£2m grant opening for Oxfordshire farmers devastated by wildfires

• Oxfordshire farmers grappling with a prolonged dry spell and wildfires could soon receive financial help from an emergency fund.

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Oxford Mail · yesterday Man caught growing 574 cannabis plants worth £482,000 in warehouse • The Albanian national who tended a 'sophisticated' cannabis factory containing 574 plants in a Newport warehouse has been jailed for two years.

Herald Series - News (Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage) · yesterday Highly-rated Oxfordshire garage collapses into liquidation amid £260K debts • The highly-rated garage is near to an Oxfordshire town but has had liquidators appointed with around £260,000 debts logged.

Herald Series - News (Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage) · yesterday Driver arrested in town for 'drink driving' with child in car • Police pulled over the driver who had a child in the back seat in Henley, and found they were over the limit.

Herald Series - News (Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage) · yesterday Former Oxfordshire police officer barred from force for 'lies' • A former police constable was found guilty of lying to his superiors, falsifying police records and pretending he spoke to a witness.

Bicester Advertiser - News (Bicester) · Local news · yesterday Faces of people who died following police contact in Oxfordshire • These are the faces of some of the people who died during or following police contact as it emerges 43 deaths were investigated by the regulatory body.

Witney Gazette - News (Witney, West Oxfordshire) · Local news · yesterday Government abolition of Oxfordshire's councils moves forward to 'next stage' • The abolition of Oxfordshire's county, city and district councils is moving forward into its "next stage", a Government department has now confirmed.

Witney Gazette - News (Witney, West Oxfordshire) · Local news · yesterday Warning to young Oxfordshire drivers after two 'wrong-way' fatal crashes • YOUNG drivers in Oxfordshire have been warned about the dangers of filming their dangerous driving after two serious high profile crashes and 12 deaths.

Oxford Mail · Local news · yesterday Knife-wielding rider knocked off motorbike in high-speed police chase • The electric motorcycle rider was rammed off his bike by an undercover police car and arrested for possessing a blade.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 46 priority public listings from 46 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

5 Sep · The Black Swan OxfordGarage Love - Garden Session

28 Aug · Blackwell's BookshopAlexander McCall Smith BOOK SIGNING

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

28 Aug · Folly Bridge, OxfordOxford: Evening Cocktail Cruise - Daily

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

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

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

27 AugA celebration of activities

27 AugAphasia support group

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

27 AugBach to Baby Family Concert in Oxford Summertown

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

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

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

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

27 Aug · Museum of Oxford, Museum of Oxford, Oxford Town Hall, St Aldates,, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1BX, United KingdomFam Jam

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

27 Aug · Oxfordshire, United KingdomHarry Potter Highlights Walking Tour

27 Aug · Oxford Castle Prison, Oxford Castle Prison, 44-46 Oxford Castle, New Road,, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1AY, United KingdomKnight School at Oxford Castle Prison

27 AugMurder Mystery Adventure

27 AugOxford Ghost Tour

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

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

27 AugSaturday Boat trips on the Banbury Canal

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

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

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

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

27 AugThe Big Dino Summer Hunt

27 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

27 AugTimeless Tales

27 Aug at 11:00White Cube at Claydon

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