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Scooter rider hospitalised after hitting pothole
Video from outside a pub shows how George Balkwill fell off his scooter after the crash.
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Town flips out over annual pancake race
Participants bring their own frying pan, with pancakes provided by organisers.
Lurking in Oxford's rivers
A pilot study has uncovered traces of a worrying bacteria.
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Existing hospital analysers offer a low-cost method to screen for fake vaccines
An international team of researchers led by the University of Oxford and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have demonstrated that hospital analysers can be used to identify fake liquid medical products. ...
Why is sewage spilling into homes and gardens?
Homeowners across in the South report waste flooding into their properties in recent months.
Three arrested after facial recognition van use
Thames Valley Police say the force used the vans in Slough for the first time on Friday.
Where can you celebrate Lunar New Year in the South?
Parades, workshops and traditional activities will be taking place across the region to mark the Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac.
Golding rejoins Southend on loan from Oxford United
Oxford United defender James Golding joins Southend United, having played 15 games for them during a loan spell last season.
Driver has car parts stolen twice at park and ride
Richard Malloy wants better security after having two catalytic converters stolen in five years.
Royal Mail letters sit undelivered 'for weeks' as parcels prioritised, staff say
Staff and customers tell the BBC prioritising parcels can mean missed NHS appointments and late payment fines.
Boy George & Culture Club to kick off festival
Other stars booked for the festival include Lulu, Sugababes and Björn Again.
Boy George & Culture Club to kick off festival
Other stars booked for the festival include Lulu, Sugababes and Björn Again.
🎧 Does Oxford's FA Cup performance offer hope?
The Dub podcast reflects on two differing performances in losses to Norwich City and Sunderland.
🎧 Does Oxford's FA Cup performance offer hope?
The Dub podcast reflects on two differing performances in losses to Norwich City and Sunderland.
Police 'increase action' on law-breaking drivers
Thames Valley Police is targeting dangerous drivers on roads posing the "greatest risk".
Half term budget-friendly activities in the south of England
There is a wide range of family events and activities happening across the south of England this February half-term.
Half term budget-friendly activities in the south of England
There is a wide range of family events and activities happening across the south of England this February half-term.
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in Oxford rivers
Dr Rob Morley says a multi-agency effort is required to understand the implications of his research.
What has happened to SEND services?
Local authorities and charities which provide Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support struggle with staffing and funding.
What has happened to SEND services?
Local authorities and charities which provide Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support struggle with staffing and funding.