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
Worcester Street car park card-skimming warning: the 2025 incident and advice
Information checked: 16 October 2026. This report concerns a council warning issued in June 2025. It does not establish that fraud is continuing at...
Local Businesses Tee Off to Raise Over £17,000 for Homeless Oxfordshire
Homeless Oxfordshire is delighted to announce the success of its 2025 Charity Golf Day, which raised an impressive £17,365 to support people experiencing homelessness...
Air Pollution in Oxford Continues to Fall in 2024 – But No Level Is...
Information checked: 16 October 2026. This article reports Oxford’s 2024 monitoring results, published in June 2025. A later update below covers the 2025 results...
Public consultation approved for proposed Oxford temporary congestion charge
Archive report — checked 16 October 2026. The consultation described here ran from 23 June to 3 August 2025 and is closed. The temporary...
Oxford Castle to see 1646 Siege Reenactment this weekend
This weekend, the clock winds back nearly 380 years as Oxford Castle & Prison transforms into a battleground for one of the most dramatic...
Oxfordshire Fitness: From parkruns to ‘Try‑It’ Days – Your Local Guide to Getting Active
Forget the postcard clichés. Oxfordshire isn’t just spires, sheep, and sleepy villages, it’s quietly one of the UK’s most inclusive and energetic fitness hubs.
From...
New Halal Burger Restaurant 5 Akhis Banbury Now Open
A popular halal burger brand has just made its debut in Banbury, 5 Akhis is known for its bold flavours and family-first philosophy. The a...
Bird Keeper’s Bold ‘Halfsie’ Raises £2,500 for Prostate Cancer UK at Cotswold Wildlife Park
In a touching tribute to two friends undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, kind-hearted local Bird Keeper Chris Green has raised an impressive £2,500 for...
Sephora To Open New Westgate Oxford Store Late Autumn 2025
Beauty lovers, mark your calendars! Sephora UK, the global beauty powerhouse, is preparing to open its doors at Westgate Oxford in late autumn 2025....
Bampton Classical Opera Revives Salieri’s Sparkling Comedy ‘The Landlady’
Bampton Classical Opera returns this summer with a vibrant new production of Antonio Salieri’s comic opera La locandiera (The Landlady), commemorating the 200th anniversary...
