Local news: Oxford
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Open top bus company launches Black Oxford: Untold Stories
Oxford Bus Company has teamed up with the author of Black Oxford: Untold Stories and award-winning producer Pamela Roberts to offer people a unique trip back in time, unlocking the secret histories of Oxford’s black scholars.
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The Alchemist launches a new cocktail menu with levitating drinks and hidden cocktails
The Alchemist has created a brand-new cocktail menu for the spring and summer seasons, with the addition of a cocktail that levitates and another that has to be smashed to be drunk.
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Oxford High Prep School has been shortlisted for the Tes Awards 2024
Oxford High Prep School has been shortlisted in the Independent Prep School of the Year category of the Tes Schools Awards 2024
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Celebrated musical Jesus Christ Superstar set to take the stage at New Theatre Oxford
The UK tour of the Olivier Award-winning reimagined production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated musical Jesus Christ Superstar is set to take the stage at New Theatre Oxford.
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Rarely seen Roger Bannister items to go on display for 70th anniversary of four-minute mile
Many objects will be shown publicly for the very first time since joining the Bodleian’s collections, including photographs of the record-breaking run, an original programme from the day of the attempt, as well as congratulatory correspondence.
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Italian Job Mile of MINI event makes a triumphant comeback in Oxford
The Italian Job Mile of MINI event made a triumphant comeback in Oxford with 150 classic and modern MINI cars journeying through the picturesque Oxfordshire countryside to raise much-needed funds for charity.
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Cothill School announces plans to become co-educational
Cothill School, an independent day and boarding prep school in Oxfordshire, for pupils aged 7 to 13, will become co-educational from September 2025, enabling more families to benefit from the school’s excellent academic offering boys have enjoyed for over 150 years.
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Victors Restaurant to launch ‘Secret Rooftop’ summer pop-up
Victors Restaurant and Bar is launching its ‘Secret Rooftop’ pop-up to help drinkers and diners in Oxford make the most of the summer in the city.
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The Randolph Hotel appoints new Executive Head Chef and launches new menu
The Randolph Hotel by Graduate Hotels has appointed Executive Head Chef Chris Godfrey to oversee all food and beverage programmes at the hotel.
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Richard Dawkins announces Oxford date as part of 2024 Live Tour
Richard Dawkins – one of the most respected scientists and thinkers of our time – will embark on a new tour of the USA and Europe, including an unmissable date in Oxford.
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New Theatre Oxford operator Ambassador Theatre Group to rebrand as ATG Entertainment
Ambassador Theatre Group has announced that it is rebranding as ATG Entertainment to reflect the company’s evolution from theatre operator and capture the increasing variety of its content across music, comedy and events.
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Restaurant group Six by Nico is set to open a new restaurant at Westgate Oxford
Founded by chef Nico Simeone, Six by Nico is renowned for its ever-evolving, accessible and affordable six-course tasting menu that changes every six weeks, drawing inspiration from a memory, place or idea.