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Jeremy Clarkson opens his Cotswolds pub, The Farmer’s Dog
Situated in Burford, 12 miles south of the Diddly Squat Farm, which has become a household name thanks to Clarkson’s hit Amazon Prime series Clarkson’s Farm, the pub in a picturesque countryside setting is the latest addition to his growing rural enterprise.
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ARCh honours volunteers with over 100 years of combined service to children’s literacy
ARCh volunteers work one-on-one with children in primary schools across the county, helping them to discover a love of reading and develop their confidence, self-esteem and resilience.
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Green light for Bicester Motion and Skyports’ first UK vertiport testbed for electric air taxi industry
The vertiport, positioned adjacent to Bicester Motion’s existing general aviation grass runways, will continue the airfield’s long history of aerospace innovation and will include a compact passenger terminal to test ground infrastructure and flight operations.
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New sustainability role at Grundon as Toni Robinson appointed Board
Oxfordshire-based Grundon Waste Management has appointed Toni Robinson as its first Risk & Sustainability Director, as Stephen Roscoe retires from his role as Compliance Director after a 35-year career with Grundon.
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Oxford United in the Community partners with Her Game Too
The move forms part of the football club’s official charity’s commitment to supporting female participation in football, either watching or playing.
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Oxford Bus Company unveils Oxford Hospitals Charity branded electric bus
Oxford Bus Company has launched its first electric branded bus, supporting Oxford Hospitals Charity, the 2024 winner of its ‘Brand the Bus!’ competition.
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A-levels 2024: Our Lady’s Abingdon students achieve more than double A* grades over last year’s results
The percentage of A* grades increased from 7% to 16%, higher than pre-Covid results. A fantastic 88% of EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) students achieved A* – A, and two-thirds of all students achieved a top grade (A*, A, B) in at least one of their subjects.
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A-levels 2024: Oxford High School GDST crowns off a terrific year with outstanding results
Oxford High School GDST has crowned off a terrific year with outstanding A-level exam results. The school was named the Independent Girls’ School of the Year last September, and it held its first-ever TEDx talk in March.
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Founder and Executive Chairman of Unipart announces retirement after 50 years of service
John will retire from his day-to-day responsibilities and step down as a Board member on 31 August 2024 while continuing to support the business until the end of November 2024. He will remain Unipart’s largest individual shareholder.
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Didcot’s 12th Scout Group is latest recipient of housebuilder’s community donations
Didcot’s 12th Scout Group has received a cheque for £1,000, becoming the latest recipient of Persimmon Homes Wessex’s Community Champions scheme.
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Oxford Bus Company launches exclusive discounts to app users this summer
Oxford Bus Company has teamed up with destinations including Carfax Tower, The Story Museum and Didcot Railway Centre to provide customers using its mobile app with special rates through the holidays and beyond.
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OxTrail auction date is set to raise funds for Sobell House Hospice
Oxfordshire’s ‘OxTrail’ has announced its auction date as a catalogue of sculptures goes on sale to raise funds for the Sobell House Hospice.
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Christmas in Oxford 2024: City council announces new organisers for 2024
Oxford City Council has announced Keston Events Ltd as the organiser for this year’s Christmas event on Broad Street and Gala Lights has been selected to illuminate the city centre with new festive lights.
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Oxfordshire’s top public transport operators support new stadium bid
Oxfordshire’s leading bus and rail operators support plans for a new football stadium to help grow public transport usage in the county. Oxford Bus Company, Stagecoach and Chiltern Railways described Oxford United’s proposed new stadium as “a great opportunity” to grow sustainable travel and enhance active travel options for the community. Oxford United’s proposal presents…
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Hawkwell House Hotel installs EV chargers for guests, visitors and locals
Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel has installed EV chargers at its venue to offer guests, visitors and locals access to easy-to-use charging facilities. The boutique hotel has installed two AC 22KW EV charging points in its car park in Iffley, Oxfordshire. The charging points are ideal for visitors to the hotel, for events, functions or…
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Foodies Festival is set for a spectacular return to Oxford this August Bank Holiday Weekend
Foodies Festival – the UK’s biggest touring celebrity food and music festival series – is set for a spectacular return to Oxford across the August Bank Holiday Weekend.