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Man charged over crash that killed charity founder

A Winchester man, 22, has been charged with causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving.

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PM promises action on chemicals 43k times standard

The prime minister says he will look into forever chemical contamination near a former RAF base.

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County will 'lead the way', says new council leader

Lib Dem Tim Bearder becomes the new leader of Oxfordshire County Council at a meeting on Wednesday.

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Congestion charge pays for some cheaper bus travel

The £5.2m generated by Oxford's congestion charge will help fund NHS and school workers' commute.

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Unseen photo of Oscar Wilde as a student discovered

The image shows the Irish literary giant during his time at the University of Oxford.

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Ups, downs and the race for Europe

All you need to know about promotion, relegation and qualification for Europe in England and Scotland's top men's football leagues, and the Women's Super League.

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Southampton charged with watching Oxford United training sessions

Southampton have been thrown out of the play-offs after admitting they spied on three clubs during the Championship season.

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Junior school pupil treated for meningitis in fourth Reading case

The UKHSA says the fourth case has links with the same wider social network as the others.

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Man jailed for using Snapchat to meet vulnerable girl

Luke Morgan Leon Burton, from Carterton, was found by police in a vehicle with the girl in Weymouth.

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Council under fire over bridge safety and inspections

Oxfordshire County Council's audit finds "weaknesses" in every risk area of its bridge management.

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Council under fire over bridge safety and inspections

Oxfordshire County Council's audit finds "weaknesses" in every risk area of its bridge management.

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Old Speckled Hen beer brand sold by Greene King

Production of the former Morland brand will shift from Suffolk to Bedford.

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Old Speckled Hen beer brand sold by Greene King

Production of the former Morland brand will shift from Suffolk to Bedford.

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The key questions about the latest meningitis outbreak

BBC South takes a closer look at the meningitis cases in the region and what you may need to be aware of.

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Police launch anti-vehicle theft campaign

In the 12 months to the end of August 2025, there were nearly 3,500 vehicle thefts in the region.

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Police launch anti-vehicle theft campaign

In the 12 months to the end of August 2025, there were nearly 3,500 vehicle thefts in the region.

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Tribute to motorcyclist who 'lived life to the full'

Chris Howard died in a crash on the border between Oxfordshire and Berkshire last month.

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Tribute to motorcyclist who 'lived life to the full'

Chris Howard died in a crash on the border between Oxfordshire and Berkshire last month.

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Cafe owner calls for permit change after £1000 fines

Oxford cafe owner Lula Kinnaird says she has about £1,000 in fines after a congestion charge permit was refused.

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Cafe owner calls for permit change after £1000 fines

Oxford cafe owner Lula Kinnaird says she has about £1,000 in fines after a congestion charge permit was refused.