Local news: Oxford
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Tap Social Movement to open ‘Day Release’ at Milton Park’s Signal Yard
Tap Social Movement will open Day Release at Milton Park’s Signal Yard in 2026 – a vibrant venue combining craft beer, baking, and community. The social enterprise supports prison leavers through work, training and creative collaboration.
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Music tech inspires young talent at Oxford’s Rose Hill Junior Youth Club
Young people in Oxford are learning to create their own music at Rose Hill Junior Youth Club through new tech-driven sessions organised by Oxfordshire County Council’s music service, offering creative and social opportunities for children in a supportive community setting.
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The Ivy Oxford launches family-friendly Naughty Elves Breakfast this December
The Ivy Oxford Brasserie is bringing festive fun to the High Street this December with its Naughty Elves Breakfast – a playful, family-friendly experience featuring delicious food, lively elf entertainment, and take-home festive gifts for both children and adults.
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Gardner Leader celebrates success with national award win
Gardner Leader has been named ‘Business Support Team of the Year’ at the national LawNet Awards, earning further commendations for excellence in client service, commercial litigation, and estate planning.
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Lowe & Oliver receives ‘Highly Commended’ apprenticeship honour
Lowe & Oliver has earned a ‘Highly Commended’ honour at the Electrical Industry Awards 2025 for its outstanding apprenticeship programme, reflecting the company’s commitment to training, upskilling, and developing future electrical professionals.
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Frilford Heath Golf Club welcomes new hospitality team after £1.5m investment
Frilford Heath Golf Club has bolstered its hospitality and member services team with several key hires, including Le Manoir’s former Assistant Restaurant Manager, following a £1.5m investment in its facilities and recognition among the world’s top clubs.
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Westgate Oxford to champion accessibility for Purple Tuesday 2025
Westgate Oxford will mark Purple Tuesday on 04 November with a day dedicated to accessibility awareness, charity partnerships, and visitor feedback – reaffirming its commitment to inclusivity with quiet hours, stoma-friendly facilities, and new initiatives such as the SignLive BSL service.
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Oxford Park & Ride launches free travel services this week
Oxford’s Park & Ride network is offering free bus travel from 29 October. Motorists can park for £2.50 and ride into the city centre for free as part of a trial aimed at cutting congestion and improving air quality.
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Exogene expands into new R&D lab at Oxford’s Wood Centre for Innovation
AI biotech Exogene has joined The Oxford Trust’s Wood Centre for Innovation in Headington, Oxford. Using deep learning and T-cell receptor technology, the start-up is advancing next-generation cancer therapies and expanding its research in a collaborative innovation hub
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Kids eat free at Marco Pierre White’s Oxford this Halloween half term
Kids eat free this Halloween half term at Marco Pierre White’s Oxford Steakhouse Bar & Grill. Families can enjoy classic dishes in a relaxed setting, with every paying adult main including a complimentary two-course meal for children under 12.
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Runners raise over £11k for Oxford mental health charity Response
Fifty runners raised over £11k for Littlemore-based charity Response during the Oxford Half Marathon, supporting mental health and housing services for hundreds across Oxfordshire.
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Westgate Oxford hosts family fun this half term
Westgate Oxford is bringing family fun this half term with a new Alice in Wonderland-themed trail, Halloween crafts, and the centre’s first-ever dogwalk. Enjoy free, family-friendly activities, creative workshops, and surprises for both kids and pets.