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
Henley and Thame MP calls for home cooling bill as heatwaves intensify
Freddie van Mierlo has called for households to receive more help to keep homes cool during extreme heat, with a new Bill seeking VAT...
Sicilian eatery Aromi opens first Oxford site on St Michael’s Street
Aromi has opened its first Oxford site, bringing Sicilian sourdough pizza, pastries, arancini and coffee to St Michael’s Street.
At a glance Business
Aromi Where
1–3 St Michael’s Street,...
Oxford Bus Group rebrands as Go Thames Valley after regional expansion
Oxford Bus Group has been renamed Go Thames Valley, reflecting the company’s growth across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds.
At a glance What has...
Where to play tennis and pickleball in Oxfordshire this summer
Wimbledon may be over, but families across Oxfordshire still have plenty of ways to get on court this summer, from public park tennis in...
Thames Travel shuttle bus to run for Truck Festival 2026
Music fans heading to Truck Festival will be able to use a dedicated Thames Travel shuttle bus between Didcot Parkway and the festival site...
Chipping Norton Pride returns for fourth year with Love Out Loud theme
Chipping Norton Pride will return this month for its fourth year, bringing a day of celebration, performance, community stalls and an evening afterparty to...
Crazy Bear Stadhampton launches new Afternoon Tea Feast
Crazy Bear has launched a bigger, bolder take on afternoon tea at its Stadhampton venue, replacing the traditional tiered stand with a table-loaded feast...
Camp Tumblestone brings new outdoor games to Stonor Park for summer holidays
Tumblestone Hollow at Stonor Park is adding a new outdoor games experience this summer, giving families more to do during the school holidays.
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£1.5m investment brings more electric buses to Oxfordshire routes
Oxford Bus Company announced the launch of four new electric buses on 2 July 2026, with the first vehicles entering service on routes beyond...
Oxford traffic filter trial replaces temporary congestion charge: current rules
Information checked: 16 October 2026. This article was first published on 1 July, when 14 September was the announced start date. The trial subsequently...
