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Hot, hot, hot! Bank holiday sunshine in the South

Sunseekers enjoy the weather as a heatwave is declared in parts of the south of England.

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The cat who jumped off a boat to find his 'forever family'

Horatio the tabby cat arrived at the former country home of William Morris one day and quickly became resident.

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Why are quarries staying open for longer?

People living near a quarry in Oxfordshire are calling for a review of planning policy.

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The history and charm of our 'proud' village

Residents uncover the history, memories and less well known stories from their beloved village.

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Mystery over college statues missing for 200 years

The search is on to discover the whereabouts of the missing stone figures.

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Beer boom goes flat as breweries call last orders

The UK's brewery scene is shrinking as pubs close, costs rise and drinking habits change.

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Ups, downs and the race for Europe

All you need to know about promotion, relegation and qualification for Europe in England and Scotland's top men's football leagues, and the Women's Super League.

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World PoohSticks Championships take place

The contest in Oxfordshire is inspired by a game from AA Milne's classic Winnie the Pooh books.

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BGT semi-final success 'overwhelming' for farmers choir

The Hawkstone Farmers' Choir makes it to the final after singing Pompeii by Bastille on Saturday.

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'Extremely rare' watch saved from skip fetches £40k

The Paul Ditisheim deck watch sells for more than five times its estimate at auction in Oxfordshire.

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'Extremely rare' watch saved from skip fetches £40k

The Paul Ditisheim deck watch sells for more than five times its estimate at auction in Oxfordshire.

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Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed

Stories about dogs, puffins, and the Southampton Spygate saga were among our most read in the South.

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Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed

Stories about dogs, puffins, and the Southampton Spygate saga were among our most read in the South.

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Big Picture: This week's images from the South

The best images sent to us from Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Oxfordshire.

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Big Picture: This week's images from the South

The best images sent to us from Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Oxfordshire.

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Faith leaders criticise Oxford Union Robinson invite

The far-right activist is set to take part in a debate at the centuries-old society on 28 May.

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Faith leaders criticise Oxford Union Robinson invite

The far-right activist is set to take part in a debate at the centuries-old society on 28 May.

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South weekly quiz: What was discovered on HMS Victory?

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

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South weekly quiz: What was discovered on HMS Victory?

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

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Excessive social media 'negatively impacts wellbeing'

The World Happiness Reports finds the more time spent on social media the greater loss of wellbeing.