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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...

Around 20 protesters in rain oppose Campsfield immigration centre expansion

Demonstrators gathered in wet weather to express opposition to an Oxfordshire detention facility described as cruel, shortly after confirmation that proposals to significantly enlarge the site would f...

Oxford hospitals score 9.5 for privacy, 9.1 for dignity in patient survey

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has received positive feedback from patients who participated in a nationwide evaluation of adult inpatient experiences. The trust performed well in a...

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...

East Challow councillor backs plan to turn Mission Hall into coffee shop

A local representative has voiced her perspective on proposals to transform a place of worship in Oxfordshire. Jenny Hannaby has indicated that Mission Hall, situated in East Challow near Wantage, co...

Cowley councillor warns Unipart site plan could limit manual jobs

A major employer in Oxford could relocate from its Cowley facility, sparking fears that manufacturing and warehouse positions might be replaced by research-oriented roles. Car components manufacturer...

Boots NHS flu jabs start September 1 for pregnant women and children

The high street pharmacy chain has begun its initial phase of NHS flu vaccination services. The programme commenced on September 1 and targets patients who meet the eligibility criteria, representing...

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 ...

Cala closes Benson play park for four weeks of remedial works

The play area at Gerards Avenue in the Hopefield Grange estate in Benson will be inaccessible to the public for approximately one month while improvement work takes place. Cala, the construction comp...

Carterton GP branch of Bampton Medical Practice set to reopen in former pharmacy

A scheme to restore general practice services in an Oxfordshire town after a branch was compelled to shut has received planning consent. The Carterton outpost of Bampton Medical Practice ceased opera...

Anger over Ridgeway National Trail diversion plan around Oxfordshire home

A proposal to alter a long-distance walking route in the Chilterns has attracted criticism following a homeowner's application to reroute the path. Oxfordshire County Council is currently conducting ...

Police object as Oxfordshire council set to approve first quiet lanes changes

Oxfordshire County Council is preparing to give the green light to initial modifications for its 'quiet lanes' initiative during next week's approval process, despite objections from law enforcement o...

Cherwell 2042 Local Plan advances after inspector approval

A major planning document for Cherwell has progressed past a critical stage in its formal review. The Planning Inspector has given approval for the Cherwell Local Plan Review 2042 to proceed through ...

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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...