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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 hospitals launch Operation Cavell with police to tackle staff abuse

Oxford University Hospitals has initiated a fresh programme aimed at addressing escalating incidents of aggression and hostility directed at its workforce. The NHS trust has partnered with Thames Val...

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...

Helen & Douglas House hospice team to run Oxford Half in beds for £200,000

A four-strong cohort of clinicians from Helen & Douglas House will compete in the Oxford Half Marathon on October 11, completing the 13.1-mile course while wearing elaborate bed costumes. Their fundr...

OUH eye team saves £180,000 and cuts three tonnes of waste

An environmentally conscious strategy for administering ocular injections is reportedly reducing waste and generating financial savings at a major NHS trust. Oxford University Hospitals has implement...

Oxford midwife helps earthquake survivors at La Guaira field hospital

A midwife originally from Oxford has provided critical medical assistance in Venezuela after the country experienced two major earthquakes. Alessandra Morelli was sent to the South American nation as...

Response welcomes £343m mental health plan for two new Oxfordshire centres

A charitable organisation has expressed support for a £343 million government initiative aimed at expanding mental health provision to prevent crises from developing. Response, which describes itself...

Woman buying nine toilet rolls weekly divides Reddit users over habit

A question about toilet roll purchasing habits has ignited an online discussion, with some questioning whether such buying patterns are typical. A Reddit user on the r/AskUK community asked how many ...

Six-bedroom Hempton home with 1.04-acre gardens listed for £1.5m

A substantial detached residence has been launched onto the property market in Hempton, with an asking price of one and a half million pounds. The six-bedroom, three-bathroom home sits within grounds...

Oxford burger spot reopens despite zero star rating after dead mouse found behind freezer

A burger establishment in Oxford has resumed trading despite being awarded the lowest possible hygiene rating following a discovery by inspectors that included a deceased rodent and animal excrement w...

Upper Heyford site manager Ed Sturgess wins NHBC Pride in the Job Quality Award

A site manager based in Oxfordshire has been recognised with a national accolade for residential construction excellence. Ed Sturgess, who is 34 years of age, directs operations at the Heyford Spring...

Silverfish warning: August peak season could cost homeowners thousands in damage

Silverfish pose no direct threat to human health, yet they frequently become a source of irritation for residents throughout the United Kingdom. The creatures reach their highest activity levels duri...

Pharmacist warns 207 salmonella cases confirmed with one death and 34 hospitalised

A pharmaceutical professional has urged British citizens to exercise caution following a notable surge in salmonella infections across the United Kingdom. The bacterial illness, while frequently mana...

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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...