Local news: Oxford
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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.
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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.