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Abingdon Just Stop Oil supporter acquitted over London slow march

An Abingdon man has been found not guilty of interfering with key national infrastructure after taking part in a Just Stop Oil slow march...

Free Trees for Oxfordshire Gardens: 2025 Garden Tree Giveaway Returns

Oxfordshire residents are once again being invited to plant for the planet this autumn, as the International Tree Foundation (ITF) and CAG Oxfordshire relaunch...

Oxfordshire records 18,000 butterflies and moths during UK’s hottest summer on record

Oxfordshire wildlife watchers spotted 18,040 butterflies and day-flying moths this summer as part of Butterfly Conservation’s annual Big Butterfly Count, the world’s largest citizen-science...

Oxford City Council Reports 6% Drop in Carbon Emissions for 2023/24

Oxford City Council has announced a 6% annual reduction in its greenhouse gas emissions for 2023/24, cutting emissions from 5,994 tonnes in the previous...

Oxfordshire Residents Urged to Join the UK’s Big Butterfly Count 2025

Butterfly numbers are plummeting, but a simple 15-minute action could help save them. Will the residents of Oxfordshire answer the call? Oxonians are being urged...

Protecting Bee Habitats More Important Than Ever, Says Blenheim Palace Expert

With extreme weather becoming increasingly common in the UK, the protection of vital bee habitats is more urgent than ever, according to Blenheim Palace's...

Call for Oxfordshire’s Ghost Woods to Be Revived as Part of National Campaign Backed by Dame Judi Dench

A growing grassroots campaign is calling on Forestry England to revive England’s ancient forests, starting with so-called “ghost woods” hidden in plain sight. One...

THRIVE Oxford: A One-Day Climate Hub Experience in the City Centre

Oxford is set to host a one-day “climate hub” event tomorrow, Saturday, 7th June, bringing together residents, campaigners, and community groups to explore grassroots...

Ian Middleton and Emily Kerr Lead New Green Group on Oxfordshire County Council

Oxfordshire’s Green Party is now the fourth-largest political force on Oxfordshire County Council, with a newly confirmed group of seven councillors forming a strengthened...

Oxfordshire’s Botley West Solar Farm at the Heart of England’s Solar Fairness Debate

Oxfordshire is fast becoming ground zero in the national conversation around how, and whether, local communities should benefit from the clean energy revolution. At...

Blenheim Estate Now a Net Generator of Green Energy with Weaveley Solar Park

The completion of the 20-acre Weaveley Solar Park marks a major milestone for Blenheim Estate, making it a net generator of green energy, producing...

Woodland Trust offers £20,000 project funding for young people taking environmental action

The hugely popular youth innovation competition, now in its third year, offers young people the chance to launch their environmental projects backed by funding and mentorship...

Oxford’s Smoke Control Expansion and Wood Stove Emissions: What You Need to Know

As part of the Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) for a Zero Carbon Oxford, the initial 23 Smoke Control Areas will be expanded on...

What Is The Purpose Of An Air Source Heat Pump And How Can It Save You Money? 

It's no surprise with the cost of living increases, that homeowners across Oxfordshire are looking at any ways to reduce bills. Back in 2020,...

Bicester Village Shuttle Service Goes Electric

Oxford Bus Company has launched an electric vehicle into the Bicester Village, Bicester North shuttle service, to help further improve air quality in Oxfordshire. The...

Sustainable School Travel – How Oxfordshire Schools Can Be More Eco-Friendly

Sustainable school travel is increasingly becoming a focus for schools across Oxfordshire. With growing concerns about environmental impact and the health benefits of reducing...

Oxford’s Flood Alleviation Scheme Public Enquiry Ends With Continued Fears Over Rare Grassland

OXFORD’S Flood Alleviation Scheme (OFAS) could start two years sooner and cost £70 million less if the Environment Agency (EA) considered “demonstrable, viable alternatives”...

Extinction Rebellion Oxford marks Nature Day at COP28 with Christmas Wish Tree

Today, 09 December, Extinction Rebellion set up a Christmas Wish Tree on Broad Street to get Christmas shoppers thinking about their hopes for nature...

Preserving Nature: Best Practices To Protect Biodiversity In Your Next Property Project

While constructing new buildings like the new Oxford United stadium and the growing infrastructure vital to accommodating growing populations and industries, it's equally crucial...

The Green Future: 7 Ways Oxfordshire Households Can Become More Sustainable

Embark on a journey towards a brighter, greener future right here in Oxfordshire. Imagine this: Homes powered by the sun’s energy, waste cleverly repurposed,...

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Chris McCausland announces Oxford date for new Waffle tour

Chris McCausland will bring his new stand-up show Waffle to the New Theatre Oxford on Wednesday 8 March 2028. The...

Oxford Christmas Light Bus returns with twin-city artwork and December dates

Oxford’s Christmas Light Bus will return on 13 and 14 November 2026 with a new illuminated floral artwork celebrating...

Fairport Convention announce Cropredy 2027 anniversary celebrations and ticket dates

Fairport Convention will celebrate 60 years of British folk rock at Cropredy in August 2027, with Richard Thompson, Iain...

Oxford Remembrance Sunday 2026: service times and St Giles’ road closures

Oxford will hold public services for Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day next week, with St Giles’ closed to traffic...

Later shuttle buses for Oxford’s South Park fireworks, with returns until 10.15pm

Visitors to Oxford’s South Park fireworks will have more time to stay after the display this Saturday, with return...

German Doner Kebab to open on Oxford’s Cowley Road with £2 Doner Boxes

German Doner Kebab will open on Oxford’s Cowley Road on Thursday 5 November, offering £2 Doner Boxes to customers...

Winnie the Witch illustrator creates £5 puzzle poster for Sobell House

Oxford illustrator kOrky Paul has created a £5 puzzle poster to raise money for Sobell House Hospice, with 50...

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Oxford: The 15-Minute City Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN)

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Oxford Student group protest for climate change action

This afternoon Oxford Climate Justice Campaign (OCJC) dropped two banners calling on University College to divest, demanding colleges "ACT NOW" while the Oxford March...