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Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.
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Brain cancer petition debated in Parliament
More than 100,000 people signed an e-petition for more research, forcing a Parliamentary debate.
Government 'power grab' strips local planning powers
Cherwell District Council will no longer make decisions on major planning applications.
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Calls for Oxford Union to pay for Robinson policing
Tommy Robinson is due to take part in a debate at the historic union on Wednesday.
Rapist jailed for attacking woman after night out
Sam Layne is jailed after raping a woman at his home in Banbury on 14 February 2023.
Brain cancer funding campaign reaches Parliament
More than 100,000 people signed an e-petition for more research, forcing it to be discussed in Parliament.
Extra homes plan for golf course site rejected
Emmer Green Drive is an estate of 223 homes being built on Reading Golf Club's former Caversham site.
79-year-old back on UK roads after first time test pass
Olwen Bursua, based in Henley-on-Thames, recently moved back to the UK from the US.
Child in hospital and car driver arrested after crash
The crash happened at a pedestrian traffic light crossing near a health centre on Friday, said police.
'My uncle didn't build walls to split rich from poor'
For 25 years two eight-foot-high walls stood in Cutteslowe, dividing the north Oxford area into two.
'My uncle didn't build walls to split rich from poor'
For 25 years two eight-foot-high walls stood in Cutteslowe, dividing the north Oxford area into two.
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.
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.
Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed
A story about an impromptu Rolling Stone performance in a pub was among our most read this week.
Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed
A story about an impromptu Rolling Stone performance in a pub was among our most read this week.
Takeaway blaze causes gas, water and power issues
Oxfordshire firefighters were able to quickly bring the fire in Banbury town centre under control.
Takeaway blaze causes gas, water and power issues
Oxfordshire firefighters were able to quickly bring the fire in Banbury town centre under control.
Cricket club told to vacate ground by end of season
Landlords Oxford University Press tell Oxford Cricket Club they must be out by the end of September.
Cricket club told to vacate ground by end of season
Landlords Oxford University Press tell Oxford Cricket Club they must be out by the end of September.
Charity steps in after accidental guinea pig boom
An overwhelmed woman reached out for help after the number of guinea pigs in her home hit 224.