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Henley Festival unveils spectacular 2026 line up for five summer nights
Henley Festival has revealed its 2026 line-up, with Boy George & Culture Club, Sugababes, Lulu and Alex James’ Britpop Classical headlining five black-tie summer nights on the iconic Floating Stage from 8 to 12 July.
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Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum to showcase county’s military story in 50 objects
A new exhibition at Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum will explore the county’s military heritage through 50 objects, from Roman Britain and Waterloo to D-Day and the Second World War.
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Oxfordshire Cricket strengthens board to boost community impact
Oxfordshire Cricket has appointed four new trustees following its move to charitable status, strengthening its board with experience from elite sport and the charity sector to expand participation and community impact across the county.
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Abingdon Drama Club to stage family drama ‘Things I Know to Be True’ at Unicorn Theatre
Abingdon Drama Club presents Andrew Bovell’s Things I Know to Be True at the Unicorn Theatre this March — a powerful and moving exploration of family, love and identity.
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Katherine Jenkins celebrates 25 years in music with Oxford date on 2026 UK anniversary tour
Katherine Jenkins will perform at Oxford’s New Theatre in October 2026 as part of her 25th anniversary UK and Ireland tour, celebrating a milestone career with a run of 18 special shows featuring her greatest hits.
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Bicester Motion strengthens estate team with two senior hires
Bicester Motion has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of an HR manager and estate manager as the 444-acre future mobility estate continues to grow.
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Oxford United to invest £5.1m in infrastructure as stadium plans progress
Oxford United will invest £5.1 million in rail, road and public transport improvements linked to its new stadium, including major funding for Oxford Parkway Station and the Cowley Branch Line.
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Banff Mountain Film Festival comes to Amey Theatre, Abingdon this March and April
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour returns in 2026, bringing extreme adventure, inspiring human stories and breath-taking landscapes to Amey Theatre, Abingdon, on 05 March and 30 April.
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Examining Authority submits Botley West Solar Farm recommendations to Secretary of State
The Secretary of State will decide within three months whether the proposed Botley West Solar Farm is approved, following submission of the Inspector’s recommendations to Government.
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Oxford alumni nominated for 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction longlist
Four Oxford-connected writers have been named on the 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction longlist, part of a “hopeful” selection celebrating outstanding narrative non-fiction across politics, memoir, science, history and art.
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The Oxford Trust appoints Michelle Webb as associate director of operations
The Oxford Trust has appointed Michelle Webb as associate director of operations, strengthening leadership across its innovation programme and two Oxford centres as expansion continues at the Wood Centre for Innovation.
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Communities in Oxfordshire invited to apply for Love Your Network grant
Oxfordshire community groups are invited to apply for the Love Your Network grant, offering resources to support local walking, wheeling and cycling routes on the National Cycle Network, with applications open until 14 June 2026.
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Westgate Oxford unveils free half-term family event programme
Westgate Oxford is hosting a week of free half-term fun, including an Alice in Wonderland trail, craft sessions, story times and interactive play on Leiden Square for families to enjoy.
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Frilford Heath Golf Club announces Be Free Young Carers as 2026 Charity Partner
Frilford Heath Golf Club has named Be Free Young Carers as its 2026 charity partner, launching a year of fundraising events to support young people aged eight to 17 who care for family members across Oxfordshire.
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Invitation to Hearing the Young Unheard county conference
Oxfordshire leaders will gather on 04 March for Hearing the Young Unheard, a county conference focused on early intervention, prevention and improving life chances for young people across the region.
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From Cromwell to Antarctica: Museum of Oxford reveals half-term and spring 2026 highlights
The Museum of Oxford has revealed its spring 2026 programme, offering tours, talks and family activities that explore the city’s history through rare objects, hidden stories and hands-on experiences in Oxford Town Hall.