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Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed

A story about a red kite swiping a sausage roll was among our most read in the south of England.

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Hope for boat owners as city boatyard plans revived

After more than 20 years, a DIY community boatyard will return to Oxford.

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Chelsea show garden to raise Parkinson's awareness

Following the annual flower show, the garden will be relocated to Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital.

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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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Bloomfield 'proud' despite disappointing loss

Oxford United boss Matt Bloomfield says that he is "really dissapointed" after the U's tasted defeat away at Southampton.

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Dame Jenni was 'broadcasting giant', says co-presenter

Bruce Parker pays tribute to his late colleague and friend Dame Jenni Murray.

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Council approves £32m push to tackle homelessness

Oxford City Council says it will reduce the current reliance on hotels for temporary accommodation.

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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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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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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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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.