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Toyota Corolla GR Sport: long-term test review

Verdict
Chris has enjoyed his 1.8-litre hybrid Corolla’s impressive frugality, engaging driving experience and performance that feels even peppier than the figures suggest on paper. There’s a comprehensive package of well integrated safety and assista…

Chiltern Railways joins new community rail partnership

OxCRP will work with local residents and stakeholders, including station adoption groups, council members, researchers, and community centres, to address short-term needs and enable longer-term change relating to the county’s rail services.
It launched…

Botley Road closure leads to lots of bus service changes

The major route into the city has been closed at the rail bridge since April for Network Rail work which is part of a £160m upgrade of Oxford rail station.
The closure is expected to remain in place until October and the road will also be closed next y…

Keeper Crocombe signs on for Brewers

Burton Albion’s search for at least one goalkeeper is over with the signing of New Zealand international Max Crocombe, who has just left Grimsby Town. Crocombe, 29, turned down a new deal with the League Two club, where he made a whopping 59 appearance…

M40 lorry fire causes lengthy delays near Bicester

Motorists have experienced delays over an hour on the M40 between junction 10 and 9 since a lorry carrying vehicle carpets set on fire.
The incident occurred on the southbound carriageway at 5.44am this morning and fire crews rushed over from Bicester …

Trainspotters loved the days of steam and diesel

These pictures from the Oxford Mail archives recall the 1960s when diesel trains were ushering in a new era of travel.
The photograph above shows tank engine No 3653 in the bay platform at Oxford having hauled a passenger train from Carterton through W…

A34 crash near Didcot causes traffic misery for hours

A caravan travelling south on the A34 near Didcot[1] went through the central reservation, according to the AA, at some time before 4pm.
The collision also left a lorry overturned, and a car flipped on its side in the bushes and trees at the side of th…