Local news: Chipping Norton
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Cotswolds Distillery unveils Hearts and Crafts Madeira cask single malt whisky
Cotswolds Distillery has launched the seventh expression in its Hearts & Crafts series: a limited-edition Madeira Cask Single Malt Whisky. With only 1,200 bottles available, the release celebrates Arts and Crafts heritage with rich, fruit-led flavour and William Morris-inspired design.
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Nearly 95% of Big Feastival camping tickets sold for 2026 festival weekend
Camping tickets for Big Feastival 2026 are nearly sold out, with 94% already snapped up, reflecting strong demand ahead of the festival’s return to Alex James’ Cotswolds farm this August bank holiday.
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100 days to go as Big Feastival 2026 expands line up with DJs, dining experiences and family entertainment
The August Bank Holiday festival will feature headline performances from Basement Jaxx, The Streets and Bastille, alongside new additions including DJ Spoony, Seb Fontaine, Tall Paul and Simon Pegg, plus a packed programme of food, comedy and family entertainment.
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Big Feastival reveals stage highlights ahead of August Bank Holiday return
The Big Feastival returns with more than 30 stages featuring music, food, comedy and family entertainment across the August Bank Holiday weekend.
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Hook Norton Brewery unveils Limited Edition Barrel Aged Double Stout
Hook Norton Brewery has launched a Limited Edition Barrel Aged Double Stout, brewed from a 19th-century recipe and matured in oak for 18 months. Rich, smooth, and complex, this traditional English stout delivers chocolate, coffee, and caramel flavours, and has now sold out in limited 750ml bottles.
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Local Businesses unite to celebrate World Kindness Day with gifts for new parents
Local businesses celebrated World Kindness Day by donating artisan gift bags to new parents at Chipping Norton’s maternity unit. Led by Tall Trees Care Home, the gesture brought joy, comfort, and a sense of community to families welcoming newborns.
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Big Feastival announces Basement Jaxx, The Streets and Bastille as 2026 headliners
Big Feastival has announced its 2026 headliners, confirming Basement Jaxx, The Streets and Bastille for next summer’s event in the Cotswolds. The festival returns from 28 to 30 August with music, top chefs, and family-friendly entertainment.
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New player shelters by Externiture give Chipping Norton Swifts FC a boost
Chipping Norton Swifts FC has unveiled two new Externiture-donated player shelters at Greystones. Complete with club colours and practical features, they debuted during the U13 girls’ 10–0 season-opening win and have been warmly welcomed by players and coaches.
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Reduced Shakespeare Company brings Complete Works (abridged) to Chipping Norton
A newly rebooted version of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) will arrive at Chipping Norton Theatre in February 2026, bringing the Reduced Shakespeare Company’s fast-paced comic take on all 37 plays to a new generation.
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Whistlers Restaurant in Chipping Norton sold to new owner
Whistlers Restaurant in Chipping Norton has been sold to hospitality operator Marco Bodini, who plans a fresh relaunch following a full refurbishment. The sale marks a new era for the much-loved town-centre dining destination.
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Kingham Hill School announces strategic alliance with Dean Close Foundation
Kingham Hill School in Oxfordshire will join the Dean Close Foundation in July 2025, marking a significant step for independent education in the region.
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High Sheriff of Oxfordshire launches initiative to amplify young voices
John May CVO OBE DL, the new High Sheriff of Oxfordshire, has launched the ‘Hearing the Young Unheard’ initiative to spotlight the needs of young people. As part of this, a series of Big Breakfast Conversations are being held, including one in Chipping Norton focusing on the impact of domestic abuse on youth.