Olivia Churchill
Latest news and stories
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Oxford High School celebrates 150 years with exceptional A-level results
Oxford High School is celebrating its 150th anniversary year with strong A-level results, including 40% of grades at A* and 73% at A*-A, as students prepare to study subjects including medicine, engineering, classics and history at leading universities.
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Oxford couples urged to have their say on proposed cohabitation law reforms
Oxford couples are being urged to have their say on proposed reforms that could significantly change the financial and inheritance rights of people who live together without marrying or entering a civil partnership.
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Oxford United matchday buses return for new season with seven services across Oxfordshire
Oxford United fans across Oxfordshire will have seven dedicated matchday bus services connecting communities with the Kassam Stadium during the 2026/27 League One season.
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Oxford Dine ‘N’ Devour returns to Broad Street for a weekend of street food and artisan markets
Oxford Dine ‘N’ Devour returns to Broad Street from 14 to 16 August, bringing three days of international street food, artisan traders, live entertainment and family-friendly entertainment to Oxford city centre with free entry.
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Oxford leisure centres help people experiencing homelessness feel part of the community
A scheme giving people experiencing homelessness free access to an Oxford leisure centre is helping participants become more active, tackle isolation and build confidence.
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1885 Burgers opens permanent restaurant at Milton Park’s new Signal Yard destination
Oxfordshire burger brand 1885 Burgers has opened its first permanent restaurant at Milton Park’s new Signal Yard, serving handcrafted burgers, loaded fries, sandos and breakfast options.
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Leys Pools & Leisure Centre shortlisted for national ukactive award after community transformation
Leys Pools & Leisure Centre has been shortlisted for a 2026 ukactive Award after transforming into a community-focused Active Wellbeing Hub. The Blackbird Leys facility has seen participation rise by almost 60%, with thousands more young people using its new Active Zone and Youth Hub.
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Two Oxford hotels retain prestigious Four-Star AA ratings and earn culinary awards
voco Oxford Spires and voco Oxford Thames have retained prestigious Four-Star AA ratings and secured AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence, with one team member also receiving a national award for outstanding customer service.
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Free bus travel for Children across Oxfordshire throughout August
Children aged between five and 15 can travel free on participating Go Thames Valley bus services throughout August under a government-backed initiative aimed at helping families reduce travel costs during the summer holidays.
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Didcot and Wantage MP visits Greencore Homes sustainable development in Milton Heights
Olly Glover MP has visited Greencore Homes’ Better Than Net Zero housing development at Milton Heights to discuss sustainable housebuilding, affordable home ownership and the role of environmentally efficient homes in supporting Oxfordshire’s future growth.
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New date confirmed for Botley Road reopening after further delays
Network Rail has confirmed that Botley Road will reopen to traffic on Sunday 20 September 2026, after the project was delayed by the discovery of three minor gas leaks during drainage works. The reopening date brings a clearer timeline for residents, businesses and commuters affected by the long-running closure.
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Oxford gastroenterologist joins editorial board of world’s leading digestive health journal
Oxford gastroenterologist Professor James East has been appointed to the International Editorial Board of one of the world’s leading digestive health journals, ahead of the opening of Welbeck Oxford’s new £30m specialist healthcare centre later this year.
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Government confirms Oxfordshire council reorganisation plans despite appeal from county leader
The Government has confirmed it will proceed with plans to abolish Oxfordshire’s existing councils and create three new unitary authorities from April 2028, despite a plea from Oxfordshire County Council leader Tim Bearder asking ministers to reconsider the decision.
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Westgate Oxford hosts free Natural History Museum trail for summer holidays
Families can explore a free interactive Natural History Museum trail at Westgate Oxford this summer, with 26 discovery stations featuring dinosaurs, fossils, wildlife and hands-on challenges.
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Oxford Ladies Golf Club celebrates 125th year with members reflecting on decades of friendship
Oxford Ladies Golf Club is celebrating its 125th anniversary, with two of its longest-serving members sharing nearly a century of combined memories while encouraging more women and girls across Oxfordshire to discover the sport.
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Graven Hill opens Gateway Park with permanent home for Pioneer Memorial
A new landscaped park has opened at Graven Hill in Bicester, creating new green space for residents while providing a permanent new home for the Pioneer Memorial honouring the area’s military heritage.