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Ofsted chief inspector visits Coventry after children’s services achieve outstanding rating

Sir Martyn Oliver toured the council on 17 September to discuss the recent outstanding Ofsted rating, the partnerships driving improvement and plans for school-places and child-focused housing.

Coventry33 minutes ago

Harrow’s Heroes awards honour volunteers at Headstone Manor

Council officials recognised more than twenty individuals and groups for their dedication to the borough, with performances and a posthumous Lifetime Achievement award adding to the celebration.

Harrow33 minutes ago

City of London Corporation urges Budget to protect financial and professional services

In a submission dated 14 September, the City of London Corporation asked the Chancellor to keep sector-specific taxes at bay, retain the VAT exemption and adopt pro-growth planning to safeguard a sector that underpins £323 bn of output and 2.5 m jobs.

London43 minutes ago

Sir Geoff Hurst granted Freedom of the City of London

The City of London Corporation has granted Sir Geoff Hurst the Freedom of the City, marking the 60th anniversary of England’s 4-2 World Cup win over West Germany. The honour was presented at Guildhall after nominations by the Lady Mayor and the Corporation’s Policy Chairman.

London1 hour ago

Hounslow health services achieve top-level UNICEF Baby Friendly accreditation

Health visiting, family hubs and children’s centres in Hounslow have earned the highest UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative award, reflecting rising breastfeeding rates and strengthened support for families.

Hounslow2 hours ago

AECOM and Faulkner Browns Architects tasked with new Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre design

Hounslow Council has named a design team to replace the 1987 Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre, with proposals for modern pools, a larger gym and community spaces, and a second public consultation set for autumn.

Brentford3 hours ago

Coming up

What's on in and around Oxford

Oct6Tue

The Hoosiers

Tomorrow, 19:00O2 Academy Oxford, Hailey

Oct7Wed

Fishies Week 3

Wed 7 Oct, 22:30O2 Academy Oxford, Hailey

Oct8Thu

Robert Jon & the Wreck

Thu 8 Oct, 19:00O2 Academy Oxford, Hailey

Oct9Fri

Indie Fridays

Fri 9 Oct, 23:00O2 Academy2 Oxford, Hailey

Oct10Sat

RNB VS Garage

Sat 10 Oct, 15:00O2 Academy Oxford, Hailey

Oct10Sat

Jeskee x Olympus Present: Kepler b2b Burnski

Sat 10 Oct, 22:00O2 Academy Oxford, Hailey

Days out around Oxford

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Site of the Burning of the Oxford Martyrs

City Centre · 0.1 miles

Small stone cross road marking in Broad Street

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🏛️ Museum

ST Lee Gallery and Treasury

Oxford · 0.1 miles

Two gallery spaces with rotating temporary exhibitions curated from the library material.

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🏞️ Lake

Triton Fountain

Jericho · 0.6 miles

Replica of 1858 statue of Triton, was intalled in 2012.

Edgar George Wilson

Oxpens · 0.6 miles

In memory of Edgar George Wilson

International Brigade Memorial

St Clement's · 0.6 miles

In memory of the 31 men and women of Oxfordshire who defended democracy and fought fascism in the Spanish Civil War of 1936 to 1939 and the people of the County who gave them support. Six were killed in action.

First World War Memorial

Walton Manor · 1.2 miles

Shrine containing a painted cast-iron calvary crucifix on a limestone base, modelled on shrines in Flanders. Two bronze panels bear the names of the 47 men of St Margaret’s parish who died in the First World War.

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