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Tuesday, 11 August 2026

Today's practical local briefing for Oxfordshire: official updates, planning and records, travel signals, events and useful source checks across Oxford, Abingdon, Didcot, Witney, Bicester and Banbury.

OpenUK high street giant's collapse into administration owing £20m - how it happenedIt's now almost six months since the closure of a retail giant with stores across England leading to the loss of more than 1,000 jobsOpenJohn Radcliffe parking rules explained, as new system dubbed 'confusing'New rules were introduced to the John Radcliffe Hospital parking system this year and it is still tripping many patients and visitors up.OpenThames Water risks fresh storm over new finance chief's huge payday, as debts growThe UK's biggest water company risks a new row over handing over a large fee to one of their newest employees as debts grow.OpenConcerns over 'decline in retail' in town amid plan for officesA fire-damaged former cafe could become offices if plans are given permission, raising concerns about the decline of retail spaces in Wallingford.OpenEngland's 'oldest ironmongers' closes last shop after nearly 500 yearsThe last shop of the 500-year-old business, in the High Street of a Cotswolds town, has closed.OpenHealth bosses rule out airport-style drop off charge at Oxford hospitalsOxfordshire County Council and Oxford University Hospital Trust have refuted claims an airport-style drop off charge is coming to Oxfordshire.OpenFamilies enjoy a community lunch at Didcot Railway CentreStaff at Didcot Railway Centre hosted an open day lunch to support the local communityOpenDevastating crash victim pleads guilty to sexually assaulting womanA victim of the devastating 2005 crash that claimed the lives of three schoolboys and a trainee teacher has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a woman.