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New head chef at The Plough Shiplake brings fine dining flair to Henley-on-Thames pub
The Plough Shiplake near Henley-on-Thames, has welcomed Ian Normington as its new head chef ahead of the Henley Royal Regatta. With experience at The Ritz and Coworth Park, Ian is transforming the pub’s menu with a lighter, seasonal style that honours British ingredients and culinary traditions.
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Award-winning KNEAD Bakery opens bright new High Street store in Oxford
KNEAD Bakery is bringing its award-winning artisan bakes, top-notch coffee, and unwavering commitment to quality to Oxford with the opening of its new store on the High Street.
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The Bull in Charlbury named UK’s best pub at National Pub & Bar Awards 2025
The Bull in Charlbury has been crowned the UK’s best pub for 2025 at the prestigious National Pub & Bar Awards. Reopened in 2023 under new leadership, it beat 255 other county-winning venues to claim the top prize.
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Marco Pierre White restaurant in Oxford introduces new summer menu
Marco Pierre White’s Steakhouse Bar & Grill in Oxford has launched an exciting new summer menu which includes light seasonal dishes, luxurious steaks, and specially curated wine pairings.
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Hampton Court Palace Festival 2025 ends with sold-out Elbow shows
Hampton Court Palace Festival 2025 wrapped up with two electrifying sold-out shows by Elbow, closing nine nights of world-class live music that featured standout performances from James, Tom Jones, Rag’n’Bone Man, Chaka Khan, Gary Barlow, and more.
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Cherwell planning team in final stages of report on Oxford United stadium proposals
Oxford United Football Club has confirmed that the planning process for its proposed new stadium has reached a critical milestone, with Cherwell District Council’s planning department now in the final stages of completing its official report.
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Salon Privé reveals first of its highly anticipated entries for 2025 concours at Blenheim Palace
Salon Privé is returning to Blenheim Palace this August for its 20th Anniversary, and has unveiled its first headline entries: a rare Duesenberg Model SJ, Romy Schneider’s 300 SL Roadster, and a Le Mans-winning Alpine M64.
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Grade II-listed rectory farm house once owned by Sir Michael Caine now on market
Rectory Farm House, a 17th-century Grade II-listed country estate in North Stoke, Oxfordshire, and once the home of Sir Michael Caine, is now on sale for £10m through Savills. The six-bedroom property spans 8.3 acres with 600 feet of River Thames frontage.
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Shoryu Ramen launches authentic Japanese breakfast menu at Westgate Oxford
Shoryu Ramen has launched a new Japanese breakfast menu at its Westgate Oxford location. Created by Executive Chef Kanji Furukawa, the menu blends traditional Japanese flavours with a modern twist. Highlights include viral Japanese Sandos, Smashed Avocado Shokupan, and Salmon Ochazuke.
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Aliki Braine flower works to feature at Ashmolean Museum still life gallery
In a notable recognition of her innovative still-life photography, Aliki Braine’s ‘flower works’ will be exhibited at the Ashmolean Museum’s Daisy Linda Ward Gallery from June 2025 to August 2026. These works will be shown alongside historic still-life paintings.
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Barclays Bank on Cornmarket to move as part of major Clarendon Centre redevelopment
Barclays Bank is preparing to relocate its longstanding branch on Cornmarket Street, moving just across the road to new premises.
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Waterstones Oxford to move from historic Cornmarket home to Queen Street
Waterstones has served its final customers at its landmark Oxford city centre bookshop, marking the end of a 25-year chapter at the iconic William Baker House on the corner of Cornmarket and Broad Street.
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Trygve Wakenshaw brings Edinburgh Fringe hit Silly Little Things to Oxford
Fresh from being ranked in the Top 5 best-reviewed comedy shows at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe, Silly Little Things by Trygve Wakenshaw is embarking on a UK tour with a stop in Oxford. The physically dazzling, hilariously absurd show reimagines mime through slapstick brilliance and emotional storytelling.
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The Oxfordshire people recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025
The King’s Birthday Honours List 2025 has been published, with Oxfordshire proudly represented by a number of individuals recognised for their exceptional contributions to their fields and their communities.
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The Store wins World’s Best London Dry Gin at World Gin Awards 2025
Oxford’s newest luxury hotel, The Store, has won World’s Best London Dry Gin at the World Gin Awards 2025 with its debut signature spirit. Created in partnership with Hawkridge Distillers, the gin was previously named Best in Country for England.
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Salon Privé partners with Qatar Executive for 2025 luxury showcase
Salon Privé, the UK’s premier luxury automotive event, has partnered with Qatar Executive, the private jet arm of Qatar Airways, for its 20th anniversary celebration in 2025. The prestigious event will be held in August at Blenheim Palace.