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Former Debenhams to become lab space in £125m plan

The Crown Estate is a partner in the project, which will use the Debenhams store that shut in 2021.

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Oxford’s women triumph in historic 80th boat race

Oxford’s women deliver a decisive win on the Thames, with Cambridge claiming victory in the men’s race after sustained pressure from Oxford. ...

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Oxford women and Cambridge men win Boat Races

Cambridge Men make it four in a row on the Thames as Oxford Women win their first Boat Race since 2016.

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'Wearing a wig has changed my life'

A Banbury firm has been making wigs for the NHS and West End shows for more than 100 years.

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South weekly quiz: What viral accessory did a horse wear?

Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.

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Bloomfield proud of relegation battlers Oxford

Matt Bloomfield is proud of his Oxford United side after they held promotion-chasing Hull City, even though they remain in the Championship relegation zone.

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Plan for 'world-leading' computing centre filed

The site sits close the A34 and Oxford Canal near Kidlington, just north of the city.

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Indie band Beaker on returning after 25 years

Beaker first emerged from Oxford's 1990s music scene and have reunited more than 25 years later

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What is the weather for the Easter bank holiday weekend?

BBC South weather presenter, Alexis Green, tells us what weather we can expect over the bank holiday weekend.

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Where to see bluebells in the south this Easter

Where bluebells are blooming across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Dorset.

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The Championship run-in: 24 key questions for 24 clubs

BBC Sport breaks down the main storylines and talking points as the Championship enters the final section of the 2025-26 season.

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The Championship run-in: 24 key questions for 24 clubs

BBC Sport breaks down the main storylines and talking points as the Championship enters the final section of the 2025-26 season.

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Push to revive market gardens to meet local demand

A report shows an increased demand for local fruit and veg and shows producers can make a tidy profit.

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Game 'killer' or 'fairer' - does the Championship need VAR?

BBC Sport examines the arguments for and against and the thoughts across the Championship over the contentious issues of whether to bring in VAR.

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Game 'killer' or 'fairer' - does the Championship need VAR?

BBC Sport examines the arguments for and against and the thoughts across the Championship over the contentious issues of whether to bring in VAR.

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Alpine condemn Colapinto abuse and deny 'sabotage'

Alpine condemn the social media abuse targeted at Franco Colapinto and deny the "unfounded" suggestions they are favouring team-mate Pierre Gasly.

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'It's got out of hand, it's time to take a stand'

Lots of English and British flags have been put up across the county recently.

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Oxford scientists uncover how the brain resolves emotional ambiguity

Non-invasive ultrasound study reveals causal role of the amygdala in interpreting uncertain emotions.

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Mother becomes face of breast cancer campaign

Paula Van Santen has been living with secondary breast cancer for four years.

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Mother becomes face of breast cancer campaign

Paula Van Santen has been living with secondary breast cancer for four years.