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From playing against Messi and Ronaldo to non-league

Fernando Forestieri, whose career has seen him play against Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, is looking to inspire non-league Oxford City to a memorable FA Cup win over Leicester City.

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Lower rainfall means hosepipe ban to stay in place

Earlier this week, Farmoor Reservoir near Oxford was at 76% capacity, Thames Water says.

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Doctor 'mistakenly' facing £5,000 in congestion fines

Dr Hasanen AL-Taiar says he has been incorrectly fined 49 times for breaching Oxford's traffic rules.

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Your guide to Remembrance events across the South

Events are due to take place in Hampshire, Dorset, the Isle of Wight, Oxfordshire and Berkshire.

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Mourners gather for funeral of teenage crash victim

Dozens attend the funeral of Esme Heaton-Biggs at St Mary's Church in Banbury.

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Ramsey 'loving every second' of being Oxford boss

Oxford United head coach Aaron Ramsey admits that he is "loving every second" of his first full coaching role since retiring from playing in April.

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Ramsey 'loving every second' of being Oxford boss

Oxford United head coach Aaron Ramsey admits that he is "loving every second" of his first full coaching role since retiring from playing in April.

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Oxford United win the Thames Valley derby for the first time in 27 years

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East West Rail reveals design for train depot

Final plans for depot will go to the government next year, the company says.

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East West Rail reveals design for train depot

Final plans for depot will go to the government next year, the company says.

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Mum calls for routine strep tests during pregnancies

Leona Hayes, from Oxfordshire, takes her very personal campaign to Downing Street.

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Hospital parking petition 'voices will be heard'

The petition saw almost 2,000 signatures calling for action to improve hospital parking in Oxford.

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In pictures: Remembrance poppy displays in the South

Individuals and community groups have taken up craft projects over many months to help create the displays.

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Citizens Advice to house new veterans support centre

Fourteen new centres will support veterans and their families as they adjust to civilian life.

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Ambulance service reveals 21 died in June heatwave

South Central Ambulance Service reveals 21 patients died and nine were severely harmed in June.

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Independent maternity inquiry vital, campaigners say

Campaigners write an open letter raising concerns about care at Oxford University Hospitals.

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Independent maternity inquiry vital, campaigners say

Campaigners write an open letter raising concerns about care at Oxford University Hospitals.

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Need To Know Oxfordshire

Calls for an independent review into school transport for SEND children.

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Cinema fighting for future shortlisted as UK's best

The Ultimate Picture Palace in Oxford is nominated for the 2026 Cinema of the Year award.

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Cinema fighting for future shortlisted as UK's best

The Ultimate Picture Palace in Oxford is nominated for the 2026 Cinema of the Year award.