Claire Foster
Latest news and stories
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The Oxfordshire people recognised in the New Year Honours List 2024
The New Year Honours List 2024 has been published, recognising the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK, and a raft of people across Oxfordshire have been recognised in the list.
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The literary festivals in Oxfordshire and beyond you can’t afford to miss
With hundreds of literary festivals taking place in the UK every year, here are the ones not to miss – across Oxfordshire or within easy driving reach of Oxford.
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Estate of JRR Tolkien wins lawsuits against unauthorised Lord of the Rings sequel
The Estate of JRR Tolkien has won two lawsuits against US-based author Demetrious Polychron over his book titled The Fellowship of the King.
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Hampton Court Palace Festival announces first acts for 2024 edition
Hampton Court Palace Festival has announced Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Paloma Faith, Sheryl Crow, Deacon Blue, Sam Ryder and a live edition of The Rest is History podcast as the first acts on a stellar programme for the 2024 summer festival.
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John Bishop announces 2024 tour with confirmed dates for Oxford
John Bishop has announced a 57-date live tour in 2024, entitled Back At It, with confirmed dates for New Theatre Oxford.
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Diary notes: Henley Festival set to return in 2024
Henley Festival – the UK’s only black-tie music and arts festival – will return to the beautiful riverside in Henley-on-Thames from Wednesday, 10 July to Sunday, 14 July 2024.
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Last call for Oxfordshire organisations to join Oxford’s inaugural public art trail
Organised by the Sobell House Hospice, this giant art installation initiative will culminate in a magnificent visitor trail that will run for six weeks from 06 July 2024.
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TreeDwellers to unveil its inaugural property in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds in March
The seven distinctive dwellings, enveloped in timber and glass to mirror the organic contours of nature, will be nestled within the expansive 1,700 acres of ancient woodland in Cornbury Park.
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8 singers chosen for public final of Bampton Classical Opera Young Singers’ Competition 2023
After an exciting first round of the Bampton Classical Opera Young Singers’ Competition 2023 in London, eight singers have been chosen for the Public Final in the Leonard Wolfson Auditorium in Oxford.
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Lead Cast announced for An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical
The producers of the Curve production of An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical have announced the lead cast for the musical set to open at The Alexandra, Birmingham, on 23 February 2024 and stopover at New Theatre Oxford from 27 May to 01 June.
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Beyond Oxfordshire: Four great Italian cruise ship destinations
Italy is a truly beautiful country, with its rolling hills, history-laden cities, and distinct culture. And one way to take in as much of this amazing destination as you can is a cruise.
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First acts Announced for Blenheim Palace’s Nocturne Live concert series in 2024
The much-loved, multi-million-selling Australian pop group Crowded House, nine-time Grammy-winning US singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow, and Mercury and Brit-nominated duo Turin Brakes are the first acts to be announced for next summer’s Nocturne Live concert series.
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Oxford to celebrate its communities with light & creativity in 2023 Christmas Light Festival
From 17 to 19 November, artists and local communities will come together to make a weekend of very special events. With workshops, exhibitions, light trails and interactive displays in the city centre and local neighbourhoods, everyone can get involved.
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Local IT firm supports disadvantaged children with a trip to the circus
School children and their families were treated to a night at the circus last week thanks to the ongoing support of a local IT firm.
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Stunning close-up shot of insect crowned winner of annual wildlife photography competition
The extreme close-up of a white-legged damselfly won first prize in the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) 2023 Photography Competition.
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In Pictures: BBOWT 2023 Photography Competition winning images
With the sound of choirs singing Christmas carols, the sight of market traders offering unusual and handmade gifts and the aroma of mulled wine and cinnamon drifting in the air – reminisce about the Oxford Christmas Market 2019.