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Oxford Bus Company extends £1 bus fare scheme for young passengers across CityZone
Oxford Bus Company has extended its “Get Around for £1” initiative, allowing passengers aged 18 and under to travel across CityZone routes for just £1 using a Get Around Card.
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Oxford spinout Caudal Energy raises £4.3m in funding to scale predictable tidal power technology
Oxford spinout Caudal Energy has secured £4.3m in funding to accelerate development of its predictable tidal power technology, with commercial deployment targeted for 2028.
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Every Body Studio opening new yoga, Pilates and barre studio in Botley this June
Every Body Studio is expanding into West Oxford with the opening of a new fully accessible yoga, Pilates and barre studio in Botley this June.
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Bike Oxford 2026 set to welcome more than 700 riders and record charity turnout
More than 700 cyclists are expected to take part in Bike Oxford 2026 this June, with a record number of charities and businesses supporting the event as riders prepare to raise funds for causes across Oxfordshire.
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Direct rail services between Bristol, Swindon and Oxford restored after more than 20 years
Direct services between Great Western Railway Bristol Temple Meads, Swindon and Oxford have resumed for the first time since 2003, with trains running every two hours Monday to Saturday via Bath Spa and Chippenham.
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Oxfordshire charity Sobell House named winner of 2026 Brand the Bus campaign
Sobell House Hospice Charity has been named the winner of Oxford Bus Company’s 2026 Brand the Bus competition, securing a £100k prize package including a branded electric bus and regional advertising campaign.
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Oxfordshire fire crews launch water safety campaign amid hot weather
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to stay safe around rivers, lakes and coastal waters during the hot weather, warning of cold water shock, hidden hazards and dangerous currents.
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Residents urged to check water quality before swimming at Wolvercote Mill Stream this Bank Holiday
Oxford residents planning to swim or paddle at Wolvercote Mill Stream this Bank Holiday are being urged to check water quality alerts first, as the popular north Oxford bathing spot remains officially rated “poor”.
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Oxford Bus Company driver at forefront of changing approach to mental health in Oxford
An Oxford bus driver from Blackbird Leys is helping change conversations around mental health through a growing community support group focused on connection, activity and openness.
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Strong demand as first-ever community-owned solar park battery share offer hits 80% funding
A community share offer supporting the UK’s first community-owned solar energy battery has reached 80% of its £500k target, with more than £440k raised from around 200 investors ahead of its June 2026 closing date.
