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Award-Winning Oxfordshire pub The Swan Inn in Islip up for sale at £545k after closure
The Swan Inn in Islip, an award-winning Oxfordshire gastropub recognised in the Michelin Guide and for its AA rosettes, has closed following the departure of its head chef and is now on the market.
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West End hit Operation Mincemeat A New Musical arrives at New Theatre Oxford
Oxford will host Operation Mincemeat next week as the award-winning West End musical begins its first UK tour with a limited five-day run at New Theatre Oxford.
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Pulhams launches new Cheltenham to Oxford bus service via Witney
Pulhams will begin operating a new X52 route linking Cheltenham, Witney and Oxford from 29 March with faster journey times.
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The Jellicle Cats return to Oxford as CATS comes to New Theatre in major UK tour
Oxford audiences will welcome CATS back to New Theatre Oxford in 2027 as a new touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical visits the city for five performances.
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Aureus School student dancers attend London’s MOVE IT event
Forty-four Aureus School dancers travelled to London for MOVE IT, gaining experience through workshops, performances and career inspiration.
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Oxfordshire launches £8m road surface treatment plan to prevent potholes
An £8m Oxfordshire road maintenance programme will treat 87 roads this spring, using surface dressing to prevent potholes and extend carriageway life across towns and villages.
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Community rail projects in Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire win three national awards
Three community rail projects across Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire have been nationally recognised for helping young people, LGBTQIA+ communities and families engage more confidently with rail travel through practical and creative initiatives.
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Aureus School Students inspired at Royal Navy careers event
Aureus School students explored Royal Navy careers and met inspirational speakers at a London event during Careers Week visit.
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Oxfordshire femtech firm develops smart IUD to advance women’s health research
Verso Biosense, based at Milton Park, is developing a smart IUD that collects real-time uterine data, with researchers hoping it will improve fertility treatment and deepen understanding of women’s health conditions.
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Former Oxford United FC player brings Milk Cup trophy to Aureus School
Students at Aureus School met former Oxford United F.C. player Peter Rhoades-Brown and saw the Milk Cup trophy.
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Westgate Oxford launches free Easter family events with character visits
Westgate Oxford is offering free Easter meet-and-greets, craft sessions and themed family trails with popular children’s characters this holiday season.
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Waterperry Opera Festival opens general booking for 2026 season
General booking for 2026 Waterperry Opera Festival will open on Tuesday, 31 March, with Puccini, Donizetti, family productions, recitals and open-air performances across an expanded August programme.
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Zizzi launches Quattro Pomodoro Candy Floss Pizza for spring
Zizzi has unveiled the the Quattro Pomodoro Candy Floss Pizza featuring a rich Italian tomato base, topped with a unique tomato-flavoured candy floss that melts into a sweet glaze that coats the pizza.
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Oxford leisure centres mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week with inclusive sessions
Five Oxford leisure centres are expanding neurodiverse-friendly sessions, with growing attendance during inclusive swimming, skating and fitness activities.
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Graven Hill launches free Easter egg hunt for families during the holidays
Graven Hill is offering a free Easter egg hunt with woodland clues, hidden eggs and prizes for children during the school holidays.
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Oxfordshire to receive 13 new electric buses under £5.1m investment
Oxford Bus Company is adding 13 additional electric buses to its fleet and expanding the county’s zero-emission public transport network following a £5.1m investment.