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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...

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...

Reform UK politician visits Oxfordshire village over asylum housing plans

A Reform UK representative visited an Oxfordshire settlement where he claimed the area represents the epicentre of migration pressures facing the country. Zia Yusuf, a senior figure within Nigel Fara...

Eight new members boost Oxfordshire’s net zero ambitions

Eight organisations have joined a collaborative network dedicated to achieving carbon neutrality across Oxfordshire. The partnership connecting environmental stakeholders has expanded its roster of p...

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...

Pictures: Oxfordshire residents protest against new housing developments in villages

Housing development protests have taken place across Oxfordshire over the years, with local communities uniting to oppose plans for thousands of new homes in their areas. A gallery documents various ...

McVitie’s reveals Jaffa Elf for 2026 Christmas range at £1

McVitie's has announced the launch of a new festive-themed product that will join its 2026 Christmas lineup. The Jaffa Elf represents an unconventional take on the classic Jaffa Cake, combining the t...

£1m mobile dental unit to launch in October targeting 850 rough sleepers

A million-pound funding initiative will deploy a mobile dental surgery to provide crucial oral healthcare to individuals experiencing homelessness and other marginalised populations. The programme, s...

Oriel provost who can block Ultimate Picture Palace also chairs Historic England

The future of a community cinema in Oxford could be determined by an individual holding two significant positions in the city's academic and heritage sectors. Lord Neil Mendoza serves simultaneously ...

Oxfordshire residents at unfinished Carterton development face £100K bill

Residents at an unfinished housing development in Oxfordshire have expressed concerns about being left to address significant safety and infrastructure issues at their own expense. Approximately 30 h...

Fire crews tackle field blaze near Redbridge Park and Ride in Oxford

Emergency responders dealt with a fire that broke out in a field adjacent to a park and ride facility in Oxford, with an investigation now under way. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service received the ...

Witney firm Campbell Architects behind New Balance flagship store in liquidation

A British company responsible for designing a prominent retail outlet has entered administration with debts exceeding £466,000. Campbell Architects Limited, a Witney-based architectural practice, was...

Oxfordshire council reorganisation advances to next stage after deadline met

Government plans to dismantle Oxfordshire's existing local government structure are progressing to a subsequent phase, officials have indicated. On July 16, which marked the final parliamentary sessi...

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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...