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Herald Series - News (Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage) · yesterday French visitors join Abingdon to mark 70 years of town twinning • On Saturday, August 22, more than 40 visitors from Argentan in Normandy travelled to Abingdon.

Herald Series - News (Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage) · yesterday Knife-wielder bit woman's leg and threw dog down stairs, court hears • A knife-wielder, who bit a woman's leg, has been jailed for what a judge described as 'appalling behaviour'.

Bicester Advertiser - News (Bicester) · yesterday Public told 'DO NOT APPROACH' as wanted man sighted in Oxford centre • Thames Valley Police has warned the public to 'not approach' a wanted man after he was recently captured on CCTV in central Oxford.

Oxford Mail · yesterday Reports of ‘petrol bombs’ at Oxford University museum spark big police response • Thames Valley Police and Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue rushed to an Oxford University museum following reports of 'petrol bombs'.

Oxford Mail · Local news · yesterday Man charged with burgling city businesses appears in court • A burglar, who admitted 10 offences after a spree of thefts which included an ice cream parlour, hair salons, a clothes shop and a cocktail bar, has appeared at crown court for the first time.

Witney Gazette - News (Witney, West Oxfordshire) · Local news · yesterday PC Andrew Harper's killers will NOT be released early under new prison scheme • Thames Valley Police has welcomed confirmation that the killers of PC Andrew Harper will not be released early under changes to a controversial prison release scheme.

Witney Gazette - News (Witney, West Oxfordshire) · Local news · yesterday Burford Fire Station crews join neighbours for exercise • Burford Fire Station crews teamed up with neighbouring Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service, Witney and Carterton fire stations for a joint drill in July.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 49 priority public listings from 49 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

31 Aug · South ParkB*Witched in Oxford

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

12 Sep · Blackwell's BookshopMiriam Margolyes BOOK SIGNING

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

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

13 Sep · Various VenuesOxford Freshers 2026 Wristband

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

13 Sep · Garden Quad Reception Room - St John's CollegeStorytelling with Adam and Charlotte Guillain: Open Doors 2026

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

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

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

31 AugAphasia support group

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

31 AugBach to Baby Family Concert in Oxford Summertown

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

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

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

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

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

31 Aug · Oxfordshire, United KingdomHarry Potter Highlights Walking Tour

31 AugMurder Mystery Adventure

31 AugOxford Ghost Tour

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

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

31 AugSaturday Boat trips on the Banbury Canal

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

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

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

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

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

31 AugThe Big Dino Summer Hunt

31 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

31 AugTimeless Tales

31 Aug at 11:00White Cube at Claydon

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Did you know? · Oxfordshire

Winston Churchill proposed to Clementine Hozier at the Temple of Diana in Blenheim's gardens in 1908, and is buried nearby in Bladon churchyard.

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