News
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Insolvency-related activity rises 10% across Oxfordshire and the South East
Insolvency-related activity across Oxfordshire and the South East rose 10% in September, bucking national trends and ongoing economic challenges and uncertainty ahead of the autumn budget is keeping many businesses cautious.
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Day Fever is bringing Daytime Dance Party to Oxford O2 Academy this December
Day Fever is bringing its daytime dance revolution to Oxford O2 Academy this December, promising pure positivity, freedom, and fabulous tunes in a lively, ego-free atmosphere.
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Oxford restaurants join new half price dining initiative
Oxford restaurants including Café Coco, Comptoir Libanais and Pierre Victoire have joined First Table, a new initiative offering 50 per cent off food at off-peak times. The global dining platform launches in Oxford to make eating out more affordable and sociable.
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Tom Fletcher’s festive hit There’s a Monster in Your Christmas Show comes to Bicester this December
Tom Fletcher’s There’s a Monster in Your Christmas Show will bring festive magic to Bicester Leisure Centre from this December, featuring a new Christmas song, playful characters, and an appearance from Elf in an interactive musical for the whole family.
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Oxfordshire County Council approves new road safety projects under Vision Zero programme
Four new road safety schemes have been approved by Oxfordshire County Council as part of its Vision Zero programme, aiming to eliminate fatalities by 2050 through speed reductions, junction changes, and improved pedestrian crossings across key routes in the county.
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Westgate Oxford launches mental health initiative in partnership with Mind
Westgate Oxford has launched a new mental health initiative with charity Mind, featuring installations around the shopping centre designed to encourage visitors to pause, reflect, and find support, marking World Mental Health Day and a year-long awareness campaign.
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Magical new Santa’s Grotto Experience coming to Yarnton Home & Garden this Christmas
Yarnton Home & Garden has unveiled plans for a brand-new Santa’s Grotto Experience this Christmas, complete with reindeer food-making, a private visit with Santa, and a Present Room filled with gifts.
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City Sightseeing Oxford and Black Oxford Untold Stories marks Black History Month
City Sightseeing Oxford celebrates Black History Month with guided tours led by historian Pamela Roberts, exploring the stories of black scholars who shaped Oxford’s history. Tours take place on 10 and 18 October, departing from Broad Street.
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Everything you need to know about the Oxford Half 2025
The Oxford Half Marathon returns on 12 October 2025 with a brand-new route, 13,000 runners, and live entertainment along the course. From road closures to race timings, here’s your complete guide to Oxford’s biggest running event of the year.
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Charles Church to open new showhome at Didcot’s Valley Park development
Five-star housebuilder Charles Church will unveil a new showhome at Valley Park, Didcot, on Saturday 11 October. Visitors can explore beautifully designed homes, speak with financial advisors, and learn more about the 57 new properties available.
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Oxford Bus Company to operate shuttle bus service for Oxford Half Marathon
Oxford Bus Company will operate a special shuttle bus service on Sunday, 12 October, to support runners and volunteers participating in the Oxford Half Marathon. Services will run from Pear Tree, Redbridge and a temporary Unipart Park & Ride to University Parks from 7.00am.
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Milton Park’s Signal Yard serves up its next course with three new Oxfordshire eateries
Milton Park’s Signal Yard adds three popular Oxfordshire independents — 1885 Burgers, Chor Muang Thai, and Planted Plates — to its 2026 lineup, bringing local flavours, green spaces, and community dining experiences to the county’s highly anticipated new destination hub.
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Millets Farm named among the UK’s best pumpkin patches for 2025
Millets Farm Centre has been named one of the UK’s best pumpkin patches for 2025, ranking joint second in a national survey. The Oxfordshire favourite scored highly for affordability, popularity, and social media buzz as pumpkin picking season begins.
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Big Open Weekend of free family activities returns to four Oxford leisure centres
The Big Open Weekend returns to Oxford on 11 to 12 October, offering free swimming, skating, and family activities across four leisure centres.
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Ninebarrow to perform at Stowe School this November
Award-winning Dorset folk duo Ninebarrow bring their spellbinding harmonies to Stowe School, Buckinghamshire, this November. Known for songs rooted in the landscape and lore of the British Isles, Jon Whitley and Jay LaBouchardiere promise an evening of lyrical storytelling and musical warmth.
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Shan Shui Bicester Village unveils new brand and elevated dining experience
Shan Shui Bicester Village unveils a glamorous brand refresh, new menu, and lifestyle range inspired by vintage Shanghai. Expect bold flavours, elegant cocktails, and artisanal retail products — a celebration of Asian heritage reimagined for today’s discerning diners.