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Property of the week

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'Unique' Cotswolds home goes on property market for £825k

Oxford Coroner's Court

Oxford Coroner's Court

Inquest opens after man found dead in Oxfordshire town home

The latest planning roundup

The latest planning roundup

Planning and development

New homes, flats and offices submitted to Oxford City Council this week

Parent volunteers and children who helped to plant the hedge at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Parent volunteers and children who helped to plant the hedge at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Hedge planted in school playground with help from children

More than 1,500 businesses using crime reporting app

More than 1,500 businesses using crime reporting app

More than 1,500 businesses using crime reporting app

A police helicopter was deployed to assist in a police chase in Bicester last night, which saw three arrested for drugs offences

A police helicopter was deployed to assist in a police chase in Bicester last night, which saw three arrested for drugs offences

Helicopter dispatched in dramatic police chase which sees three arrested

The A40 in Witney was closed for a day following a three-vehicle crash on Saturday morning

The A40 in Witney was closed for a day following a three-vehicle crash on Saturday morning

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Three-vehicle crash closes Oxfordshire A-road for TWELVE hours

Thames Valley Police are investigating a sexual assault at nightclub in Oxford.

Thames Valley Police are investigating a sexual assault at nightclub in Oxford.

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Woman sexually assaulted at Oxford nightclub

Police were called to an incident in Banbury yesterday involving a collision with an e-scooter

Police were called to an incident in Banbury yesterday involving a collision with an e-scooter

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Car crash involving girl, 14, on e-scooter in Oxfordshire town

Simone Ashley at a London film premiere. The actor will be in Oxford next week

Simone Ashley at a London film premiere. The actor will be in Oxford next week

Bridgerton star to attend Oxford event for women in film industry

Thames Valley Rural Crime Taskforce vehicle.

Thames Valley Rural Crime Taskforce vehicle.

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Caravans set alight in overnight arson incident in Oxfordshire village

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a robbery in Banbury

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a robbery in Banbury

Armed Robbery Lisnaskea

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Masked man robs Oxfordshire store with KNIFE and threatens staff

Major crash blocks Oxfordshire A-road causing huge delays

Major crash blocks Oxfordshire A-road causing huge delays

Major crash blocks Oxfordshire A-road causing huge delays

Cutteslowe Splash Park has been shut down ahead of its spring opening due to a

Cutteslowe Splash Park has been shut down ahead of its spring opening due to a

Popular Oxford splash park to remain closed for start of season

Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservative party

Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservative party

National government

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Conservative minister questioned on Kemi Badenoch future

David Henwood and Saj Malik

David Henwood and Saj Malik

Local elections 2025

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Success for independent candidates at elections

The new accessible boat mooring at Wallingford Riverside

The new accessible boat mooring at Wallingford Riverside

Oxfordshire town's accessible boat moorings project completed

A customer with barmaid Amy in The LIghthouse

A customer with barmaid Amy in The LIghthouse

Tapas and cocktails make waterside pub a popular destination in sunshine

Christ Church is looking to extend the Music Faculty Building

Christ Church is looking to extend the Music Faculty Building

Local government

Public Notices: Christ Church looking to create new graduate centre

News

Cain Donald, 26, was found dead in an Oxfordshire park in 2022

Cain Donald, 26, was found dead in an Oxfordshire park in 2022

Coroner's Court

Inquest to be held into death of 26-year-old found in Oxfordshire park

Ben Hambridge, an apprentice at Heyford Park, receiving his award

Ben Hambridge, an apprentice at Heyford Park, receiving his award

Apprentice wins award for work on major housing development

The nanobubbles used in the study

The nanobubbles used in the study

Oxford researchers develop drug delivery system to tackle antibiotic resistance

The stalls will allow members of the public to talk to staff

The stalls will allow members of the public to talk to staff

Community encouraged to talk about death during awareness week

Polling station in Flackwell Heath

Polling station in Flackwell Heath

Bucks Elections 2025

Local government

‘Incorrect’ polling information left some voters confused across border

Try this ultimate Star Wars quiz to prove your knowledge

Try this ultimate Star Wars quiz to prove your knowledge

Fancy yourself to be at one with the force? Try this ultimate Star Wars Quiz

Divisive transport chief Andrew Gant keeps his seat in local elections

Divisive transport chief Andrew Gant keeps his seat in local elections

Local elections 2025

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Divisive transport chief Andrew Gant keeps his seat in elections

Composite of Conservative leader and a group of Conservatives before the count took place

Composite of Conservative leader and a group of Conservatives before the count took place

Local elections 2025

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Conservative leader loses seat in shock election result

Lib Dems celebrate their victory

Lib Dems celebrate their victory

Local elections 2025

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Lib Dems surge with historic majority in local elections

Sport

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

Oxford United FC

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Initial reaction from U’s boss after thrilling draw to end the season

Stan Mills puts pressure on Josh Tymon

Stan Mills puts pressure on Josh Tymon

Oxford United FC

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U’s finish the season with thrilling end-to-end draw

UPDATES: Swansea City v Oxford United – live

UPDATES: Swansea City v Oxford United – live

Oxford United FC

UPDATES: Swansea City v Oxford United – live

Gary Rowett and his Oxford United players celebrate Sky Bet Championship safety last weekend

Gary Rowett and his Oxford United players celebrate Sky Bet Championship safety last weekend

Oxford United FC

Gary Rowett wants winning culture at United – starting this afternoon

Oxford United head coach Gary Rowett

Oxford United head coach Gary Rowett

Oxford United FC

U’s boss tight-lipped on potential for academy starlets to feature today

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National Sport

Mikel Arteta saw his Arsenal side beaten by Bournemouth (Kin Cheung/AP).

