Local news: Oxford
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Oxford Half outpaces competition as 2026 race sells out in weeks
The Oxford Half has sold out in under three weeks for 2026, with 15,000 runners set to take part. Rising demand and a fast city-centre course continue to make the race one of the UK’s most popular half marathons.
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Oxford airline coach service marks 40 years with £4m investment in luxury fleet
Oxford’s airline coach service has invested £4 million in new luxury Mercedes Tourismo vehicles to mark its 40-year anniversary, upgrading its fleet while continuing to offer frequent and comfortable connections between Oxford, Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
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Women’s Prize for Fiction 2026 Longlist includes three authors with Oxford connections
Three writers with Oxford connections feature on the 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction longlist, joining 13 other authors recognised for powerful storytelling exploring identity, family, displacement and the complexities of human experience.
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Oxford City FC and Response encourage fans to talk about mental health
Oxford City FC joined forces with Response to encourage fans to talk about mental health, raising awareness and funds during a special Game For Good matchday initiative at Marsh Lane.
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Waylands Volvo Oxford named best retailer in the UK at Volvo Awards
Waylands Volvo Oxford has been crowned National Retailer of the Year at the Volvo Car UK Awards, celebrating outstanding sales performance and premium customer service in a double award-winning evening.
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Book donation campaign by Fortitude Communications inspires Oxfordshire children
Fortitude Communications has delivered more than 1,000 donated books to ARCh, supporting primary school pupils across Oxfordshire and helping inspire a renewed love of reading among children.
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Big Open Weekend brings two days of free family fun to Oxford leisure centres
Oxford’s Big Open Weekend returns on March 07 to 08 with free swimming, soft play, ice skating and family activities at four leisure centres across the city.
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Planning approved for OxBio Hub at Oxford Business Park
Planning approval has been granted for OxBio Hub, transforming the former Oxfam HQ into a flexible, lab-ready innovation campus at Oxford Business Park, with works beginning immediately.
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Brainomix extends Series C funding to accelerate US expansion
Brainomix has raised £18.8m in Series C funding to expand its AI imaging platforms across the US. The Oxford spinout will accelerate hospital deployment of its Brainomix 360 Stroke and e-Lung technologies.
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Heavenly Desserts Oxford to launch ‘Heaven at Home’ milk cake trays
Heavenly Desserts Oxford will launch new ‘Heaven at Home’ Milk Cake Trays on 10 March 2026. The take-home celebration range marks the brand’s first retail step, bringing its signature luxury dessert experience into customers’ homes.
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Katherine Jenkins celebrates 25 years in music with Oxford date on 2026 UK anniversary tour
Katherine Jenkins will perform at Oxford’s New Theatre in October 2026 as part of her 25th anniversary UK and Ireland tour, celebrating a milestone career with a run of 18 special shows featuring her greatest hits.
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Oxford United to invest £5.1m in infrastructure as stadium plans progress
Oxford United will invest £5.1 million in rail, road and public transport improvements linked to its new stadium, including major funding for Oxford Parkway Station and the Cowley Branch Line.