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The Big Feastival announces first wave of acts for 2024
The Big Feastival has announced the first wave of acts for 2024, which includes headliners Becky Hill and Snow Patrol alongside Cat Burns, Cian Ducrot, Natasha Bedingfield, Kate Nash and Ash.
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Henley Festival 2024 reveals sensational lineup featuring Nicole Scherzinger and Gladys Knight
Henley Festival has revealed a sensational lineup for 2024, with headliners including Nicole Scherzinger, Dave Stewart’s Eurythmics Songbook, Gladys Knight, Nigel Kennedy, Rylan, Sam Ryder and much more.
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Oxford City Council awards study contract for design work supporting Cowley Branch Line
The study will identify any additional infrastructure place needs to ensure that the rail scheme is fully integrated with existing communities, maximising options to improve local movement and connectivity.
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Local author pens book about history, adventure and discovering the malarial parasite
The Great Mosquito Hunt and Other Adventures by Elizabeth Manson-Bahr from Headington, Oxford, examines the history of Britain’s connection with the rest of the world through the lens of a global family’s history from the nineteenth century.
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The future is green as all-electric bus fleet launches to service Oxford passengers
A partnership between Oxfordshire County Council and bus operators has launched what will be one of the biggest UK fleets of electric buses outside London.
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Recognising excellence: Oxfordshire Business Awards 2024 opens for nominations
With a history of acknowledging the accomplishments of numerous businesses in the county, the Oxfordshire Business Awards is back for 2024 and is invitating businesses of all sizes to take part in the county’s most prestigious awards.
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Cirque du Soleil’s Alegría – In A New Light premieres at the Royal Albert Hall
Cirque du Soleil has officially launched its 40th-anniversary celebrations at London’s Royal Albert Hall with the European Premiere of “Alegría – In A New Light”. The creative revival of its iconic 1994 production will run until 03 March 2024.
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Construction to start on hundreds of new affordable homes in Blackbird Leys
Construction work will shortly begin to deliver hundreds of new affordable homes, retail spaces and community facilities across Blackbird Leys following Oxford City Council granting formal planning permission for the project.
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Boutique shopping festival Park Fair set to return to the Cotswolds bigger and better in 2024
Park Fair, the boutique shopping festival for modern tastemakers, will return to the Cotswolds bigger and better in 2024 with five new spaces for families to enjoy.
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The Three Horseshoes at Asthall near Burford has opened following a light refurbishment
The pub offers simple seasonal food, six cosy bedrooms, a large garden with an outdoor bar and incredible views across the rolling Cotswolds hills.
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Oxfordshire retrained racehorse Que Sera shortlisted as a finalist for prestigious award
Selected from over two hundred nominations, Kirtlington-based Vet, Dr Jo Hales’s former racehorse, Que Sera, has been chosen from a shortlist as one of the three finalists.
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Banbury’s historic Whately Hall Hotel has reopened under new management
Tulip Hotels and Real Estate have announced the acquisition and long-awaited reopening of the historic Whately Hall Hotel in Banbury town centre.
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Project helping community groups receives £83k boost from National Lottery
A project helping community groups to help wildlife has been awarded £83,000 in Lottery funding to expand and reach more people.
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Veteran artist’s Waterloo Cartoon recreation on display at Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum
Running alongside the popular war comics exhibition “Into Battle!”, the Waterloo Cartoon by Shaun Maloney is now on display at the county’s military history museum until 30 April 2024.
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Italian Job Mile of Minis returns to helping families struggling with the cost of living crisis
Now in its third year, the organisers are inviting classic and modern MINI owners of all shapes and sizes to join them for an exciting, safe, and enjoyable family driving day.
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89-year-old care home resident has fun at paintballing to prove age is just a number
Sheila Woodley, who has been a part of Churchfields Care Home in the peaceful village of Cassington, about 5 miles northwest of Oxford, for four years, fulfilled her wish of doing something adventurous before she turned 90.