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Billy the Bear Halloween Trail brings spooky family fun to Oxford
This half term, the Billy the Bear Halloween Trail returns to Oxford’s Canalside Quarter with a spooky twist. Families can follow Billy’s footsteps, enjoy themed photo spots, and earn a Halloween goodie bag on this free, fun-filled adventure.
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Fortitude Communications strengthens team with three new hires
Fortitude Communications has expanded its team with three new appointments, strengthening its expertise in PR, creative marketing and digital media. The Oxford-based agency says the hires reflect continued growth and a commitment to delivering outstanding results for clients.
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Oxford University opens £200m Life and Mind Building to tackle global challenges
Oxford University, in partnership with Legal & General, has opened the £200m Life and Mind Building, a transformative facility uniting the Departments of Biology and Experimental Psychology to advance world-class research into life, mind, and artificial intelligence.
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Oxford health professional recognised for supporting children with long-term conditions
Oxford health play specialist Laura Clay has been recognised nationally for her innovative use of play to help children with juvenile arthritis manage their treatment and anxiety, earning her the runner-up spot in Starlight’s 2025 Health Play Awards.
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Bicester Motion unveils designs to conserve Hangar 113 for the next century
Bicester Motion has announced plans to restore Hangar 113, a historic 1937 RAF building, securing its future as a sustainable office and events space while preserving its heritage and supporting the estate’s mission to champion innovation and mobility.
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Oxford-based Aide Health launches Mirror AI-powered app to recall doctor’s advice
Oxford-based health tech start-up has unveiled the country’s first AI-powered ‘medical memory’ app designed to end the common problem of forgetting what was said in medical appointments.
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Oxford professor Kam Bhui releases The Maharaja’s Bodyguard a tale of courage and loss
Oxford professor Kam Bhui’s debut novel The Maharaja’s Bodyguard is a time-fantasy tale exploring courage, loss and the healing power of imagination, blending 19th-century India with 1960s Britain.
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IMed Consultancy launches blueprint for Digital Health Medical Technologies (DHMTs)
IMed Consultancy has released a whitepaper to help developers understand new MHRA guidance for digital mental health tools, offering practical advice on compliance and classification of AI-powered technologies within the UK’s evolving medical device regulatory framework.
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Silverstone’s Lap of Lights returns for 2025 with festive wonder and motorsport magic
Experience Christmas at Silverstone as Lap of Lights returns, transforming the Grand Prix circuit into a glowing festive adventure. Drive under 7,000 LEDs, skate the Ice Trak, and enjoy winter treats in this one-of-a-kind motorsport celebration.
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Bridgerton Candlelight experience returns to Oxford Town Hall
The Bridgerton Candlelight concert will return to Oxford Town Hall, illuminating the venue with thousands of candles as a live string quartet performs iconic songs from the Netflix series in an enchanting, immersive musical experience.
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Earthshot-nominated Nium unveils world-first green manufacturing platform at Milton Park
Earthshot-nominated Nium has launched a world-first catalyst manufacturing platform at Milton Park to produce renewable, low-carbon ammonia. The breakthrough facility, supported by Innovate UK, showcases British clean-tech innovation and could transform sustainable manufacturing on a global scale.
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M&M Zero marks four years of carbon-free waste collection in Oxfordshire
M&M Zero, the UK’s first zero emission waste collection service, celebrates four years of carbon-free operations in Oxfordshire, saving 6.7 tonnes of carbon and recycling 100 per cent of collected waste as part of the M&M Group’s sustainability mission.
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Oxford University Press launches AI and Education Hub as pupils struggle to spot AI misinformation
Less than half of UK pupils can identify accurate AI content, with many wanting clearer guidance from teachers, according to new Oxford University Press research. In response, OUP has launched an AI and Education Hub to support schools in developing AI literacy.
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Taylor Wimpey invites buyers to ‘Dusty Shoe’ weekend at Southern Counties developments
Taylor Wimpey is inviting homebuyers to explore new homes before completion at its “Dusty Shoe” weekend across the Southern Counties. Visitors can enjoy early access, tailored incentives, and expert advice from the sales team.
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Oxfordshire County Council considers enhanced partnership to improve bus services
Oxfordshire County Council will consider strengthening its partnership with local bus operators through a proposed Enhanced Partnership Plus, designed to improve services, reduce costs, and address congestion while avoiding the risks of franchising or municipal ownership.
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Whistlers Restaurant in Chipping Norton sold to new owner
Whistlers Restaurant in Chipping Norton has been sold to hospitality operator Marco Bodini, who plans a fresh relaunch following a full refurbishment. The sale marks a new era for the much-loved town-centre dining destination.