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Henley Festival 2025 welcomes Magic Radio for Saturday night celebration
Henley Festival 2025, presented by Westcoast, welcomes Magic Radio for an electrifying addition to its renowned riverside celebration. Featuring a special Saturday night takeover of the Festival Club ‘Pure Heaven’, the event includes DJ sets by Mel Giedroyc and Harriet Scott.
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Giffords Circus marks 25 years with Laguna Bay show at Blenheim Palace
Giffords Circus, the UK’s most glamorous circus, celebrates its 25th anniversary with a dazzling new show, Laguna Bay, touring the Cotswolds and south of England, including Blenheim Palace from 22 May. Set in 1950s America, the handcrafted performance features acrobats, magicians, aerial artists, and the beloved Tweedy the Clown.
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BBOWT launches 2025 Nature Photography Competition across three counties
The BBOWT has launched its 2025 Nature Photography Competition, inviting photographers of all ages to capture local wildlife. Entries are open until 31 August across various categories, including birds, insects, flowers, and mobile photography.
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Oxford’s The Store wins national Gin Award, sets new standard in luxury spirits
Oxford’s boutique hotel, The Store, has won “Best in Country” at the World Gin Awards for its house London Dry Gin, crafted with Hawkridge Distillers. The gin, now shortlisted for the world’s best, reflects the hotel’s commitment to authenticity and quality.
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Wilderness Festival announces headline chefs and feasting programme
Wilderness Festival has unveiled its 2024 feasting programme, featuring top chefs including Angela Hartnett, Prue Leith, Tom Sellers, and Imad Alarnab. Highlights include Syrian, Italian, and South African-inspired banquets, a unique BBQ by Rohit Ghai, and an intimate seven-course Chef’s Table experience.
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DogFest kicks off 2025 tour with tail-wagging weekend at Ragley Hall
DogFest, in partnership with Agria Pet Insurance, has launched its 2025 UK tour at Ragley Hall with a weekend full of sunshine, canine fun, and community spirit. Highlights included expert talks, have-a-go activities, agility challenges, and the debut of DogFest Plus.
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Hampton Court Palace Festival returns this June with a star-studded line-up
Hampton Court Palace Festival returns this June with an incredible line-up of legendary artists including Chaka Khan, Gary Barlow, Tom Jones and more. Set in the historic Tudor palace, the 9-night series offers intimate performances, gourmet picnic options, and exclusive VIP experiences.
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The Store opens rooftop terrace for summer with Ribs n’ Rum’ on the Roof
The Store, has opened its rooftop terrace just in time for summer, launching “Ribs n’ Rum on the Roof” every weekend. Guests can enjoy skyline views alongside smokehouse favourites like baby back ribs, pulled pork baps, and vegetarian options such as burrata and aubergine parmigiana.
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Wendy’s in Oxford gets approval for extended late-night opening hours despite police concerns
Wendy’s on Magdalen Street has been granted permission to extend its opening hours until 2.00am from Thursday to Saturday and until midnight on all other days of the week.
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Popeyes’ bid for extended late-night opening hours rejected by Oxford City Council
Oxford City Council has rejected a bid by Popeyes on Queen Street to significantly extend its late-night opening hours, following opposition from a neighbouring bar and Thames Valley Police.
