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Oxford United secures Section 106 planning approval for new 16,000-capacity stadium
Oxford United has secured full planning approval for its new 16,000-capacity stadium, including a hotel, restaurant, conference centre, and community spaces, following the signing of a Section 106 Agreement with local councils.
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Brand the Bus returns with £100k prize for Oxfordshire charities
Brand the Bus is back, giving Oxfordshire charities the chance to win a £100k advertising package, including a full-wrap electric bus campaign, radio promotion and football club partnership for the 2026/27 season.
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Taylors opens flagship gourmet Deli & Café at Oxford North Innovation District
Taylors has launched its flagship café at Oxford North, offering £1.00 hot drinks to mark the opening. The 80-seater venue at The Red Hall becomes the company’s ninth Oxford location, strengthening the district’s growing retail and community offering.
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85 per cent of Oxfordshire pupils secure first choice secondary school places
Nearly 90 per cent of Oxfordshire pupils have secured first-choice secondary school places for September 2026, with more than 96 per cent offered a preferred school. The council has opened appeals and waiting lists for families seeking alternative placements.
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Wilderness Festival 2026 full lineup and tickets details announced
Wilderness Festival 2026 announces Scissor Sisters, The Last Dinner Party and Carl Cox as headliners, alongside a special Annie Lennox-curated takeover. Ten secret venues, immersive experiences and presale tickets launching February 27 complete the Cornbury Park event reveal.
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Oxfordshire MPs back transport, skills and tourism growth at Visitor Economy Roundtable
Oxfordshire MPs Calum Miller and Charlie Maynard backed transport, skills and tourism investment at a Visitor Economy Roundtable. Industry leaders highlighted VAT pressures, infrastructure needs and rising costs, as tourism continues contributing £2.4 billion annually to the county’s economy.
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Audi Presents Wilderness 2026 reveals Scissor Sisters, The Last Dinner Party and many others as headliners
Scissor Sisters, The Last Dinner Party and Carl Cox lead the 15th edition of Audi Presents Wilderness at Cornbury Park, featuring a landmark Sisters takeover curated by Annie Lennox.
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Big Open Weekend brings two days of free family fun to Oxford leisure centres
Oxford’s Big Open Weekend returns on March 07 to 08 with free swimming, soft play, ice skating and family activities at four leisure centres across the city.
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Jeremy Clarkson hosts public meeting on Cereals 2026 traffic plans
Jeremy Clarkson reassured residents about traffic controls for Cereals 2026 at Diddly Squat Farm. Organisers outlined strict routing plans, free parking and bus services ahead of the June 10 to 11 agricultural trade event expected to attract 24,000 visitors.
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The Stranglers, Elvis Costello and 80s Classical join Hampton Court Palace Festival 2026 lineup
The Hampton Court Palace Festival 2026 will feature The Stranglers, Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton, and an 80s Classical concert with Kim Wilde, Go West, Nik Kershaw and Roland Gift alongside other major acts.
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Aureus alumni take on 57 mile walk to support former teacher with rare condition
Three Aureus alumni will walk 57 miles over three days to raise funds for the MSA Trust in honour of former teacher Carolyn Saul.
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99 days to go until Supertri Blenheim Palace 2026 triathlon
Supertri Blenheim Palace returns on 06 to 07 June 2026, bringing 7,000 athletes and elite Pro Series racing to the UK’s largest triathlon at the iconic UNESCO-listed Oxfordshire venue.
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Level 42 announce Oxford show on 45th anniversary UK tour
Level 42 will celebrate 45 years since their debut album with a December 2026 UK tour, including a show at Oxford New Theatre.
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Oxfordshire County Council seeks new flood wardens to support communities at risk
Oxfordshire County Council is seeking volunteer flood wardens to help monitor risks, report issues and strengthen community resilience as the scheme expands countywide following successful pilot projects.
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The Oxford Trust tops out Aspen Building in major step for Oxford science hub
The Oxford Trust has topped out its £7m Aspen Building in Headington, adding 17,000 sq ft of lab and innovation space ahead of completion in July 2026, strengthening Oxford’s science and tech ecosystem.
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Vistry supports young carers and SEND pupils in Oxfordshire with donations
Vistry has donated £1,000 to two Oxfordshire organisations supporting young carers and SEND pupils near its Barton Park development. The funding will support respite activities and contribute towards specialist outdoor equipment for children with mobility needs.