News
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Residents want to keep Hanwell village rural and avoid becoming a suburb of Banbury
Concerns have been raised that another developer could be building another 170 houses in the last two agricultural fields that separate the village from the town.
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Wychwood School hosts ‘Rugby World Cup’ for female students across Oxfordshire
The independent all-girls school organised the inaugural Rugby World Cup as part of its commitment to developing the game and increasing opportunities for women’s rugby locally.
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Electric MINI production to be shifted from the UK to China
The brand’s German owner BMW said it is planning to halt production of the electric cars at its Oxford factory next year, despite the city’s status as the historic home of the MINI.
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Harriet Kemsley is bringing her new critically acclaimed show to Oxford
Fresh from a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Harriet Kemsley has taken her new critically acclaimed show ‘Honeysuckle Island’ to the Soho Theatre and is now touring nationally this autumn.
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West Oxon’s Chief Exec describes outcome of Oxfordshire Plan 2050 as ‘very disappointing’
He expressed his opinion while delivering an update to the West Oxfordshire council’s cabinet, the ruling body of councillors, this week.
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Thousands set off on 2022 Oxford Half Marathon – who were the winners?
The fast-paced 13.1-mile race saw many first-timers joining seasoned runners at the start line on Oxford’s historic Broad Street on a fine Sunday morning.
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Spiralling cost of placements for children in care blamed on past mistakes
The authority finds itself having to fund a £6.7m shortfall to cover the cost of just 13 extra placements for children with complex needs.
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Oxford researchers receive £122m funding to improve health & care for NHS patients
The funding, over the next five years, was awarded to Oxford’s two National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centres (BRC).
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Founder of Oxford-based underwear business wins sustainability award
The awards are part of the ‘Plan it with Purpose’ initiative run by small business support platform Enterprise Nation in partnership with Aviva and TSB Bank.
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Council’s highways chief hits back at claim that county policies are Oxford-centric
Councillor Andrew Gant railed against suggestions from political opponent Councillor Ian Snowdon who questioned the levels of bus service cuts in rural areas, referring to “empty pledges” to reduce car journeys.
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More than half of reported road defects result in no further action
Concern has been raised that Oxfordshire residents may feel brushed off with no further action taken on more than half of reported road defects.
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Step into the world of Regency for a thrilling afternoon tea at The Randolph Hotel
On Saturday, 22 October, step into The Randolph Hotel in Oxford for a thrilling afternoon tea inspired by the cultural phenomenon, Bridgerton.
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Zero-carbon homes completed in Southmoor with lending from Triodos Bank UK
Built using a zero-carbon construction method, which also delivers net-zero energy, Springfield Meadows is considered to be one of the UK’s most sustainable residential property development projects.
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Kids invited to Creepy Craft event in Oxford Metro Bank
Oxford Metro Bank store will host the creepy craft event this October; kids can just drop into the store or pick up a takeaway craft bag.
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Councillor calls for alternatives from those opposed to Oxford’s traffic filters
This comes as the Council proposes to bring together 22 actions in its Central Oxfordshire Travel Plan, including three major interventions in and around Oxford city centre.
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Councillor insist Oxford’s zero emission zone (ZEZ) is not a cash cow
This comes after the BBC reported at the start of September that just under £120k had been generated in fees and fines for non-payment.