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Electricity firm fined for 'unapproved' road works
Oxfordshire County Council says it has issued fines to a firm after it closed an A40 slip road.
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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.
Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed
Stories about a famous footballer, a folk band, and a streaker were among our most read this week.
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Hot weather reveals hidden history across the South
The hot summer reveals parch marks from centuries old structures at sites including Blenheim Palace.
Female chess team 'must include a male player'
The She Plays to Win Lionesses A team won promotion promotion to the top flight of competitive chess.
Killed a month after his wedding - why PC Andrew Harper's story touched so many
The early release of two of his killers has brought a case which still resonates with the public back into the spotlight.
'Fluorescent' weed takes over popular bathing spot
Oxford's waterways are feeling the impact of the unusually dry and warm summer.
Physio's 'incredible' Commonwealth Games experience
Laura Scarlett-McAllister, from Bicester, was the physio for Team England's wheelchair basketball sides.
South weekly quiz: Who is the face in the maze?
Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.
South weekly quiz: Who is the face in the maze?
Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.
Where in the South to watch rare solar eclipse
It is the first time since 1999 that more than 90% of the Sun is expected to be covered by the Moon.
Digital cameras and wired earphones are back - and 'a bit more real'
We're surrounded by more advanced tech in 2026, so why are young people going back to basics?
Digital cameras and wired earphones are back - and 'a bit more real'
We're surrounded by more advanced tech in 2026, so why are young people going back to basics?
Officer who led PC Harper investigation 'appalled' killers could be released early
Former Det Sup Stuart Blaik, who led the investigation into the police officer's death, has publicly shared his views on the case for the first time.
Officer who led PC Harper investigation 'appalled' killers could be released early
Former Det Sup Stuart Blaik, who led the investigation into the police officer's death, has publicly shared his views on the case for the first time.
Follow your League One club this 2026-27 season
Here's how to follow your club this League One season on BBC Sport.
Need To Know Oxfordshire
The traffic filters are coming to Oxford and soon. Photo: Getty Images
Police employee sentenced for indecent child images
Fred Hart had worked at Thames Valley Police headquarters in Kidlington until he was suspended in 2024.
Police employee sentenced for indecent child images
Fred Hart had worked at Thames Valley Police headquarters in Kidlington until he was suspended in 2024.
Work to resume at site of fatal flats explosion
One man was killed and three flats destroyed by the explosion on Gibb Crescent in 2017