News
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Aureus School welcomes new Year 7 intake at transition evening
Aureus School welcomed new Year 7 pupils and families at its Post Offers Evening, helping ease the transition to secondary school.
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Grainger appoints Fiona Muldoon as non-executive director
Grainger plc has appointed Fiona Muldoon as a Non-Executive Director, strengthening its board with significant experience in finance, governance and risk.
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Applications open for £100k NatWest Accelerator Pitch in Oxford
Entrepreneurs can apply for the £100,000 NatWest Accelerator Pitch in Oxford, offering funding, coaching and support for early-stage businesses.
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Major clean-up begins at illegal waste site in Kidlington
A major clean-up is underway in Kidlington to remove 21,000 tonnes of illegal waste, with authorities tackling organised crime and restoring the site.
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Thames Valley charities invited to apply for University of Reading scheme
Thames Valley charities are invited to apply for the University of Reading’s Charity of the Year Scheme, offering a year-long partnership and support through fundraising and community initiatives.
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Westgate Oxford to host free book giveaway ahead of World Book Night
Westgate Oxford will host a free book giveaway with Oxford Westgate Library ahead of World Book Night, offering titles for all ages alongside family activities to promote reading, community engagement and awareness of local library services.
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M&S to open new Abingdon food hall creating 75 jobs
Marks & Spencer will open a new food hall in Abingdon on 22 April, creating 75 jobs and offering fresh produce, bakery items and hot food, as part of its wider plan to transform former Homebase sites into modern retail spaces.
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Cokethorpe School wins ISFA Grounds Team of the Year 2026
Cokethorpe School’s grounds team has been named ISFA Grounds Team of the Year 2026, recognising their work maintaining high-quality pitches across a busy sporting calendar with limited resources.
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Stowe House launches Vanbrugh300 lecture series for 2026
Stowe House will host a 2026 lecture series marking 300 years since Sir John Vanbrugh’s death, with talks, exhibitions and events offering fresh insight into the architect’s legacy as part of the nationwide Vanbrugh300 celebrations.
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Fire station closure plans dropped after public feedback in Oxfordshire
Plans to close fire stations in Oxfordshire have been dropped after public feedback, with new proposals focusing on recruitment and community engagement instead.
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Lee Miller: A Woman at War to open at Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum this summer
A new exhibition at Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum explores Lee Miller’s wartime photography, from Oxford to Europe’s front lines, highlighting her role as a pioneering female photojournalist during World War II.
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Cokethorpe pupils complete 125-mile international canoe race during Easter weekend
Cokethorpe School pupils completed the 125-mile Devizes to Westminster canoe race over Easter, navigating 77 locks in a major endurance challenge. The school praised their resilience, teamwork, and strong junior category finishes in the historic ‘Canoeist’s Everest’ event.
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Frilford Heath Golf Club convenes sustainability summit to tackle future water challenges
Frilford Heath Golf Club gathered industry leaders for a sustainability summit focused on water management, reinforcing its position as a leader in proactive, climate-resilient golf course operations amid growing concerns over future water shortages.
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Oxford BioTherapeutics partners with Bristol Myers Squibb to advance next-generation cancer therapies
Oxford BioTherapeutics has partnered with Bristol Myers Squibb to develop T-cell engager therapies for solid tumours using its OGAP®-Verify platform. The deal includes upfront funding, milestones, royalties, and marks OBT’s third major pharma collaboration in a year.
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Frilford Heath Golf Club backs Homeless Oxfordshire with annual charity golf day
Frilford Heath Golf Club will host Homeless Oxfordshire’s annual golf day after members raised more than £30,000 to support accommodation and specialist services for people facing homelessness across the county.
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Oxford Bus Group honours staff at Really Amazing Awards evening
Oxford Bus Group honoured outstanding employees and long-serving staff during its Really Amazing Awards, with eight colleagues recognised for a combined 235 years of service across the business.