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- There are two flood warnings in place on the River Thames, indicating properties could be affected tomorrow morning
- Two men have pleaded not guilty to the murder of Kerry Reeves in Abingdon in November
- A £200m deal will see the Oxpens area of Oxford revamped
BBCCopyright: BBC - More than 4,000 seats for Oxford United's JPT final at Wembley have been snapped up in the first eight hours of sales to season ticket holders
- U's chairman Darryl Eales says he'd be surprised if anything could tempt manager Michael Appleton away from the club, after recent newspaper reports linking him with a role heading up Manchester United's academy
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- There are cancellations and delays on GWR services from Didcot
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- 16:12 to Weston-super-Mare
- 16:16 to London Paddington
- 16:47 to London Paddington
- 16:58 to Swansea
BBCCopyright: BBC GoogleCopyright: Google BBCCopyright: BBC - Storm Imogen has brought down a tree near Littlemore, and there are a number of flood alerts across the county
- Oxfordshire's Truck Festival has been granted permission to increase the number of people who can attend
- A new neighbourhood with homes, offices, academic buildings and commercial space could be built in a £200m revamp of Oxford's west end
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Latest headlines: River Thames flood warnings
Andrew Humphrey
BBC Local Live
This evening's top stories in Oxfordshire:
Weather: Storm Imogen clearing to leave a chilly night
Emily Wood
BBC Weather
The wind and rain should gradually ease as we head through this evening.
With some dry and clear weather overnight it will turn quite chilly, with lows of 2C (36F).
You can get a full 10-day forecast on the BBC Weather site.
Sport headlines: Thousands of JPT final tickets sold
Jerome Sale
Sports editor, BBC Radio Oxford
This evening's top sport stories:
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Tonight's TV: Cases of female genital mutilation increasing
Geraldine Peers
Presenter, BBC South Today
On South Today this evening: The rise in reported cases of female genital mutilation being seen in the Thames Valley. We'll hear from a victim of the practice.
Also, claims that planned changes to benefit payments will leave some cancer patients worse off.
And wartime codebreaker Mary Harding is laid to rest, age 93.
Join Geraldine at 18:30 for that and the rest of the region's news.
On Tuesday's Breakfast show with Howard Bentham
Howard Bentham
Radio Oxford presenter
An Oxford city councillor has called for urgent action to address the shortage of housing for key workers such as teachers and nurses.
We'll hear from Liberal Democrat Andrew Gant about his ideas for making Oxford a more affordable location, and from headteachers in the city on the recruitment issues they face.
For that and more, join Howard Bentham at 07:00.
Man's body found near Botley Road in Oxford
A man's body was found by a member of the public in land just off Botley Road on Sunday afternoon, police say.
The man has not been formally identified, but he is believed to be Trae Van-Merlin, who went missing in 2015.
There were no suspicious circumstances and a file is being prepared for the coroner.
Oxford United season ticket holders snap-up cup final seats
Empty site in Banbury now called home by residents
Banbury Guardian
A redundant eyesore which has now been transformed into affordable apartments and a source of community pride has welcomed its first residents.
Travel latest: Littlemore road blocked and train cancellations
Danny Cox
Presenter, BBC Radio Oxford
You can get the latest on the BBC Travel site.
BreakingFlood warning for River Thames from Buscot Wick to Shifford
A flood warning, meaning flooding that could affect properties is possible, has been issued for the River Thames at Buscot Wick, Buscot, Kelmscott, Radcot, the Lower Bampton area, the Chimney area and Shifford.
The Environment Agency says the water is likely to rise from Tuesday morning.
Two Oxford United matches rearranged
Oxford's postponed match against Exeter City, which was called off due to a waterlogged pitch at the weekend, has been set for Tuesday 23 February.
Another changed fixture is the home game against Dagenham, scheduled for the weekend of the JPT final at Wembley, which will now be played on Tuesday 15 March.
Eco group thanks fossil-free city council
Oxford Times
Campaigners are thanking Oxford City Council for being the first in the country to take a stance against investing in fossil fuel companies.
Great Western Railway delays caused by bad weather
There have been cancellations from Didcot including:
BreakingFlooding 'expected' on the River Thames at Wolvercote
A flood warning has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Thames and tributaries at Wolvercote in Oxford, with flooding "expected".
People living nearby are advised to act now to protect their property, prepare an emergency kit of food and medicines and avoid entering flood water.
The agency says it is monitoring the situation, and you can keep up to date on their website.
Kerry Reeves murder trial to begin in May
The trial of two men accused of shooting Kerry Reeves in the head in Abingdon in November will begin on 9 May.
Billy Johnson, 20, from Ripon Court, Corby, Northamptonshire, and Charles Noble, 20, from Kempton Avenue, Northolt, Ealing, have both pleaded not guilty.
Refurbished South Parade toilets 'some of the best in the country'
The public toilets in South Parade in Oxford have been converted to a unisex facility as part of a £600,000 programme to refurbish every city council public convenience.
In October 2015, the council triumphed at the Loo of the Year Awards - with all 10 toilets entered into the competition winning the Gold Standard.
Coming up on Drivetime with David Prever
David Prever
BBC Radio Oxford
A meeting of the Vale of the White Horse District Council has granted permission for Truck Festival to expand its capacity by a third to 9,999.
Steventon Parish Council had objected to the move over fears that their village would become jammed with traffic, but organisers say they have a new plan to divert festival goers away from the village.
We'll speak to our reporter who was at the meeting and get the latest reaction.
Join David for that and more from 16:00.
Latest headlines: Storm Imogen damage and Truck Festival capacity increase
Andrew Humphrey
BBC Local Live
The county's top stories in Oxfordshire this afternoon: