Local news: Oxford
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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.
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The Folly’s winter dining domes return to Oxford’s riverside
Experience The Folly’s signature winter dining domes – elegant, heated spaces beside the River Thames that blend comfort, privacy, and Oxford’s riverside charm.
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Oxford bus driver overcomes illness and injury to complete Oxford Half Marathon
Oxford Bus Company driver Mark Temple fought illness and injury to complete the Oxford Half Marathon, raising £420 for Sobell House Hospice. Finishing in 1:32:15, he now plans to cycle from Liverpool to Oxford in his next charity challenge.
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Billy the Bear Halloween Trail brings spooky family fun to Oxford
This half term, the Billy the Bear Halloween Trail returns to Oxford’s Canalside Quarter with a spooky twist. Families can follow Billy’s footsteps, enjoy themed photo spots, and earn a Halloween goodie bag on this free, fun-filled adventure.
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Fortitude Communications strengthens team with three new hires
Fortitude Communications has expanded its team with three new appointments, strengthening its expertise in PR, creative marketing and digital media. The Oxford-based agency says the hires reflect continued growth and a commitment to delivering outstanding results for clients.
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Oxford University opens £200m Life and Mind Building to tackle global challenges
Oxford University, in partnership with Legal & General, has opened the £200m Life and Mind Building, a transformative facility uniting the Departments of Biology and Experimental Psychology to advance world-class research into life, mind, and artificial intelligence.
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Oxford health professional recognised for supporting children with long-term conditions
Oxford health play specialist Laura Clay has been recognised nationally for her innovative use of play to help children with juvenile arthritis manage their treatment and anxiety, earning her the runner-up spot in Starlight’s 2025 Health Play Awards.
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Oxford-based Aide Health launches Mirror AI-powered app to recall doctor’s advice
Oxford-based health tech start-up has unveiled the country’s first AI-powered ‘medical memory’ app designed to end the common problem of forgetting what was said in medical appointments.