A surfing competition with a difference drew thousands of spectators to a beach near San Francisco, as dogs of all sizes took to the waves. Labs, terriers and spaniels were among dozens of dogs riding ...

Labour MP Sir Chris Bryant says he was sexually abused as a teenager by the head of the National Youth Theatre, Michael Croft. Sir Chris said Mr Croft, who died in 1986, had invited him to dinner ...

Rescue teams are continuing efforts to reach a group of miners trapped inside a copper mine in Chile that collapsed during a moderate earthquake. The mine’s director confirmed on Saturday that the ...

The BBC has launched an investigation into alleged cocaine use by two Strictly Come Dancing stars. Reports suggest the Strictly stars' drug use was discussed on the BBC dancing show, according to The ...

Virgin Media O2 is set to continue its 3G switch tomorrow (August 4), which could leave some customers unable to use mobile data. The UK's major mobile providers, including EE, Vodafone and Three, ...

A young footballer who died after entering the River Thames drowned after getting into difficulty, an inquest opening heard.

Plans for a huge new housing development, hotel accommodation and new HMOs have been submitted to Oxford City Council planning officers this week. A 90-home development for Iffley Mead was put forward ...

A construction worker died after he collapsed while working, an inquest opening heard.

Two men have denied charges of affray which are alleged to have been committed in west Oxfordshire.

The star of ITV show Loose Women who has also featured on I'm a Celeb and MasterChef tells of her first experiences of Oxford in a tour preview.

Those who want to voice their opinion on major changes to tip recycling in Oxfordshire do not have long left.  Oxfordshire County Council is looking to introduce a booking system for recycling centres ...

Lidl has won a planning row with Asda more than two years after it unveiled plans to open a new supermarket opposite an RAF site.