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Experience Shakespeare like never before as Moonhawk Theatre’s unsettling Macbeth comes to Oxford

Experience Shakespeare’s darkest tragedy in a bold new way.

The best picnic wines for summer: 11 brilliant bottles (and one beer) for every outdoor feast

From crisp whites and refreshing rosés to barbecue-friendly reds, convenient canned wines and a standout alcohol-free options.

Katy Perry’s roaring success at Blenheim Palace

Katy Perry lights up Blenheim Palace with a spectacular festival show, as shown by Nige Brown’s photos.

In pictures: Unforgettable Forest Live highlights

Photographer Nige Brown shares his highlights from another memorable Forest Live series at Westonbirt Arboretum.

Enhance your home’s beauty and value with timber windows and doors

Specialists Timber Windows discuss how installing well-made windows and doors can really enhance the beauty and value of your home.

Inside Witney Museum’s major heritage transformation

Denise Berkley tells us about Witney Museum which has reopened with major heritage revamp.

Tori Bastien of Viking Mortgages explores the different types of mortgages available

From fixed-rate deals to offset mortgages, there are several mortgage options available to homebuyers.

Astrology & Tarot for July 2026

What’s in store for you this month? Melanie Harding, founder of Soul Healing Guidance, offers her new monthly guides for all signs…

Star Q&A: Madness icon, Suggs

Madness frontman Suggs reflects on childhood memories of his jazz-singer mother, sneaking into Who concerts and more.

Win! A six-month Missing Bean coffee subscription

We’ve teamed up with the independent Missing Bean team to offer one lucky winner a six-month ethical coffee subscription, delivered.

Win! Beautiful planners from Yop & Tom

Our lucky winner can enjoy a Bloom garden planner and Tomato Vine recipe journal worth £19.99 each from this design-led independent brand.

See big names and rising stars at this year’s Oxford Comedy Festival

We chat to Matthew Chadourne ahead of Oxford Comedy Festival which returns with lots of big names, bold previews and brilliantly intimate shows.

Mike Stoneham brings Shakespeare’s most raucous rogue to life on stage in Oxford with Falstaff

Falstaff promises a theatrical experience that is as bold and boisterous as the man himself this April 2026.

See Professor Brian Cox and Dr Eleanor Schofield at ATOM Festival of Science and Technology 2026

ATOM Festival reveals its 2026 programme – featuring English physicist Brian Cox, FameLab Academy Oxfordshire, and plenty of inspiring activities.

Hop into Easter: best fun-filled activities across the South East

From egg-citing hunts and crafty workshops to family-friendly days out, we’ve rounded up some of the best activities near you to make this spring holiday extra special.

Spring in Oxfordshire: Egg hunts, lambs & family fun across the county

Discover the best Oxfordshire Easter activities for 2026, from egg hunts and lambing days to steam trains and family-friendly days out.

The Emperor Heads, at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford.

Oxford Literary Festival 2026: Dates, speakers and what’s on

The Oxford Literary Festival returns for spring 2026 with a packed nine-day programme of talks, debates and family events across the city.

Thame Players Theatre hosts free Open Day in February 2026

Interested in seeing what goes on backstage at the theatre? The Players invite you to take an exclusive peek behind the curtain and discover how a production really comes together.

Henley Royal Regatta returns for 185th year in 2026

See world-class rowing at one of the best-known boating competitions in the world, when the 185th annual Henley Royal Regatta returns this June and July 2026.

Remember Monday Q&A ahead of Blenheim

Not long to go until and another star-spangled Nocturne Live against the stunning backdrop of Blenheim Palace! Remember Monday share their thoughts ahead of supporting The Corrs and Natalie Imbruglia on 21st June

The enduring charm of Midsomer Murders

Bucks tour guide Tony Long ponders the enduring appeal of Midsomer Murders 28 years later…

Blenheim Food Festival – Star Q&A with Melissa Hemsley

Former private chef turned food columnist, best-selling cookbook author, real food activist and sustainability champion Melissa Hemsley chats to us ahead of Blenheim Palace Food Festival, 24th to 26th May

Shake Shack Pride Menu 2025: Delicious Deals for a Great Cause in Oxford

Liz Nicholls checks out the colourful new menu at Shake Shack supporting the LGBTQIA+ community in Oxford Trying to book …

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Delicious Middle Eastern Dishes: Noor Murad’s Lugma Recipes

Discover flavourful Lugma recipes from Noor Murad’s cookbook Lugma: Abundant Dishes & Stories from My Middle East. Plus, win a copy!

