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Black Oxford Untold Stories partners with Randolph Hotel for Afternoon Tea experience
Black Oxford Untold Stories and The Randolph Hotel are celebrating Alain LeRoy Locke with an exclusive afternoon tea on 05 October, blending history, culture, and indulgence. Guests can also enjoy a post-tour discount after guided tours of Oxford’s Black heritage.
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Oxfordshire campaign races to save Iron Age hoard before deadline
Time is running out to secure Oxfordshire’s Iron Age hoard, with the Friends of the Oxfordshire Museum racing to raise £10,500 before 06 October.
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Café space available in Brackley’s refurbished Town Hall
Brackley Town Hall’s refurbished café space is now available for a new operator. The Grade II listed landmark offers a prime High Street location, historic character, and modern amenities at the heart of the town’s thriving commercial centre.
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Anneliese Dodds MP responds to Andrew Gant’s letter on Oxford congestion charge
Anneliese Dodds MP has responded to Andrew Gant’s open letter on Oxford’s congestion charge, criticising the scheme’s priorities and defending Labour councillors against claims they oppose safer pedestrian crossings. The row highlights growing divisions ahead of the £5 charge’s October rollout.
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A ghastly time awaits as Oxford Ghost Tour returns for its fifth year
The Oxford Ghost Tour returns for its fifth year this Halloween, with chilling tales, eerie alleys, and family-friendly frights across three nights.
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O2 Academy Oxford to host Summer in Nashville’s Country Roadshow
Oxford welcomes a taste of Nashville this December as the Country Roadshow arrives at the O2 Academy. Expect tribute acts, line dancing, competitions, and more – with the first 100 guests receiving a free cowboy hat.
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Charity fun day at Westgate marks World Heart Day with family activities and fundraising
Oxford’s Westgate Shopping Centre will host a family fun day on 28 September 2025 for World Heart Day, raising funds for the British Heart Foundation with live music, CPR training, competitions, and prizes from local businesses.
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Cotswold Farm Park’s Pumpkin Patch promises spooky trails and seasonal treats this Autumn
Cotswold Farm Park’s Pumpkin Patch returns this October with pumpkin picking, spooky trails, animal encounters and family fun, alongside evening events featuring live music and local food.
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Oxfordshire roads among most dangerous in England for surface quality
Oxfordshire has been ranked among the worst areas in England for road surface quality, with 8% of its B and C roads in poor condition and a further 32% requiring potential maintenance, raising safety concerns for motorcyclists.
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Christ Church celebrates 500 years of music with landmark festival
Christ Church celebrates its 500th anniversary this autumn with a landmark music festival featuring concerts, recitals, and special events. Highlights include Haydn’s The Creation, Walton’s Façade, and performances by world-class ensembles and distinguished Christ Church alumni.
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Oxford Half marathon unveils new route with Mansfield Road start and finish
The Oxford Half marathon will introduce a redesigned route this year, featuring a Mansfield Road start and finish, extended loops in Summertown and Banbury Road, and new logistics aimed at easing congestion for runners, spectators, and Oxford businesses.
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Tokamak Energy acquires Ridgway Machines to accelerate superconducting business growth
Tokamak Energy has acquired Ridgway Machines to expand TE Magnetics and scale UK production of high temperature superconductors. The partnership combines Ridgway’s century-long engineering expertise with Tokamak’s innovation to deliver breakthroughs across fusion, energy, aviation and other advanced industries.
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Open Day success at Housing 21’s Fern Meadows Extra Care scheme in Faringdon
Housing 21 has opened its fifth Extra Care scheme in Oxfordshire. Fern Meadows in Faringdon offers stylish apartments, landscaped gardens and communal spaces for over-55s, designed to support independent living with access to care when needed.
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Golfers raise £4,000 for Lighthouse charity at Oxford Golf Club
Oxford Golf Club hosted a charity golf day in support of Lighthouse, raising £4,000 for construction workers and their families. More than 70 golfers took part in the event, which featured competitions, prizes, and community support.
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Local firm Migrate UK moves to Harwell to support growing science and technology skills shortage
Migrate UK has moved to Harwell Science and Innovation Campus to support the UK’s growing skills shortage in science, technology and life sciences. The relocation strengthens its ability to deliver immigration and talent recruitment services within a dynamic innovation hub.
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Paddy Summerfield’s first photography retrospective opens at the Bodleian
The Bodleian Libraries will present The Camera Helps, a retrospective of photographer Paddy Summerfield from 11 October to 30 November 2025. The exhibition will highlight published and unseen works, capturing his deeply personal explorations of family, memory, and Oxford life.