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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 nursery children set up pretend shop to learn about business

A nursery in Oxford offered its youngest pupils an introduction to retail life through a simulated shopping experience. The initiative at Grandpont nursery on Abingdon Road gave children the opportun...

River Island to shut Longwell Green store on September 16

A British clothing retailer has announced another store closure as part of its ongoing transformation programme. River Island confirmed the shutdown of its outlet in Longwell Green, located just beyo...

Aldi reveals £300m plan to upgrade 25 UK stores including Aberdeen and Sunderland

The discount retailer Aldi has unveiled plans to revamp dozens of its British outlets in a major refurbishment initiative. A sum of £300 million has been earmarked for improvements to 25 stores scatt...

Modella Capital emerges as potential bidder for Poundland

Investment firm Modella Capital has surfaced as a prospective acquirer for Poundland as the budget retailer prepares for a formal divestiture process overseen by its current proprietor Gordon Brothers...

Pressed Steel centenary exhibition with classic cars at Cowley shopping centre

A temporary exhibition celebrating Cowley's manufacturing heritage has opened at Templars Square Shopping Centre. The display, running from August 23 to 29, commemorates the centenary of the Pressed ...

Boyzlife and Gareth Gates to Headline Oxford Foodies Festival 21st Year

The annual Foodies Festival will return to Oxford for its 21st edition, with South Park hosting the event across the August Bank Holiday weekend from August 29 to 31. The celebration of culinary arts...

Oxford visitor warns of £225 fines after one day on city roads

A road safety campaign group has raised concerns about Oxford's approach to traffic enforcement after a visitor reported accumulating more than £200 in penalties during a single trip to the city. The...

Westgate Oxford Rooftop Rewards Returns September 12-20 with Dining Deals

The annual rooftop gathering at Westgate Oxford will make its comeback next month. The shopping complex's elevated space will host special dining promotions, live entertainment, and family-friendly a...

Oxford congestion charge raised £7.7m surplus but cycling fell 7.4%, say campaigners

A projected £7.7 million surplus has prompted activists to challenge whether the congestion charge's goals have been achieved and examine its wider effects. Following Botley Road's reopening on Septe...

Years recalls all dog food after 50 dogs develop eye problems linked to buckwheat

This week has seen a number of product recalls and safety warnings issued for British consumers, though food and drink have not been the primary focus. Among the items pulled from shelves and the ale...

Two years without Donnington Bridge buses marked with birthday cake protest by campaigners

A celebration with a birthday cake highlighted the frustration felt by locals marking two years since bus services were suspended. On August 19, the Florence Park-based Save Our Buses campaign group ...

19-year-old Charlie Page guilty of raping 13-year-old near Oxford’s Westgate centre

A young man has been convicted of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in the vicinity of the Westgate retail complex. Charlie Page from Faringdon targeted the child close to the Oxford shopping de...

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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...