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'Absolutely massive' games loom in relegation scrap
The BBC's 72+ EFL podcast team look at the relegation battle in the Championship with huge games looming at the end of the international break.
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TV and movie zoo set to close
The private zoo starred in dozens of films and TV shows, including Harry Potter and Doctor Who.
Champ Rugby club unveils 5,000-seater stadium plans
Chinnor RFC says it is looking to redevelop its current home at the end of next season.
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Bloomfield hungry for continued improvement
Oxford United head coach Matt Bloomfield joins the BBC's 72+ EFL podcast to discuss their upturn in Championship form and prospects for the final seven games.
Bloomfield hungry for continued improvement
Oxford United head coach Matt Bloomfield joins the BBC's 72+ EFL podcast to discuss their upturn in Championship form and prospects for the final seven games.
Who pays for policing state visits like Trump's?
A row over the cost of Donald Trump’s visit to Windsor has raised wider questions.
Waste mountain was dumped in 'short period of time'
The Environment Agency chief executive tells peers that waste at the site had been "dumped in a number of nights".
Oldest genetic evidence for domestic dogs identified in Europe and Türkiye
University of Oxford researchers have contributed to a new study which has uncovered the earliest genetic evidence for the existence of dogs. Using ancient DNA analysis, researchers identified dogs at archaeological sites dating to the Late Upper Palaeolithic, approxim...
Does the beer belly really exist?
Scientists at the University of Oxford say it does.
First black mayor in role's 800-year history chosen
Chewe Munkonge has been chosen to take up the role in Oxford, subject to his re-election in May.
Orthopaedic surgeon airlifted after coast fall
An Oxford surgeon who regularly treats broken ankles becomes the “unexpectedly casualty”.
The theme park boom that could generate billions
BBC South looks at new plans for theme parks across the region and their potential impact.
New Bridgerton season has 'ground-breaking' same-gender love story
The new Bridgerton season will have a "ground-breaking" same-gender love story on Netflix.
Channel 4 leads heartbreaking tributes to MAFS star Mel Schilling after death aged 54
Married At First Sight (MAFS) dating expert Mel Schilling has passed away aged 54 and Channel 4, which broadcasts MAFS, has shared a touching tribute.
Martin Clunes shares the two reasons why he took the part of playing Huw Edwards
Martin Clunes has shared why he took the part of playing Huw Edwards in the Channel 5 drama Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards
Thames Water's worst offending 'illegal sewage spill site' in Oxfordshire
Thames Water's worst offending treatment site for illegal sewage spills is in Oxfordshire, according to analysis.
Campaigners welcome new crash barrier to prevent vehicles parking on path
Campaigners welcome a new crash barrier on Oxford's A423 to protect cyclists and walkers after vehicles continue to park illegally on the ring road path.
Oxford University choir announces historic decision
World-renowned choir of Magdalen College is admitting girls to sing alongside boys as choristers for the first time. Anna Lapwood was an organ scholar there.
Private prep school 'delighted' to be named in world's top 100
Summer Fields in Summertown, Oxford, is one of just 23 prep schools to be included in the Spear's Schools Index 2026 of the world's top 100 private schools.
Fashion retailer quits Westgate after being part of £440m investment
A fashion retailer, which was among the first to open at Westgate Oxford's £440m investment, has closed down its store