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About 80 people assembled at Manzil Way Garden in East Oxford on 17th October 2026 ahead of the Unity March, which later made its way through the city centre and concluded with speeches outside the We...
Professors Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai received this year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for discovering non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organi...
An environmental collective based in Oxfordshire has secured a significant financial award to grow its efforts assisting local residents in reducing their environmental impact.
Sustainable Wantage su...
Five food businesses across Oxfordshire are recorded with a zero food hygiene rating, the lowest score possible under the Food Standards Agency's scheme.
Those listed are Baweja Superstore, Peppers B...
An outdoor market featuring culinary offerings and beverages has been operating in Broad Street, Oxford.
The Oxford Food and Drink Festival commenced on October 9 and concluded the previous Sunday.
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A group of lenders to Thames Water has announced plans to install Lord John Hutton as independent chair of the struggling utility company should its rescue proposal be approved.
The London & Valley W...
Oxfordshire business leaders and local figures gathered at University Parks on October 8th for an overnight fundraising initiative addressing homelessness.
The annual event drew 48 participants, with...
Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney has revisited one of Oxford's most prestigious hotels.
Last year, the legal professional, who is married to actor George Clooney, took up a position as a visiting pro...
A digital education platform headquartered in Oxford has introduced a comprehensive annual subscription designed to support continuous personal development throughout adulthood.
The initiative, brand...
Pupils from a primary school in Oxford have been crowned champions of a regional cooking competition for young chefs.
Three Year 6 students from St John Fisher Catholic Primary School secured first p...
A traditional public house situated on Beaumont Road has been identified as Oxford's premier destination for Sunday roast dinners based on customer reviews.
Six Bells has earned a 4.9 rating from 137...
Thames Valley Police have implemented a Section 34 Dispersal Order covering the entirety of Banbury town centre following concerns about disruptive conduct at this year's Michaelmas Fair.
The annual ...
Country & Town House has released a compilation of the United Kingdom's finest genuinely farm to table dining establishments, with two venues from Oxfordshire earning recognition.
The publication not...
A venue in Oxford has submitted plans to allow operations to continue until the early morning hours on select days of the week.
Plush Lounge, situated in Frewin Court, is seeking permission from Oxfo...
About 80 people assembled at Manzil Way Garden in East Oxford on 17th October 2026 ahead of the Unity March, which later made its way through the city centre and concluded with speeches outside the We...
Professors Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai received this year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for discovering non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organi...
Both Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City Council have removed their websites from service while investigating a technical problem described as a known global issue.
The National Cyber Security...
A political mandate is essential for leaders exercising significant authority because it strengthens both legitimacy and the perceived right to govern.
It also serves as an important measure of democ...
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