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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Taxi driver fined after offering illegal rides
Talal Bin Mumtaz Raja operated while his licence was suspended, illegally plying for hire.
Pope Francis wanted to 'create a more fraternal world'
The Bishop of Portsmouth pays tribute, saying there was "something very human about Francis".
Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed
A life-saving operation and the Royal Navy flagship featured in our most read stories.
Big Picture: This week's images from the south
The best images sent to us from Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Thunderbolt Florence Pugh 'always had star quality'
Ahead Thunderbolts* release the BBC traces Florence Pugh's journey from Oxford schoolgirl to Hollywood star.
Stop-and-search order extended after disorder
Three people were injured and eight arrested following disorder outside a barber shop in Banbury.
Anaemia may boost heart disease in newborns - study
University of Oxford researchers analysed data from 16,500 mothers as part of the study.
South weekly quiz: What sent this dad viral on social media?
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our quiz from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Operator bids to run Newcastle to Brighton service
The planned route, which could start in December 2026, includes Banbury, Oxford, Reading and Wokingham.
Fan finishes run in memory of Oxford United legend
Ed Shrimpton said he wanted to complete the challenge for donors and the causes he was running for.
The hunt for glow-in-the-dark caterpillars
Two wildlife charities are recruiting volunteers to help spot the creatures using ultraviolet lights.
'Shocking' amount of abuse against ambulance staff
The types of abuse reported by include kicking, punching, spitting and sexual assault.
Penis count debate rages over Bayeux Tapestry
A podcast has again investigated the penises on the embroidery, which has a replica in Reading.
'I'm not concerned at all' - Oxford boss Rowett
Oxford United boss Gary Rowett says that he is "not concerned at all" regarding his side's precarious position near the bottom of the Championship table.
Who will avoid relegation from the Championship?
BBC Sport looks at the eight teams still in danger of relegation from the Championship with four games to play.
100% jeopardy: Every Championship team can still go either up or down
The Championship boasts wide open promotion and relegation battles, no VAR, record attendances - with just four games to go.
'I'm really proud' - Rowett
A delighted Oxford United boss Gary Rowett says he is "really proud" as the U's achieved Championship safety on Saturday.
Rowett may lean on experience against Sunderland
Oxford United boss Gary Rowett says that he may choose a more experienced squad as the U's try to secure Championship safety against Sunderland.
Fan finishes run in memory of Oxford United legend
Ed Shrimpton said he wanted to complete the challenge for donors and the causes he was running for.
BBC Oxford's County Council Election Debate
Candidates for Oxfordshire County Council debate the issues that matter to you.
Going bananas for art in Chipping Norton
The Banana Show opens at a new art gallery in Chipping Norton.
Do you visit Oxford city centre?
Visitors are on the decline to Oxford city centre, Molly Pipe looks into why.
Secret Oxfordshire
Unravelling the mystery of the pyramid in Wheatley.
Local elections 2025: Who is standing in my area?
Find out whether there is an election near you in May and who the candidates are, using our lookup tool.
WW2 women pilots 'faced prejudice with humour'
Jackie Moggridge overcame prejudice to become a trailblazer for women in aviation.
Lone asylum-seeking children's care causing council overspends
More money is needed for children who have fled their countries alone, the government is told.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
Oxford coach unhappy with pitch
Oxford United assistant Mickey Lewis criticises the Kassam Stadium pitch, after the 2-0 FA Cup win over Accrington.
Oxford Utd 2-0 Accrington
James Constable's seventh goal of the season helps Oxford beat Accrington and secures a place in the FA Cup third round.
Oxford United cancel Christmas
Oxford United cancel their annual Christmas parties to concentrate on a hectic festive fixture schedule.
Chilton set to drive for Marussia
British driver Max Chilton has signed for Marussia next season, says BBC Formula 1 chief analyst Eddie Jordan.
Morecambe 1-1 Oxford Utd
Harry Worley's equaliser sees Oxford draw at Morecambe and extend their unbeaten run in all competitions to six games.
London Welsh 13-27 Grenoble
London Welsh's Amlin Challenge Cup hopes are all but over after they are well beaten at home by Grenoble.
London Welsh get Euro Cup boost
London Welsh's hopes of Amlin Challenge Cup progress are boosted after Grenoble admit fielding an ineligible player.
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National News Headlines
Community in shock over attack involving crossbow
Three people were seriously injured - including a suspected attacker - on a pub crawl route.
Arrests over paint thrown on London Marathon route
The protesters were arrested and the London Marathon continued uninterrupted across Tower Bridge.
London Marathon 2025: Assefa sets women's record as Sawe wins men's race
Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa surges to victory in a world record for a women's only field in the London Marathon with Kenya's Sabastian Sawe winning the men's race.
Dad of 14-year-old killed in M6 crash charged
A 31-year-old man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
British Paralympian reported missing in Las Vegas
Sam Ruddock was last heard from on 16 April while in the US to watch a wrestling event.
Activists in trans rights march spat on and pushed
Campaigners were marching in response to a Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman.
Unopened Victorian soft drink bottle found at dig
A car park is being excavated as part of a project to turn a shopping centre into labs and offices.
Manchester Marathon 2025 in pictures
About 36,000 runners are taking part with thousands of supporters also waiting in the wings.
Secret tunnel between hospital and prison revealed
Hospital officials say the existence of the subterranean passage was known to a handful of staff.
Gang murder victim remembered 100 years on
William Plommer was attacked and killed at the height of Sheffield's gang wars.
Asian hornet numbers rise after 'perfect winter'
More Asian hornet queens are trapped this year in the Channel Islands than in the whole of 2024.
'Bottle kicking trampling left me unable to walk'
Alexie Winship, 23, says she was knocked out during the traditional Easter Monday event.
Source: BBC News
