Five things from Oxfordshirepublished at 10:34 British Summer Time 26 October 2018
A collection of stories and videos from Oxfordshire this week.
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Five things from Oxfordshirepublished at 10:34 British Summer Time 26 October 2018
Off-duty officers save man from drowningpublished at 10:24 British Summer Time 26 October 2018
The force describes PCs Jon and Stacey Wildridge as "heroes on holiday" after they rescued the man.
Read MoreStreet lights to be switched off at nightpublished at 09:45 British Summer Time 26 October 2018
Local Democracy Reporting Service
Street lights in some residential areas in Hampshire are set to be switched off for three hours every night from April.
The change, which aims to save £230,000, could be approved at a county council meeting , externalon Monday.
The period of darkness, between 01:00 and 04:00, would not apply to higher crime areas, zebra crossings and some other areas.
Since 2015 street lights have been dimmed in Hampshire with no effect on crime or road accidents, the authority said.
Travel: A35 reopened near Bere Regispublished at 09:35 British Summer Time 26 October 2018
The road was closed near Bloxworth by a single vehicle crash shortly after 07:00 BST.
The accident is not classified as "serious", the INRIX travel service has said.
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End of twitter post 2A35 closed by 'single vehicle' crashpublished at 09:04 British Summer Time 26 October 2018
The A35 is still closed east of Bere Regis, Dorset, after a "single vehicle" crash which happened at about 07:09, police have said.
An ambulance has been called to the scene, between Morden Park Corner and Woodland Cross.
Police said they could not determine when the road would be reopened.
Front pages: Nightclub campaignpublished at 08:51 British Summer Time 26 October 2018
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End of twitter postOxfordshire's Big Picturepublished at 08:32 British Summer Time 26 October 2018
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Read MoreTravel: A35 closed at Bloxworthpublished at 08:19 British Summer Time 26 October 2018
Judy Goodlet
Radio Solent TravelAn accident has closed the A35 east of Bere Regis, Dorset, between Morden Park Corner and Sugar Hill.
It is not clear when the route will be reopened.
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End of twitter postTravel: Floating bridge still out of actionpublished at 08:19 British Summer Time 26 October 2018
The troubled Cowes chain ferry did not operate on Thursday due to a "snapped west prow cable", Isle of Wight Council said.
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End of twitter postWeather: Turning much colderpublished at 08:01 British Summer Time 26 October 2018
Alex Osborne
BBC WeatherIt's time to dig out your hats and scarves as a brisk north-westerly wind brings a chill to Friday and the weekend.
Today will be sunny after any early showers clear away. Tonight there's a chance of frost in Berkshire and Oxfordshire.
Million homes plan 'threat to countryside'published at 02:32 British Summer Time 26 October 2018
A swathe of rural England would be lost if the huge development is approved, campaigners say.
Read MoreWritten in stone: The murder memorialspublished at 01:29 British Summer Time 26 October 2018
The grisly history behind murder stones - monuments to victims of crimes that outraged local communities.
Read MoreSouthampton university students have their say on WW1 mural rowpublished at 17:51 British Summer Time 25 October 2018
Students at Southampton University have aired their views over comments by the union president that a mural painted as a memorial to soldiers killed in World War One should be "painted over".
Emily Dawes has since apologised for her tweet about the 1916 painting by Sir William Rothenstein.
She received a backlash on social media after suggesting the artwork should be removed from the the university's Senate Room as it was a "mural of white men".
Media caption, Southampton university students have their say on the row over a WW1 mural
WW1 mural 'should be painted over'published at 17:49 British Summer Time 25 October 2018
The artwork was painted in 1916 as a tribute to soldiers who could not complete their studies.
Read MoreWokingham 'best place to live for health' study sayspublished at 17:45 British Summer Time 25 October 2018
Image source, GoogleWokingham is the best place to live for your health, according to a study out today.
Researchers say the affluent town has half the number of premature deaths as more deprived areas such as Blackpool.
Half of all premature deaths in the UK are linked to risk factors including tobacco, diet, alcohol and drug use and obesity, according to the study published in The Lancet.
CCTV released after man injured in fightpublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 25 October 2018
Image source, Hampshire ConstabularyHampshire Constabulary, external wants to speak to these two men in connection with a violent public order incident in Southampton.
Between 20:15 and 20:45 on 6 August a group of men were involved in a fight on Kingsclere Avenue in Weston.
A 47-year-old man from Southampton suffered serious head injuries and was taken to Southampton General Hospital for treatment.
Three men from Southampton, aged 24, 40, and 44, were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. They were released from custody while inquiries continue.
New deals for Hants' Stevenson & Organpublished at 17:27 British Summer Time 25 October 2018
Hampshire players Ryan Stevenson and Felix Organ sign new extended two-year contracts with the county.
Read MoreFraud probes save Reading council £480kpublished at 17:20 British Summer Time 25 October 2018
Image source, GoogleReading Borough Council, external says tenancy fraud investigations have saved it £480,000 over the last 18 months.
Successful investigations are on the rise, with the council recovering 14 properties in the first six months of the 2018/19 financial year compared with 18 properties in 2017/18.
The savings estimate is based on a council assessment that, on average, it costs £15,000 a year to place a family in temporary accommodation.
Portsmouth port workers to strike over paypublished at 17:01 British Summer Time 25 October 2018
The RMT union, external has announced port workers in Portsmouth, Aberdeen and Newcastle will strike as part of a dispute over pay.
They are employed by global shipping logistics and maintenance outfit MacGregors, and the walk outs are planned for 9 to 12 November.
RMT general secretary, Mick Cash, said: "This dispute is about a key group of port-based staff fighting for a fair pay deal that protects and enhances their standard of living."