News
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Study finds potential for new £29m railway station at Ardley
A new study commissioned by Oxfordshire County Council has found a credible basis for developing a passenger railway station at Ardley, with an indicative cost of £24m to £29m and a potential site at the former station.
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Osney Bridge reopening delayed as Thames Water extends Oxford works
The reopening of Osney Bridge in Oxford has been delayed again, with Thames Water now planning to keep a lane closure in place until 18 September. The latest extension comes as Botley Road prepares to reopen after more than two years of closure.
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Sewage discharged into Oxfordshire rivers as rain follows summer drought
Sewage was discharged into the River Windrush and River Evenlode after heavy rain followed months of exceptionally dry weather, prompting renewed criticism of Thames Water from Witney MP Charlie Maynard.
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Gulp Fiction plans new bookshop and café-bar on Oxford’s Broad Street
Gulp Fiction has applied for a licence to open a larger bookshop and café-bar on Broad Street, with plans for food, drink, live music and literary events at the former Mountain Warehouse premises.
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Guide dog puppies take to Oxford buses as part of training for future careers
Four Labrador puppies have taken part in a special training session at Oxford Bus Company’s Cowley depot, learning to navigate public transport as part of their journey towards becoming guide dogs for people with sight loss.
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City Sightseeing Oxford and Museum of Oxford launch new combined ticket
City Sightseeing Oxford and the Museum of Oxford have launched a new combined ticket, giving visitors and residents a discounted way to explore the city by open-top bus and discover its history at the Museum of Oxford.
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Beryl Cook’s iconic characters to take over Bicester Village
Beryl Cook’s exuberant characters will spill across Bicester Village this autumn as a mile-long installation marks the artist’s centenary, alongside a new three-year partnership supporting creative education for Oxfordshire schools, colleges and community groups.
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Oxfordshire quiet lanes plan faces police objection over proposed 20mph limit
Oxfordshire’s new quiet lanes programme is facing opposition from Thames Valley Police, which has described proposed speed limits on Shepherds Pit Lane as “highly inappropriate” ahead of a key county council decision.
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Oxfordshire data centre expansion sparks calls for pause over water and power
The approval of a major data centre at Graven Hill has intensified concerns over Oxfordshire’s water, electricity and environmental capacity as several large AI-related developments are proposed across the county.
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Abingdon dementia café helps families find friendship and support
A community memory café in Abingdon is helping people living with dementia and their carers find friendship, practical support and reassurance, with some attendees later moving into day care or residential care at Bridge House.
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Oxford rowing and canoeing club seeks to expand Thameside boathouse as useage grows
Falcon Rowing and Canoeing Club has submitted plans to expand its Oxford boathouse, citing increased use and a need for more storage, training space and facilities to support growing junior, beginner and community programmes.
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BBOWT and Freshwater Habitats Trust launch project to protect rare Oxfordshire fen insects
A new conservation partnership will restore and reconnect 11 rare fen sites across west Oxfordshire while using innovative DNA techniques to study threatened insects, including the southern damselfly and three rare soldierfly species.
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Megan’s opens new all-day restaurant and late-night venue in central Oxford
Megan’s has opened its new Oxford restaurant on George Street, bringing Eastern Mediterranean-inspired food, all-day dining, bottomless brunch, cocktails, DJs and private events to the former Jamie’s Italian site.
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Westgate Oxford Roof Terrace celebration set to return with dining deals and live music
Westgate Oxford’s Roof Terrace celebration returns from 12 September, bringing nine days of live music, dining offers, family games and rooftop experiences, with exclusive discounts available to members of the centre’s free PLUS+ programme.
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New bus routes and timetable changes announced ahead of Botley Road reopening
Bus services across Oxford and Oxfordshire are set for a major shake-up when Botley Road reopens on 20 September, with new cross-city routes, increased frequencies and extended services.
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Two new NHS mental health facilities planned for Oxfordshire as charity backs £343m investment
Two new NHS mental health facilities are planned for Oxfordshire as part of a £343m national investment, with Oxford charity Response welcoming the move towards earlier, preventative support.