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Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race Channel 4 coverage to be 'more relatable"
10+ hour, 33+ min ago (561+ words) Organisers of the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race have expressed their hope that including reality stars and insight into the athlete's lives will make the coverage 'more relatable' for viewers. A five-year broadcast deal was struck last October, moving the annual Oxford-Cambridge…...
Florence Pugh officially reveals Peaky Blinders actor boyfriend
7+ hour, 22+ min ago (259+ words) Florence Pugh has officially revealed her Peaky Blinders actor boyfriend with a new post on Instagram. The Hollywood star, who was born and grew up in the city, is known for her roles in 2019's Little Women, 2022's Don't Worry…...
Oxford Speedway breaks silence amid major stadium doubts
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (299+ words) Oxford Speedway has broken its silence after national reports revealed that Oxford Stadium would soon close following a broadcaster pulling out. Sports broadcaster Sports Information Services is to stop covering racing at Oxford Stadium on Sandy Lane in a move…...
Drivers told to drive 10 per cent slower as petrol prices soar
13+ hour, 40+ min ago (334+ words) Drivers are being advised to reduce their speed by 10% in response to the Iran oil crisis, sparking a surge in pump prices. The AA said slowing down by that amount "improves fuel efficiency" while still "keeping up with the flow…...
Traitors star meets pets looking for new homes at shelter
3+ hour, 17+ min ago (564+ words) An animal-loving star of the BBC One's hit show The Traitors has met the pets being cared for in an Oxfordshire shelter while they look for a home. Alex Gray, a contestant of the first series of The Traitors UK…...
First ever Oxford Cambridge OAT race to rival boat race at Tap Social
11+ hour, 8+ min ago (273+ words) An independent social enterprise in Oxford has announced its first ever Oxford Cambridge OAT race will be hosted to rival the traditional boat race on the same day. With a tradition stretching back 137 years, the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race…...
New cafe opening date announced for next week as signs go up
6+ hour, 57+ min ago (224+ words) The opening date of a new cafe in Witney has been announced, as signs go up ahead of the official launch next week. Opera Cafe first teased the opening of its second branch in a shopping centre in Witney in…...
Portsmouth boss demands answers from EFL amid Blackburn and NI manager row
7+ hour, 53+ min ago (526+ words) Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho has questioned the EFL after concerns were raised over a conflict of interest involving Blackburn Rovers and Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill. The Pompey boss, and former U's captain, believes that Championship rivals, including Oxford…...
Cotswolds drive named most scenic in UK for Easter holidays
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (228+ words) A picturesque Cotswolds drive has been named as the most scenic in the UK for the Easter holidays. Searches for Easter activities have increased by 967 per cent over the 90 days in the country. Car rental company Sixt has now revealed…...
Wildlife TV legend reveals Celebrity Traitors and Strictly ambitions
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (453+ words) Michaela Strachan has revealed ambitions to star on both The Celebrity Traitors and Strictly Come Dancing. The wildlife TV star has hosted the BBC's Springwatch nature show for 14 years, having previously worked on The Really Wild Show and Wide Awake…...