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TRAVEL: Sri Lanka on a budget. Whales, surfing, beaches, temples, safaris and dosas. Why the Brits are flocking to the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’
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The tropical heat hits you as soon as you arrive in Sri Lanka, complete with a myriad of new sights and sounds, unfamiliar...
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REVIEW: ‘It’s all about the food’ The Corner House in Eynsham is no ordinary cafe, offering simple lunches, takeouts and pop up suppers!
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Jimmy Rossiter opened up The Corner House in Eynsham back in October 2023. Having moved back to his home town with his family...
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REVIEW: ‘Shaw’s touching, sympathetic portrayal puts Thomas More centre stage’ in A Man For All Seasons at Oxford Playhouse
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Never in my wildest dreams could my 11-year-old self have imagined that the great Martin Shaw would go from captivating me as special...
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Been to Artisan Collective of Woodstock yet? From vintage clothes to perfume, ceramics, art, jewellery, flowers and food, you’ll find something you love!
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If you venture into Woodstock on March 1, nestled above the Farmers Market, happily ensconced on the upper floor of the Town Hall,...
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CRIME FICTION: The big names flocking to Oxford Literary Festival plus The Morse, Lewis and Endeavour guided walk
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While The Oxford Literary Festival goes from strength to strength, its crime fiction offering is legendary. Here are the massive names and events...
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From ballet to circus and hip hop, expect world class performances at Dancin’ Oxford’s Spring Dance Festival later this month
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Expect an incredible mix of talent at Dancin’ Oxford Spring Dance Festival 2025, from extraordinary contemporary performances and disco to world class ballet,...
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REVIEW: The Port Mahon, just a local pub in St Clements producing brilliant food without any fuss at all
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It was a bog standard Saturday night in St Clements, and The Port Mahon was bursting with pub crawlers, rugby fans, hen nights,...
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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...













