As hundreds of bathers dashed for the water, a magical moment was happening between Victoria Tansey and Philip Frith.

Victims and survivors of the Boxing Day tsunami are being remembered 20 years on from the disaster. A 9.1 magnitude earthquake beneath the Indian Ocean on December 26 2004 triggered the tsunami which ...

A record-breaking 1,150 festive bathers have had a splashing time at the annual Tenby Boxing Day Swim. The fancy dress theme of superheroes, in tribute to the RNLI in its 200th anniversary year, saw ...

Thames Valley Police have seized a truck holding large amounts of rubbish from a lay-by on an Oxford road after it was left there unattended.

The first baby born on Christmas Day in Oxford arrived just after midnight at the John Radcliffe Hospital. Oxfordshire parents Jane Gilbert and Lewis Abberley greeted baby Alfie when he was born ...

Thames Water has issued a response to an Oxfordshire town council's vote of no confidence, saying it's "truly sorry" residents are unhappy with the service. Wallingford Town Council unanimously passed ...

From grabbing a bargain to sea swimming and watching traditional sporting events, people have indulged in a range of Boxing Day activities.

Analysts predicted Boxing Day shoppers would spend £236 each on average in the Boxing Day sales this year, with most purchases made online.

Azerbaijan has observed a nationwide day of mourning for the victims of the plane crash that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured as speculation mounted about the possible cause. The ...

More than 450 people crossed the English Channel in small boats on Christmas Day, according to Home Office figures. Data updated on Thursday indicated that 451 migrants arrived on December 25 on 11 ...

An Israeli strike has killed five Palestinian journalists outside a hospital in the Gaza Strip, the Health Ministry said.

All the build-up, action and reaction as Gary Rowett gets ready for his first game as Oxford United head coach. Rowett watched the 4-0 defeat ...