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'Life in a 60ft steel tube in a heatwave is intense'

As the UK experiences one of the warmest summers in memory, those on the water are feeling the heat.

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'Scratch choir' to join band at hometown concert

Stornoway will launch their fifth album at the Sheldonian Theatre in September with a unique show.

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Firm not liable for Storm Eunice death, judge rules

Jack Bristow, 23, was in a van that was travelling along a road when a tree fell on to the cab.

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PC Harper widow 'won't give up' early release fight

Two men convicted of PC Andrew Harper's manslaughter could still be released from prison next year.

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Police chief considers joining legal action over PC Harper killers' early release

Two of PC Andrew Harper's killers are set to be included in the government's early release scheme, which begins in October.

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Rotherham sign veteran striker Bradshaw

Rotherham United sign experienced striker Tom Bradshaw on a one-year deal.

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Dangerous-driving arrest after cyclist dies in crash

A 65-year-old man dies in a collision on Iffley Road, Oxford, late on Tuesday evening.

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Hope for families with hereditary cancer risk

Lynch Syndrome affects around one in 300 people and sees an 80% chance of a cancer diagnosis.

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'This year has been the worst for my heat anxiety'

Southampton woman Lauren has health anxiety that gets worse during the hot weather.

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Justice secretary apologises to families affected by early release scheme

Some offenders will be barred from the scheme, but families say it comes "at the expense of victims".

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Justice secretary apologises to families affected by early release scheme

Some offenders will be barred from the scheme, but families say it comes "at the expense of victims".

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'Anger' PC's killers still eligible for early release

Two men convicted of PC Andrew Harper's manslaughter could still be released from prison next year.

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Government funding sought for bridge repairs

Heavy vehicles such as buses have been unable to travel over Oxford's Donnington Bridge since 2024.

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Government funding sought for bridge repairs

Heavy vehicles such as buses have been unable to travel over Oxford's Donnington Bridge since 2024.

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Home care service criticised over safety concerns

The industry watchdog finds that Gain Healthcare Ltd, based in Bicester, is in breach of seven legal regulations.

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Home care service criticised over safety concerns

The industry watchdog finds that Gain Healthcare Ltd, based in Bicester, is in breach of seven legal regulations.

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Need To Know Oxfordshire

PC Harper's mother is 'devastated' his killers are set for early release.

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River business fears 'dire situation' without rain

Fewer boats are going on the water as river levels drop, and it is feared they could get stuck.

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River business fears 'dire situation' without rain

Fewer boats are going on the water as river levels drop, and it is feared they could get stuck.

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Plan to preserve coffee factory's legacy after closure

Well-known features of the Banbury factory, including the original Bird's emblem, will be saved.