Books
EXCLUSIVE: ‘I’ve always felt like an outsider’ Famous Oxford author Barbara Trapido on her novel’s 40th anniversary and Thursday’s Blackwells event!
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It takes Barbara Trapidido a while to open the front door of her Oxford home. She's looking after a friend's Romanian rescue dog...
concert
TRIPLE BILL: Chaka Khan, Sister Sledge and funk group The Fatback Band join 2024’s Nocturne Live line-up at Blenheim Palace
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Music legend and pop culture icon Chaka Khan was announced today as one of Nocturne Live's headliners in a hugely anticipated triple bill for next...
Eat
EXCLUSIVE: Sartorelli’s to open new wine and pizza emporium Fire & Wine in Milton-under-Wychwood with Eynsham Cellars!
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Sartorelli's has struck again. Not content with their brewery pizza offering at New Yatt, or their cosy spot in Oxford's Covered Market READ...
Bar & Drinks
EXCLUSIVE: The lowdown on Oxford’s first Absinthe bar…. Welcome to The Parlour in the basement of Lynrace in Jericho!
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Oscar Wilde once said "a glass of absinthe is as poetical as anything in the world." It's getting your hands on it that's...
Eat
REVIEW: Bia in Summertown lives up to all expectations with a fun, unique and innovative menu. An exciting addition to Oxford’s restaurant scene!
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There was so much hype surrounding the opening of Bia, mainly down to the new, young chef on the block George Nolan, who...
Art
DON’T MISS: Oxford artist Tim Steward’s self curated show ‘Tregardock And The Atlantic Coast’ at Darle and the Bear in Woodstock
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Darle and the Bear, the much loved Woodstock gallery, may be closing for good, but it's going out on a high with Oxford...
Eat
REVIEW: Unlikely as it sounds, Sturdy’s Castle outside Kidlington now serves a decent curry, with Indian chef Krishnapal Negi in charge!
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I have to admit, I didn't think I'd be reviewing Sturdy's Castle any time soon. Not that there's anything wrong with the well...
Christmas
‘The bigger and more bonkers the better’ Jack’s climbing the Oxford Playhouse beanstalk with private detective Jill on the case. Here’s what to expect!
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Rehearsals are in full swing at Oxford Playhouse as Jack and his crew get ready for a fantastic and full on panto season....
Christmas
REVIEW: Is that a banana in your pocket? Chippy panto Cinderella is a jungle infused extravaganza of fun from the word go!
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The Chippy panto manages to pull something intoxicatingly joyous out of the bag year after year. But when Cinderella was announced we wondered...
Christmas
WORLD PREMIERE: Glacier is a must see festive comedy for grown-ups at OFS. But why are three women swimming alone on Christmas Day?
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That Glacier is entertaining us at Oxford's Old Fire Station over Christmas is a miracle in itself, a result of crowdfunding by OFS...













