Kidlington News

Two men from Surrey have been arrested as part of the continuing investigation into the huge illegal waste dump near Kidlington, bringing the total...

Islip Bridge will close to all motor vehicles from 28 September to 20 November 2026 while Oxfordshire County Council repairs the structure and installs...

One of England’s most notorious illegal waste dumps has been completely cleared from land beside the A34 near Kidlington, although the criminal investigation into...

Kidlington has formally changed its status from village to town, marking a significant moment in the history of one of Oxfordshire’s fastest-growing communities. The decision...

Oxford United Football Club has officially secured the green light for its long‑anticipated new stadium, with full planning approval confirmed for a 16,000‑seat venue...

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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...

All three Green councillors for Kidlington have asked Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) to rethink proposed changes to the county’s fire and rescue service and...

The Environment Agency (EA) will clear the illegal landfill site on land outside Kidlington, with planning work starting immediately after officials concluded that the...

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...

An amber warning for thunderstorms and flooding has been issued across Oxfordshire, with the Met Office warning of intense rainfall, lightning strikes, and surface...

A temporary hosepipe ban will come into effect from midnight on Tuesday, 22 July, for residents across Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire, as Thames...

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

After decades of campaigning and several near misses, a long-called-for toucan crossing on the A44 in Begbroke has finally opened, delivering a significant safety...

Emily Connally, founder of the sustainability-focused Cherwell Collective, is among the first to join The Big Lunch Recipe Search, a UK-wide campaign to celebrate...

The day Nikki Penrice was shouted at for using a disabled toilet, she was left devastated. Having recently undergone major surgery for bowel cancer, Nikki,...

Time is running out for Oxfordshire charities and community organisations to enter the Brand The Bus 2025 competition, with the deadline just one day...

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...

Kidlington Youth Football Club has received a major boost thanks to Oxford United, which has awarded the club a £1,000 grant as part of...