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Locals back more houses to get most for village

A small Oxfordshire village is backing a potential neighbouring development of 2,700 homes.

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Jeremy Clarkson reveals prostate cancer diagnosis on farming show

The former Top Gear presenter did not clarify what type of cancer he had been diagnosed with.

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Three Lions fan's 'unfathomable dream' World Cup trip

Football fan Andy Taylor heads to the USA to follow England's hunt to end 60 years of hurt.

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Venues prepare for England's world cup kick-off

Football clubs and pubs prepare for late-night viewing as England face Croatia in the 2026 World Cup.

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Watch: Is this the dizziest ever world record?

Dr Ariel Dempsey is waiting to find out if she has broken the Guinness World Record for longest time spinning in a cyr wheel.

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Murdered teen's father welcomes social media ban

Stuart Stephens says his son, Olly, would still be alive if a social media ban had been in place sooner.

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More seeing NHS dentists despite 'challenges'

Thames Valley health bosses says four new practices are being created in Oxfordshire.

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Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal

The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.

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Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal

The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.

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Cate Blanchett to become visiting Oxford professor

Blanchett will be the new Visiting Professor of Contemporary Theatre at St Catherine's College.

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Cate Blanchett to become visiting Oxford professor

Blanchett will be the new Visiting Professor of Contemporary Theatre at St Catherine's College.

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Brain cancer petition debated in Parliament

More than 100,000 people signed an e-petition for more research, forcing a Parliamentary debate.

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Government 'power grab' strips local planning powers

Cherwell District Council will no longer make decisions on major planning applications.

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Calls for Oxford Union to pay for Robinson policing

Tommy Robinson is due to take part in a debate at the historic union on Wednesday.

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Calls for Oxford Union to pay for Robinson policing

Tommy Robinson is due to take part in a debate at the historic union on Wednesday.

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Rapist jailed for attacking woman after night out

Sam Layne is jailed after raping a woman at his home in Banbury on 14 February 2023.

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Rapist jailed for attacking woman after night out

Sam Layne is jailed after raping a woman at his home in Banbury on 14 February 2023.

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Brain cancer funding campaign reaches Parliament

More than 100,000 people signed an e-petition for more research, forcing it to be discussed in Parliament.

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Brain cancer funding campaign reaches Parliament

More than 100,000 people signed an e-petition for more research, forcing it to be discussed in Parliament.

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Extra homes plan for golf course site rejected

Emmer Green Drive is an estate of 223 homes being built on Reading Golf Club's former Caversham site.