/six-million-uk-motorists-are-leaving-themselves-exposed-to-this-risk-when-driving/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/six-million-uk-motorists-are-leaving-themselves-exposed-to-this-risk-when-driving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper 'writes off' his Mitsubishi car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper has "written off" his Mitsubishi L200 car, sharing a photograph of the damage online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/clarksons-farm-star-kaleb-cooper-writes-off-his-mitsubishi-car/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/clarksons-farm-star-kaleb-cooper-writes-off-his-mitsubishi-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former US Secretary John Kerry awarded Oxford University degree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former US Secretary John Kerry has been awarded an Oxford University degree in a ceremony this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/former-us-secretary-john-kerry-awarded-oxford-university-degree/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/former-us-secretary-john-kerry-awarded-oxford-university-degree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon giving full refunds as it shuts down online game after just 4 months]]></title><description><![CDATA[King of Meat, developed by Glowmade and published by Amazon Games, is set to shut down on April 9, 2026 - here is how to claim a full refund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/amazon-giving-full-refunds-as-it-shuts-down-online-game-after-just-4-months/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/amazon-giving-full-refunds-as-it-shuts-down-online-game-after-just-4-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['There is a vicious cycle of fly-tipping on our estate']]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Beale says fly-tipping is a growing issue in Blackbird Leys and he sees it happen regularly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/there-is-a-vicious-cycle-of-fly-tipping-on-our-estate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/there-is-a-vicious-cycle-of-fly-tipping-on-our-estate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We keep kids off streets but cannot get funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[A boxing club says it should be easier to access funding for grassroots sports clubs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/we-keep-kids-off-streets-but-cannot-get-funding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/we-keep-kids-off-streets-but-cannot-get-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asthma study looks at children's overuse of inhalers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The study is examining whether an extra check-up will lead to fewer asthma or wheeze attacks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/asthma-study-looks-at-childrens-overuse-of-inhalers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/asthma-study-looks-at-childrens-overuse-of-inhalers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Vaulks to host free mental health and suicide prevention workshop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United midfielder Will Vaulks will lead a mental health and suicide prevention workshop next month at the Kassam Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/will-vaulks-to-host-free-mental-health-and-suicide-prevention-workshop/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/will-vaulks-to-host-free-mental-health-and-suicide-prevention-workshop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stray cats found with feline disease as group campaigns for neutering]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Wantage cat rescuers group, The Neuter Rangers, are campaigning for widespread neutering of outdoor cats to curb the spread of FIV.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/stray-cats-found-with-feline-disease-as-group-campaigns-for-neutering/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/stray-cats-found-with-feline-disease-as-group-campaigns-for-neutering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Production images issued for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford Playhouse has released production images from its in-house staging of Edward Albee&rsquo;s Who&rsquo;s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, directed by artistic director Mike Tweddle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/production-images-issued-for-whos-afraid-of-virginia-woolf/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/production-images-issued-for-whos-afraid-of-virginia-woolf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paedophile jailed again for breaching sexual harm prevention order]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Oxford paedophile is going back to prison after breaching a sexual harm prevention order.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/paedophile-jailed-again-for-breaching-sexual-harm-prevention-order/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/paedophile-jailed-again-for-breaching-sexual-harm-prevention-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxfordshire property company dissolves after 88 years of trading]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 88-year-old Oxfordshire property company dating back to the 1930s has dissolved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfordshire-property-company-dissolves-after-88-years-of-trading/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfordshire-property-company-dissolves-after-88-years-of-trading/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford congestion charge raised £1m for council in January alone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford&rsquo;s congestion charge raised more than &pound;1 million in January alone, while park and ride use across the city continues to increase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-congestion-charge-raised-1m-for-council-in-january-alone/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-congestion-charge-raised-1m-for-council-in-january-alone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novice hedge layers to compete in Harcourt Arboretum competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford's Harcourt Arboretum will host a new hedge laying competition on Saturday, February 28.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/novice-hedge-layers-to-compete-in-harcourt-arboretum-competition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/novice-hedge-layers-to-compete-in-harcourt-arboretum-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New scheme to help vulnerable South East residents during blackouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new scheme is providing extra help to vulnerable South East residents during unexpected power cuts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-scheme-to-help-vulnerable-south-east-residents-during-blackouts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-scheme-to-help-vulnerable-south-east-residents-during-blackouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New pilot scheme to improve accessibility for disabled bus passengers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire residents will be able to trial a new scheme launched by Pulhams to help disabled passengers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-pilot-scheme-to-improve-accessibility-for-disabled-bus-passengers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-pilot-scheme-to-improve-accessibility-for-disabled-bus-passengers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marks &amp; Spencer announces which jobs are available at new foodhall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marks &amp; Spencer creating 75 jobs at its new foodhall in Abingdon has been welcomed with people 'no longer having to travel to Didcot or Oxford'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/marks-amp-spencer-announces-which-jobs-are-available-at-new-foodhall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/marks-amp-spencer-announces-which-jobs-are-available-at-new-foodhall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man likely to be deported after arranging to meet 'child']]></title><description><![CDATA[A man looks set to be deported to the Philippines after he was found to have made sexual communication with three decoys, Oxford's court heard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-likely-to-be-deported-after-arranging-to-meet-child/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-likely-to-be-deported-after-arranging-to-meet-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major route set for disruption as roadworks to last seven weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire County Council Highways will be carrying out essential roadworks on the B4477 starting from Monday March 2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/major-route-set-for-disruption-as-roadworks-to-last-seven-weeks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/major-route-set-for-disruption-as-roadworks-to-last-seven-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Bake Off judge Prue Leith reveals special gel that boosts sex drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former judge on Channel 4 show The Great British Bake Off, Prue Leith, has revealed a special gel that she says boosts her sex drive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/former-bake-off-judge-prue-leith-reveals-special-gel-that-boosts-sex-drive/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/former-bake-off-judge-prue-leith-reveals-special-gel-that-boosts-sex-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fines for Oxford drivers 'should be reviewed' as total raised revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A review of fines for drivers in Oxford should be carried out, according to a county councillor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/fines-for-oxford-drivers-should-be-reviewed-as-total-raised-revealed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/fines-for-oxford-drivers-should-be-reviewed-as-total-raised-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cherwell District Council approves £32.3m balanced budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cherwell District Council has agreed a balanced budget for 2026/27, prioritising funding for Banbury Museum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/cherwell-district-council-approves-323m-balanced-budget/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/cherwell-district-council-approves-323m-balanced-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Blood-curdling scream' as woman accused of attempted murder of child]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man heard a 'blood-curdling scream' after a child was 'attacked' by a woman in an Oxfordshire town, a jury at Oxford Crown Court heard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/blood-curdling-scream-as-woman-accused-of-attempted-murder-of-child/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/blood-curdling-scream-as-woman-accused-of-attempted-murder-of-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Blood-curdling scream' as woman accused of attempted murder of a child]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man heard a 'blood-curdling scream' after a child was 'attacked' by a woman in an Oxfordshire town, a jury at Oxford Crown Court heard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/blood-curdling-scream-as-woman-accused-of-attempted-murder-of-a-child/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/blood-curdling-scream-as-woman-accused-of-attempted-murder-of-a-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biker safety course coming to Oxfordshire fire stations]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Oxfordshire bike safety workshop is coming to several Oxfordshire fire stations over the next couple of months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/biker-safety-course-coming-to-oxfordshire-fire-stations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/biker-safety-course-coming-to-oxfordshire-fire-stations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Approved Oxford eight-home development up for £1 million sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The eight-home development in Oxford is approved and has now been put up for a &pound;1 million sale by agents Breckon &amp; Breckon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/approved-oxford-eight-home-development-up-for-1-million-sale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/approved-oxford-eight-home-development-up-for-1-million-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police confirm Royal Lodge departure after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police have provided an update after the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, reporting that they have left Royal Lodge in Berkshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-confirm-royal-lodge-departure-after-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-arrest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-confirm-royal-lodge-departure-after-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near-death experience as wall by pub collapses and almost hits woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[The woman's friend said it was a near-death experience for her friend as the wall by the Oxfordshire pub almost collapsed onto her.