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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...

Alfred Flier bus service to launch in Wantage and Grove

A fresh public transport initiative is preparing to commence operations in the coming days, aiming to improve connectivity for workers and residents across multiple Oxfordshire communities. The Alfre...

Grade II listed four-bed townhouse on St John Street, Oxford, for £2.5m

A period property from the Georgian era has been placed on the market in Oxford with an asking price of £2.5 million. The Grade II listed residence on St John Street provides more than 2,900 square f...

47 dead people issued parking fines by Oxfordshire council

Oxfordshire County Council's parking enforcement operations have generated controversy after figures revealed that penalty notices were issued to 47 deceased individuals over a four-year period. All ...

Fears for parking loss as EV charging bays set for 16 Oxfordshire locations

Plans to introduce parking bays designated exclusively for electric vehicles are facing opposition as Oxfordshire County Council prepares to vote on installing 1,500 public charging points across the ...

Thames Water closes Hithercroft Road Wallingford for sixth time in two years

Thames Water has closed a road in Wallingford for the sixth occasion within two years to carry out essential repairs to a damaged sewer. Hithercroft Road was shut to all traffic on Friday, August 14,...

Oxford couple to travel cash-free for Cats Protection from August 29

A pair of animal enthusiasts are preparing to traverse the United Kingdom without spending a penny, all in aid of cat welfare causes. Rachael Brown and Valentin Jann will depart from Oxford on 29 Aug...

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...

Oxfordshire free electric blanket checks as 36% failed safety tests in 2025

A countywide campaign offering complimentary examinations of electric blankets has been launched in Oxfordshire. The programme, designed to reduce fire risks during colder months, brings together mul...

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 ...

Council paints yellow lines in Winslow for train users that don’t exist yet

Buckinghamshire Council has begun installing double yellow lines in Winslow for railway passengers who have yet to arrive. Town councillor Diana Blamires disclosed that the local authority is adding ...

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...

Manor House Castle Combe gives Gentlemen fans countryside escape like show

The follow-up season of The Gentlemen, derived from Guy Ritchie's 2019 film sharing the same title, is scheduled to launch the following week. Shot entirely within and surrounding the capital, the pr...

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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...