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
5 Smart ways to keep warm this winter (without turning the heating up)
As we draw closer to the winter months, the days are getting colder, and many families are struggling to cope with rising energy bills....
Westgate Oxford lines up free half-term fun: Alice trail, Crafting Club and a red-carpet...
Westgate Oxford has a week of free, family-friendly activities for October half term — from a new Alice in Wonderland treasure trail to hands-on...
Half term at Orchard Didcot: £2 family films, pumpkin carving and Halloween treats
Orchard Centre has lined up a half-term mix of film fun, crafts and seasonal snacks for families next week, from £2 family screenings at...
Glow Ride lights up Oxford as 70+ cyclists call for safer streets for women
More than 70 riders lit up Oxford on Wednesday 22nd October for a women-led, all-welcome Glow Ride, stringing bikes with fairy lights, glow sticks...
Government pledges £120m to reopen Cowley Branch Line with two new stations for Oxford
The Government has approved £120m to reopen Oxford’s Cowley Branch Line to passengers, with two new stations planned at Oxford Littlemore and Oxford Cowley....
John Cleese documentary ‘Packs It In’ hits Oxfordshire cinemas from 13 November
A new feature documentary about John Cleese’s final European tour (filmed when he was 85) opens in cinemas nationwide on Thursday 13th November 2025,...
Oxford Round Table fireworks to light up South Park on Saturday 8 November
Oxford’s biggest charity fireworks night returns to South Park on Saturday 8 November 2025, with a larger programme, extra family facilities and new low-noise...
Garsington paddleboarder crosses the Channel for niece and raises £15k for childhood cancer research
An Oxfordshire man has paddle-boarded across the English Channel in memory of his 10-year-old niece, raising £15,000 for children’s cancer research.
John Bartlett, 56, from...
Oxford Libraries open to the Public: Where to Go, What to Do & How...
Oxford’s public libraries offer book borrowing, computers, free Wi-Fi and activities, with services varying by branch. This guide covers the city’s council libraries, nearby...
Clocks go back this Sunday: what Oxfordshire needs to know
The UK clocks go back by one hour at 02:00 BST on Sunday 26th October 2025, marking the end of British Summer Time and...
