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
Heathrow accessibility rating improves as Gatwick retains top marks
Airport assistance services have improved across the UK, but the aviation regulator says disabled passengers still face delays, uncertainty and practical barriers when travelling.
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Gatwick Northern Runway cleared: what it means for Oxfordshire travellers
Gatwick Airport has cleared a major legal hurdle in its plan to bring its existing Northern Runway into regular use, potentially giving Oxfordshire travellers...
Ted’s Crazy Golf brings monsters and retro diner to Westgate Oxford
A new story-led crazy golf experience featuring talking gargoyles, zombie hands, warped fairground attractions and a twisted 1980s diner is arriving at Westgate Oxford.
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Children to travel free on Oxfordshire buses throughout August
Expired offer — checked 16 October 2026. The free child-bus scheme ran from 1 to 31 August 2026 and has ended. The summer VAT...
Pip and Posy treehouse trail opens at Blenheim Palace Adventure Play
Families visiting Blenheim Palace can now follow a new Pip and Posy-inspired trail in Adventure Play, ending at a brand-new treehouse created for imaginative...
Dirty Bones Oxford launches breakfast from 8am at Westgate
Dirty Bones Oxford has started opening earlier, giving city-centre workers, shoppers, visitors and early risers a new rooftop breakfast option at Westgate Oxford.
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Oxfordshire in drought after record-low rain and extreme heat
Oxfordshire has been placed under drought conditions as part of a wider Thames Valley alert after weeks of exceptionally dry and hot weather left...
Oxford man’s sentence increased for murder of Rachael Vaughan in Abingdon
A man who murdered his former partner in her Abingdon home has had his minimum prison term increased after the Attorney General referred the...
Thames Water hosepipe ban: what Oxfordshire residents need to know
A hosepipe ban is now in force for Thames Water customers, restricting non-essential outdoor water use during a period of prolonged dry weather, heatwaves...
Oxford United fixtures and results 2026/27 season
Oxford United’s 2026/27 fixtures and results, covering League One, the FA Cup, League Cup and EFL Trophy, plus pre-season friendlies.
Latest result: Oxford United drew...
