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• Student with cerebral palsy 'can achieve anything'

  19-06-2026 07:11 via bbc.com
  
  A woman who was told she would never walk or talk is studying law and running half marathons.
  
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• Extreme heat warning expanded as 37C heatwave approaches UK

  20-06-2026 22:10 via bbc.com
  
  After a slightly cooler Saturday, temperatures will rise again, possibly touching 36C by Tuesday with a Met Office amber extreme heat warning set to come into force.
  
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• 🎧'The timing is the biggest surprise'

  20-06-2026 20:18 via bbc.com
  
  BBC Radio Oxford's podcast 'The Dub' give their views on Oxford United dismissing head coach Matt Bloomfield.
  
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• Oxford United sack head coach Bloomfield

  20-06-2026 13:40 via bbc.com
  
  Oxford United sack head coach Matt Bloomfield following their relegation to League One.
  
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• Amber extreme heat warning issued as 35C heatwave approaches

  20-06-2026 10:43 via bbc.com
  
  Temperatures are expected to peak in the mid-30s Celsius on Monday and Tuesday with impacts on health and a risk of disruption to travel.
  
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• Paddling duo take on 1,000-mile wilderness kayak race

  20-06-2026 08:40 via bbc.com
  
  Oliver Smee and Ben Watkins are set to become the youngest pair to take on kayaking's longest race.
  
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• South weekly quiz: Which actor went to the races with the King?

  20-06-2026 08:35 via bbc.com
  
  Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.
  
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• 'Special' door to Lawrence of Arabia's childhood

  20-06-2026 08:21 via bbc.com
  
  The unique item from TE Lawrence's childhood home in Oxford goes on display in Dorset.
  
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• 'We raised £870k to save crucial city arts hub'

  19-06-2026 07:12 via bbc.com
  
  £870k was raised in less than six months to buy the former church on Banbury Road.
  
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• Water safety signs installed following boy's drowning

  19-06-2026 07:12 via bbc.com
  
  Oxford City Council says it will add new signage and public rescue equipment at half a dozen sites.
  
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• Jack Savoretti on 'leaning into a midlife crisis'

  19-06-2026 07:10 via bbc.com
  
  The singer reflects on 20 years as a musician and how moving to Oxfordshire helped his music.
  
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• Region's devolution stalls over 'party politics'

  18-06-2026 17:53 via bbc.com
  
  Liberal Democrat leaders have removed their support for a Thames Valley Foundation Strategic Authority
  
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• Mum's fear as carers hit by NHS payment failure

  18-06-2026 15:58 via bbc.com
  
  An Oxfordshire care provider says her business was days away from closing after NHS payment delays
  
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• Hull down, Oxford 16th - how the Championship might have looked

  18-06-2026 13:26 via bbc.com
  
  BBC Sport presents some alternative Championship tables, looking at expected points, home and away form, and set-pieces.
  
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• Hull down, Ipswich champions - how the Championship might have looked

  18-06-2026 13:26 via bbc.com
  
  BBC Sport presents some alternative Championship tables, looking at expected points, home and away form, and set-pieces.
  
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• Arrest after Oxford Union Robinson debate protest

  18-06-2026 11:36 via bbc.com
  
  Protesters took to either end of St Michael's Street in Oxford on Wednesday evening.
  
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• Lido reopens ahead of schedule after backlash

  18-06-2026 07:14 via bbc.com
  
  Abbey Meadows Outdoor Pool in Abingdon will open to swimmers from midday on Thursday.
  
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• Protest takes place over Oxford Union Robinson debate

  17-06-2026 22:58 via bbc.com
  
  The far-right activist was greeted by protestors as he took part in a debate about Islam at the Oxford Union.
  
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• Injunction aims to end 'distressing' lamppost flags

  17-06-2026 14:49 via bbc.com
  
  Oxfordshire County Council applies to the High Court in an attempt to end flags being hung from lampposts.
  
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• Locals back more houses to get most for village

  17-06-2026 11:59 via bbc.com
  
  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

  17-06-2026 09:36 via bbc.com
  
  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

  17-06-2026 07:05 via bbc.com
  
  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

  17-06-2026 07:04 via bbc.com
  
  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?

  17-06-2026 07:03 via bbc.com
  
  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

  16-06-2026 17:45 via bbc.com
  
  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'

  16-06-2026 15:17 via bbc.com
  
  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

  16-06-2026 14:25 via bbc.com
  
  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

  16-06-2026 14:22 via bbc.com
  
  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

  16-06-2026 07:10 via bbc.com
  
  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

  16-06-2026 07:09 via bbc.com
  
  Cherwell District Council will no longer make decisions on major planning applications.
  
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