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Midge Ure to perform in Oxford as part of 2026 A Man Of Two Worlds UK tour
Midge Ure will bring his A Man Of Two Worlds UK tour to New Theatre Oxford in May 2026, performing a cinematic live show that blends classic hits with new material from his first album in more than a decade.
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Swiss-born Bear St. Bakery to make UK debut at Bicester Village
Swiss bakery Bear St. Bakery will open its first UK site at Bicester Village this March, bringing cult cookies, speciality drinks and signature hot chocolate to Oxfordshire.
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Care home book club inspires Abingdon residents to start writing their own stories
Residents at Bridge House Care Home in Abingdon have been inspired to write their own stories after attending a popular monthly book club featuring visiting authors, literary discussions and community involvement.
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Oxfordshire farmers warned to act before inheritance tax changes take effect
Oxfordshire farmers are being warned to act quickly before new inheritance tax rules take effect in April 2026, with experts cautioning that the changes could force some rural families to sell farmland to cover future tax liabilities.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla hear about Oxfordshire young carers at Windsor Castle
King Charles III and Queen Camilla heard about the challenges facing young carers in Oxfordshire when Be Free Young Carers CEO Sabiene North attended a Windsor Castle reception highlighting the vital role unpaid carers play across the UK.
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Emma Hunter releases cinematic new single ‘Snake’ ahead of album Yolanda
Emma Hunter releases ‘Snake’, the final single from her upcoming album Yolanda. Blending cinematic guitars, rich harmonies and myth-inspired storytelling, the track explores love, addiction and longing within a dramatic musical landscape inspired by 1950s Mexico.
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Oxford Royale named among Europe’s fastest-growing companies
Oxford Royale has been named among the Financial Times’ fastest-growing companies in Europe, reflecting rising global demand for international academic summer programmes.
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Dishoom’s Permit Room launches new menu across all locations
Dishoom’s Permit Room has unveiled a brand-new menu featuring bar snacks, sharing grills, classic curries and cocktails inspired by Bombay’s historic permit rooms.
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Oxfordshire residents offered free stickers to remind drivers that 20’s plenty
Oxfordshire residents can apply for free wheelie bin stickers promoting 20mph speed limits as the county celebrates the introduction of its 275th scheme.
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Savills announces 11 promotions in Oxford office
Savills has promoted 11 employees within its Oxford office, recognising achievements across departments including planning, urban design, rural management and property consultancy.
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Bicester Motion completes £4m restoration of Hangar 137 for TeamSport’s new e-karting centre
Bicester Motion has restored the historic Hangar 137 and handed it to TeamSport to develop a two-level indoor e-karting centre, combining heritage regeneration with sustainable redevelopment at the Oxfordshire future mobility estate.
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Gardner Leader brings business community together for International Women’s Day
More than 130 professionals gathered at Somerville College for Gardner Leader’s International Women’s Day event, celebrating women’s achievements while supporting Homeless Oxfordshire and raising awareness for the charity’s Her Way Home campaign.
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Oxford Half outpaces competition as 2026 race sells out in weeks
The Oxford Half has sold out in under three weeks for 2026, with 15,000 runners set to take part. Rising demand and a fast city-centre course continue to make the race one of the UK’s most popular half marathons.
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Head of Cokethorpe School highlights importance of leadership this International Women’s Day
Dr Sarah Squire, Head of Cokethorpe School, is championing female leadership this International Women’s Day, encouraging young women to pursue leadership roles and highlighting the importance of visible role models in education.
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Rock Solid Rigs launches structured 2026 UK brand ambassador programme
Rock Solid Rigs launches its 2026 UK Brand Ambassador Programme, appointing iRacing drivers to represent the brand competitively while promoting RSR’s precision-engineered plywood sim racing cockpits throughout the UK season.
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Graven Hill residents launch first spring planting in new community garden
Graven Hill residents have begun planting in a new community garden at Graven Hill Primary School, bringing volunteers and children together to grow crops while promoting sustainability, learning and community collaboration across the rapidly growing Bicester development.