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'I'm running as a pair of ovaries in mum's memory'

Lisa Hale, from Oxfordshire, is preparing to run a half marathon wearing the body part costume.

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The tale of the 'fine lady upon a white horse'

Radio Oxford investigates the origins of the famous nursery rhyme with Banbury at its heart.

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South weekly quiz: What TV show did a care home recreate?

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

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Dame Jenni Murray, former BBC Woman's Hour presenter, dies at 75

She was the Radio 4 programme's longest-serving presenter, having left in 2020 after 33 years.

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Oxford boss Bloomfield thankful for time to prepare

Oxford United head coach Matt Bloomfield says they have used their free week to solely focus on their Championship game against Southampton.

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Oxford boss Bloomfield thankful for time to prepare

Oxford United head coach Matt Bloomfield says they have used their free week to solely focus on their Championship game against Southampton.

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Fears development corporation will 'hoover up' local powers

People in Oxfordshire respond to plans for a government-led development corporation for the area.

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'They've gone over the top'

The timing of tree cutting for HIF1 has been called into question.

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The artist who likes to burst people's bubbles

The anonymous artist behind Didcot’s “magical” road signs is holding his first public exhibition.

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EFL five things: March wins could bring forth May flowers

BBC Sport highlights five things to look out for in the EFL's fixture schedule on Saturday.

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EFL five things: March wins could bring forth May flowers

BBC Sport highlights five things to look out for in the EFL's fixture schedule on Saturday.

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Live music funding will make 'massive difference'

Last month, Oxford City Council agreed to invest £40,000 over the next two years to help live music.

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Families face wait over school places 20 miles away

Dozens of children in Banbury have been allocated spots at secondary schools in Bicester.

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Flood-prone areas to receive £45m for defences

Investments in projects such as coastal defences will aim to protect communities from the impacts of flooding.

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Oxford University spinout Dark Blue Therapeutics acquired to advance leukaemia treatment

Oxford University spinout Dark Blue Therapeutics has been acquired by global biotechnology company Amgen in a deal worth up to US$840 million, marking a major milestone for Oxford-led cancer research and innovation. The deal reflects years of collaborative, multidiscip...

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GSK, University of Oxford and Imperial College London launch centre to create computer models of lungs, liver, kidneys and cartilage

A new research centre backed with £11 million from GSK will build open-source digital twins of organs for in-silico research to advance disease understanding and speed up development of new drugs. ...

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Pick of the stats: Southampton v Oxford United

Here are the key stats for Southampton v Oxford United.

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Oxford announce £17.5m loss in annual accounts

Oxford United announce a £17.5m net loss in their annual accounts for the year ending 30 June 2025.

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Oxford announce £17.5m loss in annual accounts

Oxford United announce a £17.5m net loss in their annual accounts for the year ending 30 June 2025.

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Berkshire wades in on an Oxfordshire problem

Are the county's roads really in such a sorry state?