Olivia Churchill
Latest news and stories
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Fishers Vale officially opens in Marston, delivering 40 fully affordable homes
Fishers Vale, a new affordable housing development in Old Marston, Oxford, has officially opened. The 40-home scheme includes 21 council homes and 19 shared ownership properties, designed with sustainability in mind and delivered through a partnership between OX Place, Oxford City Council, and Lucy Developments.
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Chatty Bus partners with charities to tackle loneliness across Oxfordshire
The Chatty Bus scheme is partnering with Age UK Oxfordshire and Oxford Hospitals Charity to host a series of events across Oxfordshire this year. Passengers can connect, share stories, and access local support, helping to tackle loneliness and social isolation in the community.
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FunParx to open 50,000 sq ft indoor adventure park at Banbury’s Castle Quay in 2026
Castle Quay will welcome FunParx, a 50,000 sq ft indoor adventure park, in summer 2026. Featuring inflatables, obstacle courses, slides and arcade games, the park will create 50 jobs and add a major new family-friendly attraction to Banbury’s canalside leisure and retail destination.
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Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum to showcase county’s military story in 50 objects
A new exhibition at Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum will explore the county’s military heritage through 50 objects, from Roman Britain and Waterloo to D-Day and the Second World War.
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Abingdon Drama Club to stage family drama ‘Things I Know to Be True’ at Unicorn Theatre
Abingdon Drama Club presents Andrew Bovell’s Things I Know to Be True at the Unicorn Theatre this March — a powerful and moving exploration of family, love and identity.
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Examining Authority submits Botley West Solar Farm recommendations to Secretary of State
The Secretary of State will decide within three months whether the proposed Botley West Solar Farm is approved, following submission of the Inspector’s recommendations to Government.
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Communities in Oxfordshire invited to apply for Love Your Network grant
Oxfordshire community groups are invited to apply for the Love Your Network grant, offering resources to support local walking, wheeling and cycling routes on the National Cycle Network, with applications open until 14 June 2026.
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Westgate Oxford unveils free half-term family event programme
Westgate Oxford is hosting a week of free half-term fun, including an Alice in Wonderland trail, craft sessions, story times and interactive play on Leiden Square for families to enjoy.
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Frilford Heath Golf Club announces Be Free Young Carers as 2026 Charity Partner
Frilford Heath Golf Club has named Be Free Young Carers as its 2026 charity partner, launching a year of fundraising events to support young people aged eight to 17 who care for family members across Oxfordshire.
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Invitation to Hearing the Young Unheard county conference
Oxfordshire leaders will gather on 04 March for Hearing the Young Unheard, a county conference focused on early intervention, prevention and improving life chances for young people across the region.
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Savills Oxford raises £71k for Survivor Space to support sexual violence survivors across Oxfordshire
Savills Oxford has raised £71,000 for Survivor Space, the county’s only accredited sexual violence support charity, following a year of staff-led fundraising. The donation will help expand counselling, advocacy and specialist services for survivors across Oxfordshire.
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Improved bus services announced following reduction in Oxford congestion
Bus services across south Oxfordshire are being improved from 22 February, with faster journey times, extra services and better reliability. Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel say the changes follow reduced congestion in Oxford linked to temporary congestion charging and free Park & Ride travel.
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Weekend road closures planned at Milton Interchange for essential improvements
The A34/A4130 Milton Interchange will close for a full weekend from 27 February to 02 March 2026 for essential resurfacing and maintenance works. Diversions and temporary access arrangements will be in place, with bus routes revised during the closure.
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Oxford Bus Group seeks next crop of talented apprentice engineers
Oxford Bus Group is recruiting three apprentice engineers across multiple depots, offering paid training, qualifications and hands-on experience with zero-emission technology.
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Oxford SmartZone freezes key bus ticket prices across the city
Oxford SmartZone has confirmed a price freeze on several popular bus tickets, offering passengers continued affordable and flexible travel across Oxford despite limited fare changes coming into effect later this month.
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Aureus School students take centre stage in Didcot arts showcase
Aureus School students will showcase their creative talents at Didcot’s Cornerstone Arts Centre on March 13, presenting an evening of performance celebrating confidence, collaboration and imagination across dance and expressive arts disciplines.