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Egidio Da Silva Alves jailed for life over Oxford street murder
A man has been jailed for life for stabbing a father to death in the street in front of "terrified" onlookers.
yesterday 16:11
Man charged with raping woman near Oxford nightclub
A man has been charged with raping a woman after she left a nightclub in Oxford.
yesterday 13:25
Blackbird Leys brawl: Police make ninth arrest in murder investigation
An ninth person has been arrested in connection with the death of a man following a fight in Oxford.
yesterday 12:13
Man arrested after woman raped near Oxford nightclub
A man has been arrested on suspicion of the rape of a woman who was attacked shortly after she left a nightclub in Oxford.
2017-06-21 21:39
Oxford City council to set up online lottery
A new lottery is to be introduced in Oxford.
2017-06-21 15:27
Leicester City: Michael Appleton leaves Oxford United to become Foxes assistant

Oxford United manager Michael Appleton has joined Leicester City as Craig Shakespeare's assistant.

Appleton, 41, guided Oxford to automatic promotion from League Two as well as two Wembley finals in the Football League Trophy during his three years at the club.

Appleton previously

2017-06-20 21:55
Autonomous cars included in Didcot garden town plan
A dedicated road for driverless cars forms part of a £620m masterplan to transform Didcot in Oxfordshire.
2017-06-20 15:19
Volcanoes 'triggered dawn of dinosaurs'
A million-year-long period of extreme volcanic activity most likely paved the way for the dawn of the dinosaurs, a study suggests.
2017-06-20 09:47
Oxford student banned over Ku Klux Klan costume
An Oxford University college has taken action against a student who wore a Ku Klux Klan hood to a party.
2017-06-19 21:41
Michael Appleton: Oxford United head coach set to join Leicester City as assistant

The future of Michael Appleton as Oxford United head coach is set to be decided amid reports he will join Leicester City as assistant manager.

Former Portsmouth, Blackpool and Blackburn boss Appleton, 41, has been in charge of the U's for three years.

He guided them to automatic

2017-06-19 12:51
Woman raped near Oxford nightclub
A woman was raped shortly after she left a nightclub in Oxford early on Sunday.
2017-06-19 11:45
Oxford imam recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours
An imam from Oxford credited with improving relations between different faiths has been included in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
2017-06-17 01:27
Blackbird Leys fatal brawl: Woman arrested
A woman has been arrested as part of an investigation into the death of a man who died after a fight in Oxford.
2017-06-15 20:51
Oxford air pollution estimates 'excessively optimistic'
Government estimates for air pollution in Oxford have been deemed "excessively optimistic" by the city council.
2017-06-15 16:27
Blackbird Leys fatal brawl: Police make further arrests
Two more people have been arrested over the death of a man who died after a fight in Oxford.
2017-06-14 18:27
Thames Valley Police seize £560k cash in drugs raid
The leader of a cocaine-dealing gang was behind a police force's largest ever cash seizure of £560,000.
2017-06-14 16:15
Daily News
Five things in Oxfordshire
Here are five stories in Oxfordshire that held your interest this week.
yesterday 18:31
Experts map ancient hill forts of UK and Ireland
The locations and details of all ancient hill forts in the UK and Ireland have been mapped in an online database for the first time.
2017-06-22 04:23
EFL fixtures 2017-18: Team-by-team list

The English Football League fixtures for 2017-18 have been released.

Follow the links below for your team's fixtures in full.

Aston Villa

Barnsley

Birmingham City

Bolton Wanderers

Brentford

Bristol City

Burton Albion

Cardiff

2017-06-21 11:30
Remembering India's WWI soldiers
A project to highlight the role of Indian soldiers in World War One is being undertaken by Oxford University.
2017-06-20 20:49
Oxford United: Celtic defender Fiacre Kelleher joins on two-year deal

Oxford United have signed defender Fiacre Kelleher on a two-year deal from Scottish champions Celtic.

Kelleher, 21, joins the U's despite head coach Michael Appleton set to join Leicester City as assistant manager.

"I came here for the club and, whether he stays or goes, I think the

2017-06-19 18:21
Historic violin lent by Oxford University to Syrian refugee
A 19th Century violin has been taken out of a collection of historic instruments held by Oxford University and sent to a young Syrian musician living as a refugee.
2017-06-19 16:09
Liam Lindsay: Partick Thistle defender opts not to join Oxford United

Partick Thistle defender Liam Lindsay has opted not to join Oxford United because of uncertainty over Michael Appleton's future.

