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Persimmon Homes supports Vale & Downland Museum redevelopment with donation
Persimmon Homes Wessex has donated £1,000 to the Vale & Downland Museum in Wantage to support its redevelopment plans, including a new barn gallery and community art projects. The museum, which celebrates the area’s human and natural history, plans to engage new residents and foster community spirit.
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Oxfordshire expands cycling and walking network with plans for Chipping Norton and Woodstock
The Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs) aim to reduce reliance on cars by improving connectivity between residential areas, town centres, schools, and public spaces.
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The Game Fair announces The Gunmakers Trust as offcial partner for 2025
The Game Fair, the UK’s largest countryside show, has named The Gunmakers Trust as its official charity partner for the 2025 event at Ragley Hall. The partnership aims to promote traditional British gunmaking by supporting apprenticeships and independent gunmakers.
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Oxford’s largest Montessori School organisation sold by founders after 35 years
Christie & Co has announced the sale of Oxford Montessori Schools (OMS), Oxfordshire’s largest Montessori organisation, to Outcomes First Group (OFG). Founded in 1990 by Judith Walker and Daniel Ardizzone, OMS offers education from ages two to sixteen.
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Labour’s Planning Bill slammed as a catastrophic licence to trash nature
Forty leading economists, conservationists, and former government advisors have warned MPs that Labour’s flagship Planning and Infrastructure Bill could devastate England’s natural environment and harm economic growth.
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Cricket Future Leaders tackle social media at Oxford workshop
A group of young cricketers took part in a social media masterclass led by Fortitude Communications at Oxfordshire Cricket’s Future Leaders Academy. Held at Cherwell School, the session equipped teens aged 13–18 with digital skills to boost engagement at their clubs.
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Heyford Park apprentice honoured at MK College Awards for construction excellence
Ben Hambridge, a painting and decorating apprentice at Heyford Park, has won the Construction Award at Milton Keynes College’s Apprenticeship Graduation. After switching from retail to pursue a trade, Ben completed a Level 2 apprenticeship while working on-site with Dorchester Living.
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Play2Give breaks records with Easter egg appeal for local children
Play2Give’s fifth Easter egg appeal in Oxfordshire has broken records, with a record 1,720 eggs donated to local children and families in need from across Oxfordshire.
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Unicorn School announces new Headteacher and landmark expansion project
The Unicorn School has appointed Alison Woodworth Sturla as its new Headteacher. Formerly Deputy Head at Alfriston School, she brings extensive experience in specialist education.
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Salon Privé becomes first B Corp™ certified automotive event in the world
Salon Privé, the UK’s leading luxury automotive event, has become the world’s first automotive event to achieve B Corp™ Certification, marking a major milestone ahead of its 20th anniversary.
