Supermarket bosses have not opened branches across the country due to a national issue with ‘electronic systems’, understood to be the tills.

Branches affected in Oxfordshire, which were due to open at 7am, include in Abingdon, Wallingford, Oxford and Wheatley.

“Every branch is affected”, a source at the supermarket said. “They have started to do some work to fix it, but we can’t guarantee when the shop will open.

“There has been a critical error with the systems that is being fixed as we speak.”

Waitrose has been approached for further comment.

A consortium of colleges at the prestigious institution is seeking to appoint to two positions of Language Teaching Assistant in French from September 14, 2026 to August 31, 2030.

The group consists of Exeter College, Jesus College, Keble College, Magdalen College, Merton College, St Catherine’s College, and Wadham College.

Successful candidates will provide French language teaching across the colleges, and during term time each will be based primarily in one teaching room, while also spending part of their working week at each of the participating Colleges.

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They will be expected to deliver advanced teaching in both spoken and written French, and must have full fluency in the language.

Responsibility for acting as the lead College will move in turn between the members of the consortium, with Exeter College and Magdalen College taking on this role first.

These posts are offered on a fixed-term basis and cannot be extended, reflecting the requirement for each Lecteur or Lectrice to maintain close, up-to-date engagement with contemporary culture and current usage in French‑speaking countries.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to consult the individual College websites for further information about the institutions.

Further particulars, including details of how to apply, together with an application cover sheet, are available below.

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Completed applications should reach Miss Liz Howdill, Academic Administrator at Magdalen College (liz.howdill@magd.ox.ac.uk), by noon on Wednesday, June 3.

Applicants should ensure their referees send references directly to the Academic Administrator by the same deadline, without the need for reminders.

Interviews are expected to take place remotely using Microsoft Teams.

The colleges are committed to equality of opportunity and to building an inclusive academic community, and they positively welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

Appointments will be made on the basis of merit, with primary emphasis on the applicant’s ability to carry out the duties associated with the post.

Oxford Manor Care Home, located on Didcot Road in Didcot, received the positive rating across all five inspection areas: safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led.

Flenton D’Cruz, home manager, said: “We are all thrilled to have received such a great report from the CQC.

“I want to thank every member of the team for their hard work and dedication.

“Oxford Manor is a wonderful home, and it’s a privilege to work alongside such dedicated professionals to support our residents to live happy, meaningful lives here.

“It’s truly a team effort and it means a lot to all of us that the inspectors report such positive comments from residents, their loved ones and the team.”

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) report included feedback from residents, relatives and staff, describing Oxford Manor as a “caring” environment where staff deliver personalised support.

One resident told inspectors: “The staff are nice, lovely.

“I can laugh and joke about with them.

“The new staff are nice; I just like them.

“The carers are always happy, it’s the same with the nurses and the managers.”

Another resident said: “I’ve received exemplary care and assistance whilst I’ve been here.”

A visiting GP who regularly attends the home praised the progress made under Mr D’Cruz’s leadership.

The GP said: “I have been visiting here for a number of years, and I am really impressed with the significant improvements the home has made.

“I visit once a week to conduct ward rounds, so I have seen the improvements first-hand.”

Staff also commended the impact Mr D’Cruz has had since taking on the managerial role.

One staff member said: “The manager has been here just over a year and has made a huge difference, many, many improvements.”

The report highlighted positive feedback about the home’s food, menu choices and dining experience, as well as activities and cultural sensitivity.

Oxford Manor is operated by Advinia Healthcare.

Steve Baker, chief executive of Advinia Healthcare, said: “We are incredibly proud of Flenton and the whole team at Oxford Manor, and thank them for all their hard work.

“It was fantastic to read the CQC report, especially the feedback from residents and family members about their experience of the home.

“It’s an exciting time for Oxford Manor, which continues to go from strength to strength as the team supports residents to live happy, meaningful lives.”

Oxford Manor forms part of Advinia Healthcare’s network of 36 care homes across the UK.