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Oxford Pride 2025: City gears up for its biggest celebration yet
Oxford is preparing to burst into colour this weekend as Oxford Pride 2025 returns for its most vibrant and inclusive celebration to date.
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ trail set to delight families at Cliveden until 29 June
Families are loving The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ trail at Cliveden, now extended until 29 June 2025. Children follow illustrated signs, hunt for juicy fruits, and pass through a giant 3D cocoon. The trail features brass rubbings, games, and augmented reality elements that teach counting, days of the week, and the butterfly life cycle.
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Oxfordshire music students to shine at ‘Jazz at the Fleur’ in East Hagbourne
Music students from Oxfordshire will perform at ‘Jazz at the Fleur’ on Sunday, 08 June, at East Hagbourne’s Fleur de Lys pub. The Oxfordshire Youth Jazz Collective, part of the County Council’s music service, will play jazz standards and popular classics.
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Property consultancy Vail Williams appoints new Managing Partner for next phase of growth
Vail Williams LLP, a UK-based property consultancy, has announced Danny George as its new Managing Partner, succeeding Matthew Samuel-Camps after a decade of transformative leadership.
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The Lamb Inn launches Prix Fixe lunch menu in Little Milton
The Lamb Inn, a historic 15th-century pub in Little Milton near Oxford, has introduced a new summer Prix Fixe lunch menu, available Wednesday to Friday. Curated by Michelin-trained Head Chef Nat Berney, the seasonal offering includes refined British dishes using locally sourced ingredients.
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Decision due on new late-night Underground Bar in Oxford city centre
Yola Kucel has submitted an application to launch the Underground Bar beneath 29-31 George Street, in the basement space formerly occupied by the Cirkus nightclub and directly below Gourmet Burger Kitchen.
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City Council approves extended opening hours for Jericho’s Raoul’s Bar
In a small but significant boost to Oxford’s night-time economy, Raoul’s, the much-loved cocktail bar on Walton Street, will now keep its doors open until 1.00am every night, following a successful application to extend its licence.
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Oxford United launches Fan Advisory Board to replace Supporters Panel
The Oxford United Supporters Panel (OUSP) will be succeeded by a newly established Fan Advisory Board (FAB), as part of changes to the Club’s supporter engagement approach aimed at strengthening its relationship with fans.
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Alex James to host exclusive Britpop Classical world premiere at Big Feastival 2025
Alex James, legendary bassist of Blur, is set to present the exclusive world premiere of Britpop Classical, a spectacular fusion of 90s Britpop anthems reimagined with orchestral brilliance.
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Network Rail Chief Executive to visit Oxford following revised Botley Road reopening timeline
Andrew Haines, Chief Executive of Network Rail, is set to visit Oxford on Friday 13 June to meet residents and local businesses and provide an update on the multi-million-pound Oxford Station Enhancement project
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Australia’s premiere tenor Paul Tabone, honors Luciano Pavarotti in June concert
Australian tenor Paul Tabone will pay tribute to opera legend Luciano Pavarotti in Viva Pavarotti, a one-night-only concert on 6 June at The Theatre, Chipping Norton. Tabone, acclaimed globally and dubbed Australia’s “Bocelli,” will perform beloved arias and classics like Nessun Dorma and ’O Sole Mio.
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Winston’s Wish urges summer walking challenge to support bereaved children
Winston’s Wish, the UK’s first children’s bereavement charity, is inviting locals to join the Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge this June – walking, jogging, or running distances from 10km to 100km through stunning Gloucestershire landscapes to raise vital funds and awareness for grieving young people.
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Repowered buses from Bicester-based NewPower to run in Solent region
First Bus has introduced four repowered electric buses in Portsmouth, Fareham, and Gosport, converted by Bicester-based NewPower. These former diesel buses have been refurbished and equipped with zero-emission electric powertrains.
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Oxford Bus Company champions community with chatty bus during mental health week
Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel relaunched their Chatty Bus initiative during Mental Health Awareness Week to tackle loneliness and isolation. Volunteers engaged passengers on the 5A service with friendly conversation between Oxford, Cowley Centre, and Littlemore.
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Flight Club Oxford launches ‘Love Wins’ cocktail for Pride weekend
Flight Club Oxford is celebrating Oxford Pride on Saturday, 07 June, with the launch of a limited-edition cocktail called Love Wins. For every cocktail sold, £1 will be donated to MindOut, a charity supporting LGBTQ+ mental health.
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Oxford Golf Club celebrates 152nd season with record-breaking membership
Oxford Golf Club, Oxfordshire’s oldest and based on Hill Top Road, has kicked off its 152nd season with record-high membership numbers. The club has grown its membership by 66% over five years, now hosting over 750 active players.