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Lib Dems aim to become 'party of Middle England'
Sir Ed Davey says they're vying for votes in Tory-run council areas, in his local election launch.
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Thames Water picks private equity firm as preferred buyer
The troubled water utility firm says KKR could complete the deal in the second half of this year.
Expert Comment: Can Europe hold the line of liberal democracies?
Mariarosaria Taddeo, Professor of Digital Ethics and Defence Technologies at the Oxford Internet Institute, explores the digitalisation of defence and its intersection with liberal democratic values. ...
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Brannagan 'hopefully' back for Saturday - Rowett
Oxford United boss Gary Rowett is hopeful midfielder Cameron Brannagan will be fit to face Sheffield United on Saturday.
Council completes move to new shopping centre HQ
The former BHS and Gap units in Banbury's Castle Quay Shopping Centre have been repurposed.
Could electric drones you can sit in take off?
Skyfly's aircraft promises the flexibility of a helicopter without the cost, noise or emissions.
Judge slams 'staggering' credit hire car costs
District Judge Richard Lumb says people might be "shocked" at how the credit hire industry operates.
Famous Five actor publishes first novel after stroke
Marcus Harris was well known to audiences in 1970s as Julian in the TV adapation of The Famous Five.
Man arrested after park rape
A 19-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of rape and remains in police custody.
Assisted dying 'helping people in pain' - rabbi
Dr Jonathan Romain is the chair of a cross-faith religious group that supports a law change.
Veterans recall 'euphoric' VE Day celebrations
Six veterans meet at The Ritz hotel to reminisce on how they celebrated the end of war in Europe.
Veterans recall 'euphoric' VE Day celebrations
Six veterans meet at The Ritz hotel to reminisce on how they celebrated the end of war in Europe.
VE Day celebrations across the South announced
Portsmouth is one of various locations where fees for street parties are being waived by councils.
Grade II listed church set to be sold by council
The council hopes the proposed sale of the city centre site will generate money to support it.
Grade II listed church set to be sold by council
The council hopes the proposed sale of the city centre site will generate money to support it.
Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed
The sentencing of two RAF engineers who broke a Paddington the Bear statue was among our most read.
Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed
The sentencing of two RAF engineers who broke a Paddington the Bear statue was among our most read.
Big Picture: This week's images from the South
The best images sent to us from Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Big Picture: This week's images from the South
The best images sent to us from Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Woman held and dogs seized after dog killed on walk
A schnauzer-poodle cross died after being attacked by another dog on its walk in Banbury.