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Herald Series - News (Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage)today Grants of up to £75,000 available for Oxfordshire projects • South Oxfordshire District Council’s Capital Grant Scheme is now open.

Herald Series - News (Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage)today Appeal lodged over controversial 200-home plans in Oxfordshire • An appeal has been lodged over controversial plans to build 200 homes just outside Didcot.

Cherwell District Council - Latest news (Banbury, Bicester, Kidlington)today £250,000 investment approved to shape future growth across Cherwell • A quarter of a million pounds is set to be invested in economic development and regeneration across north Oxfordshire.

Cherwell District Council - Latest news (Banbury, Bicester, Kidlington)today Banbury to submit expression of interest for Town of Culture 2028 • The council is teaming up with community organisations to launch a bid for Banbury to be named UK Town of Culture 2028.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust - Newstoday Oxford Health District Nursing Service shortlisted for the 2026 HSJ Patient Safety Awards • We are delighted to announce that the District Nursing Service has been shortlisted for the Improving Medicines Safety Award at the HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2026, which recognises the critical work being done to address the complexities of delivering safe care amidst times of significant change and long-standing pressures.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust - Newstoday Research colleagues unite at Oxford Pride 2026 • This year, our Research and Development colleagues attended Oxford Pride 2026 to show support for the local LGBTQIA+ community, speaking to attendees about our research opportunities.

Bicester Advertiser - News (Bicester)today ‘Disgraceful’ and 'ridiculous' move by Lib Dem leader to halt mega-council slammed • Politicians and business leaders across the Thames Valley were furious as a project to create a powerful region-wide mega council was kicked into the long grass.

Oxford Mailtoday Quiet lane 'won't go ahead' as parish launches scathing attack • There will be no quiet lane at Brize Norton, Oxfordshire County Council has said as the parish launches an attack.

Experience Oxfordshiretoday Take part in the FREE Hatter's Hunt at Westgate Oxford • Find the hidden plaques and claim your prize! • There are five mysterious plaques hidden around Westgate. • On this Alice in Wonderland themed trail designed by The Story Museum, you have to go down rabbit holes and solve the riddles to claim your prize!

Oxfordshire County Council - Newstoday Oxfordshire County Council Chief Executive awarded OBE in King’s Birthday Honours • Dr Martin Reeves, Chief Executive of Oxfordshire County Council, has been awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours in recognition of his outstanding service to local government. • Martin has led Oxfordshire County Council since March 2023, bringing with him more than 25 years’ experience in senior leadership roles across local government. • Prior to joining Oxfordshire, he served as Chief Executive of Coventry City Council for over 14 years, during which time the city saw its most significant transformation since the post-war period.

Oxfordshire County Council - Newstoday Proposals to support children and young people with SEND to be considered by Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet • Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet discussed plans to further improve support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) on Tuesday 16 June 2026. • This was in response to national education reform plans following the publication of the Schools White Paper ‘Every child achieving and thriving’ and the SEND consultation ‘Putting children and young people first.’ Councils must submit their SEND reform plan to the Department for Education by 19 June 2026. • Earlier this year, Ofsted recognised that there have been improvements in SEND services in Oxfordshire.

Bicester Advertiser - News (Bicester)today Harry Redknapp slams Oxfordshire politicians for England flags ban • Football legend Harry Redknapp has slammed Oxfordshire County Council as it seeks to ban flying England flags on public infrastructure in court action.

Herald Series - News (Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage)today Residents urged to have their say on parish changes in Vale • Vale of White Horse District Council is running a public consultation on two proposals that could affect how communities are represented.

Oxford Mailtoday Plans submitted to convert flats into homeless accommodation • A planning application has been submitted to Oxford City Council for the change of use of seven flats to temporary accommodation.

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Mon 29 Jun · New Theatre Oxford · AllEvents OxfordWaitress Live at New Theatre Oxford

Mon 22 Jun · Oxfordshire, United Kingdom · Experience OxfordshireC.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien Tour

Mon 22 Jun · North Wall Arts Centre, North Wall Arts Centre, South Parade, Summertown,, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 7JN, United Kingdom · Experience OxfordshireSt Edward’s School: Leavers’ Exhibition

Mon 22 Jun · Experience OxfordshireWeber Barbecue School Cookery Courses 2026 at Webbs, Millets Farm

Mon 22 Jun · Experience OxfordshireAphasia support group

Mon 22 Jun · Experience OxfordshireArts and Crafts 2026 at the West Ox Arts Gallery in Bampton

Mon 22 Jun · Ashmolean Museum, Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street,, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2PH, United Kingdom · Experience OxfordshireAshmolean NOW: Soma Surovi Jannat

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Christ Church still keeps 'Oxford time', five minutes behind GMT, so Great Tom's nightly 101 chimes ring out at 9:05pm to mark the old 9pm curfew.

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