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Police inspector demoted over Grindr messages

A panel found the officer's behaviour was inappropriate and that he had been warned previously.

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The 900-year-old medieval chapel built for lepers

Bartlemas Chapel opened during the reign of Henry I, and continues to serve its community in Oxford.

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Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed

A story about a film studio revamp and a giant reservoir were among our most read stories 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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Thousands raised in memory of fallen firefighters

The trainees completed endurance challenges to honour firefighters Martyn Sadler and Jennie Logan.

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Ups, downs and the race for Europe

All you need to know about promotion, relegation and qualification for Europe in England and Scotland's top men's football leagues, and the Women's Super League.

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Call for more meningitis vaccines after teen dies

Head of Meningitis Now wants to see a wider rollout after Oxfordshire sixth-form pupil's death.

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South weekly quiz: What animal joined a swimmer for a dip?

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

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'Sensible' teacher completes world's toughest race

Last month, Lesley Malloch from Headington completed a 156 mile race across the Sahara Desert.

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Celebrities' paintings support school art appeal

Joanna Lumley is among the celebrities who created paintings for St Barnabas C of E Primary School.

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Teenager's family 'heartbroken' by meningitis death

The family of sixth form pupil Lewis Waters post a tribute following his death.

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Teenager's family 'heartbroken' by meningitis death

The family of sixth form pupil Lewis Waters post a tribute following his death.

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Four changes to Oxford buses from the end of this month

Four changes to buses across Oxford will be introduced at the end of this month.

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Fears over 'dangerous' A34 walk if public right of way not established

Punters still face a walk to a pub along the A34 on the edge of Oxford if a public right of way is not established.

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Inside best pub in whole UK nestled in Cotswolds celebrity hotspot

Take a look inside the celebrity hotspot Cotswolds pub, which was named as the best pub in the whole of the UK.

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Petition to 'save' Post Office after postmaster retirement set for parliament

A petition to "save East Hagbourne Post Office" is heading to parliament after plans to close it following a postmaster's retirement.

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Former meningitis patient gives advice after death in new outbreak

A former Oxford Brookes student who contracted meningitis advises others to 'not worry, but stay vigilant', as three Oxfordshire cases confirmed and one death.

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Emergency services rush to serious crash on A34 with lane blocked

There has been a serious crash on the A34 in Oxford with one lane blocked and emeregncy services attending.

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Dad's poignant tribute to student after meningitis death

The Henley College student who died of meningitis in Oxfordshire has been identified.

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Thug jailed for slicing man's thumb with Samurai sword

A young thug from Oxford sliced the top of a man's thumb off with a Samurai sward in a jealous attack.