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The long-running saga surrounding a ‘mega reservoir’ took another twist this week after questions were raised about its size. Thames Water wants to build a reservoir the size of Heathrow Air... Read more
It’s not unusual to be star struck when you meet your heroes and that was the case for these two lucky youngsters last week. Six-year-old George – no relation to the popular children’s... Read more
Oxford East MP Anneliese Dodds has been accused of failing to represent the pro-remain majority in the city when speaking on her constituents’ behalf on Brexit. In a letter seen by this news... Read more
A woman who found a dead puppy at a site recently vacated by travellers admitted she was ‘overcome by emotion’ and ‘shocked’ by her discovery. The woman, who wished to remain anonymous, was... Read more
Nando’s fans will be spitting feathers at the news they have to wait more than three months for the highly- anticipated restaurant to open. The much-hyped restaurant will launch in the... Read more
Lingering title hopes were finally dashed for Wantage Town on Saturday as Hellenic Premier leaders Thatcham Town secured promotion with two games to spare. The Freds could still snatch secon... Read more
Owners of a north Oxfordshire pub were clinking glasses in celebration after being named the best in the county. The Hare in Milton-under-Wychwood was notified of its success in the National... Read more
Tributes have flooded in for Bicester councillor and former town mayor Jolanta Lis who passed away suddenly on Friday. The North Oxfordshire Conservative group described her as a ‘generous a... Read more
Demolition work has begun on a former homeless shelter in Oxford. Lucy Faithful House will be knocked down to make way for 50 apartments at the Speedwell Street building. Nearly 2,500 people... Read more
New measures will be introduced to tackle large crowds at Oxford’s annual May Day celebrations. One-way channels will be introduced to help the crowd flow and bicycles, ridden and pushed, wi... Read more
