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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
South weekly quiz: What was shown at Stephanie and Carl's wedding?
Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.
Head teacher's 'incredibly emotional' retirement day
Lynn Knapp retired from Windmill Primary School in Oxford on Friday, after 44 years in teaching.
'Ebola outbreak is brutal, painful and very distressing'
Jo Trevor has recently visited DR Congo where an outbreak of Ebola has caused infections and death.
Are council changes 'welcome' news or a 'tragedy'?
Three new councils are coming to Oxfordshire and West Berkshire. But not everyone supports the idea.
Are council changes 'welcome' news or a 'tragedy'?
Three new councils are coming to Oxfordshire and West Berkshire. But not everyone supports the idea.
Detainee escapes immigration centre escort
The Home Office said the detainee absconded on Tuesday.
Detainee escapes immigration centre escort
The Home Office said the detainee absconded on Tuesday.
Six men arrested for historic child sexual offences
Thames Valley Police executed warrants at five properties in Oxford and one in Manchester on 9 July.
Six men arrested for historic child sexual offences
Thames Valley Police executed warrants at five properties in Oxford and one in Manchester on 9 July.
Ring bought at car boot sale for £5 valued at £15k
A woman bought the ring for £5 at a car boot sale, thinking it was a piece of costume jewellery.
Ring bought at car boot sale for £5 valued at £15k
A woman bought the ring for £5 at a car boot sale, thinking it was a piece of costume jewellery.
Trust changes baby growth monitoring after feedback
Oxford University Hospitals Trust says scanning in late pregnancy will reflect national guidelines.
Trust changes baby growth monitoring after feedback
Oxford University Hospitals Trust says scanning in late pregnancy will reflect national guidelines.
Oxford's Kent to miss most of season with ACL injury
Oxford United defender and new signing Frankie Kent will miss the majority of the upcoming season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.