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Study finds railway route between Oxford, Witney, and Carterton would be feasible
A new feasibility study has set out the case for a railway route connecting Carterton, Witney, and Eynsham to Oxford. The preliminary strategic outline case for the Carterton-Witney-Oxford Rail Corridor (CWORC) was commissioned by Oxfordshire County Council following proposals from the Witney Oxford Transport (WOT) Group. The aim was to establish if there is a…
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Council grants now available for community food banks and larders
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils are offering financial support to community organisations as food prices continue to rise and increasing numbers of people turn to food banks for essentials.
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A colourful celebration of Pride this June at Cornerstone Arts Centre
Celebrate Pride this June at Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot with several events to embrace the LGBTQ+ community. From 9 to 15 June, there will be something for everyone to enjoy and embrace, from drag cabaret to free family-friendly arts and yoga.
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Oxford named the UK’s highest-performing city in PwC’s annual Good Growth for Cities Index
Economic measures, such as income, employment rates and life expectancy, helped the city maintain first place, while other South East cities also ranked highly.
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Gardner Leader law firm announces six new promotions
Regional law firm Gardner Leader has announced its latest round of promotions with two new partners, Lucy Savage and Marie Verney, and four new Senior Associates.
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Wilderness 2023: Find your safe haven at The Wilderness Sanctuary
The Sanctuary and The Lakeside Spa return to Wilderness for 2023 with a diverse and holistic programme to nourish, restore and replenish mind, body and soul. It’s your safe haven and party launchpad.
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Less than a month to go for the 2023 edition of the Hampton Court Palace Festival
Taking place between 06 to 17 June, the highly anticipated concerts feature a plethora of music icons; Gladys Knight, Tom Jones, Grace Jones, Soft Cell, Kool & The Gang, Kaiser Chiefs, Björn Again and Rick Astley.
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Summer season is set to start at Riverside splash pad with over £400k refurbishment
The countdown has begun for the start of the summer season at the Riverside outdoor pool and splash pad in Wallingford, with work underway to get the pool ready to open on Saturday, 27 May – ahead of the half-term holiday.
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Have a splashing good time at splash pads across the Vale this summer
Preparations are ramping up as the splash pads in the Vale of White Horse District are being prepared to be switched on for the summer.
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Planning Consent for Moderna Innovation and Technology Centre (MITC) at Harwell Campus
Carter Jonas has secured planning consent for the Moderna Innovation and Technology Centre (MITC) – a new vaccine research and manufacturing facility at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire.
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Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage announces casting for 2023 UK & Ireland tour
Following its record-breaking run at the Dominion Theatre, Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage has announced its 2023 UK & Ireland tour, including a stopover in Oxford in July.
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Oxford welcomes new Lord Mayor, Councillor Lubna Arshad
Councillor Lubna Arshad is the first woman of colour, the first Muslim woman of intersectional background, and the youngest Lord Mayor representing the city.
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Exhibition on Screen announces world premiere of Tokyo Stories at Phoenix Picturehouse in Oxford
Based on the smash-hit exhibition Tokyo: Art and Photography at the Ashmolean, Tokyo Stories spans four centuries – ranging from the delicate woodblock prints of Hokusai and Hiroshige to Pop Art posters, contemporary photography, Manga, film and street art.
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Lemongrass Marketing wins Sunday Times Best Places to Work Award 2023
Lemongrass Marketing, a Travel PR and Content agency based in Bicester, has been awarded a Sunday Times Best Places to Work Award. The agency was selected from the results of an employee survey with questions specially designed by Employee Experience experts.
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Hedges announces winners of its 2023 local schools’ essay competition
Hedges has announced the three winners of its annual schools’ essay competition. The prize-giving took place at a special closed-doors event held at St Anne’s College, University of Oxford, last week.
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Gusto Italian launches exclusive menu for 2023 graduates in Oxford
Gusto Italian has launched an exclusive graduation menu to help all students celebrate their graduations this summer. The extensive set menu includes some of Gusto’s most popular menu items and a free glass of prosecco for all 2023 graduates.