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• Seagull attack closes Oxford University building

  16-04-2025 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An Oxford University building was forced to close after a seagull broke a glass roof by repeatedly dropping a stone onto the Blavatnik School of Government.
  
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• Patrial closure of M40 due to vehicle fire

  14-05-2025 18:32 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  There reports of multiple lane closures due to a vehicle fire on the M40 in Oxfordshire.
  
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• Supermarket issues apology on opening hours after double car smash

  14-05-2025 18:06 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Tesco officials say they are working to reopen its petrol station in an Oxfordshire town after two cars crashed into it.
  
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• Major supermarket in Oxfordshire town apologises after cars crash into petrol station

  14-05-2025 18:06 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A major supermarket has said it is working to reopen its petrol station in an Oxfordshire town after two cars crashed into it. 
  
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• Girlfriend feels 'let down by system' after death of young man

  14-05-2025 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The girlfriend of a man who died after being discharged from an Oxfordshire mental health facility has said he was 'let down by the system'.
  
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• New leaders of Oxfordshire County Council green group announced

  14-05-2025 17:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The leaders of the Green group have been revealed, after the group won their largest number of seats on Oxfordshire County Council.
  
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• Police rush to Oxfordshire petrol station after cars crash into building

  14-05-2025 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Two cars have crashed into a Tesco petrol station shop front in Oxfordshire.
  
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• All to know about new Netflix film My Oxford Year - first-look and release date

  14-05-2025 16:24 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Netflix has announced the release date alongside first-look photos for its new romance film My Oxford Year that is set in the city.
  
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• Bicester vertiport up for heritage honour at Planning Awards

  14-05-2025 15:14 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  BICESTER Motion has been put forward for two awards
  
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• Oxford City Council announce new cabinet members for upcoming year

  14-05-2025 15:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford City Council have announced its new cabinet for 2025/2026 with councillor Louise Upton becoming Lord Mayor.
  
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• Leading role announced to help boost Oxford housing and jobs

  14-05-2025 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Neale Coleman MBE, who took a leading role in the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, has been chosen to chair the Oxford Growth Commission.
  
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• Expert issues bottled water warning amid soaring temperatures and heatwaves

  14-05-2025 13:49 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  As the warm weather hits the UK, drinking water is important to keep hydrated, but an expert has warned to avoid drinking warm bottled water.
  
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• Traffic incident on major Oxford A-road causes delays for drivers

  14-05-2025 13:33 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A traffic incident on the A34 between the Peartree Interchange and Islip just outside Oxford is causing severe delays for drivers.
  
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• Oxford Union debating society rejects proposal to fly LGBTQ+ pride flag

  14-05-2025 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A vote at the Oxford Union rejected a proposal to fly the LGBTQ+ flag for Pride Month every June, with fears of a 'Pandora's Box' being opened.
  
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• New high-end bakery opening in Oxford in time for summer

  14-05-2025 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A new bakery will be coming to Oxford High Street in June, with award-winning small chain KNEAD Bakery opening its doors to Oxfordshire.
  
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• Man denies raping teenage girl at court hearing

  14-05-2025 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An Oxfordshire man from East Hanney has denied three counts of raping a teenage girl between 2015 and 2017.
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson opens up on 'bad stress' of his Cotswolds pub

  14-05-2025 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Clarkson has opened up on the "bad stress" of running his Cotswolds country pub, The Farmer's Dog, in Oxfordshire.
  
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• Nationwide issues fresh update on free £100 loyalty bonus for customers

  14-05-2025 13:25 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  High Street bank Nationwide has shared a new update on its £100 bonus payment.
  
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• Who are the UK’s Eurovision act Remember Monday? When they will perform

  14-05-2025 13:22 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Remember Monday will represent the UK at Eurovision this year – here’s all there is to know about the former The Voice UK contestants.
  
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• Supermarket hit by cyber attack as shelves bare

  14-05-2025 13:02 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Customers at a Co-op supermarket in Botley, Oxford, had a limited choice today following a cyber attack targeting the chain.
  
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• Co-op supermarket hit by cyber attack as shelves bare

  14-05-2025 13:02 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Customers at a Co-op supermarket in Botley, Oxford, had a limited choice today following a cyber attack targeting the chain.
  
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• Luxury clothing chain with outlet at Bicester Village to axe jobs

  14-05-2025 12:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Burberry is cutting almost 2,000 jobs. Famous models have worn Burberry including Kate Moss and Rosie Huntington-Whitely.
  
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• Trains through Oxfordshire delayed after 'obstruction' hit on tracks

  14-05-2025 11:45 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A train has hit an "obstruction" on the railway line between Bicester and Thame and Haddenham, causing delays to Chiltern Railways services this morning.
  
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• NSPCC warns social media platforms are failing to protect girls from harm

  14-05-2025 11:38 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The NSPCC is calling on tech companies to rethink how social media platforms are designed and prioritise creating age-appropriate experiences for young girls online.
  
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• Woman sexually assaulted on Oxford bus as police investigate

  14-05-2025 11:36 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An investigation has been launched after a woman was sexually assaulted on an Oxford bus, with police releasing of a man they want to speak to.
  
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• Experts share 5 mortgage myths, and one that's actually true

  14-05-2025 11:36 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Dreaming of buying a new house or flat, but worried about applying for a mortgage? The experts share their tips
  
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• HMRC is reminding parents to apply for a £1,354 boost before key deadline

  14-05-2025 11:34 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Child Benefit will automatically stop on August 31 if parents don't apply for it to be extended - here's how
  
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• Barclays, Santander and NatWest customers warned of upcoming changes

  14-05-2025 11:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Finance expert Caroline Butler has taken to TikTok to alert her followers about imminent changes at three of Britain's leading high street banks.
  
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• 6 tips to save on energy bills and check how much your energy supplier owes you

  14-05-2025 11:29 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Energy suppliers were sitting on £3.3bn last year from the millions of customers whose accounts have built up credit
  
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• Family issues chroming warning after teenager dies and online petition launched

  14-05-2025 11:21 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The practice - also known as 'huffing' - has become increasingly popular with teenagers, with some even filming themselves taking part in the trend
  
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