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4 days ago | 
oxfordmail.co.uk | Edward Burnett
The first Friday in June marks National Fish and Chip Day in the UK and this year is no different with the occasion taking place this Friday (June 6). We asked readers for their recommendations for where to get the best fish and chips in the county. After receiving several responses detailing people's favourite chippies, we put together the following list for you to try out.
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5 days ago | 
oxfordmail.co.uk | Edward Burnett
The three presenters hosted Top Gear on the BBC as well as The Grand Tour on Prime Video for over two decades. Being a longstanding favourite on television screens across the world, the trio called it a day with one last special released last year. This saw Clarkson, May and Hammond venture across Zimbabwe and Botswana in Africa.
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5 days ago | 
oxfordmail.co.uk | Edward Burnett
Known for being a talent show judge on ITV's Britain's Got Talent (BGT) and co-hosting the national Heart Breakfast radio show with Jamie Theakston on weekday mornings, she is a household name. Ms Holden purchased her house in the Chipping Norton area over a decade ago for £860,000. When wanting a break from the life of a celebrity, her countryside retreat offers a cosy pad away from all the hustle and bustle.
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5 days ago | 
oxfordmail.co.uk | Edward Burnett
The picturesque area attracts thousands of visitors throughout the year due to its idyllic waterways, golden-stone houses and abundance of jaw-dropping nature scenes. Yet these “chocolate box” towns and villages which are a honeypot to tourists are also bringing in an unwanted problem with the crowd. Locations in Oxfordshire and Wiltshire, such as “the prettiest village in England” Castle Combe, are now under threat from camera drones.
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5 days ago | 
oxfordmail.co.uk | Edward Burnett
The Hollywood actress is well known for her iconic role as Hermione Granger in all eight of the wizarding world's films. After turning her attention to studies, she opted to study a Master’s degree in creative writing at the University of Oxford in September 2023. It was announced in February that Ms Watson had switched to a DPhil, which is Oxford's version of a PhD.
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5 days ago | 
oxfordmail.co.uk | Edward Burnett
Thames Valley Police (TVP) has confirmed that a man was apprehended early this morning (Monday, June 2) in Wallingford. The incident occurred around the Esso Petrol Station on Station Road in the town. Officers have confirmed that the suspect is currently in the force's custody following the arrest. READ MORE: Motorcyclist hospitalised with 'serious injuries' as police attend crash Flash Sale Alert! 🌟Dive deeper into the stories that shape Oxfordshire with Oxford Mail.
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5 days ago | 
worcesternews.co.uk | Edward Burnett
The Cotswolds pad was used as a base during the UK stint on her Eras tour with the 35-year-old popstar enjoying a slice of the countryside. Reports at the time stated that the stay was at a £3,250-a-night farmhouse just a stone's throw away from celebrity-favourite hotspot Soho Farmhouse. She's believed to have rented the home for the entire duration of her UK and European leg of her mammoth Eras tour which ended at Wembley Stadium in London on August 20, 2024.
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5 days ago | 
oxfordmail.co.uk | Edward Burnett
David Hatchett has been named as the new chief executive officer of the trust which oversees Oxford Spires Academy and Abbey Woods in Oxford. “I’m excited and honoured to be joining the team at Anthem and supporting school leaders and teachers to provide an excellent all-round educational experience for every child," he said. “It’s clear that Anthem has enormous potential.
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5 days ago | 
oxfordmail.co.uk | Edward Burnett
The incident occurred at around 5.20pm on Saturday, May 31, as Thames Valley Police (TVP) responded to a crash near Tetsworth. An Aprila RSV 07 motorbike and a BMW X3 were involved in the collision on the B4012, Thame Road. The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, sustained serious injuries and remains in hospital at this time. READ MORE: Firefighters battle city laundrette blaze for hours as police called Flash Sale Alert! 🌟Dive deeper into the stories that shape Oxfordshire with Oxford Mail.
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5 days ago | 
oxfordmail.co.uk | Edward Burnett
A fire broke out at the laundrette on Great Clarendon Street after 6pm yesterday evening (Sunday, June 1). Two Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service crews rushed to the scene while Thames Valley Police also were present. Firefighters stayed at the scene for two hours after arriving at around 6.30pm.
