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
Oxfordshire bus operators confirm £3 single-fare cap will continue until end of 2026
Oxfordshire’s main bus operators have confirmed they will continue to cap adult single fares at £3 until the end of 2026, extending the government-backed...
St Helen and St Katharine ranked among UK’s top schools for sport
St Helen and St Katharine in Abingdon has been ranked among the top 20 schools for sport in the UK, according to the newly...
Snowdrops signal the start of the season in Blenheim Palace gardens
The first snowdrops have begun to appear across the gardens at Blenheim Palace, offering one of the clearest signs that winter is slowly giving...
New agreement aims to strengthen support for people with learning disabilities in Oxfordshire
People with learning disabilities are set to have a stronger role in shaping the services and opportunities that affect their lives, following a new...
Taylors to open flagship deli and café at Oxford North innovation district
Taylors, Oxford’s gourmet sandwich and deli company, has announced plans to open a new flagship café at Oxford North, the city’s recently launched innovation...
Oxford-born authors longlisted for Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize 2026
Two Oxford-born writers have been named on the longlist for the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize 2026, one of the best-known international literary awards...
Metals and toxic chemicals detected in River Cherwell near Kidlington, study finds
An Oxford-based environmental charity has reported “concerning” levels of metal and chemical pollution in the River Cherwell near Kidlington, after a community-led investigation prompted...
Antarctic jobs open again as British Antarctic Survey recruits for 2026 season
British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has opened applications for a new round of jobs in Antarctica, with a fresh batch of roles now live and...
Bridewell Gardens Open Days 2026 and Winter Wander event
Bridewell Gardens, a mental health recovery service set within a walled garden and vineyard in Wilcote, West Oxfordshire, will open its gates to the...
Witney foodbank says it now buys 40% of the food it gives out as...
A foodbank supporting more than 5,000 people a year in Witney and West Oxfordshire says it now has to buy 40 per cent of...
