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Road markings mistake is 'recipe for disaster'

Motorists following markings for the A34 southbound at the Milton Interchange will instead end up in Didcot.

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British children are growing taller but not for the right reasons

A new analysis of Child Measurement Programme data from England, Scotland, and Wales challenges recent reports suggesting children in Britain are getting shorter. The analysis, conducted by researchers at the University of Oxford, reveals that average child height has ...

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Martha's rule permanently rolled out in hospitals

The scheme gives families access to an urgent review when there are concerns about a patient's condition.

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Saving children's lives - On the road with the NHS

Rex was on holiday on the Isle of Wight when he had a seizure and needed urgent medical treatment.

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Man charged with nine rapes of women he met online

Andrew Dent met with the victims in a hotel in West Berkshire and at an address in Henley-on-Thames.

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International Advisory Board to strengthen global leadership in primary care

The Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences has announced an International Advisory Board to advance its Strategy 2025–2030 and global collaboration. ...

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Mentions of AI in BBC 500 Word stories increases

Analysis by Oxford University Press of stories entered finds mentions of AI increase by 50%.

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Fears new town will 'ruin view' of historical gardens

Dorchester Living wants to build one of Oxfordshire's largest housing developments at Heyford Park.

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U's striker Lankshear relieved to end goal drought

The Tottenham Hotspur loanee says he was "really pleased" to score for Oxford United in their 2-1 win over West Bromwich Albion.

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What future for Donnington Bridge?

Built in 1962 it's one of Oxford's major Thames crossing points.

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Man jailed for manslaughter over fatal punch

Leszek Kaminski died after being punched in the face by Stanley Saxon in central Oxford.

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Expert Comment: The war in the Gulf

Dr Rob Johnson, Director of the Oxford Strategy, Statecraft, and Technology (Changing Character of War) Centre and Senior Research Fellow of Pembroke College, University of Oxford, analyses the strategic implications of the US–Israeli airstrikes on Iran, assessing ...

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'Without Oxford University, we don't get Dr. Seuss'

To coincide with Dr Seuss Day, the BBC looks back at how Oxford University helped create the icon.

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'Acts of kindness are key during Ramadan'

Muslims in the south of England describe their lives during the holy month.

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'Acts of kindness are key during Ramadan'

Muslims in the south of England describe their lives during the holy month.

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Bridge could require lengthy repairs or replacement

Donnington Bridge in Oxford links Abingdon Road to Iffley Road over the River Thames.

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Bridge could require lengthy repairs or replacement

Donnington Bridge in Oxford links Abingdon Road to Iffley Road over the River Thames.

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Oxford United

Will Lankshear speaks to Nathan Cooper after scoring the winning goal against West Brom.

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Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed

A missing dog being found 167 miles away from home was among our most read stories in the south.

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Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed

A missing dog being found 167 miles away from home was among our most read stories in the south.