News
-
Oxford Ladies Golf Club celebrates 125th year with members reflecting on decades of friendship
Oxford Ladies Golf Club is celebrating its 125th anniversary, with two of its longest-serving members sharing nearly a century of combined memories while encouraging more women and girls across Oxfordshire to discover the sport.
-
Graven Hill opens Gateway Park with permanent home for Pioneer Memorial
A new landscaped park has opened at Graven Hill in Bicester, creating new green space for residents while providing a permanent new home for the Pioneer Memorial honouring the area’s military heritage.
-
New research reveals strong public support for charities across Oxfordshire
New research suggests charities across Oxfordshire continue to enjoy strong public support, with most residents recognising their positive local impact despite ongoing economic pressures.
-
Australian life sciences firm IonOpticks chooses Milton Park for European headquarters
Australian life sciences company IonOpticks has established its first overseas headquarters at Milton Park, creating a new UK and European base that will bring faster support to researchers working in proteomics and medical science.
-
Preparation work to start on new Oxpens River Bridge in Oxford
Preparation work is set to begin on Oxford’s new Oxpens River Bridge, with temporary footpath closures introduced from the end of July ahead of construction on the long-awaited walking and cycling crossing.
-
Rally of The Giants returns to Stonor Park for 60th anniversary celebration of classic American cars
Hundreds of classic American cars will descend on Stonor Park this August as the Rally of The Giants celebrates its 60th anniversary. The annual showcase promises a spectacular day of motoring history, live entertainment, food, family activities and access to one of Oxfordshire’s most historic estates.
-
Oxfordshire’s road resurfacing programme reaches halfway stage as 35 roads set for upgrades
Oxfordshire’s summer resurfacing programme has reached its halfway point, with 35 roads being upgraded across the county. Major routes including the A40, A44 and A361 will see overnight works through to mid-October.
-
Oxford airport coach service introduces faster journeys ahead of summer holidays
Passengers travelling between Oxford and Heathrow and Gatwick airports can now benefit from faster journey times after a revised timetable was introduced ahead of the summer holiday season.
-
Oxford businesses call for traffic filter trial delay after Botley Road reopening setback
Business owners have called for Oxfordshire County Council to postpone the introduction of traffic filters after delays to Botley Road reopening created uncertainty around the planned transport changes.
-
Milton Park launches new Park Rangers to support growing Oxfordshire innovation community
Milton Park has introduced a new Park Rangers service designed to provide a more visible and customer-focused presence across the Oxfordshire innovation community, supporting thousands of employees, visitors and more than 280 businesses based at the site.
-
Botley Road delay sparks anger and frustration from residents and businesses
Residents and business owners affected by the long-running Botley Road closure have reacted with frustration after Network Rail confirmed another delay to reopening.
-
Botley Road reopening delayed again after gas leaks discovered during drainage works
The reopening of Oxford’s Botley Road has been delayed again after three minor gas leaks were discovered during excavation works linked to the railway improvement project.
-
Cross-party MPs call for stronger protection of Oxfordshire’s rare chalk streams
MPs and wildlife organisations have joined forces to call for greater legal protection for England’s rare chalk streams, including Letcombe Brook and Chalgrove Brook in Oxfordshire.
-
Oxfordshire business leaders urged to sleep out for one night in 2026 to help tackle homelessness
Senior business leaders across Oxfordshire are being invited to swap their beds for sleeping bags this October as the Oxfordshire Homeless Movement CEO Sleepout returns to raise funds and awareness for people facing homelessness across the county.
-
Thames Water introduces hosepipe ban after record hot weather sends demand soaring
Thames Water has introduced a temporary hosepipe ban across its water supply area after one of the driest springs in years, record-breaking heat and unprecedented demand placed increasing pressure on water resources.
-
City Sightseeing Oxford launches biggest-ever Passport Trail with six iconic attractions for 2026
City Sightseeing Oxford has unveiled its largest Passport Trail to date, bringing together six of Oxford’s best-known attractions in a family-friendly adventure running until 30 September.