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Firefighters back strike action in row over cuts

FBU says 94% of firefighters who took part in consultative ballot voted in favour of strike action.

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New bin rules begin in England but not all councils are ready

Weekly food waste collections are required for all English homes as new legislation takes effect.

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Fighting inequalities one rounder at a time

Women from Banbury Mosque are finding simple ways to fight health inequalities in their area.

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Oxford defender Long signs new deal

Oxford United defender Sam Long signs a new deal to extend his 14-year stay at the club as a professional.

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Oxford defender Long signs new deal

Oxford United defender Sam Long signs a new deal to extend his 14-year stay at the club as a professional.

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Sunglass-wearing police horse Luna retires

Luna turned heads at Ascot in her 'neigh-bands' and stayed on duty after being punched at a match.

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Concerns raised about Blackburn boss O'Neill's dual role

At least one Championship club has raised concerns over a potential conflict of interest involving Northern Ireland and Blackburn manager Michael O'Neill.

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Concerns raised about Blackburn boss O'Neill's dual role

At least one Championship club has raised concerns over a potential conflict of interest involving Northern Ireland and Blackburn manager Michael O'Neill.

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The Banbury community pulling out of deprivation

in 2019, ten Oxfordshire communities were part of the 20% most deprived in the country.

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'Men's ideas are visionary - but women's are written off as niche'

Women are being told their business ideas are "niche" while men are told theirs are "visionary"

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Seven puppies found abandoned under bush

The puppies, believed to be Staffordshire Bull Terriers, were discovered and handed to vets in Oxfordshire.

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Sewage blockages tackled with 'baby hedgehog' tool

The spiky metal tools are being used to clear debris from hard-to-reach narrow pipes and prevent more serious issues.

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Parents say cancer care delays cost daughter time

Wokingham parents say treatment delays may have affected how long their 35-year-old daughter lived.

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'Excitement' at largest parachute drop in decade

The training has been staged to show the UK's ability to deploy troops and equipment at short notice.

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'Excitement' at largest parachute drop in decade

The training has been staged to show the UK's ability to deploy troops and equipment at short notice.

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Jeremy Clarkson addresses reunion with Richard Hammond rumours

Jeremy Clarkson has addressed rumours of him reuniting with fellow Top Gear and Grand Tour star Richard Hammond.

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Bin collection changes this Easter bank holiday weekend

An update has been issued for bin collection changes during the Easter bank holiday weekend in Oxfordshire.

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Concerns Oxfordshire taxpayers will have to shoulder West Berkshire Council's debt

Concern has been raised that Oxfordshire taxpayers will have to shoulder West Berkshire Council’s debt following the abolition of their County Council.

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Princess Beatrice's husband gives £3m Cotswolds home life insight

Princess Beatrice's husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, has given an insight into the couple's £3m Cotswolds home life.

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Doubts over Scott Mills headlining festival after Radio 2 sacking

There are doubts over Scott Mills headlining a festival in Oxford after the presenter was sacked from BBC Radio 2.