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‘I’m really proud of myself’ From becoming Kingham Plough’s head chef aged 23 to starring on BBC’s Great British Menu. Meet Ashleigh Farrand!
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You might recognise Ashleigh Farrand from BBC's Great British Menu 2025 - the Kingham Plough head chef whose six dishes impressed the judges...
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‘It’s always been a dream’ The Michelin Guide 2025’s Le Manoir and Nut Tree stars, plus Lamb in Little Milton and Duck On The Pond in South Newington added...
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The Michelin Guide 2025 announcements are in, with Le Manoir and The Nut Tree retaining their Michelin stars, alongside some exciting new entries...
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REVIEW: Terence Rattigan’s ‘Summer 1954’ double bill at Oxford Playhouse highlights the ongoing need for kindness and inclusivity
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Terence Rattigan's Table Number Seven is a shocking reminder of the normalised homophobia which existed in the summer of 1954, the Sexual Offences...
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‘An exceptional Sunday lunch’ There’s a reason The Lamb Inn in Crawley near Witney is so popular – great hospitality, stunning food and convivial vibe!
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The phone rang continually at The Lamb Inn in Crawley, diners desperate for a table. But like Joseph in Bethlehem, there were none...
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REVIEW: Kibou’s Japanese afternoon tea has to be seen to be believed. A gloriously refreshing take on such an British staple!
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Introducing a high tea to a city like Oxford, already overflowing with afternoon delights, is punchy at best. But Kibou has raised the...
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Where to book for Valentine’s Day, from film nights to jazz, tasting menus, supper clubs, sharing specials, besties brunch, Japanese tea and romantic dinners! 💘
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We're taking all the pressure off all you romantics out there by picking the best, most exciting and novel ideas for Valentine's Day,...
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BREAKING NEWS: Alex James headlining Big Feastival with Nelly Furtado and Faithless, plus Travis, The Wombats, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Tom Walker
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Alex James himself has been announced as one of the headliners at The Big Feastival 2025 it was announced today.
The Blur guitarist, who...
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EXCLUSIVE: Bashbites Bookclub – Oxfordshire’s first pop up supper book club kicks off at Chloe’s in Charlbury with a Mexican feast!
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Imagine a book club where you could sit and discuss foodie literature while being served a book related menu. Welcome to Bashbites Book...
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Cara Hunter is back: Nearly two million books sold, new thriller ‘Making A Killing’, crime gaffe podcast and Oxford Lit Fest date
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Cara Hunter is glowing. With her new novel Making A Killing being published next week, the brilliant podcast Watching The Detectives a great...
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REVIEW: Why the recently opened Mason’s Arms in Clanfield, sister pub to The Double Red Duke, is our new favourite place!
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We've been dying to get down to The Mason's Arms in Clanfield since it opened in October, mainly because if it's anything like...