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UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months

The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.

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Southampton's Eckert authorised spying missions

Southampton's spying was authorised by head coach Tonda Eckert and was a "contrived and determined plan from the top down to gain a competitive advantage", an independent disciplinary panel says.

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Mice-ridden restaurant was 'imminent risk' to diners

Oxford City Council says the restaurant owner told officers the mice "were seasonal" and came every year.

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Push for more dads to join online safety survey

Dads are being asked to have their say on a government consultation into online safety.

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The tragedy of the 'invisible killer' of the young

Bereaved families are calling for a national cardiac screening programme for over-14s

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It emerges Oxford United are "spygate" victims

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Restoration plans revealed for 18th Century bridge

The Environment Agency says restoration of the Marsh Head Horsebridge would be partly crowdfunded.

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'Countryside LTNs' could ban traffic on rural roads

Oxfordshire County Council is proposing the new scheme to support safer active travel.

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Turning heads on the Botley Road

Once known for its retail, West Oxford is now the site of another new science park.

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Domestic abuse victims' rapid police video response

TVP says its pilots showed victims can get access to officers up to nine times faster than normal.

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Need To Know Oxfordshire

The council have announced a raft of perks with the money made congestion charges.

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Plea to reopen rural Post Office made to government

East Hagbourne shop was home to the service but it closed in February when the postmaster resigned.

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Plea to reopen rural Post Office made to government

East Hagbourne shop was home to the service but it closed in February when the postmaster resigned.

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MP who survived meningitis presses PM on outbreaks

Alison Griffiths has called for greater protections after cases linked to Reading and Oxfordshire.

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Water campaigner cautious on using new bathing site

River Action says water quality depends on discharges upstream and says check before swimming.

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Unseen photo of Oscar Wilde sells at auction

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

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Unseen photo of Oscar Wilde sells at auction

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

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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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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.