Local news: Oxford
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Waterperry Opera Festival announces Winter Festival at Holywell Music Room
Waterperry Opera Festival’s Winter Festival 2025 comes to Oxford’s Holywell Music Room from 12 to 14 December, featuring Messiah, The Nutcracker family concerts, and jazz with The Easy Rollers. A magical seasonal celebration led by new Artistic Director John Savournin.
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Jim Jefferies brings his new UK tour to Oxford this November
Jim Jefferies brings his Son of a Carpenter UK tour to Oxford New Theatre on 13 November 2025. The Australian-born comedian, famed for his sharp wit and fearless honesty, promises a night of thought-provoking, laughter-filled stand-up. Tickets are on sale now.
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The Oxford Trust celebrates 40 years of science at Rhodes House
The Oxford Trust marked 40 years of supporting science and innovation with a celebration at Rhodes House, Oxford, bringing together 200 guests from across Oxfordshire. The event honoured its legacy of inspiring STEM learning and nurturing start-ups through its innovation centres.
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Two motorists convicted in Oxford crackdown on blue badge misuse
Two motorists have been convicted of blue badge misuse in Oxford, with fines totalling nearly £3,000. Oxfordshire County Council says enforcement will continue to protect disabled residents who rely on the scheme for essential access and independence.
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Black Oxford Untold Stories partners with Randolph Hotel for Afternoon Tea experience
Black Oxford Untold Stories and The Randolph Hotel are celebrating Alain LeRoy Locke with an exclusive afternoon tea on 05 October, blending history, culture, and indulgence. Guests can also enjoy a post-tour discount after guided tours of Oxford’s Black heritage.
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Oxfordshire campaign races to save Iron Age hoard before deadline
Time is running out to secure Oxfordshire’s Iron Age hoard, with the Friends of the Oxfordshire Museum racing to raise £10,500 before 06 October.
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Anneliese Dodds MP responds to Andrew Gant’s letter on Oxford congestion charge
Anneliese Dodds MP has responded to Andrew Gant’s open letter on Oxford’s congestion charge, criticising the scheme’s priorities and defending Labour councillors against claims they oppose safer pedestrian crossings. The row highlights growing divisions ahead of the £5 charge’s October rollout.
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A ghastly time awaits as Oxford Ghost Tour returns for its fifth year
The Oxford Ghost Tour returns for its fifth year this Halloween, with chilling tales, eerie alleys, and family-friendly frights across three nights.
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Oxford Half marathon unveils new route with Mansfield Road start and finish
The Oxford Half marathon will introduce a redesigned route this year, featuring a Mansfield Road start and finish, extended loops in Summertown and Banbury Road, and new logistics aimed at easing congestion for runners, spectators, and Oxford businesses.
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Golfers raise £4,000 for Lighthouse charity at Oxford Golf Club
Oxford Golf Club hosted a charity golf day in support of Lighthouse, raising £4,000 for construction workers and their families. More than 70 golfers took part in the event, which featured competitions, prizes, and community support.
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Paddy Summerfield’s first photography retrospective opens at the Bodleian
The Bodleian Libraries will present The Camera Helps, a retrospective of photographer Paddy Summerfield from 11 October to 30 November 2025. The exhibition will highlight published and unseen works, capturing his deeply personal explorations of family, memory, and Oxford life.
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Namaste Village opens its sixth restaurant in Oxford’s historic Castle Quarter
Namaste Village has opened its sixth restaurant in Oxford’s Castle Quarter, serving vegetarian and vegan Indian cuisine alongside cocktails, chai, and lassi. The group also brings its Dosa on the Wall initiative, offering free meals to those in need.