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Major work has begun to revamp one of Oxford's most famous pubs. The pub is owned by a billionaire, according to reports.

• Oxfordshire Guardian: Major work is starting to revamp famous pub owned by billionaire
• Oxford Mail: Major work is starting to revamp famous pub owned by billionaire

A town in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds hosted a three-day traditional fair that dates back to the 12th century. The Mop Fair is a historic event that continues to draw local participation.

• Oxfordshire Guardian: Cotswolds town 'comes alive' for 900-year-old Mop Fair celebration
• Oxford Mail: Cotswolds town 'comes alive' for 900-year-old Mop Fair celebration

• BBC Oxford: Badenoch visits Piddington over MoD base asylum plan

The Top Gear and Grand Tour star issued the statement to mark two decades since the incident. Fans have rallied around Hammond following the release of his emotional reflection.

• Oxfordshire Guardian: Fans rally around Richard Hammond after emotional statement made
• Oxford Mail: Fans rally around Richard Hammond after emotional statement made

The road, which was shut for upgrades, has now reopened. Drivers faced traffic queues the day after reopening.

• Oxfordshire Guardian: Botley Road drivers are facing queues the day after reopening
• Oxford Mail: Botley Road drivers are facing queues the day after reopening
• BBC Oxford: Major road shut in city for upgrades reopens

• Banbury Guardian: Banbury businesses and football club recognised at this year's Cherwell Business Awards

Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian have been spotted reuniting in London. The pair had previously made a secret visit to the Cotswolds together.

• Oxfordshire Guardian: Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton reunite in the UK after Cotswolds retreat
• Oxford Mail: Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton reunite in the UK after Cotswolds retreat

Far-right activist Danny Tommo has urged his masked followers to travel to Piddington. He has been branded 'outright racist' in response.

• Oxfordshire Guardian: Far-right activist branded 'racist' after urging followers to descend on Piddington
• Oxford Mail: Far-right activist branded 'racist' after urging followers to descend on Piddington

The road reopened after more than three years of work costing £237m. A columnist has criticised the reopening, claiming it has resulted in 'no change' despite the lengthy closure and significant expense.

• Oxford Mail: Botley Road reopening has shown 'no change' after £237m cost and 41 months closed
• Oxfordshire Guardian: Botley Road reopening has shown 'no change' after £237m cost and 41 months closed

Developers behind the former Esso site near Didcot have cleared the first major hurdle in their scheme. The articles do not specify what this hurdle was or what the development scheme entails.

• Oxfordshire Guardian: First major hurdle for former Esso site scheme cleared
• Oxford Mail: First major hurdle for former Esso site scheme cleared

A fire at an Oxfordshire landfill site occurred last week and smoke from the incident is still causing problems for local residents across the region.

• Oxfordshire Guardian: Smoke smell sweeps Oxfordshire after fire at landfill site
• Oxford Mail: Smoke smell sweeps Oxfordshire after fire at landfill site

Christian Horner has been called the 'perfect man' to rescue Ferrari's Formula 1 fortunes, provided he is given the freedom to bring in his own people.

• Oxfordshire Guardian: Christian Horner tipped as Ferrari's 'perfect man' amid Lewis Hamilton row
• Oxford Mail: Christian Horner tipped as Ferrari's 'perfect man' amid Lewis Hamilton row

An Oxford teenager has made a first court appearance following an alleged stabbing in a residential street in the city. Further details of the case have not been disclosed.

• Oxfordshire Guardian: Oxford teen appears in court after alleged stabbing in residential street
• Oxford Mail: Oxford teen appears in court after alleged stabbing in residential street

• BBC Oxford: Carnival organisers set up 'community assembly'

The Conservative leader visited Piddington, where residents voted to quit the UK. Badenoch described plans for an asylum camp near the village as a 'women's issue' and urged the community to remain part of the country.

• Oxford Mail: Piddington 'is a women's issue', Tory leader says on visit
• Oxfordshire Guardian: Piddington 'is a women's issue', Tory leader says on visit

• Banbury Guardian: Established running event company takes over popular Banbury 15-mile race

Cornish Bakery, an independent founder-driven company, is celebrating a record start in the market town of Witney. The bakery specialises in Cornish pasties and has attracted significant customer numbers since opening.

• Oxfordshire Guardian: Cornish pasty bakery brings in the shoppers in market town
• Oxford Mail: Cornish pasty bakery brings in the shoppers in market town

• BBC Oxford: Gunter leaves Wales U18s role to focus on Oxford

A former footballer who played for Oxford United, Aston Villa and Fulham has been hospitalised following a serious car crash. No further details about the player's condition or circumstances of the incident have been provided.

• Oxford Mail: Former Oxford United footballer hospitalised in serious car crash
• Oxfordshire Guardian: Former Oxford United footballer hospitalised in serious car crash

• Banbury Guardian: Hat-trick scored, trophies lifted and thousands raised: Mercedes and Aston Martin clash in F1 charity football match

A BMW driver has been hospitalised following a serious crash involving three vehicles in Oxfordshire, according to Thames Valley Police. The A44 is closed in both directions.

• Oxfordshire Guardian: BMW driver hospitalised in serious crash involving three vehicles
• Oxford Mail: BMW driver hospitalised in serious crash involving three vehicles

• Banbury Guardian: Kell in reset mode for final two GTWX Europe Sprint races in Spain

A woman has been hospitalised following a collision involving two cyclists on a major road. She sustained a serious head injury in the incident.

