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Frilford Heath Golf Club welcomes new hospitality team after £1.5m investment
Frilford Heath Golf Club has bolstered its hospitality and member services team with several key hires, including Le Manoir’s former Assistant Restaurant Manager, following a £1.5m investment in its facilities and recognition among the world’s top clubs.
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Westgate Oxford to champion accessibility for Purple Tuesday 2025
Westgate Oxford will mark Purple Tuesday on 04 November with a day dedicated to accessibility awareness, charity partnerships, and visitor feedback – reaffirming its commitment to inclusivity with quiet hours, stoma-friendly facilities, and new initiatives such as the SignLive BSL service.
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Oxford Park & Ride launches free travel services this week
Oxford’s Park & Ride network is offering free bus travel from 29 October. Motorists can park for £2.50 and ride into the city centre for free as part of a trial aimed at cutting congestion and improving air quality.
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Exogene expands into new R&D lab at Oxford’s Wood Centre for Innovation
AI biotech Exogene has joined The Oxford Trust’s Wood Centre for Innovation in Headington, Oxford. Using deep learning and T-cell receptor technology, the start-up is advancing next-generation cancer therapies and expanding its research in a collaborative innovation hub
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The Indie Oxford Christmas Market returns with festive fun at Tap Social
The Indie Oxford Christmas Market returns to Tap Social Taproom on 29 November, bringing festive fun, local makers, delicious food and free family-friendly activities.
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Oxfordshire invites residents to think up names for its new winter gritter fleet
Oxfordshire residents are invited to help name the county’s new gritters, adding a fun twist to winter road safety. Submit your creative ideas by 05 November for a chance to see your name on a gritter.
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Kids eat free at Marco Pierre White’s Oxford this Halloween half term
Kids eat free this Halloween half term at Marco Pierre White’s Oxford Steakhouse Bar & Grill. Families can enjoy classic dishes in a relaxed setting, with every paying adult main including a complimentary two-course meal for children under 12.
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The Double Red Duke to open at Bicester Village this November
Country Creatures’ acclaimed Cotswold inn, The Double Red Duke, will open at Bicester Village this November, offering open-fire British cooking, classic cocktails, and signature hospitality from Sam and Georgie Pearman.
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Oxfordshire gynaecologist shares expert advice for Menopause Awareness Month
Dr Lee Lim, a leading Oxfordshire gynaecologist, has shared expert menopause advice for Awareness Month, emphasising lifestyle changes, preventative care, and personalised treatment before considering hormone therapy.
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Residents invited to help shape future of Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
Oxfordshire County Council has launched a consultation inviting residents to shape the future of its Fire and Rescue Service, including plans to rebalance resources, improve response times, and enhance safety across the county.
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Oxfordshire accelerates £27.5m developer funding for community projects
Oxfordshire County Council has approved a £27.5 million plan to accelerate spending of developer contributions, unlocking 33 community projects including travel, road, and village improvements across the county.
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Allen Associates reveals Oxfordshire jobseekers demand better pay and flexibility
Allen Associates’ latest report shows Oxfordshire professionals prioritise better pay, hybrid flexibility, and wellbeing, with many ready to move jobs if expectations aren’t met.
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Ashmolean Museum announces major exhibitions for 2026
The Ashmolean Museum has annound its 2026 programme featuring In Bloom, Aphrodite: The Making of a Goddess, and new works from artists Soma Surovi Jannat and Garry Fabian Miller, promising a vibrant year of art, culture, and global exploration.
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Matthew Freud’s Cotswold inn Bull earns Michelin Key distinction
The Bull in Burford, Matthew Freud’s luxury Cotswold inn, has been awarded a Michelin Key for 2025, celebrating its design, dining, and hospitality excellence.
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BGF explores external fundraise to support UK growth companies
BGF plans its first external fundraise to attract institutional investors, aiming to raise £500mn as part of a £3bn commitment to UK growth companies, in line with the Mansion House Accord.
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Runners raise over £11k for Oxford mental health charity Response
Fifty runners raised over £11k for Littlemore-based charity Response during the Oxford Half Marathon, supporting mental health and housing services for hundreds across Oxfordshire.