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Parts of the UK move closer to drought
Eight areas across England are now in prolonged dry weather – the stage before drought.
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Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for 10 million
The water company said the three heatwaves contributed to the ban.
Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation
The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government
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U-turn on plan for car-free new-build estates
New plans have been withdrawn that would force developers to limit car parking on new build estates.
Over-50s female punk band releases first songs
The HorMones, from east Oxford, had not sung or played instruments before forming in 2023.
Maggie May soloist buys charity shop mandolin
Ray Jackson returned to the charity shop later to perform his iconic solo for staff and customers.
Community seeks to buy its high street shops
The group wants to give the community greater control of its own town centre.
Oldest natural history museum completes redisplay
The new installations, which open on Monday, include the first ever named dinosaur, the Megalosaurus.
Defibrillator updates urged before summer holidays
Guardians of publicly accessible devices are asked to check availability is correctly recorded.
Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation
The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds.
Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation
The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds.
Two riders die in separate British eventing competitions
Two riders have died after separate incidents in competitions on Saturday, British Eventing confirms.
Two riders die in separate British eventing competitions
Two riders have died after separate incidents in competitions on Saturday, British Eventing confirms.
Bus group rebrands to reflect network expansion
Oxford Bus Group has been renamed in preparation for the pending local government reorganisation.
Bus group rebrands to reflect network expansion
Oxford Bus Group has been renamed in preparation for the pending local government reorganisation.
Public urged to report illegal tobacco 'stash cars'
Oxfordshire County Council says it recently uncovered two vehicles containing illegal tobacco.
Public urged to report illegal tobacco 'stash cars'
Oxfordshire County Council says it recently uncovered two vehicles containing illegal tobacco.
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.
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.
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.