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PC Harper killers may be eligible for early release
PC Harper, 28, sustained fatal injuries while responding to a quad bike theft in Berkshire in 2019.
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Passport to Piddington? Village votes on leaving UK
In scenes reminiscent of the classic Ealing comedy, an Oxfordshire village will vote on leaving the UK.
Flag activists investigated over High Court filming
Activists who hung flags from lampposts are investigated after appearing to film inside the High Court.
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Middlesbrough agree fee for Spurs striker Lankshear
Middlesbrough agree a deal to could rise to a club-record £20m for Tottenham striker Will Lankshear.
Radio presenter treated for prostate cancer
BBC radio presenter Bill Buckley has announced that he has been treated for prostate cancer.
Parts of the UK move closer to drought
Eight areas across England are now in prolonged dry weather – the stage before drought.
Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for 10 million
The water company said the three heatwaves contributed to the ban.
Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation
The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government
U-turn on plan for car-free new-build estates
New plans have been withdrawn that would force developers to limit car parking on new build estates.
Over-50s female punk band releases first songs
The HorMones, from east Oxford, had not sung or played instruments before forming in 2023.
Maggie May soloist buys charity shop mandolin
Ray Jackson returned to the charity shop later to perform his iconic solo for staff and customers.
Maggie May soloist buys charity shop mandolin
Ray Jackson returned to the charity shop later to perform his iconic solo for staff and customers.
Community seeks to buy its high street shops
The group wants to give the community greater control of its own town centre.
Community seeks to buy its high street shops
The group wants to give the community greater control of its own town centre.
Oldest natural history museum completes redisplay
The new installations, which open on Monday, include the first ever named dinosaur, the Megalosaurus.
Oldest natural history museum completes redisplay
The new installations, which open on Monday, include the first ever named dinosaur, the Megalosaurus.
Defibrillator updates urged before summer holidays
Guardians of publicly accessible devices are asked to check availability is correctly recorded.
Defibrillator updates urged before summer holidays
Guardians of publicly accessible devices are asked to check availability is correctly recorded.
Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation
The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds.
Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation
The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds.