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Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2024
Throughout 2024, Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock will be celebrating its 10th anniversary with the addition of new and updated permanent displays, new exhibitions and events.
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Pool and splash pad at Wallingford Riverside set to open later this month
The pool and splash pad at Wallingford Riverside are set to open this month on Saturday, 25 May, in good time for the half-term.
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Oxfordshire County Council’s cost of living support measures proposed for approval
Residents struggling to meet basic living costs will continue to benefit from Oxfordshire County Council’s cost of living support, with a new package of measures for 2024/25 proposed for approval by the council’s cabinet on 14 May.
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Roll-out of new 20mph speed limits begins in East Challow near Wantage
East Challow, which is just a mile from the market town of Wantage, is “taking part” in the 20mph scheme approved by Oxfordshire County Council in April of last year.
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Plans to build new traditional homes in East Hanney near Wantage
There are plans to build five new “traditional” homes in East Hanney near Wantage in the hope they will blend in with other “low-key” rural dwellings in the area.
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Construction work begins on new technology facility near Bicester
Construction has begun on a new technology facility near Bicester in North Oxfordshire that will design and manufacture superconducting magnets used in healthcare facilities globally for MRI patient scans.
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One month to Hampton Court Palace Festival featuring Jessie J, Paloma Faith, Sam Ryder, Jack Savoretti & more!
There’s just one month until the Hampton Court Palace Festival makes its highly anticipated return with performances from an array of music icons.
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Cokethorpe School welcomes 100 guests for its inaugural business community event
The Cokethorpe Business Breakfast on Friday, 10 May, saw 100 representatives of local businesses welcomed to the school its first business community event, launching the Cokethorpe Business Directory.
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Oxfordshire ArtWeeks returns to Earth Trust in 2024 with pop-up gallery featuring eight artists
From ceramics, acrylics and oils to sustainable fashion and upcycled jewellery, Earth Trust is bringing together an exciting range of local artists for this year’s Oxfordshire ArtWeeks with a pop-up gallery in the centre’s beautiful converted 19th-century barn.
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Oxford United signs lease agreement for stadium land known as The Triangle
Oxford United has confirmed that it has signed a legally binding lease option with Oxfordshire County Council for land known as The Triangle, as well as completing a community collaboration agreement.
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Hedges Law to celebrate Oxfordshire Artweeks 2024 by teaming up with local artists
Hedges Law will be celebrating Oxfordshire Artweeks 2024 by teaming up with local artists, including official Olympic artist and former British rower Annabel Eyres, in support of the charity Homeless Oxfordshire.
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Plans to build new distinctive homes in Finmere in North Oxfordshire
Hayfield Homes would like to build 10 homes in Finmere on land north of Banbury Road in the northern part of the county.
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BBOWT has launched its annual nature photography competition for 2024
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) has opened its annual nature photography competition for 2024 with exciting new categories and prizes.
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Oxford Royale receives the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade
Oxford Royale has received the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade, joining a distinguished group of 252 organisations nationally recognised for their excellence.
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Open top bus company launches Black Oxford: Untold Stories
Oxford Bus Company has teamed up with the author of Black Oxford: Untold Stories and award-winning producer Pamela Roberts to offer people a unique trip back in time, unlocking the secret histories of Oxford’s black scholars.
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The Alchemist launches a new cocktail menu with levitating drinks and hidden cocktails
The Alchemist has created a brand-new cocktail menu for the spring and summer seasons, with the addition of a cocktail that levitates and another that has to be smashed to be drunk.