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Rescuer will 'dig deep' during Arctic ski race
Matt Ireland, from Didcot, will have 30 hours to race 137 miles across northern Sweden.
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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Nature reserve launches appeal to replace pathways
Withymead’s boardwalk and bridge allows visitors to explore the unique plants and wildlife.
Force plans 53 more neighbourhood officers
Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber said the new officers would be in place this year.
South weekly quiz: What is the kids' word of the year?
Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.
'Incredible' response for kids clothes swap shop
Since launching, the scheme in Eynsham has supported 240 families in Oxfordshire.
EFL's 'Scan to Smile' highlights community work
A new initiative highlighting the work of football club charities is launched by the English Football League (EFL).
Oxford tops Medicine and Computer Science rankings
The University of Oxford has been ranked first in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) Subject Rankings for Medicine and Computer Science. Oxford leads in Medicine for the 15th consecutive year and in Computer Science for the 8th. ...
Tesla fined for repeatedly failing to help UK police over driving offences
The British arm of Tesla has faced multiple court proceedings linked to allegations of road traffic offences.
Tesla fined for repeatedly failing to help UK police over driving offences
The British arm of Tesla has faced multiple court proceedings linked to allegations of road traffic offences.
Police release photo of woman jailed for campaign of abuse against neighbours
Police have released a photo of a nightmare neighbour jailed after a campaign of abuse against a young couple and their three-year-old daughter.
Voters across Oxfordshire to head to polls in May
A major shake-up of local government is underway and postponing ballots is intended to help deliver that reorganisation.
Reform celebrate narrow Oxfordshire victory ahead of Conservatives
Reform UK, headed by Nigel Farage, has been celebrating a narrow by-election victory in Oxfordshire over the Conservatives.
Pick of the stats: Leicester City v Oxford United
Here are the key stats for Leicester City v Oxford United.
Poundland reveals 150 closures in new 'recovery' update - the 12 stores still to shut
Poundland has provided a progress update on its 'recovery plan', revealing its has closed nearly 150 stores over recent months.
Morrisons launches new travel agency with holiday deals and More Points rewards
Morrisons has launched a new travel booking service where customers can find holiday deals and be rewarded with More Points for doing so.
National Lottery app and website to temporarily close this weekend - see exact time
The National Lottery will close its website and app for part of this weekend with players only able to see prizes in its stores if tickets were bought there.
I tried 6 cheap winter warmers - these actually work without touching the thermostat
From electric blankets to heated throws, battery-powered scarves to a car seat warmer powered by my cigarette lighter, these gadgets keep me warm through winter.
Wim Decock appointed as new Regius Professor of Civil Law
His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of Professor Wim Decock, of the Universities of Louvain and Liège, as the new Regius Professor of Civil Law at the University of Oxford. He will take up the post on 1 October 2026 and succeeds Professor Wolfgang Erns...