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The farmers getting paid to help prevent flooding

The £100m project will transform the countryside, boost wildlife and help prevent flooding.

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Case of 'if not now, when?' for town's first Pride

Didcot Pride will take place on 13 June at Northbourne Community Centre.

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Falling birth rates blamed for business closing

The owners of child-focused businesses say falling birth rates are impacting their future viability.

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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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Thousands take part in annual Town and Gown run

The annual race through Oxford has taken place since 1982, raising money for Muscular Dystrophy UK.

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'We're in difficult times', says Holocaust survivor

Steven Frank has visited schools across England for decades, including Witney, to tell his story.

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The charity getting state school kids into cricket

Chance to Shine celebrates as the eight-millionth child passes through one of its cricket programmes.

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Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed

A story about Paddington Bear getting a police escort was one of 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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What are ancient trees and how are they protected?

The south of England is home to thousands of ancient and veteran trees.

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What the election results show us in maps and charts

See which parties are winning - and losing – across the UK and who’s won in your area, using our interactive tool.

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Revisiting The Manor 25 years after final whistle

The BBC look back a quarter of a century on from when the final ball was kicked at Oxford United's 76-year home.

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Revisiting The Manor 25 years after final whistle

The BBC look back a quarter of a century on from when the final ball was kicked at Oxford United's 76-year home.

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Revisiting The Manor 25 years after final whistle

The BBC look back a quarter of a century on from when the final ball was kicked at Oxford United's 76-year home.

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Morris dancing mayor takes on 200-mile world record

Duncan Bhaskaran Brown, who was once the mayor of Abingdon, will dance along the Thames Path.

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Morris dancing mayor takes on 200-mile world record

Duncan Bhaskaran Brown, who was once the mayor of Abingdon, will dance along the Thames Path.

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How has the election left councils in the South?

A fragmented political picture has emerged across much of the south of England.

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How has the election left councils in the South?

A fragmented political picture has emerged across much of the south of England.

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South weekly quiz: How much did a lottery winner miss out on?

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

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South weekly quiz: How much did a lottery winner miss out on?

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