Food and drink

Krispy Kreme joins the likes of Aldi, Coca-Cola and Walkers Crisps in discontinuing products in 2024.

Krispy Kreme discontinues popular doughnut as fans joke 'who's eaten them all'

‘Do not eat’ - Morrisons recalls £1 kitchen staple and apologises to customers

Missing Bean in Turl Street

Missing Bean in Turl Street

Oxfordshire coffee shop opens with free drinks all day offer

Dishes at Sticks'n'Sushi

Dishes at Sticks'n'Sushi

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Westgate Centre restaurant wins award

Spoon on Duke Street in Henley was among the venues awarded the top rating

Spoon on Duke Street in Henley was among the venues awarded the top rating

Top hygiene scores awarded to south Oxfordshire food venues

Heinz has already axed several products from its range in 2024 including its Organic Baked Beanz and Ploughman’s Pickle.

Heinz has already axed several products from its range in 2024 including its Organic Baked Beanz and Ploughman’s Pickle.

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Heinz discontinues 'different level' soup which fans describe as 'real shame'

Lidl shoppers who have purchased the products have been issued a “do not eat” warning by the Food Standards Agency (FSA)

Lidl shoppers who have purchased the products have been issued a “do not eat” warning by the Food Standards Agency (FSA)

'Do not eat': Lidl apology to shoppers and recall over pieces of copper in food

Simon Drake at The Store

Simon Drake at The Store

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Oxford's newest hotel is praised for 'boosting tourism'

The Good Food Guide has today announced its Top 50 Best Sunday Roasts in Britain

The Good Food Guide has today announced its Top 50 Best Sunday Roasts in Britain

The Good Food Guide

Good Food Guide crowns 2 Oxfordshire pubs for having 'best roasts in the UK'

Community spirit shines at this year’s festive lunch in town. ❤️✨

Community spirit shines at this year’s festive lunch in town. ❤️✨

Annual community Christmas Day lunch to be held

The photo has now received over 15,000 reactions and 3,000 comments from users dubbing it

The photo has now received over 15,000 reactions and 3,000 comments from users dubbing it

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Classic Mars bar 'isn't going away' as 'unsettling' rare bar found on shelves

Mars revealed this week that Celebrations chocolates had been discontinued in Australia.

Mars revealed this week that Celebrations chocolates had been discontinued in Australia.

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Mars reveals future of Celebrations in UK after chocolates discontinued overseas

Hawkwell House first hosted the dining experience in the summer

Hawkwell House first hosted the dining experience in the summer

Fawlty Towers-inspired dining experience returning to Oxford this winter

Two new stores have opened at Westgate.

Two new stores have opened at Westgate.

Oxford Westgate

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Two new shops open in Westgate shopping centre ahead of Christmas

Azeem Indian Takeaway in Abingdon

Azeem Indian Takeaway in Abingdon

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Curry house's award nomination rescinded for poor hygiene rating

French bakery Paul

French bakery Paul

French bakery reopens in Oxford High Street

Whittard in Oxford

Whittard in Oxford

City centre tea company announces plans to move from Oxford store

The cake dramatically changed.

The cake dramatically changed.

Great British Bake Off

Baker has Great British Bake Off nightmare with swimming pool cake

Quality Street, Heroes, Celebrations and Roses tubs will be £2 at Morrisons for More Card customers for a limited time

Quality Street, Heroes, Celebrations and Roses tubs will be £2 at Morrisons for More Card customers for a limited time

Morrisons selling Heroes, Roses and Celebrations tubs for £2 (there's a catch)

The new McDonald's in Cornmarket

The new McDonald's in Cornmarket

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Fast food fans Lovin' It as McDonald's plans APPROVED

Liam Walker at The Farmer's Dog Pub.

Liam Walker at The Farmer's Dog Pub.

Jeremy Clarkson

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Councillor attends as The Corrs play gig at Jeremy Clarkson’s pub

Azeem staff at last year's award ceremony

Azeem staff at last year's award ceremony

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Oxfordshire restaurant nominated for best Indian takeaway award

The Art Café has won a Good Food Award.

The Art Café has won a Good Food Award.

Good Food Award

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Popular city centre café awarded prestigious national award

A Walkers core range advent calendar is already available in UK stores, including Iceland, featuring Ready Salted, Salt & Vinegar, Prawn Cocktail and Cheese & Onion crisps.

A Walkers core range advent calendar is already available in UK stores, including Iceland, featuring Ready Salted, Salt & Vinegar, Prawn Cocktail and Cheese & Onion crisps.

Walkers releases 'elite' new advent calendar as fans say 'roll on December'

The takeaway was handed a poor hygiene score (stock photo of kebab).

The takeaway was handed a poor hygiene score (stock photo of kebab).

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‘MAJOR improvement’ needed at kebab shop after hygiene inspection

Posh Fish has won a Gold Seal in the Good Food Awards.

Posh Fish has won a Gold Seal in the Good Food Awards.

Good Food Award

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City chippy near landmark shark wins Good Food Award

Taramasalata has suffered a bit of a shortage in UK supermarkets in recent weeks

Taramasalata has suffered a bit of a shortage in UK supermarkets in recent weeks

Shoppers bemoan taramasalata shortage in UK shops amid strike action

39 High Street, Banbury

39 High Street, Banbury

New pasta restaurant set to open in empty high street unit

Mars releases new Milky Way chocolate as fans cry 'I might die if I don't have this'

Krispy Kreme is giving away more than 20,000 free doughnuts in the UK as part of World Kindness Day.

Krispy Kreme is giving away more than 20,000 free doughnuts in the UK as part of World Kindness Day.

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Krispy Kreme giving away more than 20,000 free doughnuts this week

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

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'Do not eat': Dips recalled as they may contain 'animal matter' sparking health fears

A Cadbury advent calendar can be bought in Morrisons for £1 this weekend

A Cadbury advent calendar can be bought in Morrisons for £1 this weekend

This Cadbury advent calendar is £1 at Morrisons - but you'll need to be quick

Nestle has axed several products from its range in 2024 including Smarties Buttons, Rowntree's Randoms Squidgy Swirls and Yorkie Orange chocolate bars.

Nestle has axed several products from its range in 2024 including Smarties Buttons, Rowntree's Randoms Squidgy Swirls and Yorkie Orange chocolate bars.

Which discontinued Nestle chocolate would you like to see make a come back?

Natalie Steer has made the final of Britain's best workplace baker

Natalie Steer has made the final of Britain's best workplace baker

Natalie makes final of competition to find Britain's best office baker

Quality Street has long been a Christmas staple in the UK

Quality Street has long been a Christmas staple in the UK

Shoppers vow to ditch Quality Street this Christmas for 'best ever' tub

Kevin the Carrot advent calendars are in Aldi stores now

Kevin the Carrot advent calendars are in Aldi stores now

Kevin the Carrot advent calendar returns to Aldi ahead of the festive season

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Long-standing Thai restaurant moving from location of 32 years

The Oxford café is nominated for the franchise award.

The Oxford café is nominated for the franchise award.

City centre café nominated for new national award

Tim Martin, Wetherspoon’s chairman, has warned over price rises after the autumn Budget

Tim Martin, Wetherspoon’s chairman, has warned over price rises after the autumn Budget

JD Wetherspoon boss issues price rise warning to customers

Greggs App customers who purchase a Festive Bake or a Vegan Festive Bake will receive a free bottle of Coke Zero or Diet Coke

Greggs App customers who purchase a Festive Bake or a Vegan Festive Bake will receive a free bottle of Coke Zero or Diet Coke

Festive Bake returns to Greggs as Christmas menu released

The takeaway has been visited by food hygiene inspectors.

The takeaway has been visited by food hygiene inspectors.

Food Hygiene Ratings

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Indian takeaway with ‘tough lamb and almost raw veg’ told to improve hygiene

The White Hart in Fyfield

The White Hart in Fyfield

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Best roast dinner in Oxfordshire? The top 6 places according to Tripadvisor

Paul Welburn is to leave The Swan Inn.

Paul Welburn is to leave The Swan Inn.

Michelin star chef to leave Oxfordshire pub and restaurant

The Hawkstone advent calendar.

The Hawkstone advent calendar.

Clarkson's Farm

Jeremy Clarkson reveals new Hawkstone advent calendar for Christmas

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' or 'recalled'

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' or 'recalled'

Co-op apologises to customers as FSA issues 'do not eat' warning

New research from Just Eat has found that pet parents do not want to “remember, remember, the 5th of November”

New research from Just Eat has found that pet parents do not want to “remember, remember, the 5th of November”

Dog owners can get a free Just Eat takeaway this week - how to claim yours

McDonald's in Didcot set to reopen tomorrow.

McDonald's in Didcot set to reopen tomorrow.

Oxfordshire McDonald's restaurant set to reopen after refurbishment

Too Good To Go is launching a new delivery service across the UK so customers can order parcels to their home address

Too Good To Go is launching a new delivery service across the UK so customers can order parcels to their home address

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Too Good To Go launches delivery service for surprise food bags - how to get yours

Food Standards Agency food hygiene rating sign

Food Standards Agency food hygiene rating sign

Indian takeaway gets two-star hygiene in latest results

Wildling blends contemporary and traditional British cooking with a local twist

Wildling blends contemporary and traditional British cooking with a local twist

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Wildling wonders diners at Minster Mill

The slow cooker hot chocolate tasted amazing

The slow cooker hot chocolate tasted amazing

I made a slow cooker hot chocolate and now I'm basically a barista

Lazy Saturday celebrations fill Jericho square

The restaurant was handed a one-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

The restaurant was handed a one-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

Food Hygiene Ratings

‘Major improvement’ needed at Italian restaurant

Tuna in more than half of the tins tested from European countries exceeded the level of mercury allowed

Tuna in more than half of the tins tested from European countries exceeded the level of mercury allowed

Warning issued as tinned tuna sold in UK could pose risk to public health