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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...

Tributes paid to ‘much-loved’ Henley teacher and rower Sarah Girling, 59

Condolences have been expressed for a well-liked educator and rowing enthusiast whose body was discovered at her residence. Sarah Girling, who resided in Henley-on-Thames, was pronounced dead at her ...

MP Olly Glover visits Challow and Childrey Cricket Club to boost youth access

A member of parliament has endorsed a cricket club's campaign to eliminate obstacles in sport. Olly Glover MP travelled to Challow and Childrey Cricket Club in July to champion its mission of expandi...

St Helen and St Katharine celebrates 45% grade 9s in GCSE results

Academic achievement at St Helen and St Katharine has once again drawn attention to the Abingdon institution following another set of outstanding GCSE results. This year's examination outcomes saw ne...

58% of grades at Oxford school reach top mark in GCSE results 2026

Secondary schools throughout Oxford learned how their students performed on the 2026 GCSE examinations on Thursday, August 20. Thousands of young people in the city made their way to their respective...

Oxford High School GCSEs: 88% grades 9-7, half achieve top grade 9

Pupils at Oxford High School GDST are among those marks celebrating across the city today following this year's examination period. The all-girls institution has once again delivered impressive perfor...

Oxford tennis duo who finished third nationally collect GCSE results

Two tennis players from Oxford have celebrated outstanding GCSE performances alongside their impressive sporting achievements, having reached the national finals on two separate occasions. Taisia and...

Stalled vehicle blocks two lanes on M40 southbound causing three-mile queues

Welcome to our live coverage. Traffic heading south on the M40 is backed up for approximately three miles between Banbury and Bicester this morning. Continue reading for the latest developments. Mot...

King Charles furious over Harper Beckham birthday photos at Buckingham Palace

It is claimed in a biography about the footballer and his wife that the then Prince Charles was extremely angry after the couple received an invitation to a celebration at the royal residence. The ac...

Four in five A-level retake students improve grades at Oxford college

Students who fall just short of the required grades may find that a strategically organised year of resits offers them fresh focus and another chance to obtain the university place they were aiming fo...

Virgin TV adds free Tennis Channel with live matches and classic games

Virgin Media O2 has introduced Tennis Channel to its television package at no additional charge for subscribers. The broadcaster has expanded its collection of streaming services with round-the-clock...

Tonyrefail teen excluded from two primary schools wins Oxford place with four A* grades

An 18-year-old from Tonyrefail has earned a place at Oxford University after overcoming considerable obstacles during his schooling. Dylan McCarthy secured an offer to pursue experimental psychology ...

England under-18 rugby player Luke Taylor secures Loughborough University place

A young England rugby player is celebrating after his A-level grades earned him a spot at Loughborough University. Eighteen-year-old Luke Taylor will move to the university's campus in the Midlands n...

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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...