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Cokethorpe School wins ISFA Grounds Team of the Year 2026
Cokethorpe School’s grounds team has been named ISFA Grounds Team of the Year 2026, recognising their work maintaining high-quality pitches across a busy sporting calendar with limited resources.
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Fire station closure plans dropped after public feedback in Oxfordshire
Plans to close fire stations in Oxfordshire have been dropped after public feedback, with new proposals focusing on recruitment and community engagement instead.
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Record-breaking Easter egg appeal brings joy to young patients across Oxfordshire
Didcot charity Play2Give is celebrating its biggest-ever Easter appeal, distributing over 2,000 eggs to hospitals, hospices and families in need across Oxfordshire.
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Oxford Official Walking Tours expands programme for spring and summer
Oxford Official Walking Tours is increasing its summer schedule, offering more city, film and literary tours as visitor numbers rise.
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Oxford ranks among UK’s leading refill shopping cities as Recycle Now expands locator nationwide
Oxford ranks third nationally for refill shopping as Recycle Now launches a locator mapping 675 UK refill destinations, reflecting strong public interest in cutting single-use packaging and growing support for reusable shopping habits.
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New BBC series casting for Oxford kids who struggle with friendship
BBC is inviting children aged five to eight who struggle socially to apply for Will You Be My Friend?, a new six-part television series designed to help participants build confidence and form lasting friendships.
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Adoption charity appeals for loving home for little boy with additional needs
Parents and Children Together has launched an appeal to find a permanent family for Ashley, a one-year-old boy needing extra care and stability.
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Aureus School receives grant for specialist VR chairs supporting SEND students
Aureus School has introduced two specialist VR chairs to support neurodiverse pupils after receiving community grant funding.
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Aureus School chemistry students gain lab experience at Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Aureus School students visited Vertex Pharmaceuticals for a chemistry practical and NHS careers talk.
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Voting opens in 2026 Brand the Bus competition as 71 Oxfordshire causes compete
More than 70 Oxfordshire causes are competing in the 2026 Brand the Bus contest, with public voting now open with voting closing on 30 April.
