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New film honours 550 years of Michelangelo’s artistic legacy
A new film, Michelangelo – Love and Death, will premiere in cinemas nationwide from 20 May 2025, to mark Michelangelo’s 550th birthday. Directed by David Bickerstaff, the film will offer a fresh, intimate look at the Renaissance master’s life and genius.
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The Game Fair announces The Gunmakers Trust as offcial partner for 2025
The Game Fair, the UK’s largest countryside show, has named The Gunmakers Trust as its official charity partner for the 2025 event at Ragley Hall. The partnership aims to promote traditional British gunmaking by supporting apprenticeships and independent gunmakers.
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Oxford’s largest Montessori School organisation sold by founders after 35 years
Christie & Co has announced the sale of Oxford Montessori Schools (OMS), Oxfordshire’s largest Montessori organisation, to Outcomes First Group (OFG). Founded in 1990 by Judith Walker and Daniel Ardizzone, OMS offers education from ages two to sixteen.
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Road closures and preparations for May Morning 2025 in Oxford
The City Council is working with partners to prepare the city for thousands of people to attend May Morning 2022 for the first time in-person since 2019.
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Labour’s Planning Bill slammed as a catastrophic licence to trash nature
Forty leading economists, conservationists, and former government advisors have warned MPs that Labour’s flagship Planning and Infrastructure Bill could devastate England’s natural environment and harm economic growth.
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Cricket Future Leaders tackle social media at Oxford workshop
A group of young cricketers took part in a social media masterclass led by Fortitude Communications at Oxfordshire Cricket’s Future Leaders Academy. Held at Cherwell School, the session equipped teens aged 13–18 with digital skills to boost engagement at their clubs.
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Heyford Park apprentice honoured at MK College Awards for construction excellence
Ben Hambridge, a painting and decorating apprentice at Heyford Park, has won the Construction Award at Milton Keynes College’s Apprenticeship Graduation. After switching from retail to pursue a trade, Ben completed a Level 2 apprenticeship while working on-site with Dorchester Living.
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Housebuilding giant Persimmon names new Operations Director for South West
Persimmon, one of the UK’s largest housebuilders, has appointed Darren Dancey as Operations Director for its South West division. Dancey will work closely with regional leadership to enhance performance and expand the company’s presence.
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Play2Give breaks records with Easter egg appeal for local children
Play2Give’s fifth Easter egg appeal in Oxfordshire has broken records, with a record 1,720 eggs donated to local children and families in need from across Oxfordshire.
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Unicorn School announces new Headteacher and landmark expansion project
The Unicorn School has appointed Alison Woodworth Sturla as its new Headteacher. Formerly Deputy Head at Alfriston School, she brings extensive experience in specialist education.
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Salon Privé becomes first B Corp™ certified automotive event in the world
Salon Privé, the UK’s leading luxury automotive event, has become the world’s first automotive event to achieve B Corp™ Certification, marking a major milestone ahead of its 20th anniversary.
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Fawlty Towers: The play announces star-studded UK and Ireland tour
John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play is set to tour the UK and Ireland from September 2025 to July 2026, following a successful West End run. Directed by Caroline Jay Ranger, the play features classic episodes like The Germans and The Hotel Inspector, adapted by Cleese into a two-hour stage comedy.
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Critically acclaimed Inside No. 9 stage adaptation announces UK tour
Following a sold-out West End run, Inside No. 9: Stage / Fright, created by Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, is heading on a 12-week UK tour this autumn. The Olivier-nominated show combines comedy, suspense, and theatrical twists, featuring a rotating celebrity guest at each performance.
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Cornerstone to power small cell connectivity via street lighting in Oxford
Cornerstone, in partnership with Signify and Dense Air, is transforming Oxford into the UK’s first city to benefit from small cell technology integrated into street lighting. This innovative solution enhances mobile coverage and capacity while supporting 4G and 5G services.
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Tungsten Park fully let as Oxford Flow signs a ten-year lease
Oxford Flow, a precision engineering firm specialising in valves for the industrial and energy sectors, has taken the final unit at Tungsten Park in Witney, Oxfordshire. The company signed a ten-year lease for Unit 10, spanning 23,695 sq ft, with landlord NFU Mutual.
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Iffley Meadows sees fivefold increase in Snake’s-Head fritillary count
An annual count at Iffley Meadows in Oxfordshire recorded nearly 30,000 snake’s-head fritillaries, a dramatic recovery from a 30-year low of just over 6,000 in 2024. The rare wildflower, Oxfordshire’s county flower, blooms in one of the UK’s few remaining floodplain meadows.