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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 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...

Oxford City Council to consider £410,000 community budget amendments

Oxford City Council is set to consider allocating an additional £410,000 for community enhancements across the city during an extra meeting scheduled for September 3. The gathering will review mid-ye...

Extra tickets released for British Museum’s Bayeux Tapestry exhibition

The British Museum has announced the release of additional tickets for its upcoming Bayeux Tapestry display, which has already seen unprecedented demand since general admission opened last month. The...

Rollright Stones Family Day returns for fifth year on August 31

A special family-oriented event will allow visitors to engage with prehistoric heritage at a significant ancient monument. The organisation responsible for maintaining the Rollright Stones is staging...

Tributes held in Oxfordshire as Nepal flood death toll hits 547

The Nepalese population of Oxfordshire has been left reeling following catastrophic flooding and mudslides in their homeland that have claimed hundreds of lives and left hundreds more unaccounted for....

Norwegian King Harald V, Oxford graduate, dies aged 89

Norway's longest-reigning monarch, King Harald V, has passed away at the age of 89, the royal palace confirmed on Friday morning. The deceased sovereign, who had been receiving treatment for illness ...

Unicorn School Abingdon celebrates GCSE success with top grades in nine subjects

A school in Abingdon is marking the achievements of its students following the release of GCSE examination results. The Unicorn School provides education for young people aged six to 18 who have dysl...

MasterChef host Anna Haugh to make Big Feastival debut at Cotswolds farm

Irish chef Anna Haugh is set to make her first appearance at the Big Feastival, describing shared meals as a fundamental source of meaning in life. The 45-year-old culinary professional, who operates...

Cowley Road bar Kazbar stars in Oxford United kit launch campaign

A Cowley Road bar and restaurant has been included in Oxford United's latest kit launch initiative. Kazbar appeared in the club's Culture Inspires campaign, which was unveiled alongside the 2026/27 t...

Mahnoor Cheema, 18, passes 23 A-levels and gets Oxford medicine offer

Mahnoor Cheema has secured a place at Oxford University after completing 23 A-level examinations. The teenager, who turned 18 recently, achieved an IQ score of 161, surpassing those recorded for reno...

Dame Prue Leith calls for ban on school lunchboxes in food overhaul

Dame Prue Leith has urged the government to prohibit packed lunches as part of an overhaul of school meals. The 86-year-old former judge on the popular baking programme argues that what children brin...

Oxford Health named among nine UK sites in dementia trials network

Oxford Health has achieved full membership status within the National Institute for Health and Care Research Dementia Trials Network for the United Kingdom. This collaboration represents a nationwide...

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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...