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Consultation on ex-military base asylum plans 'win for democracy'

Residents have until 17 September to submit their views on the proposal for the former military site.

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Dizzee Rascal spotted at community folk festival

Music lovers at the popular BunkFest weekend in Wallingford saw the chart-topping rapper in town.

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Historic fair marks start of autumn season

From St Giles' to Banbury Michaelmas - the dates and history of Oxfordshire's autumn fairs.

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Confusion as council changes in Thames Valley delayed

The government has announced a review into plans for three new unitary authorities for the Thames Valley.

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Plans for major overhaul of councils halted

Proposals to merge smaller councils to form larger authorities have been paused or withdrawn in a number of areas.

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Train services affected after trackside fire

GWR services are delayed, with reduced services running on the Elizabeth Line and Heathrow Express.

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Police to step up patrols during Jewish holidays

Thames Valley Police says the dedicated operation is designed to protect Jewish communities.

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Oxford's traffic filter trial: Your questions answered

Transport chief Gareth Epps answers questions from BBC Radio Oxford listeners.

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Barn fire prompts warning to shut windows and doors

A large smoke plume from the blaze in south Oxfordshire drifted several miles.

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Barn fire prompts warning to shut windows and doors

A large smoke plume from the blaze in south Oxfordshire drifted several miles.

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Boy can 'enjoy being a child again' after rare surgery

Charlie becomes one of the youngest people in the UK to undergo a rare life-saving pancreas procedure.

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The church service held on a fairground ride

St Giles' Fair originated in 1625 and each year a special blessing is given the night before.

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The church service held on a fairground ride

St Giles' Fair originated in 1625 and each year a special blessing is given the night before.

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Raise the Colours founder charged with 14 offences

Ryan Bridge faces a string of charges including racially aggravated harassment, threats and assault.

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Raise the Colours founder charged with 14 offences

Ryan Bridge faces a string of charges including racially aggravated harassment, threats and assault.

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'Seek truth courageously' Pope urges Oxford college

On Friday, Pope Leo XIV met with a group from Oriel College for a private audience at the Vatican.

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'Seek truth courageously' Pope urges Oxford college

On Friday, Pope Leo XIV met with a group from Oriel College for a private audience at the Vatican.

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Face-to-face with the fraudsters who took my money

Jane Bertelli lost £12,000, left to her by an elderly relative, to a tree-planting investment scam.

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Face-to-face with the fraudsters who took my money

Jane Bertelli lost £12,000, left to her by an elderly relative, to a tree-planting investment scam.

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Big Picture: This week's images from the South

The best images sent to us from Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Oxfordshire.