Olivia Churchill
Latest news and stories
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Residents urged to check water quality before swimming at Wolvercote Mill Stream this Bank Holiday
Oxford residents planning to swim or paddle at Wolvercote Mill Stream this Bank Holiday are being urged to check water quality alerts first, as the popular north Oxford bathing spot remains officially rated “poor”.
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Oxford Bus Company driver at forefront of changing approach to mental health in Oxford
An Oxford bus driver from Blackbird Leys is helping change conversations around mental health through a growing community support group focused on connection, activity and openness.
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Strong demand as first-ever community-owned solar park battery share offer hits 80% funding
A community share offer supporting the UK’s first community-owned solar energy battery has reached 80% of its £500k target, with more than £440k raised from around 200 investors ahead of its June 2026 closing date.
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Oxfordshire charity Response launches free mental health resources online
Oxfordshire charity Response has launched a series of free online mental health resources for individuals, young people, parents and carers amid growing demand for support services.
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Kingham Hill School quizzers secure third place in Schools Challenge National Finals
Kingham Hill School’s 1st Team quizzers have achieved third place in the Schools Challenge National Finals, delivering an outstanding performance against some of the country’s most academically selective schools.
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New quiet lanes programme to create safer walking and cycling routes across Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire County Council has approved a pilot programme introducing new “quiet lanes” across the county to create safer, calmer routes for walking, wheeling, cycling and horse riding.
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Vintage Beetles and Campervans to return to Stonor Park in VW Car Rally event
Stonor Park’s popular VW Car Rally is returning on Sunday 31 May, bringing classic Beetles, Campervans and vintage Volkswagens to the Oxfordshire estate for a family-friendly day of live music, street food and automotive nostalgia.
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Hinksey Outdoor Pool to reopen on 16 May after £200k upgrade
Hinksey Outdoor Pool reopens on 16 May after a £200k investment to improve energy efficiency and enhance the swimming experience.
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Water Eaton scheme outline consent approved to deliver 800 homes and major infrastructure
Outline consent has been granted for an 800-home sustainable development at Water Eaton, including 400 affordable homes and major infrastructure investment.
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Cokethorpe pupils shine at Young Art Oxford 2026 competition
Cokethorpe School has earned top honours at Young Art Oxford 2026, with 57 artworks shortlisted and several pupils receiving awards.
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City Sightseeing Oxford helps fund new medical centre in Angola
City Sightseeing Oxford will donate £1 from every ticket sold on 23 May to help fund a new medical centre in Angola.
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Oxfordshire residents invited to shape benefits from future low-carbon energy projects
Oxfordshire councils are inviting residents and organisations to help shape a new policy on community benefits and shared ownership from future low-carbon energy projects, with a public consultation open until June 14, 2026 through the Let’s Talk Oxfordshire website.
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Top 10 charities revealed after nearly 9,000 votes cast in Brand the Bus competition
Nearly 9,000 public votes have narrowed 71 entries to 10 finalists in Oxfordshire’s Brand the Bus competition, where charities are competing for a £100,000 prize package including a year-long advert on an electric double-decker bus and extensive promotional support.
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Leadership change at Oxfordshire County Council as Liz Leffman steps down
Councillor Liz Leffman is to step down as leader of Oxfordshire County Council and the Liberal Democrat group, with Councillor Tim Bearder elected as the new group leader.
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Evenlode Landscape Recovery secures £3m to protect Cotswold infrastructure from flooding
Evenlode Landscape Recovery has secured more than £3 million from infrastructure partners to fund nature-based flood prevention and habitat restoration across Oxfordshire and the wider Cotswolds.
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Response calls for youth service reform during Mental Health Awareness Week
Response is urging greater investment in youth services and mental health support after official figures showed almost one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training, the highest level recorded in more than a decade.