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Radiation leak after van crashes with lorry on M40
Firefighters say the crash between the two vehicles was "potentially very hazardous".
Video 1 minute 24 seconds
Trial shows Oxford Covid vaccine highly effective
The vaccine is cheaper than other options and easier to distribute around the world.
Mother of three among victims of car and bus crash
Two people died when a car collided with an oncoming bus in Oxfordshire.
Final consultation on city's zero emission future
Emissions standards in Oxford "will be the toughest possible", the city's deputy leader says.
Coronavirus: Cases confirmed in Oxfordshire
The breakdown of the number of Covid-19 cases across the county.
Judge allows legal challenge into care home deaths
Dr Cathy Gardner believes the government acted unlawfully and failed to protect care home residents.
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Trial shows Oxford Covid vaccine highly effective
The vaccine is cheaper than other options and easier to distribute around the world.
Mother of three among victims of car and bus crash
Two people died when a car collided with an oncoming bus in Oxfordshire.
Final consultation on city's zero emission future
Emissions standards in Oxford "will be the toughest possible", the city's deputy leader says.
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Video caption: Covid: What is the Oxford vaccine and how does it work? Coronavirus: Case rates in Oxfordshire
Here are the latest rates of cases of Covid-19 in Oxfordshire.
The figures are the number of infections per 100,000 people in the seven days up to and including 18 November (previous week's figures in brackets).
The breakdown of the figures by local authority area is:
Oxford - 152.8 (down from 256.5)
Cherwell - 111.0 (down from 168.8)
Vale of White Horse - 102.2 (down from 138.2)
South Oxfordshire - 109.1 (down from 143.6)
West Oxfordshire - 94.0 (down from 134.7)
The figure for England is 239.9 (down from 272.5).
The BBC also provides this tool with a breakdown of the latest national coronavirus figures.
The coronavirus, which causes the respiratory disease known as Covid-19, was first confirmed in the UK at the end of January.
Data released on 22 November.
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Video caption: Covid-19: Oxford vaccine 'highly effective' The director of the Oxford Vaccine group says this vaccine is also easier to store than others.
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Video caption: AstraZeneca executive: 'The vaccine is clearly effective' A coronavirus vaccine produced with the University of Oxford stops 70% of people developing Covid symptoms.
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Coronavirus: Case rates in Oxfordshire
Here are the latest rates of cases of Covid-19 in Oxfordshire.
The figures are the number of infections per 100,000 people in the seven days up to and including 16 November (previous week's figures in brackets).
The breakdown of the figures by local authority area is:
Oxford - 190.9 (down from 219.7)
Cherwell - 136.2 (down from 167.4)
Vale of White Horse - 114.7 (down from 133.8)
South Oxfordshire - 121.1 (down from 143.6)
West Oxfordshire - 104.8 (down from 141.9)
The figure for England is 257.7 (down from 261.7).
Local lockdown rules: Find out what the rules are in your area by entering your postcode.
The BBC also provides this tool with a breakdown of the latest national coronavirus figures.
The coronavirus, which causes the respiratory disease known as Covid-19, was first confirmed in the UK at the end of January.
Data released on 20 November.
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Severe disruption: A4183 Oxfordshire both ways
BBC News TravelA4183 Oxfordshire both ways severe disruption, from A415 Stratton Way to Radley Road.
A4183 Oxfordshire - A4183 Vineyard in Abingdon closed and it's slow in both directions from the A415 Stratton Way junction to the Radley Road junction, because of a police investigation.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Coronavirus: Case rates in Oxfordshire
Here are the latest rates of cases of Covid-19 in Oxfordshire.
The figures are the number of infections per 100,000 people in the seven days up to and including 15 November.
The breakdown of the figures by local authority area is:
Oxford - 221 (up from 204)
Cherwell - 147.5 (down from 161.5)
Vale of White Horse - 125.7 (down from 129.4)
South Oxfordshire - 123.9 (down from 135.2)
West Oxfordshire - 112.1 (down from 141.9)
The figure for England is 265.5 (up from 261.4).
Local lockdown rules: Find out what the rules are in your area by entering your postcode.
The BBC also provides this tool with a breakdown of the latest national coronavirus figures.
The coronavirus, which causes the respiratory disease known as Covid-19, was first confirmed in the UK at the end of January.
Data released on 19 November.
By Claire Diamond
BBC Scotland
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Severe disruption: A4260 Oxfordshire both ways
BBC News TravelA4260 Oxfordshire both ways severe disruption, from B4030 to Tackley Turn Off.
A4260 Oxfordshire - A4260 Banbury Road in Steeple Aston closed in both directions from the B4030 junction to the Tackley Turn Off junction, because of an obstruction. Traffic is coping well.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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