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EFL reveals start dates for 2026-27 season
The EFL announces the 2026-27 season will begin on the weekend of Friday 14 to Sunday, 16 August.
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Break-in poses 'existential threat' to pub
The White Hart has says "a significant quantity" of cash and IT equipment was stolen on Sunday.
Council 'takes steps' over sewage network issues
West Oxfordshire District Council is arranging for so-called Grampian conditions to be applied.
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Revisiting Agatha Christie 50 years after her death
The BBC revisits the life of the crime author and her resting place in Cholsey as her appeal endures.
Schools to receive £55,000 mental health trial
Oxfordshire County Council will fund the scheme across the Cherwell District following a new report.
Business concerns as reservoir consultation ends
Thames Water plans a £7.5bn reservoir to serve 15 million customers across south-east England.
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
Plans to make beach hut owners pay full council tax is among our most-read stories of the week.
Housing plan moves forward despite parking concerns
The plans would see the removal of more than 200 public parking spaces from the centre of Witney.
The rugby mum looking to get others to play
Annette Bevan and friends set up the Maa Maas club for mums who want to play rugby.
Former Oxford skipper Moore joins Northampton
Former Oxford United captain Elliott Moore joins League One relegation battlers Northampton Town.
Man, 80, dies after being knocked down on bypass
The pedestrian and two cars were involved in the incident in the early hours of Saturday.
Man, 80, dies after being knocked down on bypass
The pedestrian and two cars were involved in the incident in the early hours of Saturday.
Oxford United
We assess the appointment of the new U's boss, plus a new signing and progress in the cup.
'Only time will tell' if Bloomfield is the right man for Oxford
Here is what you had to say about the appointment of Matt Bloomfield as the new Oxford United boss.
Short unsure of Oxford future as Bloomfield takes over
Oxford United coach Craig Short is unsure whether he will remain at the club after Matt Bloomfield is appointed head coach.
Your guide to festivals across the South in 2026
From large-scale music events to local favourites, organisers have been revealing what is in store.
Your guide to festivals across the South in 2026
From large-scale music events to local favourites, organisers have been revealing what is in store.
College staff prepare for strike action
UCU members at 25 colleges in England are due to walk out amid a row over pay and working conditions.
College staff prepare for strike action
UCU members at 25 colleges in England are due to walk out amid a row over pay and working conditions.