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  • Fire crews issue warning after bonfire blaze spreads

    Fire crews issued a warning to gardeners after a bonfire spread to a grass verge. Firefighters from Bicester Fire Station were called to "their first grass fire of the year" in the hamlet of Poundon yesterday (March 18). A bonfire had burned

  • Concern grows for teenager, 14, missing for two days

    Police officers searching for a missing 14-year-old say they are concerned for her safety. Kasey, aged 14, who has been reported missing from Witney, was last seen on Sunday (March 17). She was wearing a dark puffer jacket with a large yellow

  • Oxford's landmark Randolph Hotel gets new owner

    Oxford's landmark Randolph Hotel in Oxford is to get a new owner. American chain Graduate Hotels has been bought by Hilton for 210million dollars. Graduate Hotels builds and runs 33 hotels near US and UK universities. The Randolph was the

  • Burger bar with cult following rated one for hygiene

    An Oxford burger bar which has a cult following has been rated 1 for hygiene. A visit to Peppers Burgers at 84 Walton Street in Jericho has been described as 'a rite of passage' for new arrivals in Oxford. However, the Food Standards Agency

  • Share your views on Didcot Health Centre services

    Didcot Health Centre patients are being asked to share their views in a new survey. The centre's Patient Participation Group is seeking the public's opinions on various themes including the centre’s services and its additional specialist roles

  • Home Guard group donates to the RNLI in charity's 200th year

    A history re-enacting group has presented a £100 donation to the RNLI in the charity's 200th year. The Oxfordshire Home Guard Living History Group raised the donation amount through their frequent displays at country shows and public events.

  • The best pub in South Oxfordshire for 2024 announced

    A Wallingford pub has been crowned the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) 2024 Pub of the Year for South Oxfordshire. Dave and Emma Howse, Cross Keys Wallingford's licensees, scooped up the award after significantly elevating the standards and diversity

  • Cherwell Business Awards launched for 2024

    The 2024 Cherwell Business Awards, which celebrates exceptional businesses, charities, professionals and community organisations in the Cherwell district, has officially been launched. The launch event was held at Norbar Torque Tools on March 14

  • Where to find Oxford's cosiest pubs

    Spring is here but it's still quite cold so you might want to seek out Oxford's cosiest pubs. Why not combine a walk with a pint and perhaps a meal at one of the city’s snug hostelries. There are lots of pubs in the city but some are cosier

  • Easter trail and a nature walk set for country house

    The annual Easter trail at a country house is set to return, along with a new nature walk. The trail at Tumblestone Hollow, at Stonor Park, near Henley, is returning this holiday. This year the trail, which features Easter riddles, will be

  • Oxfordshire working to improve SEND services

    Oxfordshire is making strides in improving services and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This includes an increase in investment by Oxfordshire County Council, plans to expand educational