It's easy to feel down when looking at the news.
Sometimes even we need a burst of happy stories to put a smile back on our face.
Luckily, there's plenty of positive news in Oxfordshire.
Here is this week's happy news round up:
- Adorable pictures of baby animals enjoying the snow for the first time
This picture gallery shows a whole host of animals, from a Jack Russell to rhinos, enjoying the snow which recently fell in Oxfordshire.
- Future transport has been built in Oxfordshire
The future of public transport is here! Driverless buses were launched in Oxfordshire and uses ultrasound to avoid obstacles in the same way as a bat.
- Shop in Covered Market celebrates 2nd birthday
The Covered Market's resident chocolate shop, Wicked Chocolate, celebrated its 2nd birthday.
- Christmas market is set to return this week
Oxford's Christmas market is BACK! It really is starting to look like Christmas in the city.
- Lamb and Flag pub has set a reopening date
The historic pub is back next year.
- E-scooter trail will stay for a couple more months!
Oxford's e-scooter trial has been extended for another four months.
The scheme, which was due to end on Tuesday, will now last until the end of next March.
- We had some beautiful rainbows this week
These pictures, taken by snappers across Oxfordshire, are a reminder of how beautiful Oxfordshire is even when it's pouring with rain and damp and grey outside.
- Oxford author has scooped a top book prize
An Oxford couple have scooped a top book prize after their studio set on fire.
- Cowley actor gets to star in HUGE marvel film with Angelina Jolie
Jon Xue Zhang, who has lived in Cowley for over a decade, made a major film debut this year as a stunt double for Don Lee in Marvel Eternals.
- PLUS another huge film is set to come to Oxford
The new Willy Wonka film starring Timothée Chalamet will film scenes in Oxford, students at Oxford University have been told.
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