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TRAX Silverstone 2026 to bring 4,000 performance cars and live motorsport action this August
TRAX returns to Silverstone on Sunday 16 August, bringing more than 4,000 display vehicles, live drift demonstrations, celebrity drivers and family entertainment to Britain’s most famous race circuit.
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Oxford Piano Festival returns for 27th year with renowned performers and emerging talent
Oxford Piano Festival returns this summer for its 27th year, bringing internationally acclaimed pianists including Paul Lewis, Isata Kanneh-Mason, Ingrid Fliter and Elisabeth Leonskaja to some of Oxford’s most historic venues.
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Long-awaited drainage works to begin on Witney estate to tackle persistent flooding
A four-week programme of drainage improvements will begin on Buttercross Lane in Witney this August, with Oxfordshire County Council aiming to resolve long-standing flooding problems while maintaining access for residents throughout the works.
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Oxford Trust opens £9m Aspen Building in Oxford as demand for laboratory space grows
A £9m innovation building has opened in Headington, providing specialist laboratory space for science and technology companies while expanding STEM education facilities through Science Oxford.
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Businesses urge County Council to pause transport plans ahead of council shake-up
Oxford businesses have called on Oxfordshire County Council to pause planned transport measures ahead of its abolition in 2028, warning that traffic restrictions could place further pressure on high streets during a period of uncertainty.
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Villagers fear ‘power grab’ as Greater Oxford council plan sparks green belt concerns
Residents in Wheatley have raised concerns over representation, housing growth and green belt protection following plans to create a new Greater Oxford unitary authority from 2028.
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Bike Oxford 2026 raises more than £40k for record number of charities
Bike Oxford 2026 has raised more than £40k for a record 24 charities after hundreds of cyclists took to Oxfordshire’s roads in support of causes across the county.
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Frilford Heath celebrates hosting prestigious R&A Senior Amateur Championships in Oxfordshire
Frilford Heath Golf Club has hosted The R&A Women’s and Men’s Senior Amateur Championships, welcoming elite amateur golfers from around the world to Oxfordshire for a prestigious week of championship golf.
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West Oxfordshire leader disappointed by Government decision on three-unitary model
West Oxfordshire District Council leader Councillor Andy Graham has expressed disappointment after the Government confirmed plans to replace Oxfordshire and West Berkshire’s existing councils with three new unitary authorities from 01 April 2028.
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Oxford City Council leader welcomes “historic” decision to create Greater Oxford authority
Oxford City Council leader Councillor Susan Brown has welcomed the Government’s decision to create three new unitary councils for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire, describing it as a “historic day” that will shape the future of the region for generations.
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Vale leader calls for rural communities to remain at heart of council reorganisation
Vale of White Horse District Council leader Councillor Bethia Thomas has responded to the Government’s decision to create three new unitary councils for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire, calling for rural communities to remain central to decisions as the new structure is introduced.
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South Oxfordshire leader voices disappointment over three-council reorganisation decision
South Oxfordshire District Council leader Councillor Maggie Filipova-Rivers has responded to the Government’s decision to create three new unitary councils for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire, raising concerns over costs, complexity and the future representation of rural communities.
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Oxfordshire councils to be abolished as Government approves three new authorities
The Government has confirmed a major overhaul of Oxfordshire’s local government structure, with existing county, city and district councils set to be abolished and replaced by three new unitary authorities from April 2028.
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Cokethorpe School secures planning approval for new nursery in Oxfordshire
Cokethorpe School has secured planning permission for a new nursery for children from nine months old, creating additional early years places for Oxfordshire families ahead of its planned opening in late 2026.
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Found Festival 2026 launches exclusive discounted tickets for local residents
Residents in Oxfordshire’s OX9 postcode can take advantage of heavily discounted tickets for Found Festival 2026, with a packed August Bank Holiday programme featuring Oxford favourites Stornoway, comedy, family entertainment and wellness activities.
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Sicilian bakery and pizza specialist Aromi opens in Oxford city centre
Cambridge favourite Aromi has opened its first location outside the city, bringing handmade Sicilian food, sourdough pizza and speciality coffee to Oxford city centre.