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Herald Series - News (Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage) · yesterday Eight-year-old’s Snowdon climb inspires children's book • Eight-year-old Eden, from Oxford, climbed Mount Snowdon to raise more than £2,760 for charity.

Herald Series - News (Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage) · yesterday MP demands timetable for new station entrance after Botley Road 'disaster' • An Oxford MP is demanding answers from Network Rail regarding a timetable for major improvements to the rail station once Botley Road reopens

Oxford Mail · Local news · yesterday Arrest made after assault involving man and woman in town • Thames Valley Police said an 'offender' has been arrested after the assault in Banbury.

Witney Gazette - News (Witney, West Oxfordshire) · Local news · yesterday Jeremy Clarkson issues emotional health update after cancer diagnosis • Jeremy Clarkson has given a fresh update on his health after his cancer diagnosis.

Witney Gazette - News (Witney, West Oxfordshire) · Local news · yesterday Jeremy Clarkson issues warning after 'grim discovery' at Cotswolds pub • Clarkson's Farm and Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson has issued a warning after making a "grim discovery" at his Cotswolds pub in Oxfordshire.

Bicester Advertiser - News (Bicester) · Local news · yesterday Oxford hospitals launch police-backed campaign against staff abuse • Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) has joined forces with Thames Valley Police to introduce Operation Cavell.

Bicester Advertiser - News (Bicester) · Local news · yesterday Kids caught using drugs and drinking in Oxfordshire park by police • Police asked parents: 'do you know where your children are?'

What's on: next 14 days

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14 Sep · The Bullingdon + Plush + Cowley Retreat + Black Swan + James Street Tavern25% OFF SUMMER SALE TICKET ULTIMATE OXFORD BROOKES FRESHERS 2026 Official Student Partners with BoohooMAN FREE T-Shirt with Every Ticket! Sold Out 15 years Running!

2 Sep · O2 Academy2 OxfordFishies Graduation Class Of 26

4 Sep · Examination Schools, University of OxfordFrancis Fukuyama IN THE REALM OF THE LAST MAN with Nigel Warburton

7 Sep · The Sheldonian TheatreFREE CONCERT - HANDEL'S MESSIAH

7 Sep · Sheldonian Theatre, University of OxfordHANDEL’S MESSIAH at The Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford

11 Sep · Old Fire Station, OxfordLaura Lexx: Yo-Yo Oxford

12 Sep · Blackwell's BookshopMiriam Margolyes BOOK SIGNING

5 Sep · OX2 9DGOxford - 'FREE' - MUSLIM MARRIAGE EVENT

14 Sep · Plush OxfordOxford Big Freshers Icebreaker - Presented by FOOTASYLUM - UK Largest Freshers Events - Sold Out 10 Years Running

13 Sep · Various VenuesOxford Freshers 2026 Wristband

15 Sep · Plush OxfordOxford Freshers Welcome Week - ABBA Wonderland - Sold out 10 years running!

13 Sep · Plush OxfordOxford Freshers Welcome Week 2026 - UK Largest Freshers Events - Sold Out 10 Years Running

2 Sep · Gloucester Green, George Street, OX1 2BU Oxford, United KingdomOxford Outdoor Market | Gloucester Green

7 Sep · St Giles', OxfordOXFORD ST GILES Family Fun Fair

4 Sep · Folly Bridge, OxfordOxford: Evening Cocktail Cruise - Daily

12 Sep · Slug & Lettuce - OxfordPaint and Sip - Mt Fuji | Slug and Lettuce Oxford

12 Sep · Wadham CollegeR60: One with the Earth – 60th anniversary of Resurgence

4 Sep · Sheldonian Theatre, University of OxfordRobert Harris — Agrippa | An Evening at the Sheldonian

7 Sep · Blackwell's BookshopRowan Williams with Philip Goff WHY?

12 Sep · New Theatre OxfordSam Campbell Live in Oxford

4 Sep · The Big SocietyTAMASHA 2.0

4 Sep · New Theatre OxfordThe Archers: Live at 75 in Oxford

11 Sep · Oxford Town HallThe Music Of Phil Collins - The Candlelight Concert - Oxford Town Hall

13 Sep · The Bullingdon + Plush + Cowley Retreat + Black Swan + James Street TavernULTIMATE OXFORD BROOKES FRESHERS 2026 Sold Out 15 years Running! FREE T-Shirt with Every Ticket!

12 Sep · O2 Academy OxfordWelcome To Oxford Brookes

2 Sep · Oxfordshire, United KingdomC.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien Tour

3 Sep · Oxford Playhouse, Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street,, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2LW, United KingdomRuby Wax: Absolutely Famous

2 SepAphasia support group

2 Sep · Ashmolean Museum, Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street,, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2PH, United KingdomAshmolean NOW: Soma Surovi Jannat

2 SepBach to Baby Family Concert in Oxford Summertown

2 Sep · Old Swan & Minster Mill, Minster Mill,, Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire, OX29 0RN, United KingdomBand & Brew at The Old Swan

2 Sep · Ashmolean Museum, Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street,, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2PH, United KingdomColonial Views of India: Photographs by Eugene Clutterbuck Impey

2 Sep · The Slaughters Manor House, The Slaughters Manor House, Copsehill Road,, Lower Slaughter, Gloucestershire, GL54 2HP, United KingdomEscape to the Manor for Afternoon Tea

2 Sep at 10:00 · Fairytale Farm, Fairytale Farm, Southcombe,, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5QH, United KingdomFairytale Festival 2026

2 Sep · Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon,, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JH, United KingdomFour Seasons at Waddesdon Manor

2 Sep · Oxfordshire, United KingdomHarry Potter Highlights Walking Tour

2 SepMurder Mystery Adventure

2 SepOxford Ghost Tour

2 Sep at 11:30 · Oxfordshire, United KingdomOxford On Screen Walking Tour

2 Sep · Ashmolean Museum, Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street,, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2PH, United KingdomRoman Oxfordshire Coins Display

2 Sep · Blenheim Palace, Blenheim Palace,, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1UL, United KingdomSalon Privé 2026

2 SepSaturday Boat trips on the Banbury Canal

2 Sep · Sheldonian Theatre, Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street,, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3AZ, United KingdomSheldonian Guided Tour

2 Sep · Sudbury House Hotel & Restaurant, 56 London Street,, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7AA, United KingdomSummer at Sudbury House

2 Sep · Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry,, Wheatley, Oxfordshire (for Satnav please use postcode OX33 1LA), OX33 1JZ, United KingdomSummer Orienteering Butterfly Trail

2 Sep · Westgate Oxford, Westgate Oxford, Queen Street,, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1TR, United KingdomTake part in the FREE Hatter's Hunt at Westgate Oxford

2 SepThe Big Dino Summer Hunt

2 Sep · City Sightseeing Oxford Visitor Information Point, City Sightseeing Oxford Visitor Information Point, Queens Lane, 44 - 45 High Street,, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4AP, United KingdomThe Oxford Explorer's Passport Trail

2 SepTimeless Tales

3 Sep · Oxfordshire, United KingdomTour of the Museum Resource Centre

2 Sep at 11:00White Cube at Claydon

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Did you know? · Oxfordshire

J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis's Inklings group met in the Rabbit Room of Oxford's Eagle and Child pub, where parts of The Lord of the Rings were first read aloud.

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