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• Bloomfield 'disappointed' by Oxford sacking

  03-07-2026 12:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Oxford United boss Matt Bloomfield expresses his disappointment after being dismissed and replaced with Aaron Ramsey.
  
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• Improve investigations and safeguarding, force told

  08-07-2026 08:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thames Valley Police says it welcomes a report by inspectors and is "already taking action".
  
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• Mum's concern for new parents after NHS service cut

  08-07-2026 07:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A new mum says the closure of a mental health service for parents in Oxfordshire could impact safety.
  
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• Shops fear impact of traffic-free high street plan

  08-07-2026 06:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Some shopkeepers say they might be forced to leave Wantage if pedestrianisation plans go ahead.
  
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• Why can just a few hot days increase fire risks?

  08-07-2026 06:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fire services across the south of England warn that the heatwave has increased the risk of wildfires.
  
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• Amber heat health alerts in effect as UK set for one of longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976

  08-07-2026 01:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Temperatures are set to rise as high as 36C (97F) for parts of southern England this week.
  
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• Clarkson's Farm crowds drive support for parking plan

  07-07-2026 14:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Clarkson was initially granted permission for three years for a car park at his Cotswolds farm.
  
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• The aquatics store that 'inspired' a community

  07-07-2026 07:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Goldfish Bowl in Oxford announces its closure after nearly 70 years in business.
  
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• Concern transport study does not prioritise rail

  07-07-2026 07:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Oxfordshire County County says the feasibility study would look at all public transport options.
  
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• Andy Murray Wimbledon statue has risks, says artist

  07-07-2026 07:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Oxfordshire-based David Williams-Ellis says creating a sculpture of Sir Andy Murray has "risks".
  
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• Young people skip lunch to pay for bus, report finds

  06-07-2026 16:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A report says public transport costs were a "barrier" to education for some students in Oxford.
  
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• Harry Kane should be knighted for leadership, says MP

  06-07-2026 14:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Oxfordshire MP Layla Moran says the England captain should be honoured for his 'inspirational leadership'.
  
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• No charges over Bicester fire that killed three

  06-07-2026 12:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The police investigation into the Bicester Motion fire is handed to the Health and Safety Executive.
  
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• Heat battery boilers aim to speed cut in fossil fuel use

  06-07-2026 07:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The latest heat battery boilers use AI technology to access electricity when its cheaper.
  
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• 'He wouldn't have fancied my gran': Tolkien letters reveal friendship with fan

  06-07-2026 07:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The profoundly deaf Eileen Elgar had many questions about the Oxford author's "amazing books".
  
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• How volunteer map makers save lives in a disaster

  06-07-2026 06:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Charity workers are on the scene in Venezuela to build maps that help locate trapped survivors.
  
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• Campaigners to fight on after stadium challenge refused

  05-07-2026 14:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Friends of Stratfield Brake lodge a challenge over Oxford United stadium plan with the High Court.
  
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• Gunter tight-lipped on future after Wales' U19s exit

  05-07-2026 09:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Head coach Chris Gunter is disappointed after Wales bow out of Uefa Men's Under-19 Championship but refuses to be drawn on his own future.
  
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• South weekly quiz: What moon appeared this week?

  04-07-2026 08:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.
  
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• Watch: Romantasy-only bookshop opens

  04-07-2026 08:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Starlin Marot is opening Bad Girl Books, the UK's first bookshop dedicated entirely to romantasy.
  
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• USA250: How former PM's home became American college

  04-07-2026 08:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How American students learn about the British way of life at the home of a former Prime Minister.
  
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• Alice Day theme nod to Carroll's 'nonsense poem'

  04-07-2026 08:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The city celebrates the first telling of Alice's story every year on the first Saturday in July.
  
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• Meeting held opposed to plan for asylum seekers

  03-07-2026 18:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  MP Calum Miller invited residents and councillors from different parties to address the issue.
  
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• Mum of TikToker has murder sentence appeal rejected

  03-07-2026 14:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ansreen Bukhari was convicted of the murder of Saqib Hussain and Hashim Ijazuddin in February 2022.
  
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• Ex-Oxford winger Peart-Harris joins Middlesbrough

  03-07-2026 12:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Myles Peart-Harris signs a four-year contract to join Middlesbrough on a free transfer from Oxford United.
  
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• New motorbike squad to clamp down on speeding

  03-07-2026 07:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The motorbikes will be equipped with handheld laser and video speed detection technology.
  
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• Barrister's ban for Oxford University lie overturned

  03-07-2026 07:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Anurag Mohindru KC was disbarred after he falsely told a job interviewer he had studied at Oxford.
  
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• Burnham asked to back Thames Valley mayoral plans

  02-07-2026 14:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Oxfordshire political leaders have asked for Andy Burnham's support to create a mayor for the region
  
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• In pictures: Katy Perry brings the party to Blenheim Palace

  02-07-2026 13:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The American pop star showcased her back catalogue on stage at Blenheim Palace on Wednesday.
  
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• Disney's Euro adventures - with Ramsey support

  02-07-2026 07:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rhyl boss John Disney can draw on the support of big-name Pro Licence colleagues, including Aaron Ramsey, as he prepares for Europa League qualifiers.
  
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