Olivia Churchill
Latest news and stories
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Oxfordshire to roll out 1,500 new public EV chargers in major countywide expansion
Oxfordshire is set for its largest expansion of public electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with more than 1,500 new charging sockets planned by 2028 to support residents without access to off-street parking.
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Faringdon zero-waste shop celebrates fourth anniversary of helping customers reduce plastic waste
Tribe Zero-Waste in Faringdon has marked its fourth anniversary, reporting that customers have helped keep more than 1.7 tonnes of plastic out of circulation through refill shopping and packaging-free purchases since 2022.
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Oxford Bus Company driver to cycle from Anfield to Kassam Stadium for Sobell House
An Oxford Bus Company driver is preparing to swap the driver’s seat for a bicycle saddle as he takes on a 24-hour cycling challenge from Anfield to the Kassam Stadium in aid of Sobell House Hospice.
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Oxford Bus Company’s rainbow bus set to return to support Oxford Pride
Oxford Bus Company will once again support Oxford Pride this weekend, with its popular rainbow-branded electric bus leading the parade and helping less able-bodied attendees travel between key event locations.
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Thames Valley Police backs Oxford youth music project In-Spire Sounds with £7k grant
An Oxford youth music organisation has secured £7k from the Thames Valley Police Community Fund to expand programmes supporting young people at risk of exploitation, while showcasing participants’ talents through a newly released debut mixtape.
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Persimmon Charitable Foundation opens funding round with three £50k grants for youth employability charities
The Persimmon Charitable Foundation has opened its latest funding round to support UK charities helping young people into work, with applications now open for projects focused on employability, social mobility and tackling disadvantage.
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Oxford City Farm celebrates 2026 Brand the Bus runner-up success
Oxford City Farm is celebrating after being named runner-up in the 2026 Brand the Bus competition, securing a £20k prize and a major opportunity to raise awareness of its community work across Oxfordshire.
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Thame to become first UK town to launch Teleauora’s gigabit 5G broadband network
Thame is set to become the first community in the UK connected through Teleauora’s new gigabit-speed 5G broadband network, delivering faster and more reliable connectivity to businesses and residents in underserved areas.
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Carousel Buses offers £4k joining bonus ahead of summer recruitment day in High Wycombe
Carousel Buses is offering a £4,000 joining bonus for eligible PCV licence holders as it prepares to host a summer recruitment day in High Wycombe.
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Bicester volunteer helps raise one of the first guide dog litters born in Oxfordshire
A Bicester volunteer is helping raise one of the first guide dog litters born in the South East as seven-week-old puppies begin the next stage of their journey towards becoming life-changing assistance dogs.
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Chopstix reopens refurbished store at Moto Cherwell Valley Services following conversion from Chow
Chopstix has reopened its newly refurbished store at Moto Cherwell Valley Services following a full conversion from Chow, bringing a refreshed dining space and its signature bold noodle dishes to one of the UK’s busiest motorway stops.
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Oxford City Farm named runner-up in Oxford Bus Company’s Brand the Bus competition
East Oxford’s Oxford City Farm has been named runner-up in the Brand the Bus competition, winning an enhanced £20k advertising package to boost awareness across the city.
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Oxford teen shares Buckingham Palace moment with Duke of Edinburgh at Gold Award celebration
An Oxford teenager has described a memorable personal exchange with HRH The Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace after receiving his Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award alongside thousands of achievers.
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Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties staff complete annual charity hiking challenge
Staff from Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties have completed the annual charity hiking challenge, raising over £3k for Youth Adventure Trust and Maggie’s in the 12th year of the event.
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New community play park officially opens at Winterbrook Meadows in Wallingford
A new play park has opened at Winterbrook Meadows in Wallingford, featuring a basketball court, climbing structures and family-friendly play areas as part of a wider community development.
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Improvement works to start on Friars Wharf Playground next week
Work is due to begin next week on a major refurbishment of the Friars Wharf play area in South Oxford, introducing new inclusive equipment, seating, and improved facilities.