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Fifty police chiefs call for PM to prevent early release of PC Harper's killers

The intervention comes after Andy Burnham said he was "confident" the early release of PC Harper's killers could be prevented.

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'Absolutely not' - Oxford's Ramsey on playing again

Oxford United head coach Aaron Ramsey says that even if the club were allowed to register him as a player, there would "absolutely not" be a chance that he'd consider helping the U's out on the pitch with their current restrictions.

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'Absolutely not' - Oxford's Ramsey on playing again

Oxford United head coach Aaron Ramsey says that even if the club were allowed to register him as a player, there would "absolutely not" be a chance that he'd consider helping the U's out on the pitch with their current restrictions.

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How are firefighters coping with wildfires?

Firefighters in the south of England were pushed to their limits over the weekend.

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Golfers brand college's £900m plans 'misleading'

An Oxford University college has submitted plans for a £900 million new research "district".

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'Relief' as lost suitcase with fiancé's ashes found

The woman was travelling to Cornwall to spread her partner's ashes when her bag was mistakenly taken.

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PFA starts legal proceedings over League One salary cap

The PFA starts legal proceedings against the EFL over changes to salary caps in League One.

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PM wants plan to keep PC Harper's killers jailed

The Prime Minister has asked his Justice Secretary to work through options.

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Public backing for mega-reservoir, says Thames Water

The firm says 89% of 2,004 adults surveyed across the South East view the reservoir as "important".

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Amber Met Office extreme heat warning issued as temperatures could reach 38C

An amber weather warning for extreme heat has been issued for Thursday, when extreme temperatures are expected to peak.

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Schools swimming gap revealed across region

Children at schools with more pupils on free school meals are less likely to leave able to swim 25m, data suggests.

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Schools swimming gap revealed across region

Children at schools with more pupils on free school meals are less likely to leave able to swim 25m, data suggests.

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PM asks justice secretary to find way to keep PC Harper's killers in jail

Andy Burnham is confident a solution can be found to exclude two of PC Harper's killers from an early release scheme, the BBC understands.

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UK's oldest museum of natural history gets new look

BBC South presenter Sophie Law visited the museum to discover what's new... and old.

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Councils 'losing out on cash' due to mayoral delays

Councils in the south of England say they are falling behind northern authorities that already have mayors.

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Councils 'losing out on cash' due to mayoral delays

Councils in the south of England say they are falling behind northern authorities that already have mayors.

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Thames Water gave finance boss a £1m signing-on fee

The seven-figure payment was given to Steve Buck as part of package to persuade him to join the troubled utility company.

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Thames Water gave finance boss a £1m signing-on fee

The seven-figure payment was given to Steve Buck as part of package to persuade him to join the troubled utility company.

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Travelodge attack 'not isolated incident', MP says

Freddie van Mierlo says there have been further cases since the hotel chain made policy changes.