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Oxford has a hidden treasure, a state-of-the-art contemporary visitor experience on the Eastern ring road- hopefully reopening in 2022 - in which something is produced that is every bit as iconic as the learning for which the city is renowned: the Mini.  

Top home accessories and gifts to add to your wish list this holiday season. As the festive season draws closer and we start to prepare, the inevitable question arises – ‘What would you like this Christmas?’ 

The perennial question comes around each year renewed – what to get your nearest and (not so) dearest when it looks like they already have everything, or when you haven’t seen them since last year?  Astrologer @VenusAndVesta has put together an inspirational gift guide to help you shop with the stars.

Lagan Homes is given the green light for a development of 15 new homes in West Hanney.

As many as 58% of all drivers worry about their MOT test, with most people worrying about the cost of repairs or worrying about being ripped off during such repairs.

Don’t let the change in season stop you filling your home with flowers. Beautiful faux botanicals are bang on trend, and floral patterns in the home create a positive, fresh and vital atmosphere. Use florals to soften your interiors, mimicking the natural environment and giving year-round pleasure.

Thames Valley Lock & Safe are a well-established locksmith in Oxford with a wealth of experience in key cutting, lock fitting, lock opening and repairs, safe installation, safe opening and repair

Looking for a reliable and trustworthy builder to carry out home improvements and renovations for your 'des res' can be a bit of a lottery. We met up with Jason Jones – a local builder – a couple of weeks ago, to find out exactly what it takes to earn a good reputation in the building trade.