Olivia Churchill
Latest news and stories
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BBOWT launches £300,000 appeal to protect ancient woodland in Buckinghamshire
BBOWT has launched a £300k appeal to protect Hamgreen Wood, a rare ancient woodland between Bicester and Aylesbury. The site provides vital habitat for Bechstein’s bats and the black hairstreak butterfly, making it one of the region’s most valuable reserves.
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Flo’s Refill Shop expands its ethical offering with new video campaign
Flo’s Refill Shop in Florence Park has expanded with 305 new products and released a video campaign to encourage sustainable shopping. Profits fund free meals, maternity support, and family events, making every purchase a boost for Oxford’s community.
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Taylor Wimpey sponsors Milton United FC for 2025/2026 season
Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties is sponsoring Milton United Football Club’s 1st Team training kit for the 2025/2026 season, providing a welcome boost for the grassroots side and strengthening the housebuilder’s ties with the community near its Valley Park development.
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Two motorists convicted in Oxford crackdown on blue badge misuse
Two motorists have been convicted of blue badge misuse in Oxford, with fines totalling nearly £3,000. Oxfordshire County Council says enforcement will continue to protect disabled residents who rely on the scheme for essential access and independence.
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Oxfordshire campaign races to save Iron Age hoard before deadline
Time is running out to secure Oxfordshire’s Iron Age hoard, with the Friends of the Oxfordshire Museum racing to raise £10,500 before 06 October.
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Café space available in Brackley’s refurbished Town Hall
Brackley Town Hall’s refurbished café space is now available for a new operator. The Grade II listed landmark offers a prime High Street location, historic character, and modern amenities at the heart of the town’s thriving commercial centre.
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Anneliese Dodds MP responds to Andrew Gant’s letter on Oxford congestion charge
Anneliese Dodds MP has responded to Andrew Gant’s open letter on Oxford’s congestion charge, criticising the scheme’s priorities and defending Labour councillors against claims they oppose safer pedestrian crossings. The row highlights growing divisions ahead of the £5 charge’s October rollout.
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Charity fun day at Westgate marks World Heart Day with family activities and fundraising
Oxford’s Westgate Shopping Centre will host a family fun day on 28 September 2025 for World Heart Day, raising funds for the British Heart Foundation with live music, CPR training, competitions, and prizes from local businesses.
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Cotswold Farm Park’s Pumpkin Patch promises spooky trails and seasonal treats this Autumn
Cotswold Farm Park’s Pumpkin Patch returns this October with pumpkin picking, spooky trails, animal encounters and family fun, alongside evening events featuring live music and local food.
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Oxfordshire roads among most dangerous in England for surface quality
Oxfordshire has been ranked among the worst areas in England for road surface quality, with 8% of its B and C roads in poor condition and a further 32% requiring potential maintenance, raising safety concerns for motorcyclists.
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Open Day success at Housing 21’s Fern Meadows Extra Care scheme in Faringdon
Housing 21 has opened its fifth Extra Care scheme in Oxfordshire. Fern Meadows in Faringdon offers stylish apartments, landscaped gardens and communal spaces for over-55s, designed to support independent living with access to care when needed.
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Golfers raise £4,000 for Lighthouse charity at Oxford Golf Club
Oxford Golf Club hosted a charity golf day in support of Lighthouse, raising £4,000 for construction workers and their families. More than 70 golfers took part in the event, which featured competitions, prizes, and community support.
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Charity for Civil Servants sponsors Pearn Kandola’s Psychological Safety Week 2025
The Charity for Civil Servants is sponsoring Psychological Safety Week 2025, a global initiative from Pearn Kandola. The charity will also host a free Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference in October to build on the campaign’s themes of resilience and trust.
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Oxfordshire residents urged to rescue recyclables for Recycle Week 2025
Oxfordshire residents are being urged to ‘rescue’ overlooked items such as aerosols, toothpaste tubes and shampoo bottles from rubbish bins during Recycle Week 2025, helping the county build on its record recycling success and tackle the climate emergency.
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Thames Travel launches new bus service between Goring and Wallingford
Thames Travel has launched its new 134 bus service between Goring and Wallingford, maintaining vital public transport links in South Oxfordshire. The hourly weekday route offers larger buses, increasing capacity while preserving connections to key villages and services.
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Leys Pools & Leisure Centre hosts free Splash and Play Weekend for families
Leys Pools & Leisure Centre is launching its first Splash and Play Weekend on 20 to 21 September, with free swimming, soft play, and family activities. The event is open to all, offering a chance to explore the centre’s facilities at no cost.