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See what's on in Oxford. The events calendar is always packed with arts festivals, live music, exhibitions, blockbuster theatre shows, sport and activities for family and kids.
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Oxford News July 10, 2024
Top places to enjoy a picnic at Blenheim Palace
To celebrate National Picnic Month, Blenheim Palace has revealed its top spots to enjoy a picnic this July. Bring your baskets and blankets and make a beeline for the UNESCO…
Oxford News July 5, 2024
World-class longevity experts flock to Oxford for first of its kind Smart Ageing Summit
After the overwhelming success of the first summit in 2023, the innovative Smart Ageing Summit, organised by the not-for-profit Oxford Longevity Project, returned to Oxford last week. Leading longevity scientists,…
Oxford News June 26, 2024
Blenheim Palace announces Fun with the Flock summer adventure AR trail with family favourite Shaun the Sheep
This summer, Blenheim Palace is partnering with the world-famous Shaun the Sheep to create a woolly world of awesome adventure for children, offering endless fun and exploration within Adventure Play,…
Oxford News June 14, 2024
OXFORDSHIRE HOUSEBUILDER RESPONDS TO MAIN PARTIES’ MANIFESTO HOUSING PLEDGES
Oxfordshire housebuilder Pye Homes has welcomed a number of housing policies and initiatives announced by the three main UK political parties in the build-up to the General Election – but…
Oxford News June 7, 2024
The Best Bars In Oxford For Watching Sports
Pexels. CCO Licensed. Going to a sports bar to watch sports can be a great way to amplify the atmosphere. On top of this, you can choose from a range…
Oxford News June 3, 2024
Go Quest Adventures announces new launch, website and exclusive offer to mark anniversary
Self-guided city trail company, Go Quest Adventures is celebrating its second anniversary this June with the launch of a new Quest in Exeter, reimagined website and app as well as…
Oxford News May 30, 2024
Posh Coffee Morning
Posh Coffee Morning Farmoor Village Hall Saturday 8th June 10.30-12.30 Coffee and Tea Delicious Cakes Locally Grown Plants Books Bric a Brac Raffle Free Entry
Oxford News May 29, 2024
BLENHEIM PALACE BUZZING WITH LAUNCH OF ROWSE HONEY BEE HIVE
There’s a real buzz at Blenheim Palace this half-term, with the opening of the Rowse Honey Bee Hive in the Walled Garden, a new interactive space where families can learn…
Oxford News May 24, 2024
Budget-Friendly Summer Activities in Oxford
An international student recently moved to Oxford and turned to Reddit for recommendations on budget-friendly summer activities, clubs, and events. The community responded with a wealth of suggestions, perfect for…
Oxford News May 18, 2024
How to Advertise Your Business Locally on a Local News Website
Advertising your business locally can be a powerful way to reach your target audience and drive traffic to your store or website. One of the most effective methods is to…
Oxford News May 17, 2024
Children’s Choir Singing in Oxford June 10th
Looking for a lovely way to spend a summer afternoon? Come along and hear some uplifting songs performed by the Year 5&6 Choir of Stockport Grammar School in June! …
Oxford News May 16, 2024
Sir Winston Churchill original siren suit at Blenheim Palace
Sir Winston Churchill original siren suit at Blenheim Palace amongst other items on display to commemorate 150th anniversary Original Siren Suit, loaned by Turnbull & Asser Takes on the iconic…
Oxford News May 13, 2024
PYE HOMES REVEALS GENERAL ELECTION WISHLIST
As the UK prepares for another General Election, and the general public begin to consider the changes they would like from the government, Oxfordshire housebuilder Pye Homes has also drawn…
Oxford News May 3, 2024
Darwin Escapes – Blenheim Palace Lodge retreat
Visitors to a luxury holiday retreat in the grounds of a world heritage site can stay in exclusive accommodation remodelled by stars of a popular TV show. The grand finale…
Oxford News April 29, 2024
Blenheim Palace unlocks Adventure Play with new ‘access all areas’ pass
