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Salon Privé expands Concours line-up with new supercars and hypercars classes for 2026
Salon Privé has announced the addition of dedicated supercars and hypercars Concours Classes as the prestigious event returns to the grounds of Blenheim Palace this September. The move reflects the rising status of modern performance icons within collector car culture.
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End date confirmed for Oxford congestion charge ahead of traffic filters introduction
Oxford’s £5 congestion charge is set to end shortly, to be replaced by a traffic filter system featuring ANPR enforcement, a six-month consultation, and warning notices during an initial trial period, amid strong reactions from businesses and campaign groups.
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Oxford Bus Company driver completes epic Anfield-to-Kassam cycling challenge for Sobell House
Oxford Bus Company driver Mark Temple has completed a remarkable 10-hour cycling challenge from Anfield to the Kassam Stadium, raising funds for Sobell House. The emotional endurance ride, undertaken in memory of loved ones cared for by the hospice, followed eight months of preparation and strong support from colleagues, friends and family.
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Bicester MP demands Government ‘come clean’ over MOD Bicester asylum camp plans
The Government is under renewed pressure over plans for a proposed asylum accommodation site at MOD Bicester after an official letter suggested work has already begun, prompting accusations of “secret decisions” from local MP Calum Miller.
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Oxford Bus Company honours much-loved colleague by naming electric bus after him
Oxford Bus Company has paid tribute to long-serving mechanic Mark ‘Panda’ Bowyer by naming one of its electric buses in his honour, celebrating his 49 years of service and the lasting impact he had on colleagues and friends.
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Abingdon Drama Club to stage Orwell’s 1984 in extraordinary churchyard setting
Abingdon Drama Club stages 1984 at All Saints Church, Sutton Courtenay, in its first touring production, transforming Orwell’s burial site into a powerful immersive theatre experience.
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Frilford Heath Golf Club member completes 180-hole marathon charity challenge
Frilford Heath Golf Club member Aude Cazenave has completed an extraordinary 180-hole, three-day golfing challenge, raising more than £4,000 for Be Free Young Carers. The Summer Solstice Challenge, supported by fellow members, will directly fund services for young carers across Oxfordshire.
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Apollo Pharmacy expands healthcare services at Signal Yard, Milton Park
Apollo Pharmacy has opened a larger, purpose-built site at Milton Park’s Signal Yard, strengthening the Park’s growing health and wellbeing ecosystem while supporting both local residents and the working community with faster, more accessible care.
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Westgate Oxford to bring Jabberwocky to life for Alice’s Day festivities
Westgate Oxford will celebrate Alice’s Day on Saturday 04 July with live performances of Jabberwocky, roaming characters, and themed installations in partnership with The Story Museum.
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Home Office asylum plans for MOD Bicester spark consultation and planning concerns
Plans to accommodate up to 1,250 asylum seekers at MOD Bicester have prompted criticism from local leaders, who say the proposal was announced without consultation and have questioned how the Home Office intends to secure planning permission.
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Grove CE Primary School set for £9.5m expansion to create new pupil places
The expansion of Grove CE Primary School is set to create space for 105 additional pupils and a new 39-place nursery, helping meet growing demand for school places driven by housing development in north Grove.
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Six rare Lotus Essex Esprit Turbos to unite at Blenheim Palace for landmark Salon Privé display
Six Lotus Essex Esprit Turbos will be reunited at Blenheim Palace during Salon Privé 2026, forming what is believed to be the largest-ever gathering of the rare 1980s model.
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Global fashion brand Bershka to open first Oxfordshire store at Westgate Oxford
Global fashion brand Bershka is set to open its first Oxfordshire store at Westgate Oxford later this year, taking over a prominent Upper Ground floor unit formerly occupied by River Island.
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Major milestone as 38–40 George Street redevelopment moves into construction phase
The regeneration of 38–40 George Street has reached a key milestone as Marick Real Estate appoints Watkin Jones Group to deliver the new 145-unit Wilde Oxford aparthotel, alongside a 400m² community space developed with Makespace Oxfordshire.
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Cokethorpe pupils join national Big Paddle Clean Up to restore Oxfordshire waterways
Pupils from Cokethorpe School joined canoeists and kayakers in a large-scale environmental effort as part of Paddle UK’s Big Paddle Clean Up, collecting litter across 20km of Oxfordshire waterways including the River Thames, River Windrush and Farmoor Reservoir.
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Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra announces 2026/27 season of major performances
Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra has announced its 2026/27 season featuring global performances in major cultural capitals, a new Tosca production at New Theatre Oxford, and the launch of the Beethoven Festival 2027 with leading international soloists.