Oxford boss Appleton has been linked with a move to Premier League club Leicester City to become assistant manager to Craig Shakespeare.

Thistle had

2017-06-17 21:15
Appeal after photo stolen from WW2 soldier's wheelchair
The wife of a World War Two veteran is appealing for help after a purse with an "irreplaceable" photo was stolen from his wheelchair.
2017-06-17 12:27
Latest news from Oxford
yesterday 18:31 Five things in Oxfordshire
yesterday 16:11 Egidio Da Silva Alves jailed for life over Oxford street murder
yesterday 13:25 Man charged with raping woman near Oxford nightclub
yesterday 12:13 Blackbird Leys brawl: Police make ninth arrest in murder investigation
2017-06-22 04:23 Experts map ancient hill forts of UK and Ireland
2017-06-21 21:39 Man arrested after woman raped near Oxford nightclub
2017-06-21 15:27 Oxford City council to set up online lottery
2017-06-21 11:30 EFL fixtures 2017-18: Team-by-team list
2017-06-20 21:55 Leicester City: Michael Appleton leaves Oxford United to become Foxes assistant
2017-06-20 20:49 Remembering India's WWI soldiers
2017-06-20 15:19 Autonomous cars included in Didcot garden town plan
2017-06-20 09:47 Volcanoes 'triggered dawn of dinosaurs'
2017-06-19 21:41 Oxford student banned over Ku Klux Klan costume
2017-06-19 18:21 Oxford United: Celtic defender Fiacre Kelleher joins on two-year deal
2017-06-19 16:09 Historic violin lent by Oxford University to Syrian refugee
2017-06-19 12:51 Michael Appleton: Oxford United head coach set to join Leicester City as assistant
2017-06-19 11:45 Woman raped near Oxford nightclub
2017-06-17 21:15 Liam Lindsay: Partick Thistle defender opts not to join Oxford United
2017-06-17 12:27 Appeal after photo stolen from WW2 soldier's wheelchair
2017-06-17 01:27 Oxford imam recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours
2017-06-16 16:39 Five things in Oxfordshire
2017-06-15 21:57 Liam Lindsay: Partick Thistle defender set for Oxford talks after bid is accepted
2017-06-15 20:51 Blackbird Leys fatal brawl: Woman arrested
2017-06-15 16:27 Oxford air pollution estimates 'excessively optimistic'
2017-06-15 13:09 Tower block residents across England given safety advice
2017-06-14 18:27 Blackbird Leys fatal brawl: Police make further arrests
2017-06-14 16:15 Thames Valley Police seize £560k cash in drugs raid
2017-06-14 14:03 Thames Water fined £8.55m for failing to stop leaks
2017-06-14 11:51 Banbury hospital maternity reduction plan fears
2017-06-14 11:51 Ex-Oxford don Prof Brian Bellhouse 'trampled to death by cows' in Sussex
2017-06-13 19:21 Blenheim Palace: 'Mysterious vaults' found by stonemasons
2017-06-12 22:27 Oxford University dons lose new vote over retirement age
2017-06-12 15:51 US Open 2017: Eddie Pepperell's journey from Tour School to Erin Hills
2017-06-12 14:45 BMW workers reject new offer in pensions dispute
2017-06-12 12:33 Plan for £125m Oxford station revamp released
2017-06-11 14:35 Bicester assault: Man critically ill with head injuries
2017-06-10 13:13 West Oxfordshire to get £9.3m boost for council leisure centres
2017-06-10 13:13 Scanning technology reveals 'lost' Megalosaurus teeth
2017-06-09 21:49 Thames Valley PC's conduct 'short of high standards'
2017-06-09 05:19 Election results 2017: New Labour MP elected in Oxford East
2017-06-08 18:17 Iman St Clair admits killing Oxford cyclist Eamonn Anderson
2017-06-08 17:11 Driver admits crash that killed girl, 3
2017-06-08 12:47 Thom Yorke 'nearly walked off stage' during Radiohead's 1997 Glastonbury performance
2017-06-08 10:35 Reading College staff protest over job cuts
2017-06-07 21:19 Fans raise £8k for Oxford band TTNG arrested in Hong Kong
2017-06-07 20:13 No deal reached in talks to buy Oxford United
2017-06-07 18:01 Five accused of Blackbird Leys brawl 'murder' in court
2017-06-07 12:31 Charlie Raglan: Oxford United add defender to squad on permanent basis
2017-06-07 10:19 Witney rape-accused vicar arrest warrant issued
2017-06-06 12:15 Blackbird Leys murder: Five charged following brawl
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