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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Coronavirus: Why people are singing in their toilets
Actor Paul Cooper started the toilet challenge after his son contracted coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Tourist stuck in Peru 'fighting for breath'
Briony Blackwell from Oxfordshire only has one lung and is stuck in the high-altitude city of Cusco.
Coronavirus: 'Last Big Mac' auctioned in aid of NHS staff
A fast food fan flogs the sought-after signature McDonald's item. But you shouldn't eat it, he says.
Coronavirus: Henley Festival cancelled over virus concerns
The Henley Festival was due to feature headliners James Blunt, Madness, Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
Littlemore Oxford attempted murder: Two men arrested
A man in his 20s was shot in the leg in Cowley Road, Littlemore.
Coronavirus: Mystery man buys villagers fish and chips
The Oxfordshire villager has said he wants to bring his community together during the lockdown.
Coronavirus: Blenheim Palace furloughs 'majority of staff'
Bosses at the estate, where Sir Winston Churchill was born, says a small number will remain working.
Coronavirus delays cleaner air plans in cities
Plans to charge some vehicles to enter city centres are postponed due to the impact of the virus.
Coronavirus: England rugby stars join head shave challenge
Henry Slade, Ellis Genge and Luke Cowan-Dickie joined the "Covhead challenge" to raise cash for charity.
New guidance - what must I do?
Step-by-step, what to do to help prevent the spread of the virus.
Coronavirus symptoms: What are they and how do I protect myself?
The virus is spreading around the world, but what is it and what are the symptoms?
Coronavirus: What are social distancing and self-isolation?
Everybody should be avoiding non-essential contact, and you should stay at home wherever possible.
Coronavirus: What it does to the body
What is it like to have the coronavirus, how will it affect you and how is it treated?
Coronavirus in UK: How many confirmed cases are there in your area?
Key graphics explaining how coronavirus has spread in the UK and the government's response.
How boxing 'helps addicts believe in themselves'
Dave Earle runs boxing classes for people with mental health issues.
Witney girl, 15, uses filmmaking 'to help others'
Mollie Leivars said she wanted to tackle serious issues such as knife crime and cyber-bullying.
Oxfordshire author on learning to love her body after childbirth
Mother-of-four Ana Louise Bonasera has published a book to support women who battle with their body image.
Oxford food waste used to help grow more food
How unwanted food is processed to produce electricity and fertiliser.
Coronavirus: RFU ends rugby season below Premiership level
The Rugby Football Union confirms the end of the 2019-20 season for all levels below the Premiership because of coronavirus.
Coronavirus: EFL offers £50m to help clubs as Trophy final postponed
The EFL is to release a £50m relief fund to help clubs with cash-flow issues because of coronavirus, while the Leasing.com Trophy final is postponed.
Boat Race cancelled because of coronavirus
The 2020 Boat Race is cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Nathan Holland: Oxford United's on-loan West Ham winger out for season
Oxford United winger Nathan Holland is set to miss the rest of the League One season with a hamstring injury.
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
Coronavirus: Devon 'vigilantes' target family with second home
The attacks in Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon are being repeated elsewhere in the region, say police.
Coronavirus: Derby police 'in absolute shock over massive party'
More than 20 adults and children defied social distancing rules with karaoke in Derby, police say.
Coronavirus: Hull Trains axes all services amid outbreak
Hull Trains, which provides services to London, says passenger numbers had "dropped significantly".
Coronavirus: Burton consultant Amged El-Hawrani dies
Amged El-Hawrani's family thanked NHS colleagues for working "tirelessly" to save him.
Owen Harding: Mother's plea to find missing Saltdean teen
The 16-year-old left his home in Saltdean on Thursday evening to watch the sunset.
Coronavirus: Man accused of coughing at paramedic in face
The man was arrested in Stroud and later charged with assaulting an emergency worker.
Coronavirus: Plymouth 111 call centre staff 'terrified to go to work'
Staff tell MP they had been told to come in despite family members showing coronavirus symptoms.
Coronavirus: Domestic abuse victims 'still allowed to leave home'
The government's coronavirus rules are tougher on people at risk of domestic abuse, the home secretary says.
Ludlow Community Hospital 'bars GP over Covid-19 response criticisms'
Catherine Beanland says Ludlow hospital's response was "very slow" but it says it followed guidelines.
Coronavirus: Restricted funerals 'heartbreaking' to conduct says celebrant
Jo Brewer has overseen more than 1,000 funerals and said services at the moment were "so much harder".
Man drowns in Cheshire trying to save dog from river
A woman also entered the River Weaver in Northwich, Cheshire, with the 21-year-old man who died.
Dairy farmers 'could go under' despite milk demand rise
Main UK milk processor Freshways says its price cut was forced by a drop in pub and coffee shop trade.
Source: BBC News
