Local news: Oxford
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Oxford leisure centres mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week with inclusive sessions
Five Oxford leisure centres are expanding neurodiverse-friendly sessions, with growing attendance during inclusive swimming, skating and fitness activities.
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Oxfordshire to receive 13 new electric buses under £5.1m investment
Oxford Bus Company is adding 13 additional electric buses to its fleet and expanding the county’s zero-emission public transport network following a £5.1m investment.
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City Sightseeing Oxford launches Easter Bunny Hop Trail with city museums
City Sightseeing Oxford and city museums have relaunched the Bunny Hop Trail, offering Easter activities for families across Oxford attractions.
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Oxford Bus Company welcomes extension of free Park & Ride travel in Oxford
Free Park & Ride travel in Oxford has been extended again, with Oxford Bus Company saying the scheme is boosting passenger numbers and improving bus reliability across the county.
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Leys Pools and Leisure Centre opens new interactive Play Corridor
A new Play Corridor at Leys Pool and Leisure Centre aims to encourage movement and family activity through colourful outdoor features and interactive design.
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Oxford spinout Stateful Robotics secures $4.8m to advance real-world robot intelligence
Stateful Robotics has secured $4.8 million in funding to scale AI software that helps robots remember, adapt and complete tasks reliably in complex industrial environments beyond tightly controlled settings.
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The Oxford Trust reports support for 350 science jobs and 32,000 STEM participants in 2025
The Oxford Trust says its innovation and education programmes supported 350 science jobs and reached 32,000 people in 2025, as new investment in laboratory and office space prepares for further growth next year.
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Oxford Parkway launches permanent exhibition by disabled and neurodiverse artists
A permanent exhibition by disabled and neurodiverse artists at Oxford Parkway explores accessibility, freedom and belonging in public transport.
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Plans for 100,000 sq ft lab space in former Debenhams building approved by City Council
The former Debenhams building in Oxford city centre will become a major new science and innovation hub after plans for 100,000 square feet of laboratory space were approved.
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Oxford City Council to open new face-to-face support centre on George Street
Oxford City Council will open a new George Street support centre to expand homelessness services and improve access for residents.
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Experience Oxfordshire and Activate Learning highlight tourism talent during English Tourism Week
Oxford hospitality students showcased their skills to tourism employers during an English Tourism Week lunch organised by Experience Oxfordshire and Activate Learning.
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Oxford leisure centres launch support programme for weight loss medication users
Three Oxford leisure centres are offering tailored exercise guidance for people using GLP-1 weight loss medications to support strength and healthy weight loss.