5+ hour, 49+ min ago   (288+ words) A Henley-on-Thames salon owner has been named Professional Hairdresser of the Year at the Pro Hair Awards 2026. Bruno Marc Giamattei, owner of Marc Antoni Salon and co-owner of the Marc Antoni Salon Group, received the top honour in recognition of…...

9+ hour, 32+ min ago   (274+ words) Former chancellor George Osborne said Britain’s economy has “fallen off a cliff” since Brexit and that rejoining the European Union’s customs union would be the fastest route to recovery. Mr Osborne, who resigned as chancellor after being part of David…...

13+ hour, 49+ min ago   (447+ words) A new era is underway at a planning and heritage consultancy following a management buyout. Oxfordshire-based Edgars has announced the change as it approaches its 20th anniversary, with Jon Westerman taking over as managing director in a deal that marks a…...

9+ hour, 47+ min ago   (342+ words) Elon Musk and Sam Altman have backed a call from the boss of Anthropic for the artificial intelligence (AI) industry to “slow down” to give safety measures time to catch up. In an essay titled We Must Pace the Frontier,…...

5+ hour, 49+ min ago   (278+ words) A new wellness experience is launching in Oxfordshire. Yogalina Oxford will host an infrared yin and sound healing workshop on October 11 at 3pm at its Jericho studio. The workshop will combine individual infrared heat mats, yin yoga, and live sound healing…...

5+ hour, 49+ min ago   (277+ words) A haulage boss has warned that freight crime is putting small operators out of business. Rhys Hackling, founder of Direct Connect Logistics in Bicester, said freight theft is a threat to the industry, with one stolen load capable of wiping…...

5+ hour, 49+ min ago   (86+ words) A Bicester-based agency has been appointed to work with an automotive finance provider. 27Works, located at Bicester Motion, will lead PR, social media, and content for JBR Capital. The agency, founded by Nick Trott and Paul Regan, will help build JBR…...

5+ hour, 49+ min ago   (430+ words) Crazy Bear in Stadhampton, Oxfordshire, will host its autumn wedding fair on Sunday, September 20 >(Image: Supplied) A quirky countryside venue is set to unveil its latest wedding packages at a special event this autumn. Crazy Bear in Stadhampton, Oxfordshire, will…...

5+ hour, 49+ min ago   (271+ words) A vineyard has launched its first rosé, made entirely from Pinot Noir grapes. Ewelme Hills, based in the Chiltern Hills in Oxfordshire, unveiled its new wine at an event in London’s Holland Park. The rosé is a limited edition release,…...

13+ hour, 49+ min ago   (438+ words) The South East is facing a shortage of skilled tradespeople needed to build new data centres, according to a study. Since 2024, the South East has seen 25 planning applications submitted for data centres, but many of these are in areas without…...