Local news: Bicester
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Katherine Jenkins celebrates 25 years in music with Oxford date on 2026 UK anniversary tour
Katherine Jenkins will perform at Oxford’s New Theatre in October 2026 as part of her 25th anniversary UK and Ireland tour, celebrating a milestone career with a run of 18 special shows featuring her greatest hits.
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Bicester Motion strengthens estate team with two senior hires
Bicester Motion has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of an HR manager and estate manager as the 444-acre future mobility estate continues to grow.
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Bicester Avenue Garden Centre reveals major new nursery and play area plans
Bicester Avenue Garden Centre has unveiled plans for a new Canopy Children’s Nursery and an upgraded indoor play area, investing £100,000 to enhance family-friendly facilities ahead of 2026.
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Bicester-based PR leader Alex Liste wins national Senior Professional award
Bicester-based PR professional Alex Liste has won Senior Professional PR of the Year at the 2026 Roxhill Media Awards, recognising her leadership, sustainability work and commitment to responsible storytelling at Lemongrass Marketing.
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Noughts & Nibbles set to open new board game café in Bicester
A new board game café is coming to Bicester as Noughts & Nibbles prepares to open on Sheep Street in March 2026, offering classic and modern tabletop games alongside food, drinks and community-focused events.
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Asian-inspired restaurant itsu to reopen at Bicester Village after month-long refurbishment
Asian-inspired restaurant itsu is reopening at Bicester Village on 05 February following a month-long refurbishment, offering customers a refreshed dining experience and free gyoza for the first 100 visitors.
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Local bat numbers double as Graven Hill’s conservation plan thrives in Bicester
Graven Hill’s bat population has nearly doubled in a year thanks to a decade-long conservation strategy, new habitats, and expert monitoring. Waterman’s latest surveys show rising roost numbers and growing species diversity across the Bicester development.
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The Bicester Collection announces South Asia winners of Unlock Her Future Prize 2025
Six women innovators from across South Asia have been named winners of the Unlock Her Future Prize 2025, receiving funding and global support to develop ventures that advance key UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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The Double Red Duke to open at Bicester Village this November
Country Creatures’ acclaimed Cotswold inn, The Double Red Duke, will open at Bicester Village this November, offering open-fire British cooking, classic cocktails, and signature hospitality from Sam and Georgie Pearman.
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Bicester Motion unveils designs to conserve Hangar 113 for the next century
Bicester Motion has announced plans to restore Hangar 113, a historic 1937 RAF building, securing its future as a sustainable office and events space while preserving its heritage and supporting the estate’s mission to champion innovation and mobility.
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Tom Fletcher’s festive hit There’s a Monster in Your Christmas Show comes to Bicester this December
Tom Fletcher’s There’s a Monster in Your Christmas Show will bring festive magic to Bicester Leisure Centre from this December, featuring a new Christmas song, playful characters, and an appearance from Elf in an interactive musical for the whole family.












