Local news: Oxford
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Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel launch personalised travel alerts app feature
The Oxford Buses app now includes ‘personalised travel alerts’, which allows users to receive bespoke real-time updates on their favourite bus stops and services.
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Over 13,000 runners take part in the 2024 Oxford Half Marathon
The streets of Oxford were alive with 13,000 runners and thousands of spectators coming together for the iconic annual race, which took place on Sunday, 13 October.
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Oxford University researchers record wettest month in 250 years
Data from the station this week confirmed that September 2024 saw an extraordinary 193.3 mm of rainfall, making it Oxford’s wettest month since 1774 and the second wettest of any month since rainfall records began in 1767.
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Oxford Ice Rink to celebrate its 40th anniversary this October with a Back-to-the-80s Gala
Ice skating fans will get two chances to see this retro funfest 05 October, with shows at 2.30pm and 6.00pm, featuring the cream of the city’s skating talent from the Oxford School of Skating and Oxford Ice Academy.
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Sobell House Hospice auction off OxTrail art herd raising more than £150k
The auction, led by BBC’s Bargain Hunt star Thomas Forrester, saw 47 of the herd sculptures sold to the highest bidder, raising over £150k for Sobell House Hospice.
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City Council receives application for 2024 Oxford Round Table fireworks event
The charity event in November last year resulted in damage to the park due to adverse weather and vehicle movements on the grass. The last remedial works were recently completed by ODS and funded by Round Table.
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St Giles’ Fair is set to return to Oxford on Monday 09 and Tuesday 10 September 2024
St Giles’ Fair is one of the greatest and most prestigious in the country and dates back to 1625 when it was a parish festival to celebrate the feast of the patron saint St Giles.
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60 runners taking on Oxford Half for local learning disability charity Yellow Submarine
Sixty runners are preparing to take on the challenge of the iconic Oxford Half marathon this October for an Oxfordshire-based charity, Yellow Submarine. The charity supports people with learning disabilities and autism.
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ARCh honours volunteers with over 100 years of combined service to children’s literacy
ARCh volunteers work one-on-one with children in primary schools across the county, helping them to discover a love of reading and develop their confidence, self-esteem and resilience.
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Oxford United in the Community partners with Her Game Too
The move forms part of the football club’s official charity’s commitment to supporting female participation in football, either watching or playing.
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OxTrail auction date is set to raise funds for Sobell House Hospice
Oxfordshire’s ‘OxTrail’ has announced its auction date as a catalogue of sculptures goes on sale to raise funds for the Sobell House Hospice.
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Christmas in Oxford 2024: City council announces new organisers for 2024
Oxford City Council has announced Keston Events Ltd as the organiser for this year’s Christmas event on Broad Street and Gala Lights has been selected to illuminate the city centre with new festive lights.