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Heat affects trains between Reading and Paddington
Great Western Railway has altered some services between 11:00 and 20:00 BST due to the hot weather.
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'My hoarding disorder led to homelessness'
Leslie Midwinter was left sleeping on Oxfordshire's streets as a result of his hoarding disorder.
'Exceptional' wildfire risk for parts of UK as heat health alerts issued
The warnings come as parts of the UK are set to enter their second week of temperatures above the heatwave threshold.
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Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed
A story about the rescued loggerhead turtle named Crush was among our most read this week.
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.
Romeny joins Fortuna Sittard on loan from Oxford
Oxford United striker Ole Romeny joins Dutch side Fortuna Sittard on a season-long loan.
Romeny joins Fortuna Sittard on loan from Oxford
Oxford United striker Ole Romeny joins Dutch side Fortuna Sittard on a season-long loan.
Heatwave to stretch into second week despite cooler air for some this weekend
The sizzling heat continues into next week despite a drop in temperatures over the weekend.
In pictures: Glitz and sparkle at Henley Festival
The black tie music and arts festival on the riverside in Henley-on-Thames runs until Sunday.
Museum exhibition celebrates city's music scene
Sounds of the City at the Museum of Oxford features key objects and memorabilia.
South weekly quiz: Which writer's letters went under the hammer?
Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.
King opens humanities centre and space hub
King Charles visits Oxford and Didcot for a day of engagements focused on education and innovation.
Warning for judge after six-month driving ban
Bowers said he was "profoundly sorry" and "realised he should have been more careful".
Warning for judge after six-month driving ban
Bowers said he was "profoundly sorry" and "realised he should have been more careful".
'I genuinely fear for our future'
Oxford United fans give their views on the news the club has been placed under a transfer embargo
'I genuinely fear for our future'
Oxford United fans give their views on the news the club has been placed under a transfer embargo
'I genuinely fear for our future'
Oxford United fans give their views on the news the club has been placed under a transfer embargo
Tolkien fan letters sell at auction for £103k
The letters, books and notes document the friendship between the writer and a profoundly deaf fan.
Tolkien fan letters sell at auction for £103k
The letters, books and notes document the friendship between the writer and a profoundly deaf fan.
UK bakes in 35C highs as millions under hosepipe bans
On Thursday, temperatures exceeded 34C for the eighth day this year, breaking the previous record of seven days in a calendar year.