Local News
No replacement post office for Grimsbury
Grimsbury won't be getting its own post office again despite a campaign involving local people and MP Tony Baldry.
Worries about new Banbury country park
There are concerns a new country park near Banbury could attract criminals.
Former Brackley teacher killed in crash
Tributes are being paid to a former school teacher from Brackley who died in a crash last week.
Planning inquiry into windfarm plans
A planning inquiry's starting after developers lodged an appeal against a council's decision to turn down plans for a windfarm on land between Banbury and Brackley.
Objections over plans for new homes in Bloxham
Plans to build 85 new homes in Bloxham have been met with oppositon from decision makers in the village.
Bicester soldiers killed in Afghanistan.
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the identity of 2 soldiers killed in enemy fire.
Latest local election results
Conservatives keep control of Cherwell and West Oxfordshire District Councils.
UPDATED: Another grenade found in Banbury
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed a World War II grenade was found by contractors working at Middleton Road.
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Euro Crisis: Markets Tumble After Downgrades
World stock markets are suffering further steep falls as a result of the eurozone debt crisis after downgrades in the credit ratings of Greece and 16 Spanish banks.
Trayvon Martin: Pics Show Zimmerman Injuries
Photographs showing injuries to the alleged murderer of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin are among a mass of evidence that has been made public for the first time.
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Cameron Takes Eurozone Demands To US Summit
David Cameron is set to step up his demands for action to tackle the eurozone crisis as he heads to the United States for a two-summit weekend with world leaders.
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Leveson: News Corp Lobbyist To Give Evidence
News Corporation lobbyist Frederic Michel is to give evidence next week at the Leveson Inquiry into media ethics.
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Showbiz
Obama Pays Tribute To 'Legend' Donna Summer
US President Barack Obama has paid to singer Donna Summer, who died of cancer on Thursday at the age of 63.
Back Of The Net: Alan Partridge Returns To TV
Alan Partridge is to make a long-awaited return to TV after Steve Coogan signed a deal to move the character to Sky from the BBC.
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Tearful Adele Gets Two Ivor Novello Awards
She has already won six Grammys and two Brits for her heartbreak album 21 - and today Adele was crowned Songwriter of the Year at the prestigious Ivor Novello Awards.
Lopez Named World's Most Powerful Celebrity
American Idol judge, singer and actress Jennifer Lopez has been named the most powerful celebrity in the world by Forbes magazine.
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