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2025 Hampton Court Palace Festival opens with electrifying set by James
The 2025 edition of Hampton Court Palace Festival opened in spectacular style on Wednesday 11 June with an unforgettable performance from indie-rock legends, James.
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Gladiators Live adds O2 Arena shows after Wembley sell-out
Gladiators fans in Oxfordshire will be thrilled as four extra shows have been added to the Gladiators Live Tour in London as the high-energy spectacle lands at The O2 arena in November.
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Beauty giant Sephora set to open at Westgate Oxford in late autumn
The announcement forms part of the brand’s nationwide expansion this year, following the launch of its Liverpool ONE store in May and upcoming sites in Sheffield, Manchester, and Cardiff.
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Bus operators welcome council’s review of Oxford congestion measures
Bus companies have welcomed Oxfordshire County Council’s plans to explore temporary congestion-busting measures, including a £5 daily charge for drivers on six key routes across the city.
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Local government in Oxfordshire: Weighing the three unitary council proposals
With the central government encouraging streamlined structures as part of its wider devolution agenda, the key question now is not whether Oxfordshire should change, but how. Explore the three main proposals for reforming local government in Oxfordshire currently under serious discussion.
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Famed burger brand The Beefy Boys set to launch Oxford Westgate location
The Beefy Boys, renowned for their award-winning burgers and American-style barbecue, are opening their fifth UK restaurant this September at Westgate Oxford.
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Petition against temporary Oxford congestion charge gains momentum
More than 1,500 people have signed a petition opposing Oxfordshire County Council’s plans for a temporary congestion charge in Oxford, just 24 hours after it was launched.
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Dougie Blaxland’s Jane Eyre: An Autobiography to return to Burton Taylor Studio
Produced by the creative team that won the National Campaign for the Arts Best Arts Project 2021, it has been hailed “a theatrical tour de force from a company with a rare gift for bringing classics to life with loyalty, energy and intrigue”.
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Henley Festival 2025 unveils RISE line-up of emerging talent on the Thames
Henley Festival returns with its acclaimed RISE programme spotlighting emerging talent in music, art, and production, and this year’s RISING Star Award winner, Hetta Falzon, will lead a diverse musical line-up alongside visual artists.
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Updated: City council leader slams county’s temporary congestion charge proposal
The leader of Oxford City Council has strongly criticised Oxfordshire County Council’s proposals to introduce a temporary congestion charge on several key city roads, citing a lack of engagement with businesses, residents, and the city council.
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Temporary congestion charge proposed for Oxford as council seeks urgent fix for traffic crisis
A £5 daily congestion charge could be introduced on key roads in and around Oxford this autumn, as Oxfordshire County Council looks to ease the city’s growing traffic crisis ahead of long-delayed infrastructure upgrades.
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Thousands compete in 21st Blenheim Palace Triathlon at UNESCO Heritage site
The UK’s 21st Blenheim Palace Triathlon, held on 07 – 08 June at the UNESCO World Heritage site, attracted thousands of participants, including celebrities. The event, known for its scenic beauty and beginner-friendly courses, raised over £130,000 for 60+ charities with 509 running clubs attending.
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UPDATED: Arbequina to open new restaurant in Oxford’s Covered Market
The much-loved Arbequina on Cowley Road is opening a second restaurant in Oxford’s Covered Market, taking over the former Blue Blood sports shop site in the heart of the historic market.
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Wasabi Sushi and Bento unveils curated Omakase menu at its Oxford Cornmarket Street location
Wasabi is launching a summer menu featuring a premium Omakase tasting box at its Oxford branch. Designed to offer a curated journey of seven tasting elements, the experience blends vibrant Japanese flavours with convenient, on-the-go dining.
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Wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan announces 2026 UK tour with an Oxford stop confirmed
Renowned wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan is returning to the stage in 2026 with his acclaimed Lions and Tigers and Bears tour where he will share gripping stories of his encounters with majestic wildlife like pandas, polar bears, and jaguars.
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The Three Tuns: Former Fat Duck Director and Local Butcher reopen Henley pub
The characterful 14th-century pub has been the forever neighbour of the riverside town’s revered butchers’ shop, and its reopening marks a new chapter for one of Henley’s oldest pubs.