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£1.1M Crypto Heist: Gang Targets Victims in Car

Masked criminals stole over £1.1 million in cryptocurrency during a daring daylight robbery in Oxford. Four arrests made in complex police investigation. Contact Thames Valley Police with information.

Four arrested after £1.5m Oxford raid

Masked robbers stole a £450k watch and £1.1m in Bitcoin after forcing their way into a car in Oxford. Police have made four arrests and are appealing for witnesses.

Festive supermarket opening times for 2025

Don't get caught out this festive season. Our complete guide to Christmas and New Year opening times for Lidl, Aldi, Sainsbury's, and Tesco ensures you're prepared.

East West Rail delayed to 2026 in guards row

The launch of East West Rail services between Oxford and Milton Keynes faces delays until at least 2026 amid a dispute over driver-only operated trains. Learn how this impacts the region's transport plans.

Cambridge's 2025 Word of the Year is 'Parasocial'

Cambridge Dictionary names 'parasocial' its 2025 Word of the Year. Discover the signs of these one-sided relationships with celebrities and AI. Read more to learn if you're affected.

Game Awards 2025 Nominees Officially Announced

The Game Awards 2025 nominees have been unveiled, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 making history as the most nominated game ever. Discover all the contenders ahead of the December 12 ceremony.

Gap Years: More Than Just Travel for UK Students

Discover why gap years are becoming essential for UK students to save money and gain maturity before university, especially for those from regional areas facing financial pressures.

Best UK Christmas Gifts for Tweens in 2025

Struggling to find the perfect gift for a 9-12 year old? We asked 20 tweens what they really want this Christmas. Discover 47 top picks from Ugg boots to Squishmallows.

Oxford student who quit Man City for university

Han Willhoft-King explains why he left Manchester City's academy to study law at Oxford University after training with Guardiola and De Bruyne. Discover his remarkable journey.

Taskmaster New Year's special gets two-part format

Taskmaster's festive special features Big Zuu, Jill Scott, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Sam Ryder and Susie Dent competing across two episodes. Discover the format change and Champion of Champions news.

Former Gaza correspondent wins UK journalism award

Malak A Tantesh, the Guardian's former Gaza correspondent, has been named Young Journalist of the Year at the UK's Media Freedom awards for her brave reporting from the conflict zone. Discover her powerful story.

NFL Midseason Awards: Darnold Leads MVP Race

Sam Darnold's stunning transformation leads our NFL midseason awards, while a surprising Cleveland Browns rookie emerges as Defensive Player of the Year contender. Discover all the standout performers.

Selfridges' Disney Christmas Display Wows London

Selfridges on Oxford Street has unveiled a magical Disney-themed Christmas display for 2025. With enchanting window displays and bespoke music, it's a must-see festive attraction in the heart of London.

Oxford Instruments shares surge despite profit decline

Oxford Instruments shares jumped nearly 10% as the FTSE 250 firm recovered from early-year disruption. Revenue fell 7.9% to £185.5m, but strong order momentum and semiconductor sales boosted investor confidence.

Howard Backs Four-Year Parliamentary Terms

Former PM John Howard joins current leader in rare bipartisan call for four-year parliamentary terms, marking 50th anniversary of Whitlam's dismissal. Read the full story.

Vibe Coding: Collins 2025 Word of the Year

Discover how 'vibe coding' has become Collins Dictionary's 2025 Word of the Year, representing the seismic shift in programming where developers describe outcomes while AI writes the actual code.

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