Olivia Churchill
Latest news and stories
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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.
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Plumbers head to Africa after £1,000 donation from Valley Park developer
Apprentice plumbers are heading to Tanzania after a £1,000 donation from Persimmon Homes Wessex, supporting vital sanitation work and skills development through a Projects Abroad programme linked to the Valley Park development in Didcot.
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Noughts & Nibbles set to open new board game café in Bicester
A new board game café is coming to Bicester as Noughts & Nibbles prepares to open on Sheep Street in March 2026, offering classic and modern tabletop games alongside food, drinks and community-focused events.
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Horse racing icon Rachael Blackmore to meet fans at Westgate Oxford
Racing legend Rachael Blackmore will visit Westgate Oxford this Saturday, meeting fans and showcasing what’s new for Ladies Day at The Cheltenham Festival 2026 as part of a nationwide roadshow celebrating inclusivity in sport.
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Oxford career changer urges jobseekers to consider probation work
An Oxford man who once lectured in Africa is urging career changers to consider probation work, as new polling shows most jobseekers want roles that make a positive difference to others.
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Oxfordshire residents invited to take part in 21-mile heart charity walk this February
Oxfordshire residents are invited to take part in a 21-mile charity walk this February to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation, combining scenic county routes with vital support for heart research.
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Oxford North volunteers create sensory garden and transform Wolvercote community spaces
Volunteers from Oxford North and its partners have created a new SEND sensory garden at Wolvercote Primary School and revitalised Wolvercote Young People’s Club, delivering lasting community benefits through more than 500 hours of place-based volunteering.