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What is causing the summer wildfires? (Sat, 25 Jul 2026)
A number of factors are creating ideal conditions for fire, making wildfires increasingly common.
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Man jailed for five years over £2.4m company fraud (Sat, 25 Jul 2026)
Connor O'Brien earlier pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud by abuse of position.
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Two footpaths to close for river bridge works (Sat, 25 Jul 2026)
The paths through both Oxpens Meadow and Grandpont Nature Park will be closed, starting on 29 July.
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South weekly quiz: Which song featured this man's mandolin? (Sat, 25 Jul 2026)
Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.
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