Local news: Oxford
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Rhodes Trust announces new global art residency programme in Oxford
The Rhodes Trust has launched its inaugural Rhodes Art for Global Impact Residency, which aims to harness the power of art to address pressing global issues and promote social justice.
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Oxfordshire County Council has been slammed as “deceptive” over delay reopening Botley Road
Oxfordshire County Council has been slammed as “deceptive” after it knew for two months that the reopening of a major city road was “highly unlikely” but did not communicate this to businesses or householders.
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Network Rail confirms Botley Road will not reopen in October as planned
Network Rail has confirmed that Botley Road will not reopen in October as planned because the replacement of the Botley Road railway bridge scheduled for the end of July has been postponed.
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City Sightseeing Oxford recognised as tourist favourite with industry award
The city centre travel and tour operator received Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Award for 2024 for being placed in the top 10 per cent of listings globally by tourists in the last year.
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Labour’s Anneliese Dodds wins Oxford East seat in 2024 General Election
The Labour Party has held its seat in Oxford East in the General Election with MP Anneliese Dodds saying she is “absolutely delighted”.
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Oxford Bus Company launches a new Oxford-Thame service
Oxford Bus Company launched the new 280 service connecting Oxford and Thame via Headington and Wheatley following the news that Arriva had withdrawn the route.
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Planning consent for sustainable life sciences building secured at ARC Oxford
Carter Jonas has secured planning permission on behalf of Advanced Research Clusters (ARC) to create a modern and highly energy-efficient life sciences building called ‘Ascent’ at ARC Oxford campus in Cowley.
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Oxford Brookes University develops ‘grief and loss’ resources for school children for OxTrail
Oxford Brookes University has teamed up with Sobell House Hospice to develop educational and creative resources for school children to support difficult classroom discussions around grief and loss as part of this Summer’s OxTrail.
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The Vivienne to play The Childcatcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at New Theatre Oxford
The Vivienne will play the role of The Childcatcher in the new production of the most fantasmagorical musical of all time, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang arriving at New Theatre Oxford on Tuesday, 01 October.
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Six by Nico Oxford launches its next six-course tasting menu inspired by the ‘Amalfi Coast’
The menu promises to take guests on a culinary journey to the sun-kissed shores of its menu namesake through contemporary spins on the traditional flavours of Southern Italy.
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Victors Restaurant & Bar in Oxford unveils its not-so-secret “Secret Rooftop” pop-up
Perched on the top floor of the Westgate Shopping Centre, The Secret Rooftop is now open for drinks, dining, afternoon tea, and bottomless brunch and can be hired for exclusive use.
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Bluebird Care Oxford, South and West Oxfordshire under new ownership
More than 124 local people currently receive home care services delivered by the Bluebird Care Oxford office, which opened in 2013 and employs over 60 care staff across the county.