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The new signalised junction on Banbury Road

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Safety concerns raised after near-accident at new signalised road junction

Oxford Magistrates’ Court

Oxford Magistrates’ Court

Man, 31, to stand trial accused of sexual assault

South Central Ambulance Service

South Central Ambulance Service

Forklift driver found dead at his home address, court heard

Schools and colleges can sign up online to take part for free

Schools and colleges can sign up online to take part for free

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Young people to share insights into their mental health

All cat and dog owners in the UK have been warned flea infestations at this time of year “more common than many people realise”.

All cat and dog owners in the UK have been warned flea infestations at this time of year “more common than many people realise”.

Fleas 'more common' than you realise as vet issues warning to dog and cat owners

Where to buy the cheapest Easter eggs in supermarkets this spring

Where to buy the cheapest Easter eggs in supermarkets this spring

Where to buy the cheapest Easter eggs in supermarkets this spring

Broadcaster Channel 5 and it's streaming service My5 have combined to relaunch 5 and add 15 new channels.

Broadcaster Channel 5 and it's streaming service My5 have combined to relaunch 5 and add 15 new channels.

Channel 5 makes major change as it rebrands to 5 and adds 15 new channels

Sharon Mullins is the new chief executive.

Sharon Mullins is the new chief executive.

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County's largest multi-academy trust appoints new chief executive

Oxfordshire County Council

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Oxfordshire could become one council under government devolution plans

Have you experienced issues with your Google Chromecast in the past few days?

Have you experienced issues with your Google Chromecast in the past few days?

Google working to resolve Chromecast issue as outage continues

Ashton Winkler Hughes quit smoking in October

Ashton Winkler Hughes quit smoking in October

Woman who gave up smoking after 20 years encourages others to quit

Professor Sir Keith Willett will remain in the role until March 31, 2027

Professor Sir Keith Willett will remain in the role until March 31, 2027

Chair re-appointed for second term at ambulance trust

(L-R) Back row - Activities co-ordinator Terri, footballers Pippa and Naomi, home manager Farida Ait-Tales, and admin assistant Emma. Front row - Footballer Lizzie, care home resident Hilary, and coach Claire

(L-R) Back row - Activities co-ordinator Terri, footballers Pippa and Naomi, home manager Farida Ait-Tales, and admin assistant Emma. Front row - Footballer Lizzie, care home resident Hilary, and coach Claire

Football club and care home celebrate new partnership

Councillor John Howson with some of the young people who took part

Councillor John Howson with some of the young people who took part

Young people with educational needs learn consumer rights and safety

The Easter egg hunt will take place on April 15

The Easter egg hunt will take place on April 15

Easter egg hunt to return to Bicester next month

Oxford Bus Company will operate service 21 in Bicester

Oxford Bus Company will operate service 21 in Bicester

Bus service changes coming to Oxfordshire at end of March

Richard Hammond unveiled the car this week.

Richard Hammond unveiled the car this week.

Top Gear star Richard Hammond makes public appearance to unveil new car

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James May and Richard Hammond make 'surprise' return to Top Gear

Watch The Flat Share for free this week on Channel 5 - cast list and how to watch

Singer and member of Five Star Stedman Pearson dies aged 60

Stephen Graham's new Netflix crime drama Adolescence: Cast list and how to watch

Fleas 'more common' than you realise as vet issues warning to dog and cat owners

Coronation Street star reveals exit was one of the 'hardest decisions of my life'

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Oxford United head coach Gary Rowett during his post-match press conference

Oxford United FC

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Gary Rowett gives U’s relegation battle verdict

Elliott Moore suffered a hamstring injury at Hull City

Elliott Moore suffered a hamstring injury at Hull City

Oxford United FC

U’s boss gives early update on Elliott Moore hamstring injury

Oxford United head coach Gary Rowett on the touchline

Oxford United head coach Gary Rowett on the touchline

Oxford United FC

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U’s boss criticises side for naivety in Tigers defeat

Michal Helik gets up for a header against Hull City

Michal Helik gets up for a header against Hull City

Oxford United FC

Tigers defeat a ‘massive wake-up call’ for United

Oxford United head coach Gary Rowett in his post-match press conference

Oxford United head coach Gary Rowett in his post-match press conference

Oxford United FC

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Gary Rowett: ‘Probably the harshest I’ve been with the players’

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Gregor Brown, left, will make his first Guinness Six Nations start for Scotland when they face France (Adam Davy/PA)

Gregor Brown, left, will make his first Guinness Six Nations start for Scotland when they face France (Adam Davy/PA)

Gregor Brown to make his first Six Nations start for Scotland against France

Oleksandr Usyk is the WBC, WBA and WBO heavyweight champion (Nick Potts/PA)

Oleksandr Usyk is the WBC, WBA and WBO heavyweight champion (Nick Potts/PA)

Oleksandr Usyk ordered to defend WBO title against Joseph Parker

Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney says it “hurts” watching the team at the moment (Mike Egerton/PA)

Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney says it “hurts” watching the team at the moment (Mike Egerton/PA)

Manchester United look ‘lost’ and ‘scared’ on the pitch – Wayne Rooney

Greyhounds racing at Valley Greyhound Stadium in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly County Borough, Wales. Nestled between the Rhymney River and the A469 at Ystrad Mynach, four miles from the historic town of Caerphilly, a small but loyal band of followers have

Greyhounds racing at Valley Greyhound Stadium in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly County Borough, Wales. Nestled between the Rhymney River and the A469 at Ystrad Mynach, four miles from the historic town of Caerphilly, a small but loyal band of followers have

Wales’ last greyhound track under threat after government proposes racing ban

Liverpool are looking to defend their Carabao Cup title at Wembley against Newcastle (Nick Potts/PA)

Liverpool are looking to defend their Carabao Cup title at Wembley against Newcastle (Nick Potts/PA)

5 talking points as Liverpool prepare to face Newcastle in Carabao Cup final

The eyes of the sporting world will be on Lewis Hamilton when the lights go out for Sunday’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix (PA/David Davies)

The eyes of the sporting world will be on Lewis Hamilton when the lights go out for Sunday’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix (PA/David Davies)

Lewis Hamilton not feeling the pressure ahead of Ferrari debut

Newcastle beat Arsenal 4-0 on aggregate to reach a second Carabao Cup final in three seasons (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Newcastle beat Arsenal 4-0 on aggregate to reach a second Carabao Cup final in three seasons (Owen Humphreys/PA)

From Nottingham to Wembley – Newcastle’s route to the Carabao Cup final

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Major John Howard's second cousin Derek Chivers lays a wreath at his grave. Picture Damian Halliwell

First World War

Veterans will pay tribute to Major who led daring Pegasus Bridge glider raid

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Young people to share insights into their mental health

Royal Mail customers can use the app to get a receipt when posting parcels at postboxes

Royal Mail makes 'really important' change to postbox parcel delivery service

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Hugo Burge Foundation chief executive officer Lucy Brown with the etching by Rembrandt (Stewart Attwood/PA)

Hugo Burge Foundation chief executive officer Lucy Brown with the etching by Rembrandt (Stewart Attwood/PA)

Rembrandt etching valued at up to £300,000 in Edinburgh auction

Sara Sharif, 10, was murdered by her father and stepmother (Surrey Police/PA)

Sara Sharif, 10, was murdered by her father and stepmother (Surrey Police/PA)

Sara Sharif’s father should have received whole life order, Court of Appeal told

The US oil tanker MV Stena Immaculate which was struck by the Solong container ship, in the Humber Estuary, off the east coast of Yorkshire (Danny Lawson/PA)

The US oil tanker MV Stena Immaculate which was struck by the Solong container ship, in the Humber Estuary, off the east coast of Yorkshire (Danny Lawson/PA)

Fire on oil tanker involved in North Sea collision is out

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited military headquarters in the region on Wednesday (Russian Presidential Press Service via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited military headquarters in the region on Wednesday (Russian Presidential Press Service via AP)

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Russia says it has retaken biggest town in Kursk from Ukraine

Claimants on Universal Credit for health or disability restricting their ability to work rose by half a million in a year, figures show (Alamy/PA)

Claimants on Universal Credit for health or disability restricting their ability to work rose by half a million in a year, figures show (Alamy/PA)

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Number on Universal Credit for health or disability up by half a million in year

Andrzej Duda is repeating an appeal he made to the Biden administration in 2022 (Harry Nakos/AP)

Andrzej Duda is repeating an appeal he made to the Biden administration in 2022 (Harry Nakos/AP)

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Polish president calls on US to place nuclear weapons in Poland

Brain scans showed activity linked to pain perception reduced when people were shown videos of natural scenes (Alamy/PA)

Brain scans showed activity linked to pain perception reduced when people were shown videos of natural scenes (Alamy/PA)

Exposure to nature reduces brain activity linked to pain – study

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