Claire Foster
Latest news and stories
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County cabinet approves continued stadium discussions with Oxford United FC
Any final decision regarding leasing of the land will be taken in public by a future cabinet meeting based on whether the council’s objectives have been met.
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Are we so different?: A photographic exhibition of people in Oxford taken 100 years apart
The Museum of Oxford, in collaboration with Photo Oxford Festival, has opened an exhibition of photographs of people in Oxford taken 100 years apart.
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Help is at hand for people finding it hard to pay for food and energy bills
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have reopened the Household Support Fund scheme to help households meet the costs of life’s essentials.
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King Charles’s coronation weekend plans to include a concert at Windsor Castle
The concert, featuring “global music icons and contemporary stars”, a world-class orchestra and The Coronation Choir, will be broadcast on the BBC, and several thousand pairs of tickets will be available via a public ballot.
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The Butcher, The Tailor, The Picture-Frame Maker…Stories of Middle Way
This intriguing and alternative local history of Summertown, Oxford, by historian Gareth Winrow, is a perfect read for anyone interested in family and house histories and the history of Oxford.
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Oxfordshire Council Cabinet to discuss OUFC’s stadium land proposal on 24 January
Recommendations will be made to the cabinet that officers should be authorised to start negotiations on outline legal and commercial terms to lease land to develop Oxford United FC’s new football stadium.
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Diverse, personal collection of WW2 art to go on display at SOFO Museum
The exhibition of diverse, original artwork – produced during and depicting scenes from the Second World War – first went on display at the museum in March 2020 but was open for less than a week before national lockdowns were put in place.
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A first look at the exhibitions and art fairs in Oxford and across Oxfordshire this year
Check out our editors’ picks of the best art shows running or coming up in the city in our world-class museums and art galleries.
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Varna International Ballet and Orchestra make UK performance debut
Varna International Ballet and Orchestra is making its UK debut with performances of The Nutcracker, Giselle, and Coppélia and will stop at Oxford New Theatre between 30 January and 01 February… (Psst: we’ve got two tickets for Coppélia to give away).
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Discover four picture-perfect ski experience destinations for the new year
With ski season starting and many travellers looking to hit the slopes this winter, our friends and travel experts at Booking.com share some of their favourite destinations for a picture-perfect ski experience.
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Oxford United publishes statement and two reports in support of club’s new stadium
Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet is set to discuss whether to progress plans for the club’s move to a site at Frieze Way (the triangular parcel, south of Kidlington roundabout) at its 24 January meeting.
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Waterstones books of the month for January 2023
From a charming tale of companionship and creativity with an Austen-esque twist to a magical children’s fantasy about hope, family and mental health, here are the Waterstones books of the month for January.
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The Oxfordshire people recognised in the New Year Honours List 2023
The New Year Honours List 2023 has been published, recognising the achievements and service of extraordinary people across Oxfordshire.
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New site proposed for new Oxford United Football Club stadium
Oxfordshire County Council has proposed a new site for Oxford United Football Club (OUFC) to develp its new stadium. The alternative site is located south of Kidlington roundabout, west of Banbury Road and east of Frieze Way.
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KITE reveals lineup for second festival of ideas and music in 2023
the festival will feature a curated journey of cutting-edge debate and a rich programme of ideas with spectacular musical performances for audiences seeking an alternative festival experience.
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Local actors get stuck into rehearsals of ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Cornerstone Didcot.
The successful auditionees have been split into two teams for the production, which starts on 17 December. The teams, aptly named ‘Team Marley’ and ‘Team Scrooge’, will take turns performing throughout the run.