Local news: Oxford
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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.
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Oxford alumni nominated for 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction longlist
Four Oxford-connected writers have been named on the 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction longlist, part of a “hopeful” selection celebrating outstanding narrative non-fiction across politics, memoir, science, history and art.
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Westgate Oxford unveils free half-term family event programme
Westgate Oxford is hosting a week of free half-term fun, including an Alice in Wonderland trail, craft sessions, story times and interactive play on Leiden Square for families to enjoy.
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Frilford Heath Golf Club announces Be Free Young Carers as 2026 Charity Partner
Frilford Heath Golf Club has named Be Free Young Carers as its 2026 charity partner, launching a year of fundraising events to support young people aged eight to 17 who care for family members across Oxfordshire.