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/near-death-experience-as-wall-by-pub-collapses-and-almost-hits-woman/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/near-death-experience-as-wall-by-pub-collapses-and-almost-hits-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All-female convoy to deliver vehicles to Ukraine]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least 16 women are transporting seven vehicles from Oxfordshire to Ukraine next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/all-female-convoy-to-deliver-vehicles-to-ukraine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/all-female-convoy-to-deliver-vehicles-to-ukraine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michelin-listed pub near Cotswolds given 'chance to breathe' with fundraiser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family-run pub The Duck on the Pond in South Newington near Banbury has said a fundraiser has given them a 'chance to breath' amid rising costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/michelin-listed-pub-near-cotswolds-given-chance-to-breathe-with-fundraiser/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/michelin-listed-pub-near-cotswolds-given-chance-to-breathe-with-fundraiser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain will return to Oxfordshire imminently as flood alerts remain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Met Office has predicted that rain will return to Oxfordshire imminently as flood alerts remain in place across the county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/rain-will-return-to-oxfordshire-imminently-as-flood-alerts-remain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/rain-will-return-to-oxfordshire-imminently-as-flood-alerts-remain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Mandelson denies plan to leave UK amid police arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford University graduate Peter Mandelson has denied he planned to leave the UK as the fallout continues from his association with Jeffrey Epstein.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/peter-mandelson-denies-plan-to-leave-uk-amid-police-arrest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/peter-mandelson-denies-plan-to-leave-uk-amid-police-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kawasaki motorcycle among numerous vehicles stopped in Oxfordshire crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police said they stopped numerous vehicles including the Kawasaki motorbike for a number of offences including no licence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/kawasaki-motorcycle-among-numerous-vehicles-stopped-in-oxfordshire-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/kawasaki-motorcycle-among-numerous-vehicles-stopped-in-oxfordshire-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kawasaki motorcycle among numerous vehicles stopped in crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police said officers stopped numerous vehicles including the Kawasaki motorbike for a number of offences including no licence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/kawasaki-motorcycle-among-numerous-vehicles-stopped-in-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/kawasaki-motorcycle-among-numerous-vehicles-stopped-in-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch as police chase truck up Botley Road and to train station]]></title><description><![CDATA[The police video captures the police chasing a truck through Oxford, including up Botley Road and into the railway station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/watch-as-police-chase-truck-up-botley-road-and-to-train-station/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/watch-as-police-chase-truck-up-botley-road-and-to-train-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rowan Atkinson's 'space-age petrol station' mansion in Oxfordshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has been four years since Mr Bean actor Rowan Atkinson reportedly moved into a "space-age petrol station" mansion in Oxfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/rowan-atkinsons-space-age-petrol-station-mansion-in-oxfordshire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/rowan-atkinsons-space-age-petrol-station-mansion-in-oxfordshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energy bills tipped to fall with £150 boost but Martin Lewis issues switch warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Lewis explains why households shouldn&rsquo;t wait for April&rsquo;s energy price cap cut and why fixing now could save more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/energy-bills-tipped-to-fall-with-150-boost-but-martin-lewis-issues-switch-warning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/energy-bills-tipped-to-fall-with-150-boost-but-martin-lewis-issues-switch-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis explains how to increase tax-free HMRC Personal Allowance to £18,570]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions of savers may be missing out on valuable tax allowances that could legally shield thousands of pounds in interest from tax]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/martin-lewis-explains-how-to-increase-tax-free-hmrc-personal-allowance-to-18570/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/martin-lewis-explains-how-to-increase-tax-free-hmrc-personal-allowance-to-18570/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Oxfordshire routes named among best walks in the Chilterns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Oxfordshire walks have been named among the best in the Chiltern Hills, to The Crooked Billet pub in Stoke Row and to Stonor Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/two-oxfordshire-routes-named-among-best-walks-in-the-chilterns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/two-oxfordshire-routes-named-among-best-walks-in-the-chilterns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pub recovers after thousands of pounds stolen in burglary]]></title><description><![CDATA[A community-owned pub in Wolvercote near Oxford is continuing to recover after a thief broke in and stole about &pound;4,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pub-recovers-after-thousands-of-pounds-stolen-in-burglary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pub-recovers-after-thousands-of-pounds-stolen-in-burglary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home Office won't say how many in immigration detention centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Home Office refuse to say how full an immigration detention centre in Oxfordshire is near Kidlington.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/home-office-wont-say-how-many-in-immigration-detention-centre/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/home-office-wont-say-how-many-in-immigration-detention-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cocktail bar opens inside Grade II listed town hall on border]]></title><description><![CDATA[An evening cocktail bar has opened inside a Grade II listed town hall in Brackley on the Oxfordshire border near Bicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/cocktail-bar-opens-inside-grade-ii-listed-town-hall-on-border/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/cocktail-bar-opens-inside-grade-ii-listed-town-hall-on-border/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Botley Road massive laboratory buildings to create hundreds of jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A massive new laboratory complex in Botley Road in Oxford is creating hundreds of new jobs, developers have revealed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/botley-road-massive-laboratory-buildings-to-create-hundreds-of-jobs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/botley-road-massive-laboratory-buildings-to-create-hundreds-of-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford confirm permanent Prelec signing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United confirm they've triggered an option to sign striker Nik Prelec on a permanent basis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-confirm-permanent-prelec-signing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-confirm-permanent-prelec-signing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing woman found, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A missing woman from a north Oxfordshire town has been found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/missing-woman-found-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/missing-woman-found-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash involving on-duty police car caused full road closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said the emergency incident which closed the B4027 road near Woodstock yesterday was a crash involving an on-duty police car.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/crash-involving-on-duty-police-car-caused-full-road-closure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/crash-involving-on-duty-police-car-caused-full-road-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest in village for Class A drugs and recall to prison with £1K seized]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police thanked the public for its support as a report led to the arrest of a man for Class A drugs and recall to prison with &pound;1,000 seized.