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Bus group rebrands to reflect network expansion

Oxford Bus Group has been renamed in preparation for the pending local government reorganisation.

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Public urged to report illegal tobacco 'stash cars'

Oxfordshire County Council says it recently uncovered two vehicles containing illegal tobacco.

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Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed

A story about a Hollywood star being spotted in Dorset was among our most read this week.

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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.

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South weekly quiz: What was shown at Stephanie and Carl's wedding?

Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.

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Head teacher's 'incredibly emotional' retirement day

Lynn Knapp retired from Windmill Primary School in Oxford on Friday, after 44 years in teaching.

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'Ebola outbreak is brutal, painful and very distressing'

Jo Trevor has recently visited DR Congo where an outbreak of Ebola has caused infections and death.

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Are council changes 'welcome' news or a 'tragedy'?

Three new councils are coming to Oxfordshire and West Berkshire. But not everyone supports the idea.

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Detainee escapes immigration centre escort

The Home Office said the detainee absconded on Tuesday.

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Detainee escapes immigration centre escort

The Home Office said the detainee absconded on Tuesday.

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Six men arrested for historic child sexual offences

Thames Valley Police executed warrants at five properties in Oxford and one in Manchester on 9 July.

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Ring bought at car boot sale for £5 valued at £15k

A woman bought the ring for £5 at a car boot sale, thinking it was a piece of costume jewellery.

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Ring bought at car boot sale for £5 valued at £15k

A woman bought the ring for £5 at a car boot sale, thinking it was a piece of costume jewellery.

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Trust changes baby growth monitoring after feedback

Oxford University Hospitals Trust says scanning in late pregnancy will reflect national guidelines.

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Trust changes baby growth monitoring after feedback

Oxford University Hospitals Trust says scanning in late pregnancy will reflect national guidelines.

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Oxford's Kent to miss most of season with ACL injury

Oxford United defender and new signing Frankie Kent will miss the majority of the upcoming season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.

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Oxford's Kent to miss most of season with ACL injury

Oxford United defender and new signing Frankie Kent will miss the majority of the upcoming season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.

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Partial end in sight to 'horrendous' road closure

Oxfordshire County Council said the eastern side of Camp Road would open in six weeks

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Partial end in sight to 'horrendous' road closure

Oxfordshire County Council said the eastern side of Camp Road would open in six weeks

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Counties to be split into three new unitary councils

Greater Oxford, Northern and Ridgeway authorities will be created under plans announced.