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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...

Oxford home care provider Home Instead among top 3% with outstanding CQC rating

A domiciliary care company has been awarded the highest possible rating by the Care Quality Commission. Home Instead Oxford, which assists elderly individuals in maintaining independent living within...

Kennington Post Office boss Ebby dies aged 74 after cancer battle

A postmaster who dedicated nearly three decades to serving a village community in Oxfordshire has passed away at the age of 74. Dr Asadollah Fatemian, widely referred to as Ebby, succumbed to illness...

Oxford Beaumont Care Home in Boars Hill earns outstanding CQC rating

Oxford Beaumont Care Home in Boars Hill has achieved the highest possible rating from the Care Quality Commission. The facility, which operates under Barchester Healthcare, was assessed between April...

Oxford independent bookshop Gulp Fiction applies for licence for new Broad Street venue

A separate Oxford bookseller has filed paperwork with the local authority to establish a fresh outlet in the city centre. Gulp Fiction has forwarded proposals to the council regarding premises contai...

West Oxfordshire residents invited to have final say on Local Plan

Residents of West Oxfordshire are being offered a concluding opportunity to influence the region's long-term development strategy. West Oxfordshire District Council has opened its final public consul...

21 storm names for 2026/27 chosen from 40,000 UK public suggestions

The United Kingdom's official weather forecasting body has published its designated storm titles for the 2026/27 period, drawing from a pool exceeding forty thousand public nominations. The initiativ...

Thames Valley Police chief warns early release will strain resources without extra funding

Thames Valley Police's senior officer has cautioned that existing law enforcement resources face further strain as the early release of prisoners gets underway. In a broadcast interview on Monday, Au...

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...

13-year-old donkey Islandfarm Viscount crowned Supreme Champion at national show

An elderly donkey has claimed the highest honour at a prestigious national competition, securing the top prize for the fifth consecutive year. Islandfarm Viscount, a 13-year-old male castrated donkey...

Didcot youth charity TRAIN receives £1,000 from Persimmon Homes Wessex

A charitable organisation supporting young people in Oxfordshire has been awarded a financial contribution to fund its continuing operations. The Didcot-based group, which also operates in Wallingfor...

New monthly support gatherings launch for Oxfordshire farmers

A fresh monthly gathering has been established to provide agricultural workers with opportunities to socialise, discuss shared difficulties, and obtain assistance, with the inaugural session scheduled...

Tesco worker Steve, 56, marks 38 years at same Abingdon store

A supermarket employee has celebrated four decades of continuous service at a single Oxfordshire branch. Steve, who is 56 years old, joined the Tesco Extra location on Marcham Road at the age of 18 a...

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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...