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/arrest-in-village-for-class-a-drugs-and-recall-to-prison-with-1k-seized/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/arrest-in-village-for-class-a-drugs-and-recall-to-prison-with-1k-seized/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Probe launched as Toyota truck stolen across border seized in Oxfordshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toyota Hilux truck was stolen in Wiltshire according to Thames Valley Police and has now been found in an Oxfordshire village car park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/probe-launched-as-toyota-truck-stolen-across-border-seized-in-oxfordshire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/probe-launched-as-toyota-truck-stolen-across-border-seized-in-oxfordshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeremy Clarkson announces new cast members on Clarkson's Farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top Gear and The Grand Tour star Jeremy Clarkson has announced some new cast members on Clarkson's Farm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/jeremy-clarkson-announces-new-cast-members-on-clarksons-farm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/jeremy-clarkson-announces-new-cast-members-on-clarksons-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxfordshire manhunt for 'high-risk missing person' ends in success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police has said there was a manhunt for the "high-risk missing person" in north Oxfordshire which ended in success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfordshire-manhunt-for-high-risk-missing-person-ends-in-success/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfordshire-manhunt-for-high-risk-missing-person-ends-in-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hollywood actress made 'vile comments' to four-year-old girl in Cotswolds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Hollywood actress reportedly made "vile comments" to a 4-year-old girl at a Cotswolds restaurant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/hollywood-actress-made-vile-comments-to-four-year-old-girl-in-cotswolds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/hollywood-actress-made-vile-comments-to-four-year-old-girl-in-cotswolds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charge for collecting bulky waste scrapped by city council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford residents will no longer have to pay for their bulky waste to be removed, after Oxford City Council set their new budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/charge-for-collecting-bulky-waste-scrapped-by-city-council/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/charge-for-collecting-bulky-waste-scrapped-by-city-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full list of all the Marks and Spencer cafe closures across the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of 14 M&amp;S cafes are already closed or are due to close shortly, with the latest being the site in Congleton, Chesire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/full-list-of-all-the-marks-and-spencer-cafe-closures-across-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/full-list-of-all-the-marks-and-spencer-cafe-closures-across-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council 'working hard' to fix Oxfordshire's potholes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire County Council says it is &ldquo;working hard with every resource&rdquo; to tackle the pothole issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/council-working-hard-to-fix-oxfordshires-potholes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/council-working-hard-to-fix-oxfordshires-potholes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clearing up of Kidlington dump has been delayed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cleaning up of the illegal waste dump at Kidlington near the A34 and Cherwell has been delayed just days before a clear-up was due to begin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/clearing-up-of-kidlington-dump-has-been-delayed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/clearing-up-of-kidlington-dump-has-been-delayed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain's Got Talent star Amanda Holden gives warning to public]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Got Talent judge and Cotswolds TV star Amanda Holden has given a warning to the UK public.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/britains-got-talent-star-amanda-holden-gives-warning-to-public/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/britains-got-talent-star-amanda-holden-gives-warning-to-public/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Botley Road sewer leak near Waitrose store remains unfixed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A leaking sewer beneath Oxford's Botley Road has not yet been fixed - despite Thames Water staff being shown the problem on the edge of the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/botley-road-sewer-leak-near-waitrose-store-remains-unfixed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/botley-road-sewer-leak-near-waitrose-store-remains-unfixed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beloved brown bear retires from display in museum after eight years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The retirement of a beloved brown bear from display in the Oxford University Museum of Natural History has been 'unbearably' difficult for staff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/beloved-brown-bear-retires-from-display-in-museum-after-eight-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/beloved-brown-bear-retires-from-display-in-museum-after-eight-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texting lorry driver steered with knees, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lorry was seen bouncing off kerbs near Oxford on Monday, according to officers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/texting-lorry-driver-steered-with-knees-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/texting-lorry-driver-steered-with-knees-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rap legend Snoop Dogg offers help to David Beckham amid family feud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rap legend Snoop Dog has offered his help to Sir David Beckham amid an ongoing public family feud with Brooklyn Beckham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/rap-legend-snoop-dogg-offers-help-to-david-beckham-amid-family-feud/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/rap-legend-snoop-dogg-offers-help-to-david-beckham-amid-family-feud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Drink drive' arrest made after Ford crashed onto roundabout]]></title><description><![CDATA[A drink driving arrest has been made after a car was crashed and left stuck on a roundabout on the A44 in Oxfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/drink-drive-arrest-made-after-ford-crashed-onto-roundabout/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/drink-drive-arrest-made-after-ford-crashed-onto-roundabout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trial date set for student accused of racial hatred]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samuel Williams was charged after a video was posted online of a man chanting in Whitehall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/trial-date-set-for-student-accused-of-racial-hatred/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/trial-date-set-for-student-accused-of-racial-hatred/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford jobs on the line as garage collapses and rival looks for staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford jobs are on the line at ATS Euromaster and at risk of redundancy after a nationwide garage looks to close down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-jobs-on-the-line-as-garage-collapses-and-rival-looks-for-staff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-jobs-on-the-line-as-garage-collapses-and-rival-looks-for-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hugh Laurie hits back after being called a Zionist in heated row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Night Manager star Hugh Laurie has hit back over claims that he's a Zionist in an online row following the death of his Tehran producer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/hugh-laurie-hits-back-after-being-called-a-zionist-in-heated-row/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/hugh-laurie-hits-back-after-being-called-a-zionist-in-heated-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents without water after pipe bursts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wallingford residents are without water, Thames Water has said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/residents-without-water-after-pipe-bursts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/residents-without-water-after-pipe-bursts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[161-year-old UK fish and chip business rescued after entering administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 161-year-old business that supplies equipment to fish and chip shops across the UK has been saved by RGM Leeds Group after entering administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/161-year-old-uk-fish-and-chip-business-rescued-after-entering-administration/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/161-year-old-uk-fish-and-chip-business-rescued-after-entering-administration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes paid to 'dear friend' after dead body left in bedroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tributes have been paid to a 'dear friend' whose partner left his dead body in the room she was sleeping in for three weeks in Thame.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/tributes-paid-to-dear-friend-after-dead-body-left-in-bedroom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/tributes-paid-to-dear-friend-after-dead-body-left-in-bedroom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford student in court over alleged 'put the Zios in the ground' chant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trial date has been set in 2028 for an Oxford student who denied stirring up racial hatred by chanting for Gaza to &ldquo;put the Zios in the ground&rdquo; at a protest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-student-in-court-over-alleged-put-the-zios-in-the-ground-chant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-student-in-court-over-alleged-put-the-zios-in-the-ground-chant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stern Bake Off rule given to Nigella Lawson by Mary Berry and Prue Leith]]></title><description><![CDATA[A surprisingly stern Great British Bake Off rule has been given to Nigella Lawson by Dame Mary Berry and Dame Prue Leith.