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Aureus School student dancers attend London’s MOVE IT event
Forty-four Aureus School dancers travelled to London for MOVE IT, gaining experience through workshops, performances and career inspiration.
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Oxfordshire launches £8m road surface treatment plan to prevent potholes
An £8m Oxfordshire road maintenance programme will treat 87 roads this spring, using surface dressing to prevent potholes and extend carriageway life across towns and villages.
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Community rail projects in Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire win three national awards
Three community rail projects across Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire have been nationally recognised for helping young people, LGBTQIA+ communities and families engage more confidently with rail travel through practical and creative initiatives.
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Aureus School Students inspired at Royal Navy careers event
Aureus School students explored Royal Navy careers and met inspirational speakers at a London event during Careers Week visit.
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Oxfordshire femtech firm develops smart IUD to advance women’s health research
Verso Biosense, based at Milton Park, is developing a smart IUD that collects real-time uterine data, with researchers hoping it will improve fertility treatment and deepen understanding of women’s health conditions.
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Former Oxford United FC player brings Milk Cup trophy to Aureus School
Students at Aureus School met former Oxford United F.C. player Peter Rhoades-Brown and saw the Milk Cup trophy.
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Westgate Oxford launches free Easter family events with character visits
Westgate Oxford is offering free Easter meet-and-greets, craft sessions and themed family trails with popular children’s characters this holiday season.
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Waterperry Opera Festival opens general booking for 2026 season
General booking for 2026 Waterperry Opera Festival will open on Tuesday, 31 March, with Puccini, Donizetti, family productions, recitals and open-air performances across an expanded August programme.
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Zizzi launches Quattro Pomodoro Candy Floss Pizza for spring
Zizzi has unveiled the the Quattro Pomodoro Candy Floss Pizza featuring a rich Italian tomato base, topped with a unique tomato-flavoured candy floss that melts into a sweet glaze that coats the pizza.
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Oxford leisure centres mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week with inclusive sessions
Five Oxford leisure centres are expanding neurodiverse-friendly sessions, with growing attendance during inclusive swimming, skating and fitness activities.
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Graven Hill launches free Easter egg hunt for families during the holidays
Graven Hill is offering a free Easter egg hunt with woodland clues, hidden eggs and prizes for children during the school holidays.
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Oxfordshire to receive 13 new electric buses under £5.1m investment
Oxford Bus Company is adding 13 additional electric buses to its fleet and expanding the county’s zero-emission public transport network following a £5.1m investment.
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Oxfordshire launches recruitment campaign for full-time firefighters
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is recruiting full-time firefighters, with online information sessions planned for applicants interested in joining county crews.
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City Sightseeing Oxford launches Easter Bunny Hop Trail with city museums
City Sightseeing Oxford and city museums have relaunched the Bunny Hop Trail, offering Easter activities for families across Oxford attractions.
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Low Carbon Hub launches share offer for community-owned battery project
People are being invited to invest in a battery project at Ray Valley Solar Park that will store surplus electricity and expand community-owned clean energy in Oxfordshire.
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Persimmon Homes retains five-star customer rating for fifth consecutive year
Persimmon Homes has retained its five-star customer satisfaction rating for a fifth year, with updated surveys recognising build quality and aftercare across developments including sites in Oxfordshire.