Olivia Churchill
Latest news and stories
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New Head of Prep for Headington Rye Oxford Prep School
Headington Rye Oxford Prep School has announced a new Head of Prep. Mr Bertrand Leullier, currently Senior Deputy Head at South Oxfordshire co-educational prep school St Hugh’s, will take on the role in September 2025.
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As the festivities come to an end, here’s what to do with your Christmas tree
Gone are the days of dragging the tree into the garden to decompose naturally. Proper disposal is now essential, as recycling Christmas trees will significantly reduce their environmental impact.
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Public voting and entries open for Brand the Bus 2025
Oxfordshire-based charities are encouraged to sign up to Brand the Bus 2025 after Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel launched public voting on New Year’s Day.
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Oxford Christmas Lights Bus spread festive cheer across Oxfordshire
Adorned with flashing Christmas lights and playing popular festive hits, the open-topped City Sightseeing Oxford bus delighted crowds this December with three sparkling tours.
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Forever homes needed for guide dog mums, as charity predicts 2025 shortfall
Sight loss charity Guide Dogs is appealing for volunteers who could give a forever home to a guide dog mum in The Midlands, as it predicts it will have a shortfall next year.
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Residents’ feedback shapes council plans for future of Witney High Street
A report on its recent public consultation has been published, and the council is now using the learning from participants to improve the designs.
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Cherwell Council set for headquarters move to Castle Quay shopping centre
Cherwell District Council plans to move its new headquarters into the former BHS and Gap units within Banbury’s Castle Quay Shopping Centre, which it owns. This move aims to support a “thriving and vibrant town centre.”
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Construction completed on southwest section of Benson Relief Road
Residents and visitors in Benson are now benefitting from easier travel to the Cala housing development as construction work is complete on Oxfordshire County Council’s 250-metre-long section of the Benson Relief Road.
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Carrdus School to close in 2025 due to financial pressures
The impending closure has been attributed to increasing financial pressures, including the mid-academic year introduction of VAT on independent school fees, the loss of charitable business rates relief, and rising employers’ national insurance contributions.
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Teen driver jailed for causing death of three friends while under influence of laughing gas
A man who drove his car at dangerously high speeds while under the influence of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, has been jailed for causing death by dangerous driving of three young men in Marcham in June 2023.
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HIF1 and major infrastructure project for Didcot and surrounding areas given planning approval
Planning approval for the HIF1 Didcot and surrounding areas’ major infrastructure project was granted by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Angela Rayner, following a planning inspector’s report recommending that the scheme proceed to construction.
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Oxford to host Westfield Health British Transplant Games in summer 2025
After hosting a successful European Transplant Games in 2022, Oxford will welcome the British Transplant Games for the first time next summer.
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New report by Active Oxfordshire shows physical activity eases strain on NHS services
Data from Active Oxfordshire revealed participants on its Move Together programme attended 51% fewer appointments at their local GP surgery and are less reliant on NHS out-of-hours services.
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Brand the Bus 2025 launches with £100k advertising prize for Oxfordshire charities
Brand the Bus 2025 launches with £100k advertising prize for Oxfordshire charities Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel has launched its Brand the Bus 2025 competition, which enables a local good cause to have its branding splashed across the city, will be worth £100,000 to the winner.
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East Oxford Community Centre building reaches new milsone with new roof
The East Oxford Community Centre redevelopment has reached a milestone with the completion of its new roof. Delivered by ODS, the project features sustainable materials, including a galvanised steel layer and energy-efficient structural plywood.
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Nationwide to host free face-to-face clinics for families affected by dementia in Oxford branch
Dementia specialist Admiral Nurses will host clinics at the Oxford branch of Nationwide to offer tailored support and guidance to anyone affected by the condition.