Recipes from The Bell at Ramsbury

James Graham, talented head chef at The Bell at Ramsbury shares two gorgeous recipes to make and tuck into at home

Recipes from The White Hart, Fyfield

We’re sharing two recipes from The White Hart in Fyfield, which was recently named one of the UK’s top 50 gastropubs

Fryer tuck! Easy air fryer recipes

We’re sharing a taste of Healthy Air Fry Feasts: Fast, Easy, High-Protein Recipes in 30 Mins or Less by Christina Kynigos, AKA @VeryHungryGreek

Recipes from The Golden Ball, Henley

Priya & Ben Watson of The Golden Ball in Lower Assendon share two special winter recipes which have the ‘wow’ factor!

Game on! Venison recipes for autumn

We’re sharing two recipes using venison, a sustainable, ethical local meat, thanks to Chiltern Venison & Robin Popham of Create Terroir.

Tucking In! Recipes by Sophie Wyburd

We’re sharing a taste from Tucking In by Sophie Wyburd who is the star chef at this month’s Wild Feast in Otmoor Farm in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire.

Recipes with Clodagh McKenna

We’re sharing two recipes to make the most of the last of summer thanks to Irish chef, author & TV star Clodagh McKenna.

Green & easy! Wonderful watercress recipes

May brings us the start of British watercress season, thanks to The Watercress Company’s recipes

Recipes from Gennaro’s new Verdure cookbook

We’re sharing a taste of Gennaro’s Verdure: Big and bold recipes to pack your plate with veg by Gennaro Contaldo (Pavilion Books).

Star Q&A: Madness icon, Suggs

Madness frontman Suggs reflects on childhood memories of his jazz-singer mother, sneaking into Who concerts and more.

Star Q&A: Racing legend, Nigel Mansell

We share a chat with racing legend Nigel Mansell who is staying at The Pop-Up Hotel which has returned to Silverstone in time for summer.

Star Q&A: Gardeners’ World star, Adam Frost

Round & About Editor, Liz Nicholls, chats to Gardeners’ World star Adam Frost about pets, plants and passions ahead of his extended spring speaking tour.

Dr Scott Miller on unconditional love, lifelong care and why pets make us better humans

TV vet Dr Scott Miller shares why pets bring unconditional love, improve mental health and enrich our lives.

Chesney Hawkes touring star Q&A

Liz Nicholls chats to musician & dad Chesney Hawkes who is touring the UK in March with his new album Living Arrows

Chef John’s Culinary Magic at The Greyhound Inn

We chat to chef John Harrison who now leads the kitchen team at The Greyhound Inn in Letcombe Regis Chef …

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Tom Kerridge chef Star Q&A

Liz Nicholls chats to Tom Kerridge, the double-Michelin starred chef who opened The Hand & Flowers 20 years ago & The Coach 10 years ago

Star Q&A with Tim Rice ahead of tour

Liz Nicholls chats to the multi-award winning, internationally renowned lyricist Sir Tim Rice who returns to a theatre stage near you this spring with Tim Rice My Life In Musicals I Know Him So Well

Star Q&A exclusive with Tom Parker Bowles

The Castle Hotel, Windsor, will welcome British food writer and critic Tom Parker Bowles for an exclusive Q&A event following the release of his latest book, Cooking & The Crown.

Star Q&A with gardening guru Adam Frost

Liz Nicholls chats to dad and Chelsea & Gardeners’ World star Adam Frost whose new book For The Love Of Plants is out on 13th March ahead of his spring UK tour

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen Star Q&A

Liz Nicholls chats to interior designer, dad & grandad Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, 59, who has helped design Rangeford Villages’ new luxury retirement villages, with his daughter Hermione

Win! A six-month Missing Bean coffee subscription

We’ve teamed up with the independent Missing Bean team to offer one lucky winner a six-month ethical coffee subscription, delivered.

Win! Beautiful planners from Yop & Tom

Our lucky winner can enjoy a Bloom garden planner and Tomato Vine recipe journal worth £19.99 each from this design-led independent brand.

WIN! A two-night retreat for up to four people at The Oxford Yurt

One lucky reader will enjoy a two-night stay for up to four people at the award-winning Oxfordshire retreat, complete with breakfast and stunning countryside views.

Win! A copy of The Book of Birds by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris

Win a stunning copy of The Book of Birds by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris.

Win! A pair of tickets to see Five & Madness at Royal Windsor Racecourse

We’ve teamed up to offer a pair of tickets to see Five & Madness at Royal Windsor Racecourse in August 2026.

Win! A six-month Missing Bean coffee subscription

We’ve teamed up with the independent Missing Bean team to offer one lucky winner a six-month ethical coffee subscription, delivered.

Win! Beautiful planners from Yop & Tom

Our lucky winner can enjoy a Bloom garden planner and Tomato Vine recipe journal worth £19.99 each from this design-led independent brand.

WIN! A two-night retreat for up to four people at The Oxford Yurt

One lucky reader will enjoy a two-night stay for up to four people at the award-winning Oxfordshire retreat, complete with breakfast and stunning countryside views.