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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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Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed
Plans to make beach hut owners pay full council tax is among our most-read stories of the week.
Housing plan moves forward despite parking concerns
The plans would see the removal of more than 200 public parking spaces from the centre of Witney.
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The rugby mum looking to get others to play
Annette Bevan and friends set up the Maa Maas club for mums who want to play rugby.
Former Oxford skipper Moore joins Northampton
Former Oxford United captain Elliott Moore joins League One relegation battlers Northampton Town.
Man, 80, dies after being knocked down on bypass
The pedestrian and two cars were involved in the incident in the early hours of Saturday.
Oxford United
We assess the appointment of the new U's boss, plus a new signing and progress in the cup.
'Only time will tell' if Bloomfield is the right man for Oxford
Here is what you had to say about the appointment of Matt Bloomfield as the new Oxford United boss.
Short unsure of Oxford future as Bloomfield takes over
Oxford United coach Craig Short is unsure whether he will remain at the club after Matt Bloomfield is appointed head coach.
Your guide to festivals across the South in 2026
From large-scale music events to local favourites, organisers have been revealing what is in store.
College staff prepare for strike action
UCU members at 25 colleges in England are due to walk out amid a row over pay and working conditions.
College staff prepare for strike action
UCU members at 25 colleges in England are due to walk out amid a row over pay and working conditions.
Artwork trail set to link new and old town
Seven sculptures will be placed along a walking route between the older parts of the town and its new developments.
South weekly quiz: What animals are eating Christmas trees?
Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.
Free buses extended amid city's congestion charge
The free tickets on park and ride buses are being funded by a £5 daily charge on car drivers in Oxford.
Oxford beat MK Dons in FA Cup penalty shootout
New Oxford United boss Matt Bloomfield watches on from the stands as his side beat MK Dons on penalties to progress to the FA Cup fourth round.
Secret Oxfordshire
Was Roald Dahl’s infamous character based on an inspirational gardener from Waterperry?
Will Bloomfield get Oxford out of trouble?
Is Matt Bloomfield the right man to see Oxford United saved from a drop in divisions or did you have your eye on someone else?
Oxford United appoint Bloomfield as new head coach
Oxford United appoint former Wycombe and Luton boss Matt Bloomfield as their new head coach.
Oxford United appoint Bloomfield as new head coach
Oxford United appoint former Wycombe and Luton boss Matt Bloomfield as their new head coach.