Food and drink

Famous Oxfordshire restaurant named among the country's top 100

Prestigious Oxfordshire restaurant named among the country's top 100

The new McDonald's in Cornmarket

The new McDonald's in Cornmarket

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McDonald's refused permission for later opening hours

Ovisher attained a shocking zero-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

Ovisher attained a shocking zero-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

Food Hygiene Ratings

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Inside ZERO-rated restaurant kitchen that left hygiene inspector ‘concerned’

The signs on the former TSB building

The signs on the former TSB building

Burger restaurant and takeaway set to open on town's high street 'soon'

Wetherspoon revealed stronger sales for the half-year so far despite selling off more pub venues

Wetherspoon revealed stronger sales for the half-year so far despite selling off more pub venues

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Wetherspoons calls for pub food tax cuts amid Budget cost increases

Morrisons is offering a new Chippy deal in all its cafes for £14 or £21 for customers without a More Card

Morrisons is offering a new Chippy deal in all its cafes for £14 or £21 for customers without a More Card

Morrisons launches £14 takeaway fish and chips deal in its cafes

I've found a new favourite supermarket tomato soup for just 62p that's better than Heinz

I've found a new favourite supermarket tomato soup for just 62p that's better than Heinz

I taste-tested supermarket tomato soup and this 62p tin beats Heinz by a mile

I've been tightly fastened into this self-crisis for about a year and I must admit, I'm hooked.

I've been tightly fastened into this self-crisis for about a year and I must admit, I'm hooked.

New year new you? I found the ultimate boost for any beginner runners

A selection of the best Oxfordshire pubs for food have been named.

A selection of the best Oxfordshire pubs for food have been named.

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Are these the five best country pubs in Oxfordshire for food?

l - r: Maisie Cooke, Ryan Humphrey, Witney mayor Owen Collins, town crier Jean Postlethwaite-Dixon and Jon Mitchell

l - r: Maisie Cooke, Ryan Humphrey, Witney mayor Owen Collins, town crier Jean Postlethwaite-Dixon and Jon Mitchell

Stylish new cafe/restaurant is launched in town

The team behind SpudStop: Guy, Alex, Erin and Finn

The team behind SpudStop: Guy, Alex, Erin and Finn

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Baked potato takeaway opens on town's busy high street

Have you tried the Shatter Crunchin’ Chicken Tenders at Popeyes UK?

Have you tried the Shatter Crunchin’ Chicken Tenders at Popeyes UK?

How to claim free chicken at Popeyes UK as 10,000 portions up for grabs

An image of a 'perfect' Full English caused a lot of criticism on Reddit

An image of a 'perfect' Full English caused a lot of criticism on Reddit

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'Looks anaemic' - Image of 'perfect' Full English breakfast causes some debate

Bacon, white sliced bread and biscuits are some ultra-processed foods a top nutritionist is recommending to reduce

Bacon, white sliced bread and biscuits are some ultra-processed foods a top nutritionist is recommending to reduce

UK's top nutritionist reveals the ultra-processed foods you should be avoiding

One of the six courses on the tasting menu

One of the six courses on the tasting menu

Oxford restaurant launching Agatha Christie inspired tasting menu

The YAZIO PRO app is not difficult to navigate and offers a variety of recipes for every meal of the day

The YAZIO PRO app is not difficult to navigate and offers a variety of recipes for every meal of the day

I made 3 meals for under £23 – How this app transformed my weekly food shop

Costa, Starbuck or Greggs - who offers the cheapest cuppa? Experts reveal answer

Costa, Starbuck or Greggs - who offers the cheapest cuppa? Experts reveal answer

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Costa, Starbucks or Greggs - which is the cheapest cuppa? Experts reveal answer

Pokhara Delight will open tonight.

Pokhara Delight will open tonight.

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New restaurant with space for 100 diners to open TONIGHT

James Martin's sublime sausage and mash. Alright, I'm not the best at plating up.

James Martin's sublime sausage and mash. Alright, I'm not the best at plating up.

I tried out James Martin's incredibly simple sausage and mash recipe

The chippy vans are ranked among the top 50 in the UK.

The chippy vans are ranked among the top 50 in the UK.

Local chippy van ranks among UK’s top 50 fish and chip shops

The Crazy Bear hotel

The Crazy Bear hotel

Management buyout at Crazy Bear hotel chain announced

The Eagle's chef has spoken out about a recent food hygiene inspection.

The Eagle's chef has spoken out about a recent food hygiene inspection.

Food Hygiene Ratings

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Chef blames boiler for poor food hygiene at ‘cosy’ country pub

Four best friends are setting up a new Oxford business with a twist.

Four best friends are setting up a new Oxford business with a twist.

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Late-night sober social place to open in city this month

Ryanair said such a policy would result in “a safer travel experience for passengers and crews”.

Ryanair said such a policy would result in “a safer travel experience for passengers and crews”.

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Ryanair calls again for new two-drink limit on passengers at airport bars

The Flaming Hut was given a two-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

The Flaming Hut was given a two-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

Food Hygiene Ratings

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‘Improvement necessary’ at takeaway that serves pizzas and kebabs

Which flavour of Doritos is your favourite?

Which flavour of Doritos is your favourite?

'Not a good idea' - Doritos fans panic as major change for iconic crisps teased

An Oxfordshire fish and chip shop is up for the national award.

An Oxfordshire fish and chip shop is up for the national award.

