Local news: Oxford
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Vail Williams partner joins new Oxford office sector committee
Guy Parkes has joined the new Oxford committee of the British Council for Offices, created to support regional office market development and strengthen industry engagement.
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Oxford indie icons Beaker return with powerful new single ‘50 Men’ after 27-year hiatus
Oxford indie favourites Beaker has returned after 27 years with ‘50 Men’, a fierce and emotionally charged new single inspired by Gisele Pelicot – signalling a bold new chapter for the influential all-female band.
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Oxford Official Walking Tours expands programme for spring and summer
Oxford Official Walking Tours is increasing its summer schedule, offering more city, film and literary tours as visitor numbers rise.
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A weekend of retro classics awaits as Rosemary Shrager takes helm as guest chef at The Store
Rosemary Shrager will take the helm as guest chef at The Store’s Treadwell Restaurant in April for a two-night Retro Classics dining experience featuring nostalgic British dishes served through a refined five-course menu.
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Oxford ranks among UK’s leading refill shopping cities as Recycle Now expands locator nationwide
Oxford ranks third nationally for refill shopping as Recycle Now launches a locator mapping 675 UK refill destinations, reflecting strong public interest in cutting single-use packaging and growing support for reusable shopping habits.
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Oxford alumna Daisy Fancourt shortlisted for 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction
Oxford alumna Daisy Fancourt has reached the shortlist for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction with her book Art Cure.
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Voting opens in 2026 Brand the Bus competition as 71 Oxfordshire causes compete
More than 70 Oxfordshire causes are competing in the 2026 Brand the Bus contest, with public voting now open with voting closing on 30 April.
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Westgate Oxford hosts young talent for Made in Oxfordshire competition
Westgate Oxford has just honoured this year’s winners of its industry-led challenge, ‘Made in Oxfordshire’, which sees three local schools invited to compete in a ‘Dragons’ Den’-style pitch.
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Oxford University Golf Club and Oxford Golf Club launch partnership to strengthen sport in the city
A new partnership between Oxford University Golf Club and Oxford Golf Club has relaunched a historic Town versus Gown fixture while introducing coaching and facility improvements to support golf’s future in the city.
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The Jellicle Cats return to Oxford as CATS comes to New Theatre in major UK tour
Oxford audiences will welcome CATS back to New Theatre Oxford in 2027 as a new touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical visits the city for five performances.
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Waterperry Opera Festival opens general booking for 2026 season
General booking for 2026 Waterperry Opera Festival will open on Tuesday, 31 March, with Puccini, Donizetti, family productions, recitals and open-air performances across an expanded August programme.
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Zizzi launches Quattro Pomodoro Candy Floss Pizza for spring
Zizzi has unveiled the the Quattro Pomodoro Candy Floss Pizza featuring a rich Italian tomato base, topped with a unique tomato-flavoured candy floss that melts into a sweet glaze that coats the pizza.