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Oxford-born actress Miriam Margolyes, 85, reveals turning down TV shows

The Oxford-born performer, who portrayed Professor Sprout across multiple entries in the film franchise based on J.K. Rowling's wizarding novels, made the disclosure during a recent interview. Margo...

Thames Water crews search for burst main after Witney homes left without water

Residents of Witney have experienced disruptions to their water supply following a suspected burst water main. Properties in the OX29 postcode area have been left without water entirely or have exper...

Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm Shop named UK’s best farm shop

A farm shop owned by Jeremy Clarkson has been crowned the finest in the United Kingdom. Diddly Squat Farm Shop is situated in the Cotswolds region, close to Chadlington and just beyond Chipping Norto...

Greene King launches Cornerstone Pubs concept for community venues

A national pub operator has introduced a fresh pub concept designed to offer affordable pricing on a regular basis. The initiative, announced on August 26, brings together several of the company's ex...

Upper Heyfest brings live music and family fun to Upper Heyford

A community celebration drew residents to the Upper Heyford recreation ground last month, offering an afternoon and evening of entertainment for all ages. The free celebration took place beside Upper...

NOVO cafe in Banbury Market Place listed for sale after one year

A café situated in the centre of Banbury has been placed on the market for sale, approximately twelve months after first commencing operations. The establishment, located in the town's Market Place a...

TG Jones closing-down sale: Essex stores in Basildon, Southend and Maldon to shut

A high street retailer has initiated a clearance event as part of a significant business transformation, with merchandise priced from £1. TG Jones, previously operating under the WH Smith name, has o...

Clarkson: AI warnings overblown, cites failed Ice Age, nuclear war predictions

The owner of Diddly Squat Farm and star of Clarkson's Farm has dismissed warnings about artificial intelligence as exaggerated in a recent column. Jeremy Clarkson, whose agricultural business operate...

Alfred Flier bus service to launch in Wantage and Grove

A fresh public transport initiative is preparing to commence operations in the coming days, aiming to improve connectivity for workers and residents across multiple Oxfordshire communities. The Alfre...

Oxfordshire businesses urged to invest in apprenticeships for future talent

Employers across the county are being encouraged to prioritise apprenticeship recruitment as a strategy for developing their future workforce and addressing skill gaps. The call comes from Enterprise...

Oxford Mushroom Farm hosts free Bank Holiday open day with live music

An Oxfordshire-based mushroom cultivation business is set to welcome visitors during the Bank Holiday weekend with an event combining fungi and entertainment. Oxford Mushroom Farm will open its doors...

IKEA launches permanent price cuts with KALLAX at £49 and HEMNES daybed at £279

The furniture retailer has launched a permanent cost-reduction initiative covering hundreds of items available through physical outlets and digital platforms. The programme commenced on August 28 and...

64-year-old Oxford man arrested for threatening person with knife in private dwelling

Thames Valley Police confirmed that a man aged 64, residing in Oxford, was taken into custody on suspicion of brandishing a bladed implement while making threats inside a residential property. The ar...

Retired Oxford businessman publishes children’s book about one-legged pirate

Following four decades in the cleaning industry, a former entrepreneur from Eynsham has turned his attention to publishing, swapping commercial cleaning products for children's literature. Robert Mar...

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Oxford-born actress Miriam Margolyes, 85, reveals turning down TV shows

The Oxford-born performer, who portrayed Professor Sprout across multiple entries in the film franchise based on J.K. Rowling's wizarding novels, made the disclosure during a recent interview. Margo...

Thames Water crews search for burst main after Witney homes left without water

Residents of Witney have experienced disruptions to their water supply following a suspected burst water main. Properties in the OX29 postcode area have been left without water entirely or have exper...

Rowan Cottage The Green, Grove, Wantage sold for £400,000 in July 2026

A detached property at Rowan Cottage The Green, Grove, Wantage, OX12 0AN sold for £400,000 on 17 July 2026, according to HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Across 44 detached property transactions recorded in postcode district OX12 during 2026, the median price paid was £472,500. This transaction was £72,500 below the m

Reading Blue Coat celebrates 380 years with scholarships and open days

Standing on the banks of the River Thames at Sonning, Reading Blue Coat occupies a 46-acre campus that has served as the institution's home since the late 1940s. The school traces its origins to 1646...