Mikel Arteta saw his Arsenal side beaten by Bournemouth (Kin Cheung/AP).

Arsenal feeling ‘rage, anger, frustration’ after Bournemouth loss – Mikel Arteta

Max Verstappen will start on pole position in Miami (Shawn Thew/AP)

Max Verstappen will start on pole position in Miami (Shawn Thew/AP)

Max Verstappen says pole in Miami proves becoming a dad will not slow him down

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi walks on the field for an MLS soccer match against the New York Red Bulls (Michael Laughlin/AP)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi walks on the field for an MLS soccer match against the New York Red Bulls (Michael Laughlin/AP)

Lionel Messi scores as Inter Miami cruise past New York Red Bulls 4-1

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, right, and Alex Scott celebrate their win at Arsenal (John Walton/PA)

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, right, and Alex Scott celebrate their win at Arsenal (John Walton/PA)

Sunday’s briefing: Bournemouth stun Arsenal while Leeds claim Championship title

Sovereignty winning the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Sovereignty winning the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Sovereignty steals the show in Kentucky Derby

Harry Kane, right, stands on the sidelines (Matthias Schrader/AP)

Harry Kane, right, stands on the sidelines (Matthias Schrader/AP)

Bayern Munich denied Bundesliga title after RB Leipzig’s last-gasp equaliser

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands has had a good week (AP/Rebecca Blackwell)

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands has had a good week (AP/Rebecca Blackwell)

Max Verstappen is the daddy in qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix

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Opinion

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey.

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey.

Local government

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Sir Ed Davey: 'Why I launched our election campaign in Oxfordshire'

Michal Helik is congratulated on his goal against Sunderland by Greg Leigh

Michal Helik is congratulated on his goal against Sunderland by Greg Leigh

Oxford United FC

U’s upset bookies and experts – I’m looking forward to them doing it all over again

Aerial view of flooding in Oxford

Aerial view of flooding in Oxford

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Opinion: Delays becoming a regular occurrence for major Oxford projects

Nigel Farage has written an exclusive column for this newspaper

Nigel Farage has written an exclusive column for this newspaper

Local government

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Nigel Farage: 'Oxfordshire is broken: Reform will fix it'

An aerial view of Oxford North

An aerial view of Oxford North

Planning and development

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Opinion: Oxford North a rare opportunity for housing and employment

Make a World Book Day costume in 5 minutes with things you have at home, and buy the book secondhand

Make a World Book Day costume in 5 minutes with things you have at home, and buy the book secondhand

Easy World Book Day outfits to make in 5 minutes with stuff you already have

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(Aaron Favila/AP)

(Aaron Favila/AP)

Young girl among two killed as vehicle crashes into entrance at Manila airport

Lady Gaga performs during her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro (Silvia Izquierdo/AP)

Lady Gaga performs during her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro (Silvia Izquierdo/AP)

Lady Gaga rocks Copacabana Beach with free concert for more than 2 million fans

A woman casts her vote in the first round of the presidential election redo in Bucharest, Romania (Vadim Ghirda/AP)

A woman casts her vote in the first round of the presidential election redo in Bucharest, Romania (Vadim Ghirda/AP)

Romanians vote in presidential redo following voided election

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage during a visit to The Big Club in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, after Reform made gains against both Labour and the Conservatives across England in local polls. Picture date: Friday May 2, 2025.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage during a visit to The Big Club in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, after Reform made gains against both Labour and the Conservatives across England in local polls. Picture date: Friday May 2, 2025.

Farage: Reform UK has ‘supplanted’ Tories after local elections sweep

File photo dated 10/10/13 of a general view of a Metropolitan Police sign (Andrew Matthews/PA)

File photo dated 10/10/13 of a general view of a Metropolitan Police sign (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Five men arrested after Counter Terrorism Police uncover suspected plot

The Red Arrows will take part (Jonathan Brady/PA)

The Red Arrows will take part (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Second World War sacrifices remembered ahead of VE Day 80th anniversary

The illustrations have been released depicting memories of VE Day (Martin Impey/Blind Veterans UK/PA)

The illustrations have been released depicting memories of VE Day (Martin Impey/Blind Veterans UK/PA)

Second World War veterans have memories of VE Day brought to life

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