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New shuttle bus service launches to Waterperry Gardens this summer
Oxford Bus Company and Waterperry Gardens have launched a new weekend shuttle bus service linking Thornhill Park & Ride with the gardens throughout the summer – offering visitors a more sustainable way to reach the popular Oxfordshire attraction.
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Gardner Leader achieves B Corp Certification as part of responsible business strategy
Regional law firm Gardner Leader has achieved B Corp Certification, marking a major milestone in its commitment to environmental and social responsibility across the communities it serves.
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Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum to host first-ever flower show this July
Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock will host its first-ever flower show this July, combining floral art, military history and remembrance through installations inspired by its collections and new Lee Miller exhibition.
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East West Rail consultation draws more than 3,000 attendees and 5,000 responses
Over 3,000 people have attended consultation events and more than 5,000 feedback forms were submitted during East West Railway Company’s latest route-wide consultation, helping shape plans for the proposed railway linking Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge ahead of a planning application in 2027.
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Westgate Oxford kicks off 2026 World Cup celebrations with family-friendly football events and screenings
Westgate Oxford is celebrating the 2026 World Cup with free family activities, football challenges, crafting clubs, prize giveaways and live match screenings across its venues.
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Low Carbon Hub raises over £640k for UK’s first community-owned solar battery at Ray Valley
Community energy in Oxfordshire reaches a major milestone as Low Carbon Hub exceeds its £500k target, raising over £640k for the UK’s first community-owned solar battery at Ray Valley Solar.
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Foodies Festival to return to Oxford with star-studded chef line-up and live music
Returning to South Park this August Bank Holiday, Foodies Festival will return with celebrity chefs, Bake Off and MasterChef winners, and a headline music line-up including Boyzlife, Gareth Gates and B*Witched, for a three-day celebration of food, drink and live entertainment.
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Bidwells launches 1,054-acre Nuneham Estate to market in rare Oxfordshire offering
Set within the village of Nuneham Courtenay near Oxford, the 1,054-acre estate combines heritage assets, diversified income streams and significant long-term development potential in a rare rural setting.
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The Rivus in Wantage to celebrate links with Charles Dickens with evening of immersive storytelling
Gerald Dickens, the author’s great-great-great grandson, will present his acclaimed one-man show The Signalman!, bringing one of Dickens’ most haunting ghost stories vividly to life.
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Oxford University Press research reveals teenagers divided over AI use in schools
New research from Oxford University Press has found that teenagers remain uncertain about the appropriate use of artificial intelligence in education, with many unsure where the line between learning support and cheating begins.
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Creedence Clearwater Review bring Cosmo’s Factory Tour to Banbury’s Mill Arts Centre
Banbury’s The Mill Arts Centre will host the acclaimed tribute band as it brings its Cosmo’s Factory Tour to town, celebrating the timeless music of Creedence Clearwater Revival with a set packed full of classic rock anthems.
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Oxfordshire to roll out 1,500 new public EV chargers in major countywide expansion
Oxfordshire is set for its largest expansion of public electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with more than 1,500 new charging sockets planned by 2028 to support residents without access to off-street parking.
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Faringdon zero-waste shop celebrates fourth anniversary of helping customers reduce plastic waste
Tribe Zero-Waste in Faringdon has marked its fourth anniversary, reporting that customers have helped keep more than 1.7 tonnes of plastic out of circulation through refill shopping and packaging-free purchases since 2022.
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Disney Princess – The Concert set for New Theatre Oxford as part of UK tour
Disney Princess – The Concert will bring beloved songs from more than 29 Disney films to New Theatre Oxford in April 2027 as part of its first-ever UK and Ireland tour.
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Oxford Bus Company driver to cycle from Anfield to Kassam Stadium for Sobell House
An Oxford Bus Company driver is preparing to swap the driver’s seat for a bicycle saddle as he takes on a 24-hour cycling challenge from Anfield to the Kassam Stadium in aid of Sobell House Hospice.
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Legendary 1935 Duesenberg SJ Gurney Nutting Speedster to make rare UK appearance at Salon Privé 2026
A one-off 1935 Duesenberg SJ Gurney Nutting Speedster once commissioned by Indian royalty will make its first public appearance at Salon Privé 2026 at Blenheim Palace, marking one of the most significant classic car showcases in the UK this year.