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 

Oxford Mail:

This picture gallery shows a whole host of animals, from a Jack Russell to rhinos, enjoying the snow which recently fell in Oxfordshire. 

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  • Future transport has been built in Oxfordshire 

Oxford Mail:

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.

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  • Shop in Covered Market celebrates 2nd birthday 

Oxford Mail:

The Covered Market's resident chocolate shop, Wicked Chocolate, celebrated its 2nd birthday. 

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  • Christmas market is set to return this week 

Oxford Mail:

Oxford's Christmas market is BACK! It really is starting to look like Christmas in the city. 

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  • Lamb and Flag pub has set a reopening date 

Oxford Mail:

The historic pub is back next year. 

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  • E-scooter trail will stay for a couple more months! 

Oxford Mail:

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. 

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  • We had some beautiful rainbows this week 

Oxford Mail:

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. 

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  • Oxford author has scooped a top book prize 

Oxford Mail:

An Oxford couple have scooped a top book prize after their studio set on fire.

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  • Cowley actor gets to star in HUGE marvel film with Angelina Jolie 

Oxford Mail:

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.

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  • PLUS another huge film is set to come to Oxford 

Oxford Mail:

The new Willy Wonka film starring Timothée Chalamet will film scenes in Oxford, students at Oxford University have been told.

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