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23 May 2012 Last updated at 04:45 ET

Skydiver to jump without chute

A stuntman is to leap from a helicopter at a height of 2,400ft later and land without using a parachute.

Crackdown on distracted drivers

More than 80 people are being prosecuted after a police operation to crack down on drivers distracted behind the wheel.

Funding crisis could shut charity

An Oxford employment charity for disadvantaged adults faces closure due to a lack of funding.

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Topiary F1 car wins Chelsea gold

A Formula One-themed garden by the Oxfordshire-based Williams team wins a gold medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower show.
Plan unveiled for business park
Tributes to Bee Gee Robin Gibb

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Rigg backs Oxford for promotion

New Oxford United signing Sean Rigg believes the club can recover from missing out on promotion and go up next season.
Thwaites enjoys Tour Series win
Oxford sign ex-Vale forward Rigg
GB eight without Louloudis again
Williams ready after fire drama
Cornish Pirates v London Welsh
McCleary delight at Reading deal
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