Olivia Churchill
Latest news and stories
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Chalgrove-based Pets As Therapy announced a winner of Purina’s BetterwithPets Prize 2023
Pets As Therapy, along with StreetVet and Spanish organisation Center de Teràpies Assistides amb Cans, have been announced as winners of Purina’s BetterwithPets Prize 2023.
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Hinksey Outdoor Swimming Pool is set to reopen in mid-May
Hinksey Outdoor Swimming Pool is set to reopen in mid-May following work that is currently taking place to reline the pool from a £132k investment by Oxford City Council.
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Closure of Botley Road at the rail bridge gets off to a positive start
The closure of Botley Road at the rail bridge started today (11 April 2023) and overall it appears to have been a positive start with buses using the turning area created by the bridge for the first time.
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Wallingford to unveil Agatha Christie statue in Murder Mystery Weekend this September
The market town of Wallingford is planning a Murder Mystery Weekend on 09 and 10 September 2023, celebrating its famous former resident, Dame Agatha Christie.
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Keep Hanwell Village Rural Action Group responds to local planning application
Keep Hanwell Village Rural Action Group has announced that it will be holding three public engagement events this month in response to Vistry Group’s planning application.
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Vistry Group submits planning application for new homes in Banbury
Vistry Group has submitted an outline planning application to Cherwell District Council for up to 170 new homes, 51 of which will be designated mixed-tenure affordable housing.
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Langford Arts Festival returns bigger than ever in 2023
The Langford Arts Festival will return to the Oxfordshire village on the weekend of Saturday, 10 and Sunday, 11 June 2023, with 65 artists, a new sculpture garden, and even more activities for visitors to try.
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US life science company selects Milton Park as first UK manufacturing hub
New England Biolabs® (NEB®) – a global leader in the discovery and production of enzymes for molecular biology applications – is establishing its first overseas product development and manufacturing site at Milton Park in Oxfordshire.
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Wake up to Woodstock celebrates 21 years of supporting local businesses
Wake up to Woodstock (WUTW) has celebrated its 21st anniversary as a non-profit association of local businesses with a mission to attract visitors to the market town of Woodstock.
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University of Oxford is one of UK’s most wildlife-friendly, according to a study
The University of Oxford has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading universities for looking after wildlife – on campus and in the wider community.
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Green light for Oxford North’s Red Hall expansion to provide more amenities
Plans to enhance and expand Oxford North’s Red Hall to provide more amenities, meeting, co-working and workspace, have been approved by Oxford City Council at their planning committee.
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Europcar Oxford has introduced the Tesla Model 3 EV to its fleet
Europcar has introduced the Tesla Model 3 to its fleet, available for rentals from 1 day up to 3 months from locations around the UK, including the Oxford branch on the Little Mead Business Park.
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OLA 6th form students win UK Space Design Competition 2023
Five 6th form students at Our Lady’s Abingdon were in the winning group at the National Finals of the UK Space Design Competition (UKSDC) 2023. The strongest team players will be selected to take part in the World Finals at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.
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Rural charm meets modern style in Bellway’s new show home in Wantage
Bellway’s development Yellow Fields is now offering prospective buyers the chance to visit the new three-bedroom detached show home, The Mason.
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voco Oxford Spires appoints former MasterChef contestant as Executive Chef
Former MasterChef: The Professionals contestant Claudio Costea joins voco Oxford Spires as Executive Chef, having previously led food and beverage at its sister hotel, voco Oxford Thames, for the ten years.
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Woodstock Road Chemist in Oxford sold to first-time buyer pair
Christie & Co, a specialist business property adviser, has announced the sale of Woodstock Road Chemist in Oxford to local pharmacists making their first move into pharmacy ownership.