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Local chippy in final three for national fish and chip award

Some Pizza Express customers have just discovered that the Calabrese pizza is no longer an option on its menu

Some Pizza Express customers have just discovered that the Calabrese pizza is no longer an option on its menu

Pizza Express fans shocked after just discovering popular pizza is discontinued

I compared Quorn, This, Richmond and Beyond Sausage vegan sausages with a meat version of Richmond sausages and this is how they ranked

I compared Quorn, This, Richmond and Beyond Sausage vegan sausages with a meat version of Richmond sausages and this is how they ranked

I compared vegan sausages to meat and one was very close to the real thing

Nick Drewe, trends expert at the online discount platform Wethrift, believes there could be a rise in the popularity of cow's milk

Nick Drewe, trends expert at the online discount platform Wethrift, believes there could be a rise in the popularity of cow's milk

Oxford study could lead to 'resurgence' in cow's milk popularity, it is claimed

Praiseson Julius, a manager at Caffe Nero

Praiseson Julius, a manager at Caffe Nero

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Coffee shop chain creates cosy book-lined cafe in Oxford

Quality Street tubs have been discontinued in South Africa, could they be disappearing from UK shelves as well?

Quality Street tubs have been discontinued in South Africa, could they be disappearing from UK shelves as well?

Nestle reveals future of Quality Street in UK as chocolates discontinued overseas

Greggs upped the prices on a number of items in July 2024, including a 5p increase on the cost of sausage rolls.

Greggs upped the prices on a number of items in July 2024, including a 5p increase on the cost of sausage rolls.

Greggs issues warning to customers as it says price rises are a 'certainty'

Memories of Bengal received a lowly two-out-of-five food hygiene rating (stock photos).

Memories of Bengal received a lowly two-out-of-five food hygiene rating (stock photos).

Food Hygiene Ratings

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‘Mouse droppings and no running water’ at Indian restaurant

Long-awaited Japanese restaurant one step closer to opening

Pompette in Summertown

Pompette in Summertown

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French restaurant is on Good Food Guide shortlist

Supermarkets tend to have a decent amount of choice when it comes to vegan bacon

Supermarkets tend to have a decent amount of choice when it comes to vegan bacon

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I compared vegan bacon to the real thing and I was surprised by the outcome

An FSA spokesman warned: If you have bought the above products and have an allergy or intolerance to milk, do not eat them.

An FSA spokesman warned: If you have bought the above products and have an allergy or intolerance to milk, do not eat them.

'Do not eat': Recall of sweet treat sold at TK Maxx over health risk

Mollie's Diner in Oxfordshire is up for a national award.

Mollie's Diner in Oxfordshire is up for a national award.

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Local burger diner up for national award

Walkers released several new products in 2024 including Smokin’ BBQ Sauce flavoured crisps and a new range of Wotsits and Monster Munch.

Walkers released several new products in 2024 including Smokin’ BBQ Sauce flavoured crisps and a new range of Wotsits and Monster Munch.

Walkers releases new limited edition crisps - but you'll have to be quick

Mary Berry shared her thoughts on the debate around where to store your eggs

Mary Berry shared her thoughts on the debate around where to store your eggs

Great British Bake Off

Great British Bake Off icon Mary Berry shares the proper way to store eggs

The Fox Inn received a two-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

The Fox Inn received a two-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

Food Hygiene Ratings

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Landlords devastated as 'dead insects’ found in pub hygiene inspection

Ovisher has been handed a zero food hygiene rating.

Ovisher has been handed a zero food hygiene rating.

Food Hygiene Ratings

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'Urgent improvement' needed as popular restaurant gets ZERO hygiene rating

Sticks'n'Sushi Oxford

Sticks'n'Sushi Oxford

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'A luxurious and delicious experience': A review of Oxford's Sticks'n'Sushi

White Chocolate Crunch bars have made a comeback at B&M stores

White Chocolate Crunch bars have made a comeback at B&M stores

Chocolate lovers rave as 'best ever' discontinued bar spotted in UK shops again

Vegan foods aren't all cocoa balls and tofu - you'll be surprised to know that some of these everyday items are vegan

Vegan foods aren't all cocoa balls and tofu - you'll be surprised to know that some of these everyday items are vegan

10 surprising items you didn't know were vegan

Coca-Cola Lime was first released in the UK back in 2005, before being discontinued in 2007.

Coca-Cola Lime was first released in the UK back in 2005, before being discontinued in 2007.

Discontinued Coca-Cola flavour 'better than normal coke' returns to UK shops

Official Government statistics have revealed that 412 pubs were demolished or converted for other uses over the year to December

Official Government statistics have revealed that 412 pubs were demolished or converted for other uses over the year to December

More than 400 pubs have closed for good, new figures show

Humberto Freitas at Brown's cafe

Humberto Freitas at Brown's cafe

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Celebrations of an anniversary year at the Covered Market

Jeremy Clarkson with a pint of Hawkstone.

Jeremy Clarkson with a pint of Hawkstone.

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Jeremy Clarkson releases £85 boozy anti-Dry January 'advent calendar'

Mollie's Diner in Oxfordshire

Mollie's Diner in Oxfordshire

Why Mollie's Diner is a fun place to visit in the festive season

Oxford Mail reporter Ed Burnett (centre) had a special chat with Raymond Blanc (left) and Luke Selby (right) at Le Manoir.

Oxford Mail reporter Ed Burnett (centre) had a special chat with Raymond Blanc (left) and Luke Selby (right) at Le Manoir.

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Inside the magic of Le Manoir with Raymond Blanc and Luke Selby

Charlotte with a coffee outside Coffeesmith

Charlotte with a coffee outside Coffeesmith

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The top spots for a festive coffee in Oxford city centre

Dr Shelly Coe, senior lecturer in nutrition at Oxford Brookes University has shared her guide to plant-based Christmas dinners

Dr Shelly Coe, senior lecturer in nutrition at Oxford Brookes University has shared her guide to plant-based Christmas dinners

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Oxford nutritionist gives verdict on meat-free Christmas dinners