Oxford Dictionary adds ‘floordrobe’, ‘humblebrag’ among 400+ new words

More than 400 fresh entries have been incorporated into the Oxford English Dictionary during its most recent revision. Oxford University Press released the September 2026…

165-year-old Victorian camera from Oxfordshire garage sells for £18,000

A 19th-century photographic instrument has fetched £18,000 at auction after being uncovered during a clear-out…

Oxford man, 35, wanted after missing prison contraband sentencing

A 35-year-old resident of Oxford is being sought by law…

Botley Road drivers face extra 30 minutes as Oxford congestion continues

Oxford's transport leaders have dismissed appeals to suspend low-traffic neighbourhood…

Botley Road drivers face extra 30 minutes as Oxford congestion continues

Oxford's transport leaders have dismissed appeals to suspend low-traffic neighbourhood restrictions as…

Up to 165 homes proposed on edge of Carterton near Shilton

A residential development of up to 165 dwellings could be constructed on…

Up to 165 homes proposed on edge of Carterton near Shilton

A residential development of up to 165 dwellings could be…

Fundraiser in memory of Banbury teen killed in crash raises over £5k

A crowdfunding campaign established to honour an 18-year-old woman from…

Fundraiser in memory of Banbury teen killed in crash raises over £5k

A crowdfunding campaign established to honour an 18-year-old woman from Banbury who lost her life…

Cuddesdon village pub wins second AA Rosette

An Oxfordshire village establishment has secured its second Rosette accolade…

Oxford University has ‘a lot to be immodest about’, says vice-chancellor

The institution has been characterised as unassuming by its senior…

Oxford PSC to join London march on Oct 7 anniversary

Multiple demonstrations are set to take place in…

COURT

Oxford man, 35, wanted after missing prison contraband sentencing

A 35-year-old resident of Oxford is being sought by law enforcement officers following his failure…

Oxford maths genius Mark Anthony Jennings inquest set for October 7

An Oxfordshire coroner's investigation into the circumstances surrounding the passing of Mark Anthony Jennings is…

Oxford Magistrates’ Court sentences six drivers for traffic offences including speeding

Oxford Magistrates' Court heard several traffic-related prosecutions during the latest session. A 30-year-old Oxford resident…

Three men plead guilty to unlawful wounding after Pingle Field stabbing, Bicester

Three individuals have entered guilty pleas relating to a stabbing that occurred at a recreation…

Oxford Magistrates’ Court hears knife and speeding cases

Oxford Magistrates' Court heard a series of cases spanning traffic violations and weapon possession during…

Oxford Magistrates’ Court sentences six drivers for traffic offences including speeding

Oxford Magistrates' Court heard several traffic-related prosecutions during the latest session. A 30-year-old Oxford resident…

Three men plead guilty to unlawful wounding after Pingle Field stabbing, Bicester

Three individuals have entered guilty pleas relating to a stabbing that occurred at a recreation…

Oxford Magistrates’ Court hears knife and speeding cases

Oxford Magistrates' Court heard a series of cases spanning traffic violations and weapon possession during…

Oxford Magistrates’ Court hears knife and speeding cases

Oxford Magistrates' Court heard a series of cases spanning traffic violations and weapon possession during…

Justice Secretary Alex Norris drops Oxford Crown Court jury trial plans after opposition

The government has abandoned its strategy to limit jury proceedings at Oxford's courts after encountering…

Bicester man gets 60-month driving ban and suspended prison at Oxford court

Oxford Magistrates' Court heard several cases during the latest session, with defendants facing charges ranging…

Manchester City found guilty of 114 of 115 Premier League charges in historic case

An unprecedented disciplinary case in English football has reached its initial conclusion. The Premier League…

Oxford United stadium opponents announce Court of Appeal over planning dispute

Oxford United's attempt to secure a new stadium has encountered another legal obstacle as a…

CRIME

Banbury police arrest e-bike rider in balaclava using SelectaDNA spray

Thames Valley Police deployed innovative forensic technology during an operation targeting illegal e-bike activity in Banbury. Officers from the Banbury Neighbourhood Policing Team deployed SelectaDN...

Police visit Witney care home to warn residents about scams

Officers from Thames Valley Police visited a residential care facility…

Police release image of cyclist after 77-year-old struck in Oxford

Thames Valley Police have published an image of a cyclist…

Police release image of cyclist after 77-year-old struck in Oxford

Thames Valley Police have published an image of a cyclist…

Oxford police travel 370 miles to Edinburgh to arrest man who failed to appear in court

Thames Valley Police officers undertook a lengthy journey to locate…

PROPERTY

Up to 165 homes proposed on edge of Carterton near Shilton

A residential development of up to 165 dwellings could be constructed on the outskirts of Carterton following proposals submitted by…

Former Oxford school marketed as potential new educational campus

A disused educational facility in Oxford has been listed for…

Four-bed detached home near Bicester Village station on market for £600k+

A substantial detached residence featuring four bedrooms has been listed…

Solo buyers need £109,920 salary to afford Oxford home at £549,600

Research compiled by financial specialist Russell Hammond has identified Oxford as the most prohibitively expensive…

Thorney Leys OX28 tops Oxford area for property sales

Research conducted by Brickview.ai using Land Registry figures has identified the roads in the Oxford…

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Cuddesdon village pub wins second AA Rosette

An Oxfordshire village establishment has secured its second Rosette accolade from the AA automobile association.…

Oxford University has ‘a lot to be immodest about’, says vice-chancellor

The institution has been characterised as unassuming by its senior leadership, yet is exercising considerable…

Oxford PSC to join London march on Oct 7 anniversary

Multiple demonstrations are set to take place in the capital, with significant attendance and heightened…

Oxford Covered Market treasure hunt returns with nine mystery freebies for freshers

Oxford's historic Covered Market is reviving a popular Freshers' Week activity that had been suspended…

Oxfordshire motoring expert calls driverless cars ‘nonsense’

A motoring specialist based in Oxfordshire has dismissed claims that autonomous vehicles could revolutionise rural…

Council to decide on Exeter College’s £900m data centre near Oxford

A proposal for an expansive data centre complex worth £900 million is set to be…

Rhodes Trust reduces funding for Oxford professional degrees and scholar events

Financial pressures have prompted the Rhodes Trust to implement sweeping reductions affecting both academic provisions…

Cyclist killed in Buckinghamshire crash, 40-year-old arrested

A cyclist has died following a road collision in Buckinghamshire near the Oxfordshire boundary. Emergency…

Banbury police arrest e-bike rider in balaclava using SelectaDNA spray

Thames Valley Police deployed innovative forensic technology during an operation targeting illegal e-bike activity in…

David Hockney tapestry from 1963 painting unveiled at Guildhall Art Gallery

A textile interpretation of a landmark painting by David Hockney, crafted before his death at…

£4.9m SEND reform plan approved for Oxfordshire children

Central government has sanctioned a £4.9m package of measures designed to enhance provisions for young…

Councillor visits Witney Mosque to promote interfaith dialogue

A representative from West Oxfordshire local government recently attended services at Witney Mosque to highlight…