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Spellbinding puppetry of Shakespeare’s Venus and Adonis set to enchant Oxford on UK tour
A visually stunning revival of Shakespeare’s Venus and Adonis, directed by Greg Doran and narrated live by Simon Russell Beale, is set to bring masterful puppetry and poetic storytelling to Oxford Playhouse this June.
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Vail Williams partner joins new Oxford office sector committee
Guy Parkes has joined the new Oxford committee of the British Council for Offices, created to support regional office market development and strengthen industry engagement.
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Oxford indie icons Beaker return with powerful new single ‘50 Men’ after 27-year hiatus
Oxford indie favourites Beaker has returned after 27 years with ‘50 Men’, a fierce and emotionally charged new single inspired by Gisele Pelicot – signalling a bold new chapter for the influential all-female band.
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Record-breaking Easter egg appeal brings joy to young patients across Oxfordshire
Didcot charity Play2Give is celebrating its biggest-ever Easter appeal, distributing over 2,000 eggs to hospitals, hospices and families in need across Oxfordshire.
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Oxford Official Walking Tours expands programme for spring and summer
Oxford Official Walking Tours is increasing its summer schedule, offering more city, film and literary tours as visitor numbers rise.
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Big Feastival reveals stage highlights ahead of August Bank Holiday return
The Big Feastival returns with more than 30 stages featuring music, food, comedy and family entertainment across the August Bank Holiday weekend.
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A weekend of retro classics awaits as Rosemary Shrager takes helm as guest chef at The Store
Rosemary Shrager will take the helm as guest chef at The Store’s Treadwell Restaurant in April for a two-night Retro Classics dining experience featuring nostalgic British dishes served through a refined five-course menu.
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Oxford ranks among UK’s leading refill shopping cities as Recycle Now expands locator nationwide
Oxford ranks third nationally for refill shopping as Recycle Now launches a locator mapping 675 UK refill destinations, reflecting strong public interest in cutting single-use packaging and growing support for reusable shopping habits.
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Carrie Hope Fletcher to lead Waitress at New Theatre Oxford as full cast is announced
Waitress has confirmed the full casting for its Oxford run, with Carrie Hope Fletcher leading the production at New Theatre Oxford from 29 June 2026.
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New BBC series casting for Oxford kids who struggle with friendship
BBC is inviting children aged five to eight who struggle socially to apply for Will You Be My Friend?, a new six-part television series designed to help participants build confidence and form lasting friendships.
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Didcot-based writer Esmé Bates releases HOWLS! — a comedy script and series concept
A new comedy project by Esmé Bates imagines a theatrical production led by expressive dog characters in a playful satire of showbusiness and performance.
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Oxford alumna Daisy Fancourt shortlisted for 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction
Oxford alumna Daisy Fancourt has reached the shortlist for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction with her book Art Cure.
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Stonor Park invites couples to exclusive wedding showcase
Couples are invited to discover wedding inspiration at Stonor Park during a special showcase on 18 April.
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Adoption charity appeals for loving home for little boy with additional needs
Parents and Children Together has launched an appeal to find a permanent family for Ashley, a one-year-old boy needing extra care and stability.
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Aureus School receives grant for specialist VR chairs supporting SEND students
Aureus School has introduced two specialist VR chairs to support neurodiverse pupils after receiving community grant funding.
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Oxfordshire pubs shortlisted in The National Pub & Bar Awards 2026
Three Oxfordshire pubs have reached the shortlist for the 2026 National Pub & Bar Awards, joining more than 250 venues across the UK recognised ahead of the London grand final, where county and national winners will be announced.