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New illustrated walkway celebrates West Oxford as Botley Road bridge works continue
A new illustrated walkway by artist Chris Shipton will brighten the route between Oxford Station and West Oxford from 13 November 2025, blending engineering storytelling with local heritage as Botley Road bridge replacement works continue under the Oxfordshire Connect project.
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Taylor Wimpey sponsors Didcot Primary Academy’s Railway Centre trip
Taylor Wimpey has funded Didcot Primary Academy’s Year 2 trip to Didcot Railway Centre, giving pupils the chance to explore GWR history, ride a steam train and take part in hands-on workshops celebrating the town’s rich railway heritage.
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Crazy Bear introduces monthly jazz lunches in the Glasshouse
Crazy Bear Stadhampton is introducing Sunday Jazz in the Glasshouse, combining a three-course roast with live jazz from Sepha. Running monthly from November to May, the event offers a laid-back dining experience with seasonal dishes and classic roast favourites.
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Mishcon de Reya becomes first tenant at £1.2bn Oxford North innovation district
Mishcon de Reya has become the first tenant at Oxford North, taking 3,500 sq ft at The Red Hall within the £1.2bn global innovation district designed to drive Oxford’s science and technology growth.
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Oxfordshire launches agile highway response teams ‘HART’ to boost maintenance
Oxfordshire County Council and M Group have launched Highways Asset Response Teams (HARTs) to deliver rapid, visible improvements across the county.
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Oxford to benefit from major bus network improvements and free Park & Ride
Oxford’s bus network is set for major improvements from 09 November, , including free Park & Ride travel, more frequent services, and faster connections to hospitals and key areas, as part of the Oxfordshire Bus Enhanced Partnership.
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Pulhams invests £1.5m in five new executive coaches as part of growth strategy
Pulhams Coaches has announced a £1.5m investment in five new Irizar i6S executive coaches, expanding its fleet to 155 vehicles and launching a recruitment drive for new drivers across its growing Cotswold operations.
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Oxford Golf Club unveils new dining and hospitality space
Oxford Golf Club has opened a new 50-seat dining and hospitality space, marking the first phase of its clubhouse regeneration project. The development aims to transform the historic course into a vibrant, seven-day-a-week community hub.
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Tap Social Movement to open ‘Day Release’ at Milton Park’s Signal Yard
Tap Social Movement will open Day Release at Milton Park’s Signal Yard in 2026 – a vibrant venue combining craft beer, baking, and community. The social enterprise supports prison leavers through work, training and creative collaboration.
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BBOWT honours lifetime of service from wildlife volunteers
BBOWT has recognised Tony Chandler and Rodney Sims for six decades of volunteer service at its 2025 Awards, alongside young and community groups contributing to wildlife conservation across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire.
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Oxfordshire sculptor Will Budgett wins international award at Florence Biennale
Oxfordshire sculptor Will Budgett has won the “Lorenzo il Magnifico” 4th Prize for Sculpture at the Florence Biennale for his light-inspired work Elan. He will next exhibit locally at The Oxfordshire Museum’s gardens in Woodstock this November.
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Abingdon Drama Club brings grunge-fuelled fairytale The Snow Queen to the Unicorn Theatre
Abingdon Drama Club’s The Snow Queen reimagines the classic fairytale with a 90s grunge edge. Directed by Alexandra Jenkins, the production runs 15 to 24 January at the Unicorn Theatre, blending music, emotion, and theatrical spectacle.
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Frog photo leaps to victory in BBOWT 2025 wildlife photography competition
Peter Smith’s golden reflection of a common frog has been crowned overall winner of the BBOWT 2025 Photography Competition, which showcased stunning wildlife moments from across the region, including Thomas Roberts’ People’s Choice-winning photo of a great crested grebe family.
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Music tech inspires young talent at Oxford’s Rose Hill Junior Youth Club
Young people in Oxford are learning to create their own music at Rose Hill Junior Youth Club through new tech-driven sessions organised by Oxfordshire County Council’s music service, offering creative and social opportunities for children in a supportive community setting.
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Oxford North welcomes hundreds for IF Oxford science and theatre celebration
Hundreds gathered at Oxford North for IF Oxford’s family science event, enjoying interactive exhibits, robotics, and Creation Theatre’s Orbit performance, celebrating science, art, and innovation at the city’s new innovation district.
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Oxfordshire-based former rugby star to take on world’s toughest row for charity
Henley’s Ollie Phillips joins three adventurers to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic this December, raising funds for MND and sports charities in memory of rugby legend Doddie Weir and others affected by life-changing conditions.