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/stern-bake-off-rule-given-to-nigella-lawson-by-mary-berry-and-prue-leith/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/stern-bake-off-rule-given-to-nigella-lawson-by-mary-berry-and-prue-leith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evri fire third-party contractor after 10 parcels go missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evri have assured customers that a third-party delivery driver has been fired after more parcels have been reported missing or stolen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/evri-fire-third-party-contractor-after-10-parcels-go-missing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/evri-fire-third-party-contractor-after-10-parcels-go-missing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘F**k them’- Christian Horner breaks silence on  sacking from Red Bull]]></title><description><![CDATA[Formula 1 star Christian Horner has broken his silence on his "s**t sandwich" sacking from Red Bull in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/fk-them-christian-horner-breaks-silence-on-sacking-from-red-bull/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/fk-them-christian-horner-breaks-silence-on-sacking-from-red-bull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russell Brand pleads not guilty to two further sex offences including rape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire celebrity Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to two further sexual offences, including rape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/russell-brand-pleads-not-guilty-to-two-further-sex-offences-including-rape/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/russell-brand-pleads-not-guilty-to-two-further-sex-offences-including-rape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stunning display in Kung Fu celebrates Chinese New Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Valley Chinese New Year Qi Gong, Tai Chi &amp; Kung Fu Gathering at East Oxford Community Centre offered martial arts taster sessions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/stunning-display-in-kung-fu-celebrates-chinese-new-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/stunning-display-in-kung-fu-celebrates-chinese-new-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town centre and high street suffers power outage]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Oxfordshire high street has had a power cut leaving services down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/town-centre-and-high-street-suffers-power-outage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/town-centre-and-high-street-suffers-power-outage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This simple daily habit could help you save money - and it is free]]></title><description><![CDATA[People who follow this habit are more confident about their finances and have firmer plans on how they'll save and spend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/this-simple-daily-habit-could-help-you-save-money-and-it-is-free/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/this-simple-daily-habit-could-help-you-save-money-and-it-is-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some DWP State Pension NI contributions to quadruple with deadline just weeks away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Miss the April deadline and your pension contributions could cost four times more. Here&rsquo;s what British expats must do now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/some-dwp-state-pension-ni-contributions-to-quadruple-with-deadline-just-weeks-away/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/some-dwp-state-pension-ni-contributions-to-quadruple-with-deadline-just-weeks-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corrie star reveals they went to mental health hospital after hitting 'rock bottom']]></title><description><![CDATA[Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon has opened up on her mental health struggles and how she once spent time in a mental health hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/corrie-star-reveals-they-went-to-mental-health-hospital-after-hitting-rock-bottom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/corrie-star-reveals-they-went-to-mental-health-hospital-after-hitting-rock-bottom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than a million Virgin TV customers to get new Sky channel for free – exact date]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a million Virgin TV customers in the UK will get a new Sky channel for free in April - see exact launch date]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/more-than-a-million-virgin-tv-customers-to-get-new-sky-channel-for-free-exact-date/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/more-than-a-million-virgin-tv-customers-to-get-new-sky-channel-for-free-exact-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morrisons shoppers to pay for previously free service in change slammed 'very unfair']]></title><description><![CDATA[Morrisons Daily customers now have to pay for a previously free service at select stores across the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/morrisons-shoppers-to-pay-for-previously-free-service-in-change-slammed-very-unfair/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/morrisons-shoppers-to-pay-for-previously-free-service-in-change-slammed-very-unfair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lord Peter Mandelson released on bail by Met Police after misconduct arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lord Mandelson has been accused of passing sensitive information to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein during his time as business secretary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/lord-peter-mandelson-released-on-bail-by-met-police-after-misconduct-arrest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/lord-peter-mandelson-released-on-bail-by-met-police-after-misconduct-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash on A40 brings severe delays to traffic]]></title><description><![CDATA[There has been a crash on the A40 London Road near the M40 motorway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/crash-on-a40-brings-severe-delays-to-traffic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/crash-on-a40-brings-severe-delays-to-traffic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most drivers don't understand these common road signs - do you know them?]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK motorists are being urged to revisit their Highway Code knowledge after new research revealed widespread confusion over road signs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/most-drivers-dont-understand-these-common-road-signs-do-you-know-them/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/most-drivers-dont-understand-these-common-road-signs-do-you-know-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Changes announced for Oxford Tube services to and from London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big changes have been announced to the Oxford Tube coach service to and from London including an axed Bicester Village stop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/changes-announced-for-oxford-tube-services-to-and-from-london/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/changes-announced-for-oxford-tube-services-to-and-from-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pictures show dramatic moment car is engulfed in flames]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dramatic pictures show a huge fire in a residential street of Oxford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pictures-show-dramatic-moment-car-is-engulfed-in-flames/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pictures-show-dramatic-moment-car-is-engulfed-in-flames/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC Make a Difference award encouraged others to help, says winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[A villager who won a BBC award for helping her neighbours said the win has encouraged others to help out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bbc-make-a-difference-award-encouraged-others-to-help-says-winner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bbc-make-a-difference-award-encouraged-others-to-help-says-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[War of words between Andrew Gant and Sir Keir Starmer over pothole comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire&rsquo;s transport chief Andrew Gant has invited Sir Keir Starmer to come and visit the county&rsquo;s potholes after criticism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/war-of-words-between-andrew-gant-and-sir-keir-starmer-over-pothole-comments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/war-of-words-between-andrew-gant-and-sir-keir-starmer-over-pothole-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University rowing club welcomes back successful coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[A university rowing club has welcomed the return of one of its most successful coaches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/university-rowing-club-welcomes-back-successful-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/university-rowing-club-welcomes-back-successful-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Slava Ukraini': Ukraine war marked in Oxford four years on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four years after Russia launched an illegal invasion of Ukraine, families of the war-torn eastern European nation are staging a stand of solidarity in Oxford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/slava-ukraini-ukraine-war-marked-in-oxford-four-years-on/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/slava-ukraini-ukraine-war-marked-in-oxford-four-years-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secret to a long life is whisky and chocolate says 100-year-old]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Poole man celebrating his 100th birthday in Oxfordshire has put his long life down to having a "tot of whisky" and enjoying chocolate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/secret-to-a-long-life-is-whisky-and-chocolate-says-100-year-old/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/secret-to-a-long-life-is-whisky-and-chocolate-says-100-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for 160 homes in Oxfordshire village granted after developer wins appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Oxfordshire village will get 160 homes despite plans being refused by South Oxfordshire District Council last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/plans-for-160-homes-in-oxfordshire-village-granted-after-developer-wins-appeal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/plans-for-160-homes-in-oxfordshire-village-granted-after-developer-wins-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxfordshire man admits to sending sexual messages to 'child']]></title><description><![CDATA[A Banbury man has pleaded guilty at Oxford Crown Court to attempting sexual communication with a 'child'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfordshire-man-admits-to-sending-sexual-messages-to-child/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfordshire-man-admits-to-sending-sexual-messages-to-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford University setting for Young Sherlock Amazon Prime Video series]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Sherlock Holmes TV adaptation directed by Guy Ritchie will be a real family affair on Amazon Prime Video.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-university-setting-for-young-sherlock-amazon-prime-video-series/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-university-setting-for-young-sherlock-amazon-prime-video-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury discharged in trial of man accuse of raping student]]></title><description><![CDATA[A jury has been discharged after it was unable to reach verdicts in the trial of a man accused of raping a fellow student at Oxford Brookes University.