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Zizzi Oxford to celebrate results days with free treats for students
Zizzi Oxford is celebrating A-Level and GCSE results days with free treats for students, including their iconic Garlic and Mozzarella Bombes, and prizes such as a meal on the house.
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Oxford Golf Club hosts Clutch Pro Tour Rapsodo Open for the first time
Oxford Golf Club has hosted the Rapsodo Open welcoming over 150 professionals from 20 nations. The event, held at the Cowley course, saw Bath’s Josh Hilleard claim victory with a 14-under par finish, marking his first Tier One win.
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Mozart’s Don Giovanni opens at Waterperry Opera Festival 2025
Mozart’s Don Giovanni opened tonight at Waterperry Opera Festival, featuring Edmund Danon in the title role. This classic opera weaves passion, deception, and dark comedy as the infamous libertine faces the consequences of his actions.
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Semele set the stage at Waterperry Opera Festival 2025
Waterperry Opera Festival 2025 opened on Friday 08 August with a sold-out production of Handel’s Semele. Hilary Cronin’s captivating performance brought the myth to life against the festival’s stunning garden backdrop.
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Oxford United stadium plans recommended for approval ahead of key planning meeting
Oxford United’s plans for a 16,000-seat stadium in Kidlington have been recommended for approval, with a key Cherwell District Council planning committee meeting set for 14 August before referral to the Secretary of State.
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Oxfordshire towns gain direct matchday bus services to Kassam Stadium
Oxfordshire towns and villages will be directly linked to the Kassam Stadium for Oxford United’s 2024-25 Championship campaign through Oxford Bus Group’s Football Specials. Seven dedicated matchday services, including new OX1 and OX4 routes, will connect fans from Wantage, Grove, Burford, Witney, and more.
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Graven Hill launches summer 2025 offers with exclusive homebuyer incentives
Graven Hill, one of the UK’s most innovative housing developments, has unveiled its Summer 2025 offers, featuring exclusive incentives such as savings up to £30,000, stamp duty and legal fees paid, mortgage contributions, and part exchange options.
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Supported housing in Oxfordshire transforms lives of people with learning disabilities and autism
A £5m investment has provided over 20 adults with learning disabilities and autism in Oxfordshire the opportunity to live independently, with five renovated homes in Witney, Banbury, Bicester, Kidlington, and Horspath now offering 24-hour support to meet tenants’ needs.
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Oxford half marathon 2025 sells out as city prepares to welcome 13,000 runners
The Oxford Half Marathon 2025 has sold out, with general and charity places filled. On 12 October, 13,000 runners will race through the city, raising funds for good causes, as University Parks hosts a vibrant event village for all.
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Oxfordshire waste management leader pushes for more women in construction industry roles
An Oxfordshire environmental business is celebrating the vital role women play in construction and waste management. The M&M Group boasts women in half of its senior management roles in a sector where female representation remains low.
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Oxfordshire recruitment market overview reveals 2025 hiring and retention challenges
Allen Associates’ latest Oxfordshire Recruitment Market Overview highlights intensified hiring challenges in 2025, with 61% of employers citing high salary expectations and 45% struggling to find suitably qualified candidates.
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Adaptix and Vertec bring advanced Ortho350 orthopaedic imaging to UK market
Adaptix Ltd has partnered with Vertec Scientific Ltd to distribute its Ortho350 Orthopaedic 3D Imaging System in the UK. The system delivers high-resolution, low-dose 3D X-ray images, offering improved visibility of tissues and bone structures for more accurate diagnoses.
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Oxford burger lovers invited to The Beefy Boys’ soft launch with 20% discount
The Beefy Boys are set to open their fifth UK restaurant at Westgate Oxford this October and are inviting local diners to be among the very first through the doors — with a 20% discount to celebrate the launch.
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Bicester Motion to restore Station Offices for future mobility estate
Bicester Motion has submitted plans to redevelop Buildings 146/147, formerly The Station Offices, at the gateway to its Technical Site. Originally, RAF Bicester’s operations block, built in 1926, the structures will be transformed into a contemporary HQ workspace.
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Luke Jerram’s Helios sculpture comes to Basildon Park near Reading this summer
This August, Basildon Park in Berkshire welcomes Helios, a stunning solar-inspired sculpture by acclaimed artist Luke Jerram. Presented by the National Trust, this immersive art installation invites visitors to walk beneath a radiant model of the sun, scaled 1:200 million and enhanced with a captivating soundscape.
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Escapade Silverstone unveils sculpture park celebrating British motorsport art
Escapade Silverstone, a luxury hotel and restaurant at the iconic Silverstone circuit, has launched a stunning sculpture park featuring 12 motorsport-inspired works by top British sculptors.