Samuel MacGregor
Sam lives in Bicester and has lived in Oxfordshire for 48 years. An avid Oxford United fan, he is a proud Oxonian and dedicated to delivering news to the county. You'll usually find him walking in the glorious Oxfordshire countryside, in particular the Chiltern Hills
SEND support in Oxfordshire: SEN Support, EHCPs and where parents should start
Most parents do not arrive with the right vocabulary. They arrive with a pattern they have noticed: a child who is not coping, not...
Oxfordshire bus changes: September 2026 routes and timetable links
Update, 16 October 2026: The 20 September bus changes have taken effect and Botley Road is open. This report records Go Thames Valley’s September...
Climate comedian Stuart Goldsmith brings Canary to Oxford
Stuart Goldsmith will bring his new stand-up show Canary to Oxford’s Old Fire Station this September, turning climate anxiety, personal contradictions and fears about...
Half of South East parents worried about school uniform costs as new rules begin
More than half of parents surveyed in the South East are worried about the price of school uniform, with many cutting household spending, using...
Oxfordshire tip booking guide 2026: recycling centre locations, charges and rules
Planning a trip to the tip? Oxfordshire’s household waste recycling centres now require advance booking, and there are separate rules for DIY waste, vans,...
Oxfordshire hospitals guide 2026: A&E, MIUs, community hospitals and specialist care explained
Oxfordshire has large acute hospitals, specialist centres, community hospitals, mental-health hospitals, maternity units, minor-injury services and private hospitals. The names can be confusing, because...
Who does what in Oxfordshire councils? County, district, city, town and parish responsibilities explained
Local government in Oxfordshire can be confusing because more than one council may serve the same address. A resident might have Oxfordshire County Council,...
Record 49 Cotswold Wildlife Park storks released into the wild
Cotswold Wildlife Park is celebrating its most successful white stork season after 49 young birds were reared for release into the wild as part...
Cornish Bakery opens in Grade II-listed Witney building creating 16 jobs
A new 50-seat bakery has opened in Witney’s Market Square, bringing Cornish pasties, handmade pastries and speciality coffee to a restored Grade II-listed building.
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Foodies Festival Oxford returns with Boyzlife, Gareth Gates and B*Witched for August Bank Holiday...
Foodies Festival returns to South Park over the August bank holiday weekend, bringing three days of live cooking, street food, tastings, family activities and...