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/jury-discharged-in-trial-of-man-accuse-of-raping-student/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/jury-discharged-in-trial-of-man-accuse-of-raping-student/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge tells thug jailed for domestic violence to 'grow up']]></title><description><![CDATA[A Judge has told a man sentenced for domestic violence in Oxford Crown Court 'it's time for you to grow up'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/judge-tells-thug-jailed-for-domestic-violence-to-grow-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/judge-tells-thug-jailed-for-domestic-violence-to-grow-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Disgusting' bins and rubbish at Oxfordshire Sainsbury's condemned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pictures show the 'appalling' state the bins and other areas around Sainsbury's in Bicester town centre were in, which one man said was a 'public health risk'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/disgusting-bins-and-rubbish-at-oxfordshire-sainsburys-condemned/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/disgusting-bins-and-rubbish-at-oxfordshire-sainsburys-condemned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City centre kung fu and tai chi event celebrates Chinese New Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[A martial arts event offered various taster sessions to mark Chinese New Year 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/city-centre-kung-fu-and-tai-chi-event-celebrates-chinese-new-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/city-centre-kung-fu-and-tai-chi-event-celebrates-chinese-new-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brothers sentenced after breaking man's arm with hockey sticks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two brothers have been sentenced at Oxford Crown Court after breaking a man's arm in an attack with hockey sticks after an alleged racial incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/brothers-sentenced-after-breaking-mans-arm-with-hockey-sticks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/brothers-sentenced-after-breaking-mans-arm-with-hockey-sticks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brothers broke man's arm with hockey sticks in 'racist' incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two brothers have been sentenced at Oxford Crown Court after breaking a man's arm in an attack with hockey sticks after an alleged racial incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/brothers-broke-mans-arm-with-hockey-sticks-in-racist-incident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/brothers-broke-mans-arm-with-hockey-sticks-in-racist-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blenheim Palace joins forces with German contemporary for new exhibition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire and Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin have teamed up to mark the launch of Blenheim's immersive Blueprints of Power exhibition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/blenheim-palace-joins-forces-with-german-contemporary-for-new-exhibition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/blenheim-palace-joins-forces-with-german-contemporary-for-new-exhibition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baby born after Oxford surgeon carries out transplant with dead donor's womb]]></title><description><![CDATA[A baby has been born with after an Oxford surgeon carried out a womb transplant in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/baby-born-after-oxford-surgeon-carries-out-transplant-with-dead-donors-womb/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/baby-born-after-oxford-surgeon-carries-out-transplant-with-dead-donors-womb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First British baby born using transplanted womb from dead donor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grace Bell, who was born without a viable womb, says her little boy is "simply a miracle".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/first-british-baby-born-using-transplanted-womb-from-dead-donor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/first-british-baby-born-using-transplanted-womb-from-dead-donor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New alert issued for Northern Lights tonight in Oxfordshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Northern Lights may be visible in Oxfordshire again tonight after a new amber alert was issued.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-alert-issued-for-northern-lights-tonight-in-oxfordshire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-alert-issued-for-northern-lights-tonight-in-oxfordshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Staff take part in sleepout to raise funds for homelessness charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff at the Oxford Mail took part in a sponsored sleepout to help reduce youth homelessness]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/staff-take-part-in-sleepout-to-raise-funds-for-homelessness-charity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/staff-take-part-in-sleepout-to-raise-funds-for-homelessness-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxfordshire dramatic society's Cinderella panto hailed as 'brilliant']]></title><description><![CDATA[The director of the Oxfordshire dramatic society has hailed the success of the Cinderella pantomime which featured special new equipment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfordshire-dramatic-societys-cinderella-panto-hailed-as-brilliant/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfordshire-dramatic-societys-cinderella-panto-hailed-as-brilliant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blues and jazz festival in town wraps up after 'great weekend' of music]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hugely popular Winter Blues and Jazz festival returned to Wallingford this weekend, with free and ticketed concerts across the town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/blues-and-jazz-festival-in-town-wraps-up-after-great-weekend-of-music/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/blues-and-jazz-festival-in-town-wraps-up-after-great-weekend-of-music/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nominations open for 2026 Make a Difference Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nominations are being taken as the BBC celebrates unsung heroes in local communities across the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/nominations-open-for-2026-make-a-difference-awards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/nominations-open-for-2026-make-a-difference-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man 'texted with both hands' while driving 40-ton HGV on A34]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver "texted with both hands and steered with his knees" while driving a 40-ton HGV on the A34 in Oxford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-texted-with-both-hands-while-driving-40-ton-hgv-on-a34/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-texted-with-both-hands-while-driving-40-ton-hgv-on-a34/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford University grad Peter Mandelson arrested by plain-clothed police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford University graduate and former Labour politician Lord Peter Mandelson has been arrested by plain-clothed police officers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-university-grad-peter-mandelson-arrested-by-plain-clothed-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-university-grad-peter-mandelson-arrested-by-plain-clothed-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major Oxfordshire dual carriageway to close tonight for hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[The A40 dual carriageway in Oxfordshire will close tonight for several hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/major-oxfordshire-dual-carriageway-to-close-tonight-for-hours/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/major-oxfordshire-dual-carriageway-to-close-tonight-for-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louis Walsh takes astonishing swipe at 'has-been' Simon Cowell]]></title><description><![CDATA[The X-Factor star Louis Walsh has taken an astonishing swipe at "has-been" Simon Cowell in an eye-opening rant to The Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/louis-walsh-takes-astonishing-swipe-at-has-been-simon-cowell/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/louis-walsh-takes-astonishing-swipe-at-has-been-simon-cowell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency measures as illness disrupts Royal Mail parcel service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Royal Mail has confirmed the disruption to its service resulting from illness and has put emergency measures in place as a result.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/emergency-measures-as-illness-disrupts-royal-mail-parcel-service/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/emergency-measures-as-illness-disrupts-royal-mail-parcel-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What changes could be part of Oxford City Council's budget?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford City Council is set to agree it&rsquo;s new budget tonight, from bulky waste charges to new affordable housing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/what-changes-could-be-part-of-oxford-city-councils-budget/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/what-changes-could-be-part-of-oxford-city-councils-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dame Stephanie Shirley's art collection to be sold]]></title><description><![CDATA[The collection is being sold by Newbury-based auction house Dreweatts next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dame-stephanie-shirleys-art-collection-to-be-sold/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dame-stephanie-shirleys-art-collection-to-be-sold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Potter star's Channel 4 Oxfordshire river drama begins tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Channel 4 drama set in Oxfordshire, which includes a Harry Potter star and is based around river pollution, is set to premiere tonight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/harry-potter-stars-channel-4-oxfordshire-river-drama-begins-tonight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/harry-potter-stars-channel-4-oxfordshire-river-drama-begins-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning over bin rule which can stop collections in Oxfordshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire has been warned over a permit rule which could see bin collections stopped.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/warning-over-bin-rule-which-can-stop-collections-in-oxfordshire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/warning-over-bin-rule-which-can-stop-collections-in-oxfordshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thug sentenced after pleading guilty to strangulation]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Oxford man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to non-fatal strangulation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/thug-sentenced-after-pleading-guilty-to-strangulation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/thug-sentenced-after-pleading-guilty-to-strangulation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposal to turn family house into children's care home in town]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposal to turn a four-bed family home in the centre of Bicester in Oxfordshire into a care home for children with learning disabilities has been submitted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/proposal-to-turn-family-house-into-childrens-care-home-in-town/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/proposal-to-turn-family-house-into-childrens-care-home-in-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for new homes in village submitted again as saga continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[A developer has submitted a third proposal for the same patch of land off Main Street in Great Bourton, a village north of Banbury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/plans-for-new-homes-in-village-submitted-again-as-saga-continues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/plans-for-new-homes-in-village-submitted-again-as-saga-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King Charles has secret 17th-Century farmhouse in the Cotswolds]]></title><description><![CDATA[King Charles has a secret 17th-Century farmhouse in the Cotswolds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/king-charles-has-secret-17th-century-farmhouse-in-the-cotswolds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/king-charles-has-secret-17th-century-farmhouse-in-the-cotswolds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Depressing' amount of money spent removing graffiti in