Local news: Oxford
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Mental health charity One-Eighty wins Brand the Bus 2025 competition
One-Eighty has won the 2025 Brand the Bus competition, securing a year-long bus wrap and £100K advertising package. The charity supports young people with mental health and SEND challenges, delivering over 2,000 interventions annually across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
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Pakistan gifts landmark Islamic artwork to Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies
The Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies has added its first Pakistani artwork to its permanent collection – a striking Amin Gulgee sculpture gifted by the Government of Pakistan, symbolising deepening academic and cultural ties.
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Local wildlife photographer to bring nature to cancer patients at Churchill Hospital
Robert Edwards’ wildlife photography exhibition at Churchill Hospital will offer cancer patients moments of calm and beauty while fundraising for Oxford Hospitals Charity through print sales and community support.
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Celebrate Christmas with Namaste Village’s festive Taste of India menu
Namaste Village Oxford brings festive Indian flavours to its Christmas Celebration Menu, featuring vegetarian and vegan dishes, vibrant cocktails, and heart-warming desserts. Running until Christmas Eve, the menu blends seasonal tradition with the restaurant’s signature creativity and community-focused values.
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Marco Pierre White’s Oxford restaurant serves up its best ever Black Friday deals
Marco Pierre White’s Oxford Steakhouse is delivering its strongest Black Friday offers yet, including discounted vouchers and meal packages starting at £20. Redeemable until March 2026, the limited-time deals make ideal festive gifts or dining treats.
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O2 Academy Oxford to host Summer in Nashville’s Country Roadshow
Oxford welcomes a taste of Nashville this December as the Country Roadshow arrives at the O2 Academy. Expect tribute acts, line dancing, competitions, and more – with the first 100 guests receiving a free cowboy hat.
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The Alchemist launches theatrical Christmas menu and cocktails in Oxford
The Alchemist has launched a festive takeover in Oxford, debuting new theatrical Christmas cocktails and a £40 three-course menu. Expect nostalgic flavours, indulgent dishes, and the bar’s signature creative flair throughout its seasonal lineup.
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Voting begins to select neighbourhoods for Oxford’s Christmas Light bus
Oxford’s Christmas Light Bus returns this December, and residents can vote to choose its 2025 route. The illuminated bus will tour the city across four evenings, spreading festive cheer with music, treats and community celebrations.
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Free after-dark walking club launches at Leys Pools to support women this winter
Leys Pools and Leisure Centre has introduced a free after-dark walking club to support This Girl Can’s Let’s Lift the Curfew campaign, encouraging women to stay active during winter. Weekly guided sessions with high-vis clothing are open to everyone.
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Crazy Bear unveils a glittering season of Christmas cabaret parties
Crazy Bear Stadhampton has launched 13 festive cabaret nights featuring West End performers, circus artists, samba dancers and a signature English and Thai buffet. Some dates are already sold out, with limited tickets remaining for selected evenings.
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Pulhams Coaches engineering apprentice named Go-Ahead apprentice of the year
Pulhams Coaches apprentice Rebecca MacDonald has been named Apprentice of the Year at the Go-Ahead Gold Awards, recognised for her technical skill, initiative and leadership. The Oxford Bus Group also received further nominations across multiple categories.
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Oxford North celebrates milestone as it creates its 2,000th construction job
Oxford North has created its 2,000th construction job, doubling local employment in under two years and surpassing its regional hiring targets. With strong apprenticeship support and major investment, the development continues to deliver lasting economic and community benefits.