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Spitfire Girls lands at Chipping Norton Theatre as part of a major UK theatre tour
Spitfire Girls, a new play by Katherine Senior, is opening at Chipping Norton Theatre from this May as part of a major UK tour. The play marks the 80th anniversary of WWII’s end and celebrates the unsung female pilots who defied expectations.
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Registrations now open for the 2025 British Transplant Games in Oxfordshire
Registrations for the 2025 Westfield Health British Transplant Games in Oxfordshire are now open. The event, running from 31 July to 3 August, welcomes transplant recipients, supporters, live donors, and donor families to participate in 26 sports.
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Oxford Bus Company’s Chatty Bus initiative to combat loneliness returns
Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel’s popular Chatty Bus initiative is returning to help address loneliness. As part of efforts to help Oxford Bus Company combat loneliness, the Chatty Bus initiative volunteers will be on board the X32 service on Monday, 24 February, engaging passengers in conversation as they travel between the John Radcliffe Hospital…
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Henley Festival expands its RISE programme with visual arts prize
Henley Festival, presented by Westcoast, has launched the RISE by Henley Festival Emerging Artist Prize to support rising visual artists. As part of the Festival’s RISE programme, the prize offers £1,000 to the winner and £500 each to two runners-up
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Football for mental health: Oxford United’s campaign for awareness and support
Oxford United in the Community and the Joey Beauchamp Foundation have partnered to raise mental health awareness and support in Oxfordshire. Their collaboration aligns with Oxford United’s home fixture against Portsmouth on February 15, honoring Joey Beauchamp’s legacy.
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E. H. Shepard exhibition inspires talk on Shepard’s War and Winnie-the-Pooh workshops
A series of events will be running alongside the popular E. H. Shepard Before and Beyond Winnie-the-Pooh exhibition at SOFO, unveiling Shepard’s artistic journey from wartime illustrator to beloved children’s book artist.
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Play2Give launches Easter egg appeal to help local families
Play2Give, a Didcot-based charity, has launched its fifth annual Easter appeal to bring joy to children and families in hospitals, hospices, and those in need across Oxfordshire.
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Oxford United strengthens youth pathway with advanced football programme partnership
Oxford United in the Community is now the official delivery partner of the club’s Advanced Football Programme, collaborating with Abingdon & Witney College. The programme offers 16-19-year-olds professional coaching, competitive matches, and a sports industry qualification.
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Graven Hill launches new apartments amid rising demand in the new year
Graven Hill has launched six new one-bedroom apartments to meet rising demand for stylish, energy-efficient homes. Interest has surged in early 2025, driven by buyers eager to secure properties before upcoming Stamp Duty changes take effect on 01 April.
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100th business joins OIEP to support inclusivity and reduce inequality across Oxfordshire
The Oxfordshire Inclusive Economy Partnership (OIEP) has welcomed its 100th Charter member, Oxford University Development (OUD). Established in 2021, OIEP unites businesses, educators, and community groups to foster a fairer economy.
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A feast of music and flavours awaits as Big Feastival unveils star-studded lineup for 2025
Big Feastival returns to Blur bassist Alex James’ farm in the Cotswolds over the August bank holiday weekend for its 14th year of music, food, and family fun. Headliners include Nelly Furtado, Faithless (Live), Britpop Classical alongside Travis, The Wombats, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
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MEPC completes £40m sustainable Nebula development at Milton Park
MEPC has completed its £40m Nebula development at Milton Park, featuring seven sustainable R&D workspaces totalling nearly 80,000 sq ft.
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Red Roses stars visit Chinnor RFC to inspire next generation of rugby talent in Oxford
Red Roses stars Ellie Kildunne, Maud Muir, and Lucy Packer will visit Chinnor RFC to inspire young female rugby players. As part of the RFU’s Love Rugby initiative, their visit aims to encourage more girls to take up the sport.
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Lib Dems condemn Labour’s housing policy change in Cherwell amid planning delays
Cherwell’s Liberal Democrats have criticised the Labour government for reinstating the requirement to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply, despite over 8,000 homes already approved but awaiting construction.
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Strategic authority debate: Super region plans spark debate in Thames Valley
Plans for a Thames Valley strategic authority covering Reading, Swindon, and Oxford have sparked both excitement and concern. The proposed body would oversee major housing, transport, and infrastructure projects, including a third Thames bridge and a rail link to Heathrow.
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Witney Rugby Club players receive support from Gigaclear’s Rural Sports Fund
Witney Rugby Club players has received funsing for vital training equipment through the £100k Gigaclear Rural Sports Club Fund, supported by England cricket legend Darren Gough. The fund aids rural sports teams within Gigaclear’s broadband network.