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What’s on in Oxford and across Oxfordshire this June
With summer festivals, outdoor entertainment, theatrical delights, and sporting spectacles, June is one of the liveliest and most exciting months of the year to be in Oxfordshire – without the summer crowds. Here’s your guide to what’s worth making time for.
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Brilliant things to do in Oxfordshire this Spring bank holiday
We’ve got another treat in store this weekend, with one of those sweet May bank holidays just around the corner. It’s the last one for a while, so make the most of it.
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May Day Events in Oxford
Oxford comes alive on May Day with the historic May Morning celebrations at dawn and a packed day of activities, alongside several evenings of festivities across the city.
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What’s on in Oxford and across Oxfordshire this Easter holiday
From Easter egg hunts and outdoor adventures to creative workshops and special seasonal events, there’s plenty to explore across the city and county.
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Celebrate summer (when it returns…!) with these Fever-Tree cocktail mixers
Perfect for staycations, summer parties, or a relaxing evening, these Fever-Tree cocktail mixers will be your go-to for a touch of luxury and ease at home.
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces UK general election for Thursday 04 July
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a General Election for Thursday 04 July, saying it was “the moment for Britain to choose its future”.
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Cedar Therapy boutique beauty salons expands to Banbury town centre
Cedar Therapy, a carefully curated selection of boutique beauty salons in picturesque towns on the edge of the Cotswolds, has expanded into prominently situated premises on Horse Fair in Banbury town centre.
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Discover the most-read news stories by The Oxford Magazine in 2023
What news stories grabbed the attention of our readers in 2023? The results may surprise you. Here’s a roundup of the news stories of 2023 that garnered the most pageviews.
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Oxford set to mark Remembrance Sunday 2023 on 12 November
The Lord Mayor of Oxford, in partnership with the Oxford City branch of the Royal British Legion, is set to host a Remembrance Sunday Service at the War Memorial in St Giles’ on Sunday, 12 November 2023.
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Leading housebuilder Persimmon Homes donates £3k to Oxford Food Hub
Leading housebuilder Persimmon Homes has donated £3,000 to the Oxford Food Hub as part of its Community Champions initiative.
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Luxury amenities by La-Eva launches at The Oxford Collection
The Oxford Collection has announced the launch of its new partnership with La-Eva, a sustainable British wellness brand inspired by organic beauty, a love of art and the alignment of luxury with simplicity.
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Energy Superhub Oxford celebrates its first anniversary of reducing carbon emissions
The Energy Superhub Oxford (ESO) is celebrating its first anniversary of reducing carbon emissions and encouraging the uptake of EVs in the region, playing an essential role in Oxford’s path to net zero.
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Best outdoor theatre in Oxfordshire this summer
Blankets and fold-up chairs at the ready; these are the best outdoor theatre in Oxfordshire this summer. From kid-friendly shows to popular classics, you’ve got plenty to pick from this year.
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Carter Jonas achieves planning consent for Landan Homes in Faringdon
National property consultancy Carter Jonas has secured planning consent on behalf of Landan Homes Ltd to create a select development of eight new homes in Faringdon, Oxfordshire.
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Women & War: A new exhibition to tell the stories of women in the armed forces
Women & War: From the Fringes to the Front Line is a new exhibition opening on 03 June to 10 September 2023 at Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock.
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An insider’s guide to Harry Potter walking tours in Oxford
A Harry Potter walking tour in Oxford takes you to the real-life locations that inspired and were used in the filming of the Harry Potter movies.