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Oxford beating Saints 'really encouraging' - Short
Oxford United Interim boss Craig Short highlights "crucial saves and blocks" as to a reason why they beat Southampton on Boxing Day.
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Villagers' campaign helps buy treasure hoard
The sceattas were found by a metal detector user in Stoke Row, near Henley.
Camaraderie and calls - ambulance duty at Christmas
A visit to SCAS control room sees crews making the best of their day over Christmas.
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Empty homes tax expected to raise almost £1m
Oxford City Council aims to bring empty homes back into use amid the growing demand for housing.
BBC South Quiz of the Year 2025
Test your knowledge of news stories in the south of England over the past 12 months.
Why Britain has a deer problem - leaving damage that costs millions
Deer numbers have rocketed over the last 40 years and particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic.
'Dinner, humanity and love' served up for Christmas
Volunteers and organisations open their doors to offer free festive fare and Christmas spirit.
Festive scenes and lights dazzle across the south
Get festive with these twinkling wonderland displays and seasonal sights.
Road closures for filming raises thousands
An FOI reveals that the county council has raised more than £22,000 from filming since 2023.
Road closures for filming raises thousands
An FOI reveals that the county council has raised more than £22,000 from filming since 2023.
EFL Quiz of the Year: Who has been breaking records in 2025?
From record-breakers to dire financial situations, there's been much to talk about in the English Football League in 2025 - but do you remember the finer details?
EFL Quiz of the Year: Who has been breaking records in 2025?
From record-breakers to dire financial situations, there's been much to talk about in the English Football League in 2025 - but do you remember the finer details?
Pick of the stats: Oxford United v Southampton
A look at some of the key statistics and facts ahead of Oxford United's Championship meeting with Southampton.
No evidence waste mountain has polluted river
There is no evidence a mountain of waste in Oxfordshire has polluted a nearby river, the Environent Agency says.
Farmers' relief over inheritance tax climbdown
The government had previously wanted inheritance tax to start on farms worth £1m.
Farmers' relief over inheritance tax climbdown
The government had previously wanted inheritance tax to start on farms worth £1m.
Man jailed for life for murdering his father
Christopher Monro's sister said mental health services should have done more to help him.
Man jailed for life for murdering his father
Christopher Monro's sister said mental health services should have done more to help him.
Russell Brand charged with new offences of rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand will appear in court on 20 January 2026 over the new charges.
Russell Brand charged with new offences of rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand will appear in court on 20 January 2026 over the new charges.