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Oxfordshire Adult Social Care Service Rated ‘Good’ by Regulator

Oxfordshire County Council’s adult social care service has been rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following a planned inspection earlier this year. The...

Martin Graham, Visionary Founder of Longborough Festival Opera, Dies Aged 83

The arts world is mourning the loss of Martin Graham, the inspirational founder of Longborough Festival Opera, who passed away peacefully on Easter Monday,...

New Rail Watchdog Announced: What It Means for Oxfordshire Passengers in 2025

The UK rail network is set for a once-in-a-generation transformation with the Government’s announcement of a landmark rail reform bill. The new legislation aims...

Oxfordshire County Council Awarded £3.5 Million for New Cycle Tracks and Footpaths

Oxfordshire County Council has secured £3,518,360 in funding from the Government Agency Active Travel England (ATE) to develop new cycle tracks, footpaths, and safer...

Freedom Of Speech And The Oxford Union

The UK's Freedom Of Speech Laws The UK's freedom of speech laws are a complex and nuanced topic. On the one hand, individuals have the...

Wallingford to unveil New Agatha Christie Bronze Statue in September

The market town of Wallingford in Oxfordshire is marking the Murder Mystery Weekend on 9-10 September 2023 with an unveiling of a Bronze Statue...

Warning to Oxfordshire Residents With Wood Burning Stoves

Homeowners who own a log burner or wood-burning stove are facing fines and even a criminal record if they flout clean air laws being...

Teacher’s Strikes Affecting Oxfordshire

Teacher's Strikes And Where Will Be Affected The teachers' unions across England and Wales have advised that the ballot has been returned in favour of...

Oxford local celebrates 100th birthday with card from new King Charles III

The kind-hearted team at an Oxford care home celebrated resident Muriel Currill’s 100th birthday with a specially made cake as a treat for the...

Oxfordshire Residents Recognised in the New Year Honours List

24 Residents and workers in Oxfordshire have been recognised in King Charles' first New Year Honours list. 1,107 Recipients in the New Year Honours List...

Last Postal Date for Gifts To Arrive Before Christmas Confirmed

This Friday, 16th December, is the latest recommended day to post cards and gifts by Royal Mail 1st Class for them to arrive by...

Oxfordshire councils pick up prestigious clean air award for Zero Emission Zone

Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City Council are celebrating after picking up an award for their work on the Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) in...

Oxfordshire school choirs raise the roof at the Big Christmas Sing

Oxford Town Hall resounded to choirs from 21 primary schools across Oxfordshire this week (Thursday 29th November – Thursday 1st December) as they sang...

Sexual harassment, discrimination and bullying claims continue to emerge from the UK armed forces

Surveys and research in the last couple of years have identified institutional discrimination and harassment in the UK’s armed forces. Reports continue to appear...

Students to swap beachwear for high viz this summer

With holiday getaways on hold for many, new research has identified that most students want to ‘do their bit’ and volunteer this summer. The findings...

Defence sites in South East to benefit from £423m new facilities management contract  

Four new contracts worth £1.6 billion have been awarded to industry delivering crucial building maintenance and hard facilities repair services across the UK Defence...

Heat from sun’s rays sparks fire at cottage

It was so hot last week that a fire was started in a listed building by the sun’s rays magnified through a window. A thatched...

Met appoints its first female commissioner Cressida Dick

Cressida Dick is set to become the first female head of the Metropolitan Police, taking over from Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe as Britain’s top police...

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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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