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Witney Gazette - News (Witney, West Oxfordshire)today Eynsham Medical Group celebrates 50 years with community fayre • Eynsham Medical Group hosted a fun and wellbeing fayre on Saturday, June 13, to mark the 50th anniversary of purchasing the old vicarage garden.

Bicester Advertiser - News (Bicester)today Oxfordshire Museum unveils 2026 summer events programme • The Oxfordshire Museum's summer line-up features storytelling, theatre performances, and family activities designed to bring local heritage to life.

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 Army Cadets in Kidlington link up with town’s Royal British Legion • IT is said that young people show little interest in the Second World War, but that doesn’t apply to those in this picture

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 Tenants give top marks to council homes in South and Vale • South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils, which currently manage 92 properties across both areas, received 100 per cent satisfaction scores.

Oxford Mailtoday Delays on major Oxfordshire road due to Thames Water works • There are delays on a major Oxfordshire A-road due to works by Thames Water.

Oxford Mailtoday Inquest opens after death of popular race founder • An inquest has opened after the death of a popular swimming event founder in Henley.

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