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Five independent coffee shops to visit in Oxford in 2026

One of life's greatest joys is enjoying a drink made with love at an independent coffee shop. Luckily for those living in and visiting Oxford, the...

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Charlotte Coles

Oxford United have rolled the managerial dice - it has to pay off

Oxford United have rolled the managerial dice - it has to pay off

There is nothing like a sacking to get you in the Christmas spirit. Gary Rowett has left as Oxford United head coach and, whatever you think of the...

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Malachi Obrey

I did Dry January once - this is the one reason why I will never do it again

I did Dry January once - this is the one reason why I will never do it again

If you are considering trying your hand at Dry January in 2026, this is my plea for you to reconsider. I'm not a big drinker, but a couple of years...

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Rebecca Carey

Why the UK should follow Norway's lead amid plans for 700 'special' homes

Why the UK should follow Norway's lead amid plans for 700 'special' homes

I read in the news recently that plans are afoot to build a wooden town near Lewes in Sussex of almost 700 new homes, with another under discussion...

19.12.2025 1

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Jim Blackall

Should dogs be banned from pubs at Christmas? I can see arguments for both actually

Should dogs be banned from pubs at Christmas? I can see arguments for both actually

Christmas signals the arrival of three things:  An expectation to spend lavishly, an excuse to gorge on food and almost daily pub invites. We Brits...

18.12.2025 2

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Matthew Evans

Oxford United predicted XI vs Charlton: back four, Placheta back, Currie in?

Oxford United predicted XI vs Charlton: back four, Placheta back, Currie in?

Oxford United are back in Championship action on Saturday in an important pre-Christmas fixture against a struggling Charlton Athletic. The U's...

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Malachi Obrey