Olivia Churchill
Latest news and stories
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Oxford basketball players inspire next generation through coaching and competition
Oxford Hoops players Malachi Hilsdon and Errol Otto are mentoring young athletes while calling for a permanent basketball facility to help unlock new opportunities for players across Oxford.
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Oxford Bus Group honours staff at Really Amazing Awards evening
Oxford Bus Group honoured outstanding employees and long-serving staff during its Really Amazing Awards, with eight colleagues recognised for a combined 235 years of service across the business.
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Record-breaking Easter egg appeal brings joy to young patients across Oxfordshire
Didcot charity Play2Give is celebrating its biggest-ever Easter appeal, distributing over 2,000 eggs to hospitals, hospices and families in need across Oxfordshire.
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Oxford ranks among UK’s leading refill shopping cities as Recycle Now expands locator nationwide
Oxford ranks third nationally for refill shopping as Recycle Now launches a locator mapping 675 UK refill destinations, reflecting strong public interest in cutting single-use packaging and growing support for reusable shopping habits.
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Didcot-based writer Esmé Bates releases HOWLS! — a comedy script and series concept
A new comedy project by Esmé Bates imagines a theatrical production led by expressive dog characters in a playful satire of showbusiness and performance.
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Stonor Park invites couples to exclusive wedding showcase
Couples are invited to discover wedding inspiration at Stonor Park during a special showcase on 18 April.
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Adoption charity appeals for loving home for little boy with additional needs
Parents and Children Together has launched an appeal to find a permanent family for Ashley, a one-year-old boy needing extra care and stability.
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Aureus School receives grant for specialist VR chairs supporting SEND students
Aureus School has introduced two specialist VR chairs to support neurodiverse pupils after receiving community grant funding.
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Aureus School chemistry students gain lab experience at Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Aureus School students visited Vertex Pharmaceuticals for a chemistry practical and NHS careers talk.
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Voting opens in 2026 Brand the Bus competition as 71 Oxfordshire causes compete
More than 70 Oxfordshire causes are competing in the 2026 Brand the Bus contest, with public voting now open with voting closing on 30 April.
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Aureus students enjoy sweet careers trip to Cadbury World
Aureus School pupils explored careers in food, design and hospitality during a curriculum visit to Cadbury World.
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Top bluebell walks to enjoy in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire this spring
Explore the best bluebell walks this spring across Bucks, Berks, and Oxfordshire. From Basildon Park to Watlington Hill, National Trust woodlands offer magical trails, scenic views, and family-friendly routes to enjoy Britain’s iconic blooms.
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Oxfordshire communities invited to apply for flood prevention grants of up to £25k
Oxfordshire County Council is offering grants of up to £25,000 for local flood resilience projects across Oxfordshire.
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Aureus School hosts first Didcot MasterChef competition
Aureus School hosted Didcot’s first MasterChef competition, with young chefs preparing three-course meals for industry judges.
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Crazy Bear Hotel plans Easter family fun day in garden grounds
Crazy Bear Hotel is hosting an Easter Sunday family event with archery, axe throwing, egg hunts, face painting, outdoor dining and garden activities for all ages.
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Ashmolean Museum launches exclusive botanical capsule collection with One Hundred Stars
Ashmolean Museum launches an exclusive In Bloom capsule collection with One Hundred Stars, featuring kimonos and scarves inspired by botanical art.