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Wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan announces 2026 UK tour with an Oxford stop confirmed
Renowned wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan is returning to the stage in 2026 with his acclaimed Lions and Tigers and Bears tour where he will share gripping stories of his encounters with majestic wildlife like pandas, polar bears, and jaguars.
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Skyports launches operational vertiport at Bicester Motion for eVTOL testing in the UK
Skyports Infrastructure has completed its vertiport at Bicester Motion in Oxfordshire, marking a major milestone in the UK’s advanced air mobility (AAM) efforts. Unveiled at an event with partners from the Advanced Mobility Ecosystem Consortium, the facility showcases systems for passenger processing, real-time tracking, and vertiport automation.
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Great Big Green Week returns to Oxfordshire with £5,000 in local grants
Dozens of events are happening across Oxfordshire from 7–15 June as part of Great Big Green Week, the UK’s largest celebration of community climate action. Oxfordshire County Council has awarded £5,000 in grants to nearly 30 groups, funding activities like wildlife workshops, upcycling, and eco-gardening.
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County Council continues to endorse One Council as best option for future
Oxfordshire County Council has reiterated its view that a single county unitary council should be the way forward for local government in the county when change happens in a few years’ time.
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One-Eighty wins Oxford Bus Company’s 2025 Brand the Bus Competition
Children’s mental health and behaviour support charity One-Eighty has won the Oxford Bus Company’s seventh Brand the Bus competition. The charity will now have its branding emblazoned across one of company’s electric double-decker buses.
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Blenheim Palace Triathlon 2025 set to be biggest yet with exciting new additions
The 2025 Blenheim Palace Triathlon promises to be the most exciting yet including its role as a qualifier for the 2026 European Sprint Distance Championships, a free youth duathlon by the Brownlee Foundation, and the launch of the inaugural Blenheim Palace Duathlon.
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New medical centre in Oxford to transform private healthcare access in 2026
Welbeck Health Partners is set to open a £30m private medical centre in Oxford by 2026, promising world-class care across 12 specialties including cardiology, urology, and orthopaedics, spearheaded by experienced healthcare leader Rachel Boxall.
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Two new unitary councils proposed in Local government reform
Five councils across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire have joined forces to propose two new unitary authorities—Oxford and Shires Council and Ridgeway Council—as part of national plans to reform local government.
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Plans unveiled for Greater Oxford Council as local government faces major reform
Oxford City Council has unveiled proposals for a new Greater Oxford Council as part of a major local government shake-up, aiming to bring planning, transport and housing decisions closer to the communities they affect.
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5 reasons why the Blenheim Palace Triathlon 2025 is the must-do event this June
The Blenheim Palace Triathlon, taking place this June, offers a one-of-a-kind race experience at a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Set against the stunning backdrop of Blenheim Palace’s gardens and lakes, the event is beginner-friendly, with various formats including a duathlon.
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Oxfordshire Freemasons support Westfield Health British Transplant Games in Oxford
The Oxfordshire Freemasons have joined the 2025 Westfield Health British Transplant Games as key supporters, sponsoring the vital volunteer programme. Held in Oxford this August, the Games celebrate transplant recipients, donors, and families.
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Big Splash Weekend brings free swimming lessons to Oxford families
Oxford’s Big Splash Weekend takes place on 07 – 08 June across four local leisure centres: Hinksey Outdoor Pool, Ferry, Leys, and Barton. The event features free swimming lessons, fun family swim sessions, and inflatable obstacle courses.
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Blenheim Palace Triathlon 2025: Key timings, travel info, and weather for this weekend
The 2025 Blenheim Palace Triathlon returns this weekend, 07 & 08 June, drawing thousands of athletes and supporters. Set in the scenic grounds of Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, the event includes strict wave timings, essential registration protocols, and a no-supporters policy in the transition area.
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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.