• Oxford Mail: Woman rushed to hospital with serious head injury after cyclists crash on major road
• Oxfordshire Guardian: Woman rushed to hospital with serious head injury after cyclists crash on major road

A senior county councillor has suggested Campsfield House immigration detention centre 'intensifies concerns' of those objecting to it. The specific nature of these concerns is not detailed in the available reports.

• Oxfordshire Guardian: Campsfield House 'intensifies concerns' at immigration detention centre
• Oxford Mail: Campsfield House 'intensifies concerns' at immigration detention centre

• BBC Oxford: Teen drowned in river trying to save friends - inquest

A 14-year-old boy from Oxford drowned in the River Thames. According to evidence at Oxfordshire Coroner's Court, he died while trying to save his friends.

• Oxford Mail: Oxford boy, 14, drowned in River Thames 'trying to save friends'
• Oxfordshire Guardian: Oxford boy, 14, drowned in River Thames 'trying to save friends'

Abingdon Traditional Morris Dancers performed for visitors during the town's heritage weekend celebrations. The event showcased traditional dancing to the local community.

• Oxford Mail: Morris dancers entertain visitors at town's heritage weekend
• Oxfordshire Guardian: Morris dancers entertain visitors at town's heritage weekend

• Oxford Mail: The new standard in travel connectivity: why Britons choose eSIM

King Charles III has reportedly enforced clear boundaries amid what has been described as an unprecedented royal crisis. No details of the specific crisis or the nature of the boundaries have been provided.

• Oxfordshire Guardian: King Charles enforces 'boundaries' amid 'unprecedented royal crisis'
• Oxford Mail: King Charles enforces 'boundaries' amid 'unprecedented royal crisis'

• BBC Oxford: Need To Know Oxfordshire
• Oxfordshire Guardian: Disbelief among Oxford locals as £237m bridge reopens after over three years
• Oxford Mail: Disbelief among Oxford locals as £237m bridge reopens after over three years

The Witney in Pink Day, a breast cancer awareness day, is returning to the town centre this weekend. It will be the first year the event has taken place without its founder.

• Oxfordshire Guardian: Oxfordshire breast cancer awareness day set to return for first year without founder
• Oxford Mail: Oxfordshire breast cancer awareness day set to return for first year without founder

Chiltern Railways has been returned to public ownership after three decades in the private sector. The re-nationalisation marks a significant change in the operator's status.

• Oxford Mail: Chiltern Railways re-nationalised after 30 years
• Oxfordshire Guardian: Chiltern Railways re-nationalised after 30 years

A councillor was among those on the first bus to travel through the newly reopened Botley Road. The reopening is set to trigger changes to local bus services.

• Oxfordshire Guardian: First bus passes through new Botley Road to trigger service changes
• Oxford Mail: First bus passes through new Botley Road to trigger service changes

Residents are being urged to help keep public spaces clean by taking simple actions to reduce litter. The campaign encourages simple steps to maintain public spaces.

• Oxfordshire Guardian: Residents urged to take simple steps to keep spaces clean
• Oxford Mail: Residents urged to take simple steps to keep spaces clean

Jeremy Clarkson labelled his partner and Clarkson's Farm co-star 'the most annoying thing' while in his car during a recent foreign trip. The remark was made during filming for the show.

• Oxfordshire Guardian: Jeremy Clarkson slams Clarkson's Farm co-star as 'most annoying thing'
• Oxford Mail: Jeremy Clarkson slams Clarkson's Farm co-star as 'most annoying thing'

The councillor previously claimed in August that flooded streets were not the council's responsibility. He is now urging residents to fix their own flooded streets, suggesting a do-it-yourself approach to the problem.

• Oxfordshire Guardian: County councillor: How residents can fix their own flooded streets
• Oxford Mail: County councillor: How residents can fix their own flooded streets

The BBC has removed several sketches by David Mitchell and Robert Webb that were deemed racist. A UK comedian has defended the pair following the removal.

• Oxford Mail: UK comedian defends David Mitchell after BBC remove 'racist' sketches
• Oxfordshire Guardian: UK comedian defends David Mitchell after BBC remove 'racist' sketches

Brooklyn Beckham is reportedly seeking business advice from his billionaire father-in-law. This comes amid an ongoing feud with his parents, David and Victoria Beckham.

• Oxfordshire Guardian: Brooklyn Beckham leans on billionaire father-in-law amid feud with David and Victoria
• Oxford Mail: Brooklyn Beckham leans on billionaire father-in-law amid feud with David and Victoria

Danny Dyer, his daughter Dani and singer Becky Hill have backed fresh calls to bring England's water industry back into public hands. The campaign advocates for public ownership of the water companies.

• Oxfordshire Guardian: Danny Dyer and Becky Hill join calls for public ownership of water companies
• Oxford Mail: Danny Dyer and Becky Hill join calls for public ownership of water companies

The BBC broadcast a Panorama programme documenting abuse by grooming gangs. Oxfordshire County Council has responded to the programme, which the council described as deeply distressing.

• Oxfordshire Guardian: Oxfordshire Council responds to 'distressing' BBC grooming gangs Panorama
• Oxford Mail: Oxfordshire Council responds to 'distressing' BBC grooming gangs Panorama