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Council under fire over bridge safety and inspections
Oxfordshire County Council's audit finds "weaknesses" in every risk area of its bridge management.
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Old Speckled Hen beer brand sold by Greene King
Production of the former Morland brand will shift from Suffolk to Bedford.
Junior school pupil treated for meningitis in fourth Reading case
The UKHSA says the fourth case has links with the same wider social network as the others.
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The key questions about the latest meningitis outbreak
BBC South takes a closer look at the meningitis cases in the region and what you may need to be aware of.
Police launch anti-vehicle theft campaign
In the 12 months to the end of August 2025, there were nearly 3,500 vehicle thefts in the region.
Tribute to motorcyclist who 'lived life to the full'
Chris Howard died in a crash on the border between Oxfordshire and Berkshire last month.
Cafe owner calls for permit change after £1000 fines
Oxford cafe owner Lula Kinnaird says she has about £1,000 in fines after a congestion charge permit was refused.
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No plan after 'wobbly' footbridge closure, MP says
Oxfordshire County Council says it closed the Cottesmore footbridge in Oxford over safety concerns.
HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure
A new reviews confirms the high-speed rail line's "original sins" include a technical design, changing political priorities and ballooning costs.
HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure
A new reviews confirms the high-speed rail line's "original sins" include a technical design, changing political priorities and ballooning costs.
But did she say yes?
A sign on the A41 near Bicester read 'will you be my girlfriend?'... but did she say yes?
Man with terminal cancer takes on Thames Path walk
Oxford graduate Jasper Dix is walking the Thames Path to raise money for The Brain Tumour Charity.
Man with terminal cancer takes on Thames Path walk
Oxford graduate Jasper Dix is walking the Thames Path to raise money for The Brain Tumour Charity.
A League of Their Own props donated to charities
A homelessness and animal welfare charity are among those benefiting from donations from the TV quiz.
A League of Their Own props donated to charities
A homelessness and animal welfare charity are among those benefiting from donations from the TV quiz.
Road Wars PC retires after 'impressive' 30 years
PC Jim Mahony, who became popular on the reality show Road Wars, retires from Thames Valley Police.
Road Wars PC retires after 'impressive' 30 years
PC Jim Mahony, who became popular on the reality show Road Wars, retires from Thames Valley Police.
Police inspector demoted over Grindr messages
A panel found the officer's behaviour was inappropriate and that he had been warned previously.
Police inspector demoted over Grindr messages
A panel found the officer's behaviour was inappropriate and that he had been warned previously.