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Rambert’s show Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby returns for UK tour
Adventurous, dynamic and daring dance company Rambert continues to take the world by storm as they announce the return of their popular dance theatre show, Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby, from September.
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Blackbird Leys footballers head to FA’s St George’s Park national football centre
A group of young female footballers from Blackbird Leys will represent Oxford United at a national competition after meeting at a free-to-attend programme.
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Top Gear revs engines at Catesby Tunnel vehicle testing facility near Banbury
Recently, the Catesby Tunnel vehicle testing facility near Banbury has been used to put several vehicles through their paces by the BBC’s incredibly popular show Top Gear.
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Samsung acquires Oxford University spinout Oxford Semantic Technologies
Oxford Science Enterprises has announced that its Deep Tech portfolio company, Oxford Semantic Technologies, has signed an agreement to be acquired by Samsung Electronics.
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Rhodes Trust announces new global art residency programme in Oxford
The Rhodes Trust has launched its inaugural Rhodes Art for Global Impact Residency, which aims to harness the power of art to address pressing global issues and promote social justice.
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Controversial 3,500-home development near Abingdon sparks debate
A new plan has been submitted for a major 3,500-home development near Abingdon despite concerns it will dwarf the nearby village.
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Oxfordshire County Council has been slammed as “deceptive” over delay reopening Botley Road
Oxfordshire County Council has been slammed as “deceptive” after it knew for two months that the reopening of a major city road was “highly unlikely” but did not communicate this to businesses or householders.
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Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Park will not take place this year
Despite great determination from the organising team, it appears the current economic climate and adverse weather experienced at Gatcombe last year have made it unviable for the event to go ahead.
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The National Theatre announces cast for War Horse UK and Ireland Tour
The National Theatre has announced the cast for the internationally acclaimed production of War Horse, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel playing at New Theatre Oxford from Tuesday, 10 December.
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Network Rail confirms Botley Road will not reopen in October as planned
Network Rail has confirmed that Botley Road will not reopen in October as planned because the replacement of the Botley Road railway bridge scheduled for the end of July has been postponed.
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Oxfordshire developer starts next phase of all-electric homes at Graven Hill
The new homes will include air source heat pump technology (ASHP) rather than gas boilers, coupled with an underfloor heating system and a Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery (MVHR) system, which reduces the heating and cooling demands of the house while circulating warm, fresh, filtered air within it.
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City Sightseeing Oxford recognised as tourist favourite with industry award
The city centre travel and tour operator received Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Award for 2024 for being placed in the top 10 per cent of listings globally by tourists in the last year.
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The Orangery at RH England launches its most significant menu change in a decade
The gallery at the historic Aynho Park is undergoing a significant culinary transformation this July, with the debut of a reimagined, ingredient-driven menu of enduring classics served within the dramatic live-fire restaurant nestled in the heart of the English countryside.
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French theme park operator Puy du Fou announces plans for new park in Oxfordshire
The world-renowned Puy du Fou, famous for its immersive historical experiences, has officially announced plans to open a new park in Oxfordshire, bringing its unique blend of storytelling and spectacular performances to the heart of England.
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It’s finally here! Giant ox sculptures to take over Oxford
A herd of more than 130 ox sculptures will take over Oxfordshire this Summer in ‘OxTrail’, an art event for the county. The huge art installation trail is being brought to the region by Sobell House Hospice charity and Wild in Art.
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Oxfordshire business leaders comment on the new Labour government
Oxfordshire business leaders have called on Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour administration to “capitalise on growth opportunities” and move “at the speed, necessary”, with a Labour government majority now confirmed.