Local news: Oxford
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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.
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The Alchemist stirs up spooky magic with limited-edition Halloween cocktails
The Alchemist is bringing back its signature dark theatre this Halloween with the limited-edition Midnight Zombie cocktail, alongside spooky favourites served with smoke, sparks and a touch of Alchemist magic.
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Westgate Oxford launches Alice in Wonderland trail and family activities
Westgate Oxford is hosting a week of free half-term fun with a new Alice in Wonderland trail, Halloween crafts, and the centre’s first-ever ‘dogwalk’ for pets and owners.
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COSMO Oxford throws spooky Halloween cosplay party with free drinks for guests in costume
COSMO Oxford is hosting a Halloween Cosplay Party on 31 October, offering guests in costume a free bottomless soft drink. Expect spooky fun, delicious food, and plenty of creative costumes at this frightfully festive event.
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Flight Club Oxford celebrates 10 years with epic birthday bash on 21 October
Flight Club Oxford celebrates its 10th birthday on 21 October with DJs, prizes and a £1,000 bar tab up for grabs. The event supports local charity Yellow Submarine and revives “Martha,” the fire engine behind the brand’s beginnings.
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Oxford United renews partnership with IFX Payments
Oxford United has renewed its partnership with IFX Payments for the 2025/26 season, extending a successful collaboration that supports the Club’s commercial operations and strengthens community and business ties through sponsorship and networking initiatives.