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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.

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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.

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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.

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Tribute to motorcyclist who 'lived life to the full'

Chris Howard died in a crash on the border between Oxfordshire and Berkshire last month.

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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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Need To Know Oxfordshire

An exciting new project will pay farmers to help prevent flooding.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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But did she say yes?

A sign on the A41 near Bicester read 'will you be my girlfriend?'... but did she say yes?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Police inspector demoted over Grindr messages

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