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Bicester Motion hosts public exhibition on proposed 10-year investment plan
Bicester Motion has hosted a public exhibition to showcase its proposed 10-year investment plan, inviting residents, businesses and stakeholders to view the plans and share feedback.
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Oxfordshire County Council chief executive awarded OBE in King’s Birthday Honours
Dr Martin Reeves, Chief Executive of Oxfordshire County Council, has been awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to local government. The honour recognises more than 25 years of leadership across major UK councils, including Coventry City Council and Oxfordshire County Council.
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Bicester Village announces flagship cultural partnership with Shreeji News
Bicester Village has announced a flagship partnership with Shreeji News, bringing together two destinations known for curated retail and editorial storytelling. The collaboration launches with a landmark first — a satellite newsstand at Bicester Village
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Cotswolds Distillery unveils Hearts and Crafts Madeira cask single malt whisky
Cotswolds Distillery has launched the seventh expression in its Hearts & Crafts series: a limited-edition Madeira Cask Single Malt Whisky. With only 1,200 bottles available, the release celebrates Arts and Crafts heritage with rich, fruit-led flavour and William Morris-inspired design.
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City Council invites public to consultation on £8m Covered Market improvement plans
Oxford City Council has opened a public consultation on proposals for an £8m programme of essential improvements to the Covered Market. The plans aim to upgrade ageing infrastructure, enhance accessibility and public spaces, and secure the long-term future of one of the city’s most historic trading sites.
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New shuttle bus service launches to Waterperry Gardens this summer
Oxford Bus Company and Waterperry Gardens have launched a new weekend shuttle bus service linking Thornhill Park & Ride with the gardens throughout the summer – offering visitors a more sustainable way to reach the popular Oxfordshire attraction.
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Gardner Leader achieves B Corp Certification as part of responsible business strategy
Regional law firm Gardner Leader has achieved B Corp Certification, marking a major milestone in its commitment to environmental and social responsibility across the communities it serves.
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Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum to host first-ever flower show this July
Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock will host its first-ever flower show this July, combining floral art, military history and remembrance through installations inspired by its collections and new Lee Miller exhibition.
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East West Rail consultation draws more than 3,000 attendees and 5,000 responses
Over 3,000 people have attended consultation events and more than 5,000 feedback forms were submitted during East West Railway Company’s latest route-wide consultation, helping shape plans for the proposed railway linking Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge ahead of a planning application in 2027.
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Westgate Oxford kicks off 2026 World Cup celebrations with family-friendly football events and screenings
Westgate Oxford is celebrating the 2026 World Cup with free family activities, football challenges, crafting clubs, prize giveaways and live match screenings across its venues.
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Low Carbon Hub raises over £640k for UK’s first community-owned solar battery at Ray Valley
Community energy in Oxfordshire reaches a major milestone as Low Carbon Hub exceeds its £500k target, raising over £640k for the UK’s first community-owned solar battery at Ray Valley Solar.
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Foodies Festival to return to Oxford with star-studded chef line-up and live music
Returning to South Park this August Bank Holiday, Foodies Festival will return with celebrity chefs, Bake Off and MasterChef winners, and a headline music line-up including Boyzlife, Gareth Gates and B*Witched, for a three-day celebration of food, drink and live entertainment.
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Bidwells launches 1,054-acre Nuneham Estate to market in rare Oxfordshire offering
Set within the village of Nuneham Courtenay near Oxford, the 1,054-acre estate combines heritage assets, diversified income streams and significant long-term development potential in a rare rural setting.
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The Rivus in Wantage to celebrate links with Charles Dickens with evening of immersive storytelling
Gerald Dickens, the author’s great-great-great grandson, will present his acclaimed one-man show The Signalman!, bringing one of Dickens’ most haunting ghost stories vividly to life.
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Oxford University Press research reveals teenagers divided over AI use in schools
New research from Oxford University Press has found that teenagers remain uncertain about the appropriate use of artificial intelligence in education, with many unsure where the line between learning support and cheating begins.
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Creedence Clearwater Review bring Cosmo’s Factory Tour to Banbury’s Mill Arts Centre
Banbury’s The Mill Arts Centre will host the acclaimed tribute band as it brings its Cosmo’s Factory Tour to town, celebrating the timeless music of Creedence Clearwater Revival with a set packed full of classic rock anthems.