Blenheim Palace has announced the launch of its brand-new Palace and Play Pass, which gives visitors unlimited access to Adventure Play as well as to Blenheim Palace, Park and Gardens*. The Palace…
Oxford News April 26, 2024
Blenheim Palace and Fashion Museum Bath collaborate for Icons of British Fashion exhibition
Blenheim Palace and Fashion Museum Bath collaborate for Icons of British Fashion exhibition The Fashion Museum, Bath is loaning Jean Muir, John Galliano and Vivienne Westwood pieces as well…
Oxford News April 19, 2024
The Dorchester Festival is back on 3rd May for a tenth year
Headliners at the festival, based around Dorchester Abbey in Dorchester on Thames, include the Olivier award-winning Showstopper! The Improvised Musical, CBeebies megastar Nick Cope, the world-renowned Tallis Scholars, choral legend…
Oxford News April 18, 2024
Dam Busters March, Downton Abbey Theme and More Announced for Blenheim Palace Battle Proms
On Saturday 6 July the spectacular Battle Proms Picnic Concert brings a summer celebration of uplifting music from the New English Concert Orchestra plus breathtaking aerial and pyrotechnic displays for their 19th annual performance at…
Oxford News April 17, 2024
GOLDEN AGE: MILOŠ AT BLENHEIM PALACE WORLD PREMIERE TELEVISION BROADCAST
GOLDEN AGE: MILOŠ AT BLENHEIM PALACE WORLD PREMIERE TELEVISION BROADCAST Sky Arts, Monday 22 April, 8pm Sony Music Entertainment and Masterworks present a 4th Floor Creative Production ‘Golden Age: MILOŠ At…
Oxford News April 15, 2024
Blenheim Palace announces annual Jousting Tournament dates
This spring, step back in time at Blenheim Palace as the UNESCO World Heritage Site transforms into an action-packed battlefield for its annual Jousting Tournament. From Saturday 4th to Monday…
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Oxford Mail
- Tesco to introduce cleaning robots into storesby alexandra.carter@newsquest.co.uk | Alexandra Carter on June 12, 2026 at 12:35 pm
Tesco is rolling out autonomous cleaning robots across 600 Express stores across the country.
- Historic Cotswold village 'to disappear' after plan for 2,700 homesby alexandra.carter@newsquest.co.uk | Alexandra Carter on June 12, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Cotswold residents fear an historic village could be “swallowed up” under major planning proposals that would see thousands of new homes built around the UK's largest RAF base.
- All military aircraft including the Red Arrows set to fly over us tomorrowby larissa.hurt@newsquest.co.uk | Larissa Hurt on June 12, 2026 at 12:30 pm
There will be an ensemble of military aircraft, including the Red Arrows, over Oxfordshire this weekend.
- Royal Agricultural University students win wheat-growing contest at Diddly Squatby matthew.simpson@newsquest.co.uk | Matt Simpson on June 12, 2026 at 12:30 pm
A team of students from the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has been crowned the winner of this year’s Ceres Rural Crop Challenge at Jeremy Clarkson’s farm.
- Tribute to 'stunningly beautiful' 15-year-old girl who died suddenlyby larissa.hurt@newsquest.co.uk | Larissa Hurt on June 12, 2026 at 12:30 pm
A mum has paid tribute to her "funny, kind, talented, and stunningly beautiful" 15-year-old daughter who passed away suddenly in May this year.
BBC News Oxford
- Market town gears up for first ever Pride festivalon June 12, 2026 at 12:33 pm
Didcot Pride is taking place in the south Oxfordshire town on Saturday.
- Forever chemicals tests not done says site owneron June 12, 2026 at 6:06 am
The former RAF Upper Heyford site owner says previous tests were not looking for PFAS.
- First quiet lane trial route announced for summeron June 12, 2026 at 6:05 am
Oxfordshire County Council's Quiet Lanes scheme will begin with Shepherd's Pit Lane in Stanton St John.
- Williams F1 car back on the track after 23 yearson June 12, 2026 at 6:04 am
The FW25 was a test car in 2003, when Williams finished second in the Constructors' Championship.
- More than 400 lorry loads removed from illegal dumpon June 11, 2026 at 4:16 pm
A £7.3m EA operation is currently underway to remove the enormous waste mound in Kidlington.
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