Olivia Churchill
Latest news and stories
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Oxford Bus Group expands free flu jab programme to protect workers amid early flu season
Oxford Bus Group is offering hundreds of employees free flu vaccinations this winter, expanding last year’s successful programme. Staff across all companies can now book complimentary jabs at Boots to help reduce illness and protect colleagues, families and customers.
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Nai’s House launches the 1% Club to protect the mental wellbeing of future generations
Nai’s House has launched the 1% Club, inviting businesses to pledge 1% of turnover to support youth mental health and suicide prevention. The initiative strengthens early intervention and offers members training discounts, impact reports, and recognition for their support.
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Oxfordshire launches ambitious local nature recovery strategy
Oxfordshire has launched its Local Nature Recovery Strategy — a bold, collaborative roadmap to restore biodiversity, strengthen climate resilience, and reconnect people with nature through a pioneering interactive mapping tool and countywide community partnerships.
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Aureus student honours Armed Forces in ‘Poppies to Paddington’ tribute
Aureus student Roy Hehea laid a wreath at Didcot Parkway for the ‘Poppies to Paddington’ remembrance tribute, honouring Armed Forces personnel.
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Drivers flouting parking rules warned of fines as Oxfordshire launches parking crackdown
Oxfordshire County Council is increasing parking enforcement across the county, targeting unsafe and inconsiderate driving, particularly around schools and in new controlled parking zones.
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Aureus School unites for moving Remembrance Service
Aureus School held a moving Remembrance Service featuring speeches, a formal drill and a two-minute silence to honour Armed Forces personnel and their families.
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Milton Park Christmas Market returns with festive flair and Signal Yard preview
Milton Park’s Christmas Market returns on 27 November, featuring artisan gifts, festive treats and a special preview of the upcoming Signal Yard amenity hub, complete with food, wellness stalls and live entertainment.
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New player shelters by Externiture give Chipping Norton Swifts FC a boost
Chipping Norton Swifts FC has unveiled two new Externiture-donated player shelters at Greystones. Complete with club colours and practical features, they debuted during the U13 girls’ 10–0 season-opening win and have been warmly welcomed by players and coaches.
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City Sightseeing Oxford bus to play starring role at Christmas Light Festival
A glittering open-top City Sightseeing Oxford bus will headline the city’s Christmas Light Festival from 14 to 16 November, joining a programme of markets, workshops and light-themed events supported by more than 25 local partners.
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Oxfordshire approves new scheme to cut disruption from roadworks
Oxfordshire County Council has been approved to introduce a lane rental scheme, charging utility firms for roadworks during peak times to reduce disruption. The initiative targets key routes and aims to shorten works and improve traffic flow.
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Primary school application process opens in Oxfordshire
Parents of children born between September 2021 and August 2022 can now apply for primary school places in Oxfordshire for September 2026. Officials urge families to list four schools and apply before the 15 January deadline.
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Oxfordshire rugby coach nominated for national award
Oxford’s Darren Rea has been shortlisted for the 2025 UK Coaching Inclusive Coach of the Year Award for creating transformative SEND rugby opportunities across Oxfordshire, now supporting more than 100 children each week.
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Taylor Wimpey sponsors Didcot Primary Academy’s Railway Centre trip
Taylor Wimpey has funded Didcot Primary Academy’s Year 2 trip to Didcot Railway Centre, giving pupils the chance to explore GWR history, ride a steam train and take part in hands-on workshops celebrating the town’s rich railway heritage.
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Celebrate flavours and abundance with Ottolenghi’s 2025 Christmas hampers range
This Christmas, make room for more: more flavour, more colour, more joy. Ottolenghi’s 2025 Christmas range is a celebration of abundance – from hand-packed hampers brimming with festive bakes and pantry delights to new limited-edition treats and a panettone so light it took 25 taste tests to get right.
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Discover stationery to treasure in Holchester Designs’ Seasonal Fruits Recipe Notebook
Discover Holchester Designs’ Seasonal Fruits Recipe Notebook, a beautifully hand-drawn, sustainable stationery piece designed to be used, loved, and treasured – the perfect thoughtful gift this festive season.
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Oxfordshire launches agile highway response teams ‘HART’ to boost maintenance
Oxfordshire County Council and M Group have launched Highways Asset Response Teams (HARTs) to deliver rapid, visible improvements across the county.