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What’s on in Oxford and across Oxfordshire this Christmas
Light shows, illuminated trails, elegantly decorated stately homes, Christmas markets, carol concerts, pantos (oh yes! pantos), and much more! Festive fun is on the agenda, and here’s our guide to what to do in Oxford and across Oxfordshire this Christmas.
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Family-run Il Principe deli and takeaway on Cowley Road is celebrating 20 years
After serendipitously discovering the empty storefront at 82 Cowley Road, Domenico Iorio and his family are celebrating the 20th anniversary of Il Principe, their independent Italian Delicatessen and Takeaway on Cowley Road, this December.
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Society
Local men’s mental health service releases Christmas single to support of men in crisis
The Cornermen – an Oxfordshire-based men’s mental health and suicide prevention service – has released a Christmas single to raise awareness and funds for the vital work it does supporting men in crisis, averaging five interventions a day in the local community.
50+ recipes for an Autumn feast
Business
Laing O’Rourke secures contract to deliver Oxford North’s Red Hall and first laboratory buildings
Laing O’Rourke has secured the contract to deliver phase 1a of Oxford North’s £700 million new innovation district comprising the Red Hall and the first two laboratory buildings.
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What’s on in Oxford and across Oxfordshire
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The independent bookshops to explore in Oxfordshire
We are incredibly fortunate to have a diverse and vibrant range of independent bookshops in Oxfordshire that are perfect for whiling away the tedious hours after brunch.
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Cultural day trip: The best musicals & theatre shows in London
If you’re looking to go on a cultural day trip beyond Oxfordshire in 2023, here are 20 musicals and theatre shows in London’s West End that would make for a brilliant day out in the capital city.