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Cowley Branch Line to be reopened with two new train stations for Oxford
Government has announced £120m of funding to reopen the Cowley Branch Line to passengers and create two new stations at Oxford Cowley and Oxford Littlemore in south-east Oxford.
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Once-in-a-generation opportunity to tackle the housing crisis, boost the economy and give residents a stronger voice
Following extensive engagement, Oxford City Council has completed the final draft of its proposals for reorganising local government
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The Leys awarded £20m to support local community through Pride in Place Programme
Greater Leys has been awarded £20m from the Government as part of a ten year investment to support the local community.
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Latest news
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Deprivation across Oxford has reduced, but city remains unequal – new data reveals
Relative deprivation levels across Oxford have reduced, but Oxford remains a starkly unequal city – according to the government’s latest data.
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City to mark Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday
Oxford will come together on Tuesday 11 November to mark Armistice Day, honouring the moment in 1918 when the guns of the First World War fell silent.
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A Greater Oxford Council could generate £170bn for the UK’s economy – new research
Creating a Greater Oxford Council could generate almost £170bn for the UK's economy by 2050, new research has found.
Events
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Remembrance Sunday
Oxford will mark Remembrance Sunday on 9 November, with a parade to, and a service at, the War Memorial on St Giles.
Date: 9 November 2025
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Armistice Day Ceremony
Oxford will come together on Tuesday 11 November to mark Armistice Day, honouring the moment in 1918 when the guns of the First World War fell silent.
Date: 11 November 2025
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Gala Concert: Celebrating 80 Years of Twinning Between Oxford and Leiden
An evening of operatic highlights and orchestral splendour with musicians from Oxford and Leiden.
Date: 21 February 2026