Local news: Oxford
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Business group voice fierce opposition to Oxford congestion charge plans
The Oxford Business Action Group says the scheme will damage small businesses already struggling amid economic pressures, branding it a “tax to drive around Oxford”.
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Petition against temporary Oxford congestion charge gains momentum
More than 1,500 people have signed a petition opposing Oxfordshire County Council’s plans for a temporary congestion charge in Oxford, just 24 hours after it was launched.
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Dougie Blaxland’s Jane Eyre: An Autobiography to return to Burton Taylor Studio
Produced by the creative team that won the National Campaign for the Arts Best Arts Project 2021, it has been hailed “a theatrical tour de force from a company with a rare gift for bringing classics to life with loyalty, energy and intrigue”.
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Oxford secures £21m government boost for city-wide low-carbon heat network
Oxford is set to launch a city-wide low-carbon heat network with £21m in government funding and an initial £100m from developer 1Energy. The Oxford Energy Network could grow to £500m, cutting carbon emissions by 15,000 tonnes annually and reducing fossil gas demand by 10%.
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Updated: City council leader slams county’s temporary congestion charge proposal
The leader of Oxford City Council has strongly criticised Oxfordshire County Council’s proposals to introduce a temporary congestion charge on several key city roads, citing a lack of engagement with businesses, residents, and the city council.
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Temporary congestion charge proposed for Oxford as council seeks urgent fix for traffic crisis
A £5 daily congestion charge could be introduced on key roads in and around Oxford this autumn, as Oxfordshire County Council looks to ease the city’s growing traffic crisis ahead of long-delayed infrastructure upgrades.
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Brianna Dale promotes volunteering in Oxford for National Volunteers’ Week
Brianna Dale, a National Management Trainee at Oxfordshire County Council, is inspiring others to give back during National Volunteers’ Week. Discover her journey from moving to Oxford to volunteering with local charity Jacari, where she tutors refugee and migrant children in English.
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Wasabi Sushi and Bento unveils curated Omakase menu at its Oxford Cornmarket Street location
Wasabi is launching a summer menu featuring a premium Omakase tasting box at its Oxford branch. Designed to offer a curated journey of seven tasting elements, the experience blends vibrant Japanese flavours with convenient, on-the-go dining.
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Wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan announces 2026 UK tour with an Oxford stop confirmed
Renowned wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan is returning to the stage in 2026 with his acclaimed Lions and Tigers and Bears tour where he will share gripping stories of his encounters with majestic wildlife like pandas, polar bears, and jaguars.
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Great Big Green Week returns to Oxfordshire with £5,000 in local grants
Dozens of events are happening across Oxfordshire from 7–15 June as part of Great Big Green Week, the UK’s largest celebration of community climate action. Oxfordshire County Council has awarded £5,000 in grants to nearly 30 groups, funding activities like wildlife workshops, upcycling