Samuel MacGregor
Sam lives in Bicester and has lived in Oxfordshire for 48 years. An avid Oxford United fan, he is a proud Oxonian and dedicated to delivering news to the county. You'll usually find him walking in the glorious Oxfordshire countryside, in particular the Chiltern Hills
Rory Bremner headlines Abingdon comedy night this weekend
Political impressionist and satirist Rory Bremner will headline a four-comedian bill at Abingdon’s Amey Theatre on Saturday 12 September.
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Comedy Buoys with Rory...
Boots unveils refurbished health and beauty store at Oxford Retail Park
Boots has completed a major refurbishment of its Oxford Retail Park branch in Cowley, adding new beauty and wellness ranges while retaining its pharmacy...
Oxford Half Marathon 2026: route, closures and results links
Update, 16 October 2026: The Oxford Half Marathon took place on Sunday 11 October 2026. This page now records the 2026 route and published...
Oxford Playhouse to revive Terence Rattigan’s In Praise of Love
Oxford Playhouse will stage a major new production of Terence Rattigan’s rarely performed family drama In Praise of Love in spring 2027, marking 50...
Aedes aegypti mosquito found breeding in UK for first time
Health officials have begun enhanced surveillance after invasive mosquitoes and larvae were detected at homes in east London, but UKHSA says the risk to...
Mark Thomas marks 40 years of political comedy with Oxford show
Comedian, campaigner and performer Mark Thomas will bring his new anniversary show to The North Wall in Oxford this October, looking back on four...
Blenheim Palace autumn family guide: dinosaurs, Pip and Posy and Halloween thrills
From giant dinosaur sculptures and a new Pip and Posy trail to snakes, circus workshops and an after-dark Halloween experience, Blenheim Palace has announced...
Viral husky Viola Snow to meet fans at DogFest at Blenheim Palace
Social-media-famous husky Viola Snow will make a special appearance at DogFest at the Palace this October, with fans able to enter a free ballot...
Oxford traffic filters: permits, locations and fines explained
Oxford’s traffic-filter trial began on Monday 28 September 2026, replacing the temporary congestion charge at six camera-controlled points. Drivers can no longer pay £5...
HYPE school bags 2026: sizes, prices and what Oxfordshire parents should check
HYPE’s back-to-school range includes colourful 18-litre Iconic backpacks, a larger 23-litre Maxi, matching bundles and new designs with removable charms. Before choosing a print,...
