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How are workers coping with the heatwave?
Workers across the south of England share how they are coping in the extreme heat.
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Need To Know Oxfordshire
Changes to the way asylum seekers are housed in Oxfordshire have been announced.
Tinie Tempah 'excited' for grassroots music festival
The Everywhere at Once festival takes place on what would normally be Glastonbury weekend.
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Greggs extends store closures amid weather warnings
The high street bakery chain says the stores were closed to protect staff and customers.
Home Office plan to use more military bases to house asylum seekers
Three new sites in Oxfordshire, Suffolk, and Yorkshire could house about 3,750 asylum seekers if permission is granted.
Why are gritting lorries out in a heatwave?
Councils across the South of England deploy gritting lorries to tackle melting road surfaces.
Roads considered for quiet lane trial announced
Eleven roads have been identified as potentially taking part in a 'quiet lanes' programme.
Your guide to new Blenheim Palace music festival
The new event will be headlined by Katy Perry, Teddy Swims, Pete Tong and Neil Young.
Delight as lido opens early in time for heatwave
Abbey Meadows Outdoor Pool reopens earlier than expected this year after a backlash from locals.
Calls for government action on chemical pollution
Cherwell District Council leader urges forever chemical pollution action around former RAF base.
Calls for government action on chemical pollution
Cherwell District Council leader urges forever chemical pollution action around former RAF base.
Tommy Robinson Oxford Union visit cost police £100k
Thames Valley Police says it is "not seeking to recover any of these costs" from the Oxford Union.
Leicester start League One season at Notts County
Leicester City will start their League One season at promoted Notts County, while Bromley's first-ever match in the division will be at Barnsley.
Ramsey starts U's reign with visit of MK Dons
Leicester City will start their League One season at promoted Notts County, while Bromley's first-ever match in the division will be at Barnsley.
League One fixtures: Your club-by-club guide to the 2026-27 season
The League One fixtures for the 2026-27 season have been released - find your club's full list here.
Need To Know Oxfordshire
The red warning for extreme heat continues across the Oxfordshire.
The Dub - Aaron Ramsey arrives
Hear from Oxford United's new head coach Aaron Ramsey, who speaks to BBC Radio Oxford for the first time since his arrival.
Dozens of rural speed limits could be chopped
Oxfordshire County Council says 60 routes could face speed reductions over the next year.
Dozens of rural speed limits could be chopped
Oxfordshire County Council says 60 routes could face speed reductions over the next year.
Why dangerous teen sex choking is raising alarm
As more teens report being choked during sex, a 17-year-old says her partner ignored her signs to stop.