Local news: Oxford
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Hinksey Outdoor Pool to reopen on 16 May after £200k upgrade
Hinksey Outdoor Pool reopens on 16 May after a £200k investment to improve energy efficiency and enhance the swimming experience.
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City Sightseeing Oxford helps fund new medical centre in Angola
City Sightseeing Oxford will donate £1 from every ticket sold on 23 May to help fund a new medical centre in Angola.
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Top 10 charities revealed after nearly 9,000 votes cast in Brand the Bus competition
Nearly 9,000 public votes have narrowed 71 entries to 10 finalists in Oxfordshire’s Brand the Bus competition, where charities are competing for a £100,000 prize package including a year-long advert on an electric double-decker bus and extensive promotional support.
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Chatty Bus returns to Oxfordshire for Mental Health Awareness Week
Oxford Bus Company and Restore are bringing Chatty Bus back to the 300 service on May 14, offering passengers a welcoming space to connect with others and combat loneliness during Mental Health Awareness Week across Oxfordshire.
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Oxfordshire school to mark historic name change with open day
Oxford Montessori School has become Oxford Millwood School and will celebrate its first name change in 25 years with an open day in Elsfield, giving families the chance to explore its woodland campus and discover its personalised approach to education.
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Westgate Oxford launches free Shaun the Sheep trail for families this May
Westgate Oxford is bringing Shaun the Sheep to the city this May with a free augmented reality trail, creative workshops and family activities during half term.
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Oxford United confirm changes to its board and appointment of new Chair
Oxford United have confirmed a board reshuffle with Dusan Bogdanovic appointed as new Chair and Rudi Laksmana joining the board, as Grant Ferguson steps down but remains a director under the club’s Indonesian ownership.
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The Chase star hosts charity quiz night at Iffley care home
A Chase star Darragh Ennis hosted a charity quiz night at an Oxford care home, raising funds for the NSPCC.
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Frilford Heath member attempts record-breaking Everest record at 67 after health battle
A Frilford Heath member is attempting a record-breaking Everest climb at 67, raising funds for charity after a life-threatening health battle.
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Thousands expected for dawn celebrations as May Morning returns to Oxford
Thousands are expected to gather in Oxford on Friday 01 May as May Morning returns, with dawn celebrations on Magdalen Bridge marking the city’s historic 500-year-old spring tradition.
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Oxford City FC helps Response resident fulfil football dream
A Response resident experienced a memorable day at Oxford City FC, highlighting the club’s community spirit and ongoing support for local mental health initiatives.
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Work progresses on Oxford’s new science and innovation campus OxBio Hub
OxBio Hub in Oxford reaches a key construction milestone, with works progressing on a major new science and innovation campus offering flexible lab and office space.