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More than half of England officially in drought, Environment Agency says
Scorching temperatures and very low levels of rain have seen droughts declared across much of England.
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Road closed by delayed works gets reopening date
Network Rail says the Botley Road in Oxford will reopen to traffic on Sunday 20 September.
'I climbed mountain after being told I'd never walk'
Sam Baldwin climbs Yr Wyddfa 16 months after being paralysed from the waist down in a motorcycle accident.
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'No choice' but to approve £1.8m-a-year disability care cuts
Changes include a £10 daily rate for council-arranged transport, which had previously been free.
Oxford college purchases troubled derelict wharf
Worcester College has acquired Jericho Wharf, which has remained largely abandoned since 1992.
'Reckless' fatal crash driver's sentence increased
Liberty Mitchell has her sentence increased by two years and seven months at the Court of Appeal.
Hospital emergency care undergoes £11m improvements
The work at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital is designed to help patients access urgent care faster.
Investigation launched into large heath fire
Fire crews have contained the blaze in which an area of land and vehicles were burnt.
'I got into open water and realised I couldn't swim'
John Warriner thought he was able to swim but recently needed rescuing.
Pet owners could face £100 fines for dog fouling
West Oxfordshire launches consultation on £100 dog fouling fines and mandatory poo bags for owners.
Pet owners could face £100 fines for dog fouling
West Oxfordshire launches consultation on £100 dog fouling fines and mandatory poo bags for owners.
Large heath fire leaves land and vehicles burnt
Crews tackle a large blaze on Goring Heath, which has destroyed an area of land and left several vehicles burnt out.
Large heath fire leaves land and vehicles burnt
Crews tackle a large blaze on Goring Heath, which has destroyed an area of land and left several vehicles burnt out.
Boiler theft gang jailed for new-build home raids
Four men are jailed for burgling new-build homes across England.
Boiler theft gang jailed for new-build home raids
Four men are jailed for burgling new-build homes across England.
Oxford United
Head coach Aaron Ramsey speaks while other stay silent. Will stars stay at Oxford Utd?
Festival food tent raised £250K for charity
Oxfordshire's largest music festival in Steventon has raised more than £1m since 2014.
Festival food tent raised £250K for charity
Oxfordshire's largest music festival in Steventon has raised more than £1m since 2014.
Travelodge accused of not accepting wrongdoing
MP Freddie Van Mierlo raises concerns after a review is launched into the hotel chain's security.
Travelodge accused of not accepting wrongdoing
MP Freddie Van Mierlo raises concerns after a review is launched into the hotel chain's security.