Local news: Witney
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Cokethorpe School celebrates academic excellence through Scholars’ Programme
Cokethorpe School has celebrated its Scholars’ Programme with a special dinner recognising high-achieving pupils and the launch of the 2026 Scholars’ Journal.
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Cokethorpe School highlights year-round wellbeing during Stress Awareness Month
Cokethorpe School promotes a year-round approach to wellbeing, helping pupils manage stress and build resilience beyond exam periods.
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Cokethorpe School says smartphone restrictions are improving pupil wellbeing
Cokethorpe School reports improved pupil wellbeing and engagement after tightening smartphone restrictions. The Oxfordshire school says reduced phone use has boosted social interaction, as national discussions continue around a potential ban on smartphones in schools.
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Cokethorpe alumni reunite for sailing event at Farmoor Reservoir
Cokethorpe alumni and students reunited at Farmoor Reservoir for a sailing event celebrating friendship, teamwork, and shared memories built through the school’s long-standing sailing programme.
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Oxford United legend earns groundskeeping award at Cokethorpe School 40 years after Milk Cup triumph
Oxford United legend Les Phillips marks 40 years since the Milk Cup win while celebrating a new achievement with Cokethorpe School’s award-winning grounds team.
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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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Cokethorpe pupils complete 125-mile international canoe race during Easter weekend
Cokethorpe School pupils completed the 125-mile Devizes to Westminster canoe race over Easter, navigating 77 locks in a major endurance challenge. The school praised their resilience, teamwork, and strong junior category finishes in the historic ‘Canoeist’s Everest’ event.
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Oxfordshire pubs shortlisted in The National Pub & Bar Awards 2026
Three Oxfordshire pubs have reached the shortlist for the 2026 National Pub & Bar Awards, joining more than 250 venues across the UK recognised ahead of the London grand final, where county and national winners will be announced.
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Azets survey shows that 94% of businesses are unprepared for Making Tax Digital
Azets says most businesses remain unprepared for Making Tax Digital, with many uncertain about software, reporting and compliance ahead of April’s changes.
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Cokethorpe School redefines transition to secondary school
Cokethorpe School is helping Year 7 pupils settle into secondary education through friendship, resilience and pastoral support.
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Guinness World Record adventurer inspires pupils at Cokethorpe School
World record adventurer Neil Laughton delivered an inspirational lecture at Cokethorpe School, sharing stories of Everest, extreme expeditions and resilience to encourage pupils to become “architects of their own lives.”
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The M&M Group appoints new Group Finance Director Tim Smith to support strategic growth
The M&M Group has appointed Tim Smith as Group Finance Director, joining the board as the business builds on record recycling rates and continued growth across its waste, environmental and remediation services.