Oxford]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than &pound;86,000 has been spent by the on removing graffiti in Oxford in less than a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/depressing-amount-of-money-spent-removing-graffiti-in-oxford/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/depressing-amount-of-money-spent-removing-graffiti-in-oxford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police arrest 13-year-old boy in town centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police has arrested a 13-year-old boy for several offences in Bicester, Oxfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-arrest-13-year-old-boy-in-town-centre/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/police-arrest-13-year-old-boy-in-town-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch as car is engulfed by flames on M40 and causes traffic chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[The burning car on the M40 caused traffic chaos near Bicester and was attended by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/watch-as-car-is-engulfed-by-flames-on-m40-and-causes-traffic-chaos/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/watch-as-car-is-engulfed-by-flames-on-m40-and-causes-traffic-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest update from Italian pizzeria opening next to city centre pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Signs have gone up to announce a new pizzeria will soon be opening in Oxford city centre next to the Three Goats Heads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/latest-update-from-italian-pizzeria-opening-next-to-city-centre-pub/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/latest-update-from-italian-pizzeria-opening-next-to-city-centre-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legendary Oxfordshire rugby player dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legendary Oxfordshire rugby player James Parsons has died aged 82, his family have announced during the Six Nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/legendary-oxfordshire-rugby-player-dies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/legendary-oxfordshire-rugby-player-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Gear star reveals what Clarkson, Hammond and May are really like]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Top Gear star has revealed what Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond are really like to work with.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/top-gear-star-reveals-what-clarkson-hammond-and-may-are-really-like/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/top-gear-star-reveals-what-clarkson-hammond-and-may-are-really-like/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men attacked after mosque prayers and left with broken nose]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men were attacked after prayers at a mosque in Banbury, Oxfordshire, say Thames Valley Police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/two-men-attacked-after-mosque-prayers-and-left-with-broken-nose/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/two-men-attacked-after-mosque-prayers-and-left-with-broken-nose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geri and Christian Horner 'comment on own application in planning row']]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports suggest Geri Halliwell and Christian Horner have commented on their own application in a planning row on the Oxfordshire border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/geri-and-christian-horner-comment-on-own-application-in-planning-row/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/geri-and-christian-horner-comment-on-own-application-in-planning-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controlled explosion in Oxford after grenade found in canal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A controlled explosion was carried out in Oxford after an grenade was found along the canal at the River Thames, police have confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/controlled-explosion-in-oxford-after-grenade-found-in-canal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/controlled-explosion-in-oxford-after-grenade-found-in-canal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controlled explosion after grenade found in canal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A controlled explosion was carried out in Oxford after an grenade was found along the canal at the River Thames, police confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/controlled-explosion-after-grenade-found-in-canal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/controlled-explosion-after-grenade-found-in-canal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City police hunt for shoplifter on the run for over one month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford police continue to hunt for a wanted man on the run one month after he failed to appear in court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/city-police-hunt-for-shoplifter-on-the-run-for-over-one-month/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/city-police-hunt-for-shoplifter-on-the-run-for-over-one-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chef inspired by Gordon Ramsay appointed by luxury hotel chain]]></title><description><![CDATA[A chef inspired by Gordon Ramsay has taken over the top catering role at a luxury hotel called Crazy Bear in southern Oxfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/chef-inspired-by-gordon-ramsay-appointed-by-luxury-hotel-chain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/chef-inspired-by-gordon-ramsay-appointed-by-luxury-hotel-chain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King 'had no knowledge' of secret arrest sting from Oxfordshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[King Charles reportedly "had no knowledge" about a secret police operation from Kidlington, Oxfordshire, to arrest Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/king-had-no-knowledge-of-secret-arrest-sting-from-oxfordshire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/king-had-no-knowledge-of-secret-arrest-sting-from-oxfordshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council forces woman to destroy beloved wisteria over 'rat problem' in village]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wiltshire Council forced an Oxford researcher to cut back her beloved wisteria at her home which was formerly lived in by Sir Isaac Newton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/council-forces-woman-to-destroy-beloved-wisteria-over-rat-problem-in-village/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/council-forces-woman-to-destroy-beloved-wisteria-over-rat-problem-in-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular 90s rock band that cancelled Oxford live show play this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Popular 90s rock band Ocean Colour Scene, who cancelled their show at the O2 in Oxford at the last minute, will play the rearranged gig this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/popular-90s-rock-band-that-cancelled-oxford-live-show-play-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/popular-90s-rock-band-that-cancelled-oxford-live-show-play-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad stages protest outside Tesco after being told his gift card was invalid]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dad staged a protest outside Andover Tesco after he was told his gift card was invalid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dad-stages-protest-outside-tesco-after-being-told-his-gift-card-was-invalid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dad-stages-protest-outside-tesco-after-being-told-his-gift-card-was-invalid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeremy Clarkson forced to stop filming on Clarkson's Farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top Gear and The Grand Tour star Jeremy Clarkson has been forced to stop filming on Clarkson's Farm series six.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/jeremy-clarkson-forced-to-stop-filming-on-clarksons-farm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/jeremy-clarkson-forced-to-stop-filming-on-clarksons-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New GP surgery could open by 2028 after site chosen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The group trying to find a new home for Woodstock Surgery earmark the Owen Mumford site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-gp-surgery-could-open-by-2028-after-site-chosen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-gp-surgery-could-open-by-2028-after-site-chosen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxfordshire councillors support Palestine pledge ahead of local elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 20 Oxfordshire councillors have signed a pledge to support Palestine ahead of the local elections in May 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfordshire-councillors-support-palestine-pledge-ahead-of-local-elections/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfordshire-councillors-support-palestine-pledge-ahead-of-local-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The day Oxfordshire changed forever]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's 10 years since the partial collapse of Didcot A Power station killed four people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-day-oxfordshire-changed-forever/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-day-oxfordshire-changed-forever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environmental action group works at community allotments]]></title><description><![CDATA[An environmental group in Didcot is running a community allotment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/environmental-action-group-works-at-community-allotments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/environmental-action-group-works-at-community-allotments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic Oxfordshire pub in town has two quiz nights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drinkers in Abingdon are being reminded how the town centre pub Kings Head &amp; Bell in East St Helen Street runs two quiz nights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/historic-oxfordshire-pub-in-town-has-two-quiz-nights/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/historic-oxfordshire-pub-in-town-has-two-quiz-nights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young starlet wins almost 30 golds and trophies at swimming championships]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oxfordshire starlet won in her own age group as well as in the seniors category and is now targeting the Aquatics GB Next Gen Championships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/young-starlet-wins-almost-30-golds-and-trophies-at-swimming-championships/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/young-starlet-wins-almost-30-golds-and-trophies-at-swimming-championships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PICTURES: Shocking state of town's roads laid bare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pictures show the shocking state of Bicester's roads as pressure mounts on the county council to repair the sheer volume of potholes around the town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pictures-shocking-state-of-towns-roads-laid-bare/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pictures-shocking-state-of-towns-roads-laid-bare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthony Joshua's shorts raise money for Oxford cause]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Joshua's shorts helped raise nearly &pound;30,000 for a homeless charity based in Oxford at a dedicated charity gala evening by Dorchester Living.