Local news: Oxford
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Think Human Festival 2025: Exploring what it means to be human
Oxford Brookes University will host the Think Human Festival, featuring four days of free public events exploring social issues, creativity, and humanity. The festival includes panel discussions, workshops, exhibitions, and film screenings.
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Oxford’s Bunny Hop Trail returns this Easter
City Sightseeing Oxford’s Bunny Hop Trail returns this April, offering families a fun Easter-themed adventure. Young explorers can search for six hidden bunnies along the open-top bus tour. The trail is free with a bus ticket, and children collect stamps to earn prizes.
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Savills Oxford announces seven key promotions across offices
Savills Oxford has announced seven promotions across its business space, rural, development, planning, and residential sales teams, effective 01 March 2025. Three individuals become directors, with others advancing to associate and senior planner roles.
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Oxford United partners with Radisson for landmark hotel development
Oxford United has partnered with Radisson Hotel Group to develop a 180-room hotel as part of the club’s proposed new stadium complex at the Triangle, north of Oxford. Over half of the hotel’s rooms will overlook the pitch, offering a premium experience.
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Voting opens for Brand the Bus 2025 with over 60 charities in the running
More than 60 local charities are competing in Oxfordshire’s Brand the Bus 2025 competition to win a £100,000 advertising package. Hosted by Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel, the initiative will see the winning charity’s branding featured on a double-decker bus for a year.
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Oxford United’s charity launches fundraising campaign for fans and businesses
Oxford United’s official charity has launched Friends of Oxford United in the Community, a fundraising initiative to expand its impact through football. Fans can subscribe for £5 monthly, while businesses can partner for £100, unlocking exclusive benefits and prize draws.
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JR Hospital gets improved bus service as Pulhams takes charge
Pulhams has enhanced the H2 bus service to JR Hospital, increasing frequency and extending the timetable. Now operating every 30 minutes from Witney, Eynsham, and Summertown to the hospital, the service also includes early morning and late evening journeys to Carterton.
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Careys expands its Construction Campus model with a new training hub at Oxford North
Oxford North will host Careys Construction Campus, offering free, hands-on construction training to address industry skill shortages. Launching in March 2025, the three-week program provides Level 2 ground working skills, a CSCS card, and a guaranteed job interview with Careys.
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Artificial intelligence boosts swimmer safety at Oxford’s leisure centre
Three Oxford leisure centres have introduced AI-driven Assisted Lifeguard Technology (ALT) to enhance swimmer safety and support lifeguards. Backed by the Royal Lifesaving Society, ALT uses overhead cameras and AI to monitor swimmer behaviour, providing real-time alerts via smartwatches worn by lifeguards.
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Grainger makes debut in Oxford with £68m build-to-rent development, The Kimmeridge
Grainger plc, the UK’s largest listed residential landlord, has launched The Kimmeridge in Botley, Oxford—a £68 million Build-to-Rent (BTR) development. The eight-storey scheme offers 150 high-quality apartments with premium amenities, addressing strong local rental demand.
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Oxford United boosts Chalgrove Cavaliers with winter training grant
Oxford United’s Dreaming Spires project has awarded Chalgrove Cavaliers FC a £1,000 grant, enabling the club to purchase eight portable floodlights. This funding ensures 30 young players can train through winter, overcoming previous challenges due to limited access to lit facilities.
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National Theatre’s award-winning Dear England is heading to Oxford in January 2026
The National Theatre’s Olivier Award-winning play Dear England is set for a nationwide tour in 2025/2026, visiting the New Theatre Oxford from 27–31 January 2026. Written by James Graham and directed by Rupert Goold, the play explores Gareth Southgate’s leadership and England’s footballing identity.