Royal who graduated Oxford University dies aged 89

• King Harald V of Norway, who graduated Oxford University, went into exile as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland and refused a string of European noblewomen in order to marry his school sweetheart, has died aged 89.

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Bicester Advertiser - News (Bicester) · yesterday UK steakhouse chain backed by celebrity chef to close with over 3,000 jobs lost • The chain of steakhouses, which has been backed by a celebrity TV chef, is to close all its restaurants immediately with 3,000 jobs lost.

Bicester Advertiser - News (Bicester) · yesterday 'Highly inappropriate' - police object to 'quiet lane' changes set for approval • The first road changes for Oxfordshire's new 'quiet lanes' project are set to be approved, despite Thames Valley Police calling them "highly inappropriate".

Herald Series - News (Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage) · Local news · yesterday 'Enough is enough’ Andy Burnham takes aim at cowboy builders and dodgy bailiffs • Families will be given new protections against rogue builders and intimidating bailiffs under a Government crackdown.

Witney Gazette - News (Witney, West Oxfordshire) · Local news · yesterday Independent home interiors brand launches 'dream-come-true' Cotswolds shop • The independent home interiors brand, that describes itself as ethical, has launched a new premises in a Cotswolds town.

Witney Gazette - News (Witney, West Oxfordshire) · Local news · yesterday Plans approved to reopen Oxfordshire GP branch after 'forced' closure • Plans to enable the reopening of a GP surgery branch in an Oxfordshire town after it was forced to close amid a lease row have been approved.

Herald Series - News (Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage) · Local news · yesterday School-run road restrictions introduced across Oxfordshire • Oxfordshire County Council has introduced experimental School Streets restrictions in Banbury, Didcot, Oxford and Carterton.

Oxford Mail · Local news · yesterday Inquest opens after one-month-old baby dies in hospital • A one-month-old baby died in hospital after he was found unresponsive at home.

Oxfordshire County Council - News · Council · yesterday Think winter safety this summer: free electric blanket checks return • Residents are being encouraged to take up the offer of a free electric blanket check, part of Oxfordshire County Council’s programme to ensure everyone is safe, as well as warm, this winter. • As electric blanket tests are normally very popular, they must be booked in advance to be guaranteed. • Sessions will be held at locations across the county.

What's on: next 14 days

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31 Aug · South ParkB*Witched in Oxford

2 Sep · O2 Academy2 OxfordFishies Graduation Class Of 26

29 Aug · Oxford South ParksFoodies Festival 2026 - Oxford

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

30 Aug · New Theatre OxfordJack Whitehall: Work In Progress

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

1 Sep · The Eagle and ChildOxford Famous Alumni Outdoor Exploration Game

29 Aug · South Parks, Headington Road, Oxford, OX3 0EBOxford Foodie Festival

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

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

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

29 Aug · 64 Cowley RdSip & Paint at Spiced Roots | Caribbean Brunch Experience

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

9 Sep · Blackwell's BookshopZakia Sewell FINDING ALBION with Owen Davies

29 Aug · Oxfordshire, United KingdomC.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien Tour

29 Aug at 10:00Henley Country Craft & Food Show

29 AugAphasia support group

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

29 AugBach to Baby Family Concert in Oxford Summertown

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

29 Aug at 16:00 · Oxford, Oxfordshire, United KingdomBilly the Bear outdoor trail free family fun!

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

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

29 Aug · Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon,, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JH, United KingdomFour Seasons at Waddesdon Manor

29 Aug · Oxfordshire, United KingdomHarry Potter Highlights Walking Tour

29 AugMurder Mystery Adventure

29 AugOxford Ghost Tour

29 Aug at 11:30 · Oxfordshire, United KingdomOxford On Screen Walking Tour

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

29 AugSaturday Boat trips on the Banbury Canal

29 Aug · Sheldonian Theatre, Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street,, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3AZ, United KingdomSheldonian Guided Tour

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

29 Aug · Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon,, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JH, United KingdomSummer of Play at Waddesdon Manor

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

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

29 AugThe Big Dino Summer Hunt

29 Aug · 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

29 AugTimeless Tales

29 Aug at 11:00White Cube at Claydon

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In Oxford the River Thames is widely called the Isis, especially in rowing; Ordnance Survey maps even label it 'River Thames or Isis' as far as Dorchester.

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