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Oxford garden centre unveils £25.95 Chelsea Flower Show afternoon tea

A garden centre is providing a flower-themed afternoon tea to mark one of Britain's most celebrated horticulture occasions. Yarnton Garden Centre has introduced a Chelsea Flower Show-inspired afterno...

Cotswolds Distillery Reveals Opening Date for New Bar

A beverage producer based in the Cotswolds has revealed plans to open a new cocktail bar, with the launch date now officially confirmed by the company. The Cotswolds Distillery site in Stourton will ...

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Oxford garden centre unveils £25.95 Chelsea Flower Show afternoon tea

A garden centre is providing a flower-themed afternoon tea to mark one of Britain's most celebrated horticulture occasions. Yarnton Garden Centre has introduced a Chelsea Flower Show-inspired afterno...

Cotswolds Distillery Reveals Opening Date for New Bar

A beverage producer based in the Cotswolds has revealed plans to open a new cocktail bar, with the launch date now officially confirmed by the company. The Cotswolds Distillery site in Stourton will ...

Almost 70 stalls set for Witney Food and Drink Festival this month

A popular local food and drink celebration is set to take place later this month, bringing together a full schedule of activities, delicious offerings, and family-friendly entertainment. The annual e...

Beloved Riverside village inn closing for £100k improvements

A dining establishment located in the Oxfordshire community of Sanford, situated close to Oxford, will cease operations for a month-long renovation project valued at six figures, with plans to relaunc...

£89 Lakeland air fryer cut my family dinner cooking time in half

The Lakeland 2-in-1 Air Fryer Oven 11L proves itself as one of those uncommon kitchen improvements that delivers immediate practical benefits when preparing meals for a household of four. Its perform...

Oxford burger spot hit with one-star hygiene rating

A Cowley Road establishment serving American cuisine has received the lowest possible food safety score from local authorities. Rick's Diner, situated in the Cowley area, was awarded one out of five ...

Get a free £4.50 matcha in Oxford this week

A complimentary beverage will be available to Oxford locals in honor of World Matcha Day this spring. Bird & Blend Tea Co. will be celebrating the annual event by providing each patron with a free ic...

Beloved Cotswolds eatery in Oxfordshire town listed for £275,000

A well-regarded Cotswold stone takeaway spot in Oxfordshire has hit the market for £275,000, with a residential flat also included in the transaction. Cotswold Takeaway in Chipping Norton is being s...

16th century village pub near Oxford is ‘full of charm’ and ‘best in Oxfordshire’

A visitor to Little Milton's The Lamb Inn has called it the best pub in Oxfordshire on TikTok.

Town’s Favorite Italian Restaurant Unveils Stunning New Look

A pizza and pasta brand has welcomed customers back to its Thame location following a transformation and menu updates. The business has adopted the new identity Prezzo Italian - Home of Italian Class...

Construction begins on new Gail’s Bakery location in Oxfordshire

The site for an upcoming Gail's Bakery location in Banbury has been uncovered as construction commences on the new cafe premises, following widespread speculation throughout the town regarding its pot...

Historic Banbury bakery shuts its doors after 400 years

A historic bakery operation that produced the renowned Banbury cakes for approximately four centuries has ceased trading. Philip Brown managed Brown's Original Banbury Cakes Limited for close to thre...

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Remote workers seek refuge in cafes as temperatures soar

Air-conditioned coffee shops and restaurants have emerged as a crucial resource for people working remotely during the current heatwave conditions. With this in mind, the Oxford Mail has assembled a ...

Count Binface, Oxford graduate, enters Clacton race against Nigel Farage

A candidate linked to Oxford University is preparing to take on Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election. The Reform UK leader declared on Tuesday July 7 that he would stand down as a member of parlia...

Fans rally as Richard Branson shares emotional message

Supporters of Richard Branson have come together after the businessman posted a heartfelt tribute online. The 75-year-old tycoon was well known for owning the Mill House property in Kidlington. He re...

Ex-student leader convicted of serious misconduct over racist comments

A former student officer with Thames Valley Police has been found to have committed gross misconduct after making discriminatory and racist remarks targeting immigrants and Muslims. James Wood, who c...