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Immigration centre expansion plans progress

The Home Office wants to more than double capacity at Campsfield Immigration Removal Centre.

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Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed

A story about how local sheep made it into a Hollywood film was among our most read this week.

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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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Three arrested in city roads safety operation

Illegal e-scooters, e-bikes, electric motorbikes and two cars were seized in the day of action.

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Ex-footballer becomes 'rock star' hairdresser

Bruno Marc Giamattei, from Henley, has been nominated for a prestigious hairdressing award.

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South weekly quiz: Why are Hampshire sheep in Hollywood film?

Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.

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Oxford Union president suggested Hamas would be 'heroes'

In messages seen by the BBC, Arwa Elrayess also described the 7 October 2023 attacks as "proportional".

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Pub and cinema first to be restored in science lab plan

The Pioneer Group and Firoka Group have resubmitted plans for the Ozone Leisure Park in Oxford.

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Leyton Orient hire Mitchell as director of football

Leyton Orient appoint former Oxford United head of recruitment Scott Mitchell as their new director of football.

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Momoa's cars and motorcycles made electric by UK firm

Electrogenic, based in Kidlington, transformed the actor's vintage Land Rovers and Harley-Davidsons.

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Need To Know Oxfordshire

We hear from the brand new Cowley Road Carnival organising team. Photo: BBC

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Rare Covid condition 'doesn't define me' says boy

Sebb takes on running challenge after post-covid response left him in a coma in an Oxford hospital.

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Rare Covid condition 'doesn't define me' says boy

Sebb takes on running challenge after post-covid response left him in a coma in an Oxford hospital.

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Basketball club with no home is UK's second largest

Abingdon Eagles currently have about 20 teams, but have to train at six different Oxfordshire venues.

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Basketball club with no home is UK's second largest

Abingdon Eagles currently have about 20 teams, but have to train at six different Oxfordshire venues.

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Council 'walks away' from warehouses decision

A council says it will not defend its decision to oppose three giant warehouses.

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Council 'walks away' from warehouses decision

A council says it will not defend its decision to oppose three giant warehouses.

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Quiet Lanes weaponised against drivers, says councillor

Oxfordshire County Council has admitted the new policy goes against current government guidance.

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Quiet Lanes weaponised against drivers, says councillor

Oxfordshire County Council has admitted the new policy goes against current government guidance.

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HelloFresh distribution centre set to close

The firm says it will now enter a period of consultation with employees.