Updates on Monday 7 March 2016
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The partner of one of three men still missing following the Didcot Power Station collapse is adamant they are still alive, external almost a fortnight after the disaster.
Last night's earthquake in Oxfordshire has been caught on a British Geological Survey graph - the bottom blue line at about 23:12.
The 2.3-magnitude earthquake was felt in areas including Thame and Chinnor, and its epicentre was Emmington.
Image source, British Geological SurveyMoonpig has apologised after dozens of customers complained about deliveries of cards and flowers for Mother's Day.
Image source, MoonpigThe greeting card company's Twitter, external and Facebook, external feeds were inundated with complaints from people who said gifts had either not arrived or had turned up damaged.
Moonpig said there had been "an issue" with a supplier which had delayed the delivery of flowers to some customers.
The company apologised and said it had compensated those who were affected.
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The epicentre of a 2.3-magnitude earthquake in Oxfordshire last night was Emmington, the British Geological Survey, external has confirmed.
People in the area, including Thame and Chinnor, took to social media when they felt the earth move.
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A breakthrough has been made by a scientist in Oxford which could pave the way for a cure for Parkinson's disease.
Professor Richard Wade-Martins
Professor Richard Wade-Martins says he's discovered how the condition may be spread throughout the body.
It's hoped the finding will lead to new treatments, and eventually a cure.
Quote MessageThose of us working in the field are more optimistic than ever because we can now make - for the first time - these brain cells that are dying. Previously you haven't been able to get hold of them because you can't just drill a hole in someone's head and take out these brain cells.
Professor Richard Wade-Martins, Oxford scientist
BBC Radio Oxford
Two suspected arson attacks in Oxford at the weekend are not linked, police are saying.
Image source, Oxfordshire Fire and RescueFifty firefighters tackled a blaze at former care home on Banbury Road late on Saturday night.
Crews were also called to a fire at a hair salon on Cowley Road a few hours later, after a club bouncer raised the alarm.
The British Geological Survey, external has confirmed there was an earthquake in Oxfordshire last night. The 2.3-magnitude quake is one of about a dozen felt in the UK each year.
BBC Radio Oxford
Reports of an earthquake in Oxfordshire last night are being investigated.
Image source, Richard DorrellPeople in Chinnor reported feeling the ground shake at about 23:00. It was also felt in Thame and Princes Risborough.
The British Geological Survey, external confirmed its monitors did pick up something and it is currently assessing what happened.
A decision to scrap "good neighbour" visits to thousands of elderly people by the end of the month have been described as deplorable by a leading charity, external.
A cure for Parkinson's disease may emerge within the next decade, according to a scientist from Oxford.
John Foster, right, tells Paul Mayhew-Archer of the 'life-changing' implant he has received
On evening's BBC's Inside Out programme on BBC One, writer Paul Mayhew-Archer has heard from Professor Richard Wade-Martins about his work investigating how the condition may be spread throughout the body. It raises hopes for new treatments and possibly a cure.
The programme features John Foster, a children's author in Oxfordshire, who received an implant to help control the tremors which he described as "life changing".
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BBC Weather
Early frost, then dry with sunny spells for most, with the best of the sunshine in the morning.
Bee Tucker brings you the forecast for today
Tonight will be dry and clear with widespread frost developing. High temp today: 6C (43F).
You can get a full forecast on the BBC weather site.
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