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/anthony-joshuas-shorts-raise-money-for-oxford-cause/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/anthony-joshuas-shorts-raise-money-for-oxford-cause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councils agree to new deal after police boss criticised]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire councils have agreed a deal with the police and crime commissioner (PCC) after they criticised him for "wildly incorrect" claims he made.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/councils-agree-to-new-deal-after-police-boss-criticised/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/councils-agree-to-new-deal-after-police-boss-criticised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councils agree to new CCTV camera deal after police boss criticised]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire councils have agreed a deal with the police and crime commissioner (PCC) after they criticised him for "wildly incorrect" claims he made.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/councils-agree-to-new-cctv-camera-deal-after-police-boss-criticised/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/councils-agree-to-new-cctv-camera-deal-after-police-boss-criticised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amnesty offered to gunmen with these 5 illegal guns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amnesty has been offered to holders of 5 now illegal Bruni TVBF models of gun in Oxfordshire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/amnesty-offered-to-gunmen-with-these-5-illegal-guns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/amnesty-offered-to-gunmen-with-these-5-illegal-guns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[32-year-old man dies in crash on main road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses to a crash on the A4 near Fyfield in Wiltshire on Saturday afternoon, after a 32-year-old man died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/32-year-old-man-dies-in-crash-on-main-road/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/32-year-old-man-dies-in-crash-on-main-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road closed as emergency services rush to scene of 'incident']]></title><description><![CDATA[A road near Woodstock has been closed as heavy emergency response has rushed to the scene of an 'incident'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/road-closed-as-emergency-services-rush-to-scene-of-incident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/road-closed-as-emergency-services-rush-to-scene-of-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Aramayo beats Hollywood giants to win BAFTA - where you've seen him before]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert Aramayo beat out names like Timothee Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio to win the best actor award at the BAFTAs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/robert-aramayo-beats-hollywood-giants-to-win-bafta-where-youve-seen-him-before/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/robert-aramayo-beats-hollywood-giants-to-win-bafta-where-youve-seen-him-before/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freeview urges Brits to retune their TV now as it closes 'best' channel in new update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brits are being urged&nbsp;to retune their TVs after changes&nbsp;were made to two channels as part of the latest Freeview update (on February 18).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/freeview-urges-brits-to-retune-their-tv-now-as-it-closes-best-channel-in-new-update/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/freeview-urges-brits-to-retune-their-tv-now-as-it-closes-best-channel-in-new-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I was at rock bottom and I'm slowly getting up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shelby is a resident at a new women-only house, bought and refurbished by Homeless Oxfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/i-was-at-rock-bottom-and-im-slowly-getting-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/i-was-at-rock-bottom-and-im-slowly-getting-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men lost in fatal demolition collapse remembered]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ken Cresswell, John Shaw, Michael Collings, and Christopher Huxtable died in the tragedy 10 years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/men-lost-in-fatal-demolition-collapse-remembered/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/men-lost-in-fatal-demolition-collapse-remembered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decade wait for answers to power station collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[A joint TVP and HSEinvestigation into the collapse on 23 February 2016 is yet to conclude.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/decade-wait-for-answers-to-power-station-collapse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/decade-wait-for-answers-to-power-station-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TV star Nadiya Hussain quits showbiz to train as a teacher after BBC axe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrity chef and Great British Bake Off winner, Nadiya Hussain, has revealed she has quit TV to train as a teacher.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/tv-star-nadiya-hussain-quits-showbiz-to-train-as-a-teacher-after-bbc-axe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/tv-star-nadiya-hussain-quits-showbiz-to-train-as-a-teacher-after-bbc-axe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TV legend Nicholas Parsons raising funds for St John Ambulance]]></title><description><![CDATA[MEMBERS of St John Ambulance have devoted many hours looking after us at numerous events over the years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/tv-legend-nicholas-parsons-raising-funds-for-st-john-ambulance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/tv-legend-nicholas-parsons-raising-funds-for-st-john-ambulance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tetris found to reduce trauma and the symptoms of PTSD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Playing a video game may help reduce traumatic memories, according to a groundbreaking study.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/tetris-found-to-reduce-trauma-and-the-symptoms-of-ptsd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/tetris-found-to-reduce-trauma-and-the-symptoms-of-ptsd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tailgating caused 222 serious crashes across London and the South East]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tailgating led to more than 200 serious or fatal crashes on motorways and major A-roads across London and the South East.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/tailgating-caused-222-serious-crashes-across-london-and-the-south-east/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/tailgating-caused-222-serious-crashes-across-london-and-the-south-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sex Pistols announce new Anarchy in the UK and Ireland tour - God Save the...King?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sex Pistols have announced a UK and Ireland tour for 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/sex-pistols-announce-new-anarchy-in-the-uk-and-ireland-tour-god-save-theking/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/sex-pistols-announce-new-anarchy-in-the-uk-and-ireland-tour-god-save-theking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pupils meet Reece James as 'transformational' Chelsea FC partnership begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pupils at an Oxford School met Chelsea FC captain Reece James and vice captain Keira Walsh as a "transformational" partnership begins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pupils-meet-reece-james-as-transformational-chelsea-fc-partnership-begins/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pupils-meet-reece-james-as-transformational-chelsea-fc-partnership-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair sentenced for drug dealing and having an unlicenced air rifle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Oxfordshire drug dealers, who were found with an air rifle in their car, have been sentenced at Oxford Crown Court to more than five years after the offence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pair-sentenced-for-drug-dealing-and-having-an-unlicenced-air-rifle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/pair-sentenced-for-drug-dealing-and-having-an-unlicenced-air-rifle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxfordshire planning roundup - from university car-themed statue to new homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is a roundup of some of the planning applications in Oxfordshire you might have missed - including a car themed statue at an Oxford University college.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfordshire-planning-roundup-from-university-car-themed-statue-to-new-homes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfordshire-planning-roundup-from-university-car-themed-statue-to-new-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxfordshire dance school representing England on world stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The American Dance School, based in Wantage, will compete at the prestigious Dance World Cup in Dublin after securing top national rankings across multiple categories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfordshire-dance-school-representing-england-on-world-stage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxfordshire-dance-school-representing-england-on-world-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford and Liverpool announce 'exciting and ambitious' new partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford and Liverpool have teamed up in a bid to tackle "global challenges" related to climate change and health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-and-liverpool-announce-exciting-and-ambitious-new-partnership/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/oxford-and-liverpool-announce-exciting-and-ambitious-new-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New KitKat flavour rolling out in UK supermarkets this month - but there's a twist]]></title><description><![CDATA[A brand new KitKat bar has finally been spotted on shelves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-kitkat-flavour-rolling-out-in-uk-supermarkets-this-month-but-theres-a-twist/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/new-kitkat-flavour-rolling-out-in-uk-supermarkets-this-month-but-theres-a-twist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midwife honoured after helping mother and her child escape domestic abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Oxford midwife has been honoured with a prestigious DAISY Award for supporting a mother and her children after a disclosure of long-term domestic abuse during her shift at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/midwife-honoured-after-helping-mother-and-her-child-escape-domestic-abuse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/midwife-honoured-after-helping-mother-and-her-child-escape-domestic-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mid-Cherwell Neighbourhood Plan submitted for consultation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mid-Cherwell Neighbourhood Plan, covering the years from 2024 to 2042, has been submitted to Cherwell District Council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/mid-cherwell-neighbourhood-plan-submitted-for-consultation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/mid-cherwell-neighbourhood-plan-submitted-for-consultation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market town's annual spring market set to return next month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thame Spring Market will return at the start of March, to bring 'colour and vibrancy' to the town centre over four days, in the first market event of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/market-towns-annual-spring-market-set-to-return-next-month/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/market-towns-annual-spring-market-set-to-return-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man heard singing in court after trial date set for shotgun offence]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was singing in court after pleading not guilty to threats with a shotgun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-heard-singing-in-court-after-trial-date-set-for-shotgun-offence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/man-heard-singing-in-court-after-trial-date-set-for-shotgun-offence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grandmother and granddaughter duo to compete at Crufts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maureen Thomas, 67, from Marcham, Oxfordshire, will compete at the world-famous Birmingham event in March alongside her 10-year-old granddaughter, Amelia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/grandmother-and-granddaughter-duo-to-compete-at-crufts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/grandmother-and-granddaughter-duo-to-compete-at-crufts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grade II listed thatched cottage on sale in Stadhampton for £679,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Grade II listed cottage in Stadhampton is on sale for &pound;679,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/grade-ii-listed-thatched-cottage-on-sale-in-stadhampton-for-679000/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/grade-ii-listed-thatched-cottage-on-sale-in-stadhampton-for-679000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families remember four men killed in Didcot power station 10 years on]]></title><description><![CDATA[The four men who died in the tragic Didcot power station partial collapse 10 years ago to the day have been remembered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/families-remember-four-men-killed-in-didcot-power-station-10-years-on/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/families-remember-four-men-killed-in-didcot-power-station-10-years-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug dealers set to be sentenced for supplying cocaine and heroin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two drug dealers are set to be sentenced at Oxford Crown Court for supplying crack cocaine and heroin in an Oxfordshire town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/drug-dealers-set-to-be-sentenced-for-supplying-cocaine-and-heroin/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/drug-dealers-set-to-be-sentenced-for-supplying-cocaine-and-heroin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dirty Business full cast list for new Channel 4 docudrama starring David Thewlis]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Thewlis, Jason Watkins, Asim Chaudhry and Charlotte Ritchie are among the cast for the Channel 4 docudrama Dirty Business]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dirty-business-full-cast-list-for-new-channel-4-docudrama-starring-david-thewlis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/dirty-business-full-cast-list-for-new-channel-4-docudrama-starring-david-thewlis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Didcot power station collapse 10 years later - what happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has been 10 years since the Didcot power station's partial collapse which killed four men, but families are still waiting for answers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/didcot-power-station-collapse-10-years-later-what-happened/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/didcot-power-station-collapse-10-years-later-what-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consultation launched on new pedestrian crossing on A-road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire County Council is inviting residents to share their views as part of a public consultation about a potential puffin crossing in Cholsey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/consultation-launched-on-new-pedestrian-crossing-on-a-road/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/consultation-launched-on-new-pedestrian-crossing-on-a-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blenheim Palace opens exhibition about architect who designed the mansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blueprints of Power is now open at Blenheim Palace and celebrates the work of Sir John Vanbrugh, the man behind the design of the Palace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/blenheim-palace-opens-exhibition-about-architect-who-designed-the-mansion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/blenheim-palace-opens-exhibition-about-architect-who-designed-the-mansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amorino ice cream shop submits plans for new shop in town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans have been lodged for a popular gelateria chain in Henley, Amorino Gelato, in the space of a former jewellers in Market Place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/amorino-ice-cream-shop-submits-plans-for-new-shop-in-town/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/amorino-ice-cream-shop-submits-plans-for-new-shop-in-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robin hit by raindrop is a winning photo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford Mail Camera Club members have been sending us their best three photos taken during the past month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/robin-hit-by-raindrop-is-a-winning-photo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/robin-hit-by-raindrop-is-a-winning-photo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bomb squad and police called to Oxford industrial estate as cordon set up]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bomb squad and multiple police vehicles were called to an Oxford industrial estate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bomb-squad-and-police-called-to-oxford-industrial-estate-as-cordon-set-up/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/bomb-squad-and-police-called-to-oxford-industrial-estate-as-cordon-set-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kennington to mark 15 years since grassroots campaign saved 20 libraries]]></title><description><![CDATA[A special event will be held on Monday, February 23, at Kennington Village Centre from 3.30pm to 5pm to celebrate the campaign that saved the libraries in Oxfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/kennington-to-mark-15-years-since-grassroots-campaign-saved-20-libraries/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/kennington-to-mark-15-years-since-grassroots-campaign-saved-20-libraries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy cuts risk of life-threatening complication]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers at the University of Oxford have found that COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, especially with a booster dose, significantly lowers the risk of preeclampsia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/covid-19-vaccination-in-pregnancy-cuts-risk-of-life-threatening-complication/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/covid-19-vaccination-in-pregnancy-cuts-risk-of-life-threatening-complication/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatty bus returning to Oxfordshire this week to combat loneliness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatty Bus is back on the road to tackle loneliness. The scheme was launched in partnership with Age UK and Oxford Hospitals Charity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/chatty-bus-returning-to-oxfordshire-this-week-to-combat-loneliness/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/chatty-bus-returning-to-oxfordshire-this-week-to-combat-loneliness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car stuck on busy A-road roundabout after crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A car has left abandoned on a roundabout after a crash on the A44 in Woodstock, Oxfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/car-stuck-on-busy-a-road-roundabout-after-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/car-stuck-on-busy-a-road-roundabout-after-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All you need to know as key A34 interchange set to close]]></title><description><![CDATA[A key interchange on the A34 is to close for an estimated 57 hours - here's all you need to know about the closure at Milton and Didcot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/all-you-need-to-know-as-key-a34-interchange-set-to-close/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/all-you-need-to-know-as-key-a34-interchange-set-to-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Great news' as train service to Swindon from Oxford one step closer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Train services from Oxford to Swindon are one step close to becoming reality after support was shown from the Government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/great-news-as-train-service-to-swindon-from-oxford-one-step-closer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/great-news-as-train-service-to-swindon-from-oxford-one-step-closer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest hint yet that Clarkson, Hammond and May will work together again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top Gear and Grand Tour star Richard Hammond has given the biggest hint yet that he will work with Jeremy Clarkson and James May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/biggest-hint-yet-that-clarkson-hammond-and-may-will-work-together-again/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/biggest-hint-yet-that-clarkson-hammond-and-may-will-work-together-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why isn&rsquo;t Call the Midwife on tonight? Fans say BBC schedule change is 'not fair']]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out why Call the Midwife isn't on TV tonight (February 22) as episode seven is replaced in BBC schedule change - fans say it's 'not fair']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/why-isnrsquot-call-the-midwife-on-tonight-fans-say-bbc-schedule-change-is-not-fair/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/why-isnrsquot-call-the-midwife-on-tonight-fans-say-bbc-schedule-change-is-not-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woodstock Fire Station called out several times to keep community safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters have been out in the community helping to keep residents safe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/woodstock-fire-station-called-out-several-times-to-keep-community-safe/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/woodstock-fire-station-called-out-several-times-to-keep-community-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Penny Black hosting real ale festival with 25 different brews]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Penny Black in Bicester, part of the Wetherspoon chain, will run a real ale festival from Wednesday, March 4 to Sunday, March 15.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-penny-black-hosting-real-ale-festival-with-25-different-brews/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/oxford/the-penny-black-hosting-real-ale-festival-with-25-different-brews/</guid></item></channel></rss>