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New Oxpens riverside community development moves forward with planning approval
This major redevelopment of one of Oxford’s largest remaining brownfield sites will deliver much-needed housing, with 50% classified as affordable, The new riverside neighbourhood will also feature high-quality office and laboratory space, a hotel, and vibrant public areas.
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Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize 2025 longlist revealed
The longlist for the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize, the world’s largest literary prize for young writers honours exceptional literary talent aged 39 or under, celebrating various forms of fiction such as poetry, novels, and drama.
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Oxford Bus Company announces major service improvements across key routes
Oxford Bus Company is introducing bus service improvements to help make routes quicker and more punctual in response to changing traffic congestion levels around the city.
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Strategic authority debate: Could Reading, Swindon, and Oxfordshire unite?
Reading and Swindon could collaborate on major infrastructure projects under proposed local government reorganisation. The Labour government’s English Devolution White Paper suggests forming Strategic Authorities with at least 1.5 million people, potentially merging Berkshire with Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
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Milton Park’s new fleet of branded buses enhances capacity and sustainability
Milton Park and Thames Travel have renewed their partnership, introducing thirteen new double-decker buses in Oxfordshire to enhance capacity and promote sustainable travel. The buses connect Milton Park to various locations, including Didcot Parkway and Oxford, offering quick and frequent services.
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The Oxfordshire streets where drivers got the most parking tickets in 2024
The Oxfordshire streets where drivers got the most parking tickets in 2024 have been revealed, with Mansfield Road in Oxford topping the list. with Mansfield Road in Oxford topping the list. A total of 5,321 parking tickets were issued there – an average of 14 per day.
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Oxford United makes donation to support homelessness charity Emmaus Oxford
Oxford United has donated £1,000 to Emmaus Oxford, a homelessness charity, through its Dreaming Spires project. The funding supports Emmaus’s Healthy Hearts programme, which offers activities like yoga, football, and swimming to improve physical and mental health.
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Cokethorpe School in Witney appoints Dr Sarah Squire as new Head
Dr. Sarah Squire has been appointed as Cokethorpe’s eighth Head and first Headmistress, succeeding Damian Ettinger, who retires after 23 years. She will assume the role in September 2025, bringing experience from d’Overbroeck’s and Oxford High School.
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New affordable homes to benefit local families in Didcot’s growing community
Persimmon Homes Wessex has partnered with CBRE Investment Management and Pinnacle Group to deliver 59 affordable, eco-friendly homes at Valley Park, Didcot, addressing local housing needs.
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Flight Club celebrates 10 years of joy with a global game design competition and VIP prizes
Flight Club, the original Social Darts bar, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a year-long event, “FC10: 10 Years of Joy.” Kicking off the festivities is a global competition inviting fans to design the next hit game, “Game 7.
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Audi presents Wilderness 2025 reveals a spectacular lineup of music, arts and adventure
Wilderness 2025 returns to Cornbury Park for its fourteenth edition, offering a spectacular four-day celebration of music, arts, feasting, and adventure. Headliners include Supergrass, Orbital, Wet Leg, and Basement Jaxx, alongside diverse performances from orchestras, DJs, and rising stars.
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Network Rail escapes legal action despite Botley Road delays
Legal action against Network Rail over the prolonged closure of Botley Road in Oxford has been dismissed. The road, which has been closed since April 2023 for station upgrades, will not reopen until August 2026.
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Airport expansions threaten nature and climate, say Wildlife Trusts
The Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) and other Wildlife Trusts oppose airport expansions at Heathrow, Gatwick, and Luton, citing climate, biodiversity, and community concerns.
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Fitzwaryn School hosts Team GB captain Hollie Pearne-Webb for an inspiring visit
Olympic gold and bronze medallist Hollie Pearne-Webb visited Fitzwaryn School, inspiring pupils with her journey and promoting teamwork through activities. The visit was facilitated by Persimmon Homes, a Team GB partner and major developer in Didcot.
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Oxfordshire councillor doesn’t want devolution partnership with Swindon
South Oxfordshire District Council leader David Rouane has opposed partnering with Swindon, arguing it aligns more with the West Country than the South East and lacks historical and economic connections to Oxfordshire.
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Stable brown hairstreak butterfly populations defy climate and habitat threats
A recent egg count by the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) found stable numbers of brown hairstreak butterfly eggs at its Oxfordshire site, despite threats from climate change and habitat loss.