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Marco Pierre White restaurant teams up with Bloom & Wild
To commemorate the launch of the brand-new spring/summer menu, guests who book a table to dine at Godstow Road-based restaurant between April and June will receive a Bloom & Wild discount code as a thank you.
The offer will give new Bloom & Wild customers 20 per cent off, while returning customers can enjoy 15 per cent off their next floral order.
The collaboration coincides with the arrival of the restaurant’s new seasonal menu, which the business says reflects the “vibrant ingredients and lighter dishes” that accompany the changing of the season.
One of the UK’s most popular online florists, Bloom & Wild is known for its letterbox flowers and thoughtfully curated bouquets.
Paired with the culinary expertise of famed chef and restaurateur Marco Pierre White, the collaboration offers diners something extra special this spring.
Venue director Madalina Duminica said: “This is a fabulous way to not only step into spring, but to come and try our brand-new seasonal menu.
“Bursting with fresh, vibrant dishes, it’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a meal that’s been overseen by the great Marco Pierre White.
“And to make guests’ visit even more special, the new partnership with Bloom & Wild will help bring a little extra joy.”
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Oxford – Ex-childminder to face trial after alleged rape of toddler
Philip Foster, of Headington, was previously on trial at Oxford Crown Court.
The 49-year-old was charged with one count of inciting a female child to engage in sexual activity between August 1, 2022 and December 21, 2023.
He was also charged with rape of a female child during the same time period.
Foster pleaded not guilty to the allegations.
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The court heard that Foster was working as a childminder at the time of the offence.
On Tuesday, April 7, a jury found him guilty of inciting a female child to engage in sexual activity. It could not reach a verdict on the charge of rape.
On April 14, Foster appeared on a video link from HMP Bullingdon after he was remanded in custody following his conviction.
It was confirmed that Foster will face a retrial on the rape count on October 26 this year.
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‘Free’ sweet treat in Bicester Village store for shoppers
Customers who buy one of NEOM’s three new 100 per cent natural body washes will receive a limited-edition Tease smoothie.
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The expanded range, Feeling Grounded, Squeeze the Day and Great Day, costs £32 for 500ml and is described as a ‘body wash wardrobe’ to turn everyday showers into targeted wellbeing rituals.
Matching flavoured smoothies include Feeling Grounded, made with strawberry, banana and coconut milk, Great Day, with spinach, avocado, mango, and Squeeze the Day, blended with pineapple, mango and turmeric.
Two existing products, Cocooning Shower Cream and Super Shower Power Body Cleanser, are also being refreshed as Real Luxury Body Wash and Super Shower Power Body Wash.
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UK airport silent on flight cancellations amid Iran War
Over the past month a number of flight operators have announced scheduling changes as the closure of the globally-important Strait of Hormuz causes the price of fuel to increase.
Indeed, the BBC has said that Air India, Air New Zealand and Delta have all announced plans to cut flights and increase passenger charges.
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However, London Oxford Airport, based near Kidlington, did not answer when asked by this newspaper whether any flights are in doubt.
In addition, bosses at the airport declined to comment when asked if the potential collapse of the Iran War ceasefire might cast more doubt on future flights.
Since the beginning of the Iran War on February 28, and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the price of fuel has significantly increased.
London Oxford Airport is based near Kidlington (Image: Ed Nix)
Though on April 8 a two-week ceasefire was agreed between the US and Israel on one side and Iran on the other, that has come under strain due to Israel’s continued bombardment of Lebanon and Iran’s failure to fully reopen the Strait.
As such, US President Donald Trump has announced a naval blockade of Iran creating fears that the price of fuel could increase again.
It has been reported by the BBC that major airlines across the world have had to take emergency measures due to the rising price of fuel, which accounts for up to 40 per cent of operating costs.
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Indeed, in the first week of April the benchmark European price of jet fuel hit an all-time high of $1,838 per tonne compared with $831 before the Iran War.
London Oxford Airport specialises in general and business aviation and from the hub flights go across the UK as well as Spain, Switzerland, France and other European destinations.
Operators that use the airport include Sovereign Business Jets, Synergy Aviation and Qatar Executive.
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