47 dead people and six flood victims issued parking fines in Oxfordshire

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        September 1, 2026

47 dead people and six flood victims issued parking fines in Oxfordshire

Good Morning Oxfordshire — 2026-09-01

Parking wardens issued fines to 47 dead people, this newspaper has learned.
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47 dead people and six flood victims issued parking fines in Oxfordshire
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Farmers invited to new support meet-up at Jeremy Clarkson’s pub
• The first event will be held on September 16 at Jeremy Clarkson's pub, The Farmer's Dog.
Witney Gazette - News (Witney, West Oxfordshire) · yesterday
Clarkson's Farm legend Kaleb Cooper to return to former primary school
• Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper will return to his former Chipping Norton primary school, St Mary's, for a question and answer evening and charity auction.
Bicester Advertiser - News (Bicester) · Local news · yesterday
Oxford hospital patients praise privacy, dignity and trust in doctors
• Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) received strong marks for privacy, dignity, and trust in doctors in the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) Adult Inpatient Survey.
Herald Series - News (Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage) · Local news · today
Hotels.com launches business travel feature to save preferences and earn rewards
• Hotels.com has launched a brand new business travel feature to make work trips faster and easier to book.
Herald Series - News (Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage) · Local news · yesterday
Oxfordshire businesses urged to invest in apprenticeships for future talent
• Enterprise Oxfordshire is calling on Oxfordshire employers to take advantage of available funding to support apprenticeship training.
Oxford Mail · Local news · yesterday
Reform UK politician visits 'ground zero' Oxfordshire village
• The leading figure for Reform UK, was spotted at an Oxfordshire village, which has been at the centre of a row about the housing of asylum seekers.
Witney Gazette - News (Witney, West Oxfordshire) · Local news · yesterday
Overdose prevention events planned across Oxfordshire
• Turning Point’s Oxfordshire Roads to Recovery substance use service is organising activities across Oxford, Banbury, Didcot, and Witney.
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14 Sep · The Bullingdon + Plush + Cowley Retreat + Black Swan + James Street Tavern25% OFF SUMMER SALE TICKET ULTIMATE OXFORD BROOKES FRESHERS 2026 Official Student Partners with BoohooMAN FREE T-Shirt with Every Ticket! Sold Out 15 years Running!2 Sep · O2 Academy2 OxfordFishies Graduation Class Of 264 Sep · Examination Schools, University of OxfordFrancis Fukuyama IN THE REALM OF THE LAST MAN with Nigel Warburton7 Sep · The Sheldonian TheatreFREE CONCERT - HANDEL'S MESSIAH7 Sep · Sheldonian Theatre, University of OxfordHANDEL’S MESSIAH at The Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford11 Sep · Old Fire Station, OxfordLaura Lexx: Yo-Yo Oxford12 Sep · Blackwell's BookshopMiriam Margolyes BOOK SIGNING5 Sep · OX2 9DGOxford - 'FREE' - MUSLIM MARRIAGE EVENT14 Sep · Plush OxfordOxford Big Freshers Icebreaker - Presented by FOOTASYLUM - UK Largest Freshers Events - Sold Out 10 Years Running1 Sep · The Eagle and ChildOxford Famous Alumni Outdoor Exploration Game13 Sep · Various VenuesOxford Freshers 2026 Wristband13 Sep · Plush OxfordOxford Freshers Welcome Week 2026 - UK Largest Freshers Events - Sold Out 10 Years Running2 Sep · Gloucester Green, George Street, OX1 2BU Oxford, United KingdomOxford Outdoor Market | Gloucester Green7 Sep · St Giles', OxfordOXFORD ST GILES Family Fun Fair4 Sep · Folly Bridge, OxfordOxford: Evening Cocktail Cruise - Daily12 Sep · Slug & Lettuce - OxfordPaint and Sip - Mt Fuji | Slug and Lettuce Oxford12 Sep · Wadham CollegeR60: One with the Earth – 60th anniversary of Resurgence4 Sep · Sheldonian Theatre, University of OxfordRobert Harris — Agrippa | An Evening at the Sheldonian7 Sep · Blackwell's BookshopRowan Williams with Philip Goff WHY?12 Sep · New Theatre OxfordSam Campbell Live in Oxford4 Sep · The Big SocietyTAMASHA 2.04 Sep · New Theatre OxfordThe Archers: Live at 75 in Oxford11 Sep · Oxford Town HallThe Music Of Phil Collins - The Candlelight Concert - Oxford Town Hall13 Sep · The Bullingdon + Plush + Cowley Retreat + Black Swan + James Street TavernULTIMATE OXFORD BROOKES FRESHERS 2026 Sold Out 15 years Running! FREE T-Shirt with Every Ticket!12 Sep · O2 Academy OxfordWelcome To Oxford Brookes1 Sep · Oxfordshire, United KingdomC.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien Tour1 SepAphasia support group1 Sep · Ashmolean Museum, Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street,, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2PH, United KingdomAshmolean NOW: Soma Surovi Jannat1 SepBach to Baby Family Concert in Oxford Summertown1 Sep · Old Swan & Minster Mill, Minster Mill,, Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire, OX29 0RN, United KingdomBand & Brew at The Old Swan1 Sep · Ashmolean Museum, Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street,, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2PH, United KingdomColonial Views of India: Photographs by Eugene Clutterbuck Impey1 Sep · The Slaughters Manor House, The Slaughters Manor House, Copsehill Road,, Lower Slaughter, Gloucestershire, GL54 2HP, United KingdomEscape to the Manor for Afternoon Tea1 Sep · Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon,, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JH, United KingdomFour Seasons at Waddesdon Manor1 Sep · Oxfordshire, United KingdomHarry Potter Highlights Walking Tour1 SepMurder Mystery Adventure1 SepOxford Ghost Tour1 Sep at 11:30 · Oxfordshire, United KingdomOxford On Screen Walking Tour1 Sep · Ashmolean Museum, Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street,, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2PH, United KingdomRoman Oxfordshire Coins Display2 Sep · Blenheim Palace, Blenheim Palace,, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1UL, United KingdomSalon Privé 20261 SepSaturday Boat trips on the Banbury Canal1 Sep · Sheldonian Theatre, Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street,, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3AZ, United KingdomSheldonian Guided Tour1 Sep · Sudbury House Hotel & Restaurant, 56 London Street,, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7AA, United KingdomSummer at Sudbury House1 Sep · Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry,, Wheatley, Oxfordshire (for Satnav please use postcode OX33 1LA), OX33 1JZ, United KingdomSummer Orienteering Butterfly Trail1 Sep · Westgate Oxford, Westgate Oxford, Queen Street,, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1TR, United KingdomTake part in the FREE Hatter's Hunt at Westgate Oxford1 SepThe Big Dino Summer Hunt1 Sep · City Sightseeing Oxford Visitor Information Point, City Sightseeing Oxford Visitor Information Point, Queens Lane, 44 - 45 High Street,, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4AP, United KingdomThe Oxford Explorer's Passport Trail1 SepTimeless Tales3 Sep · Oxfordshire, United KingdomTour of the Museum Resource Centre1 Sep at 11:00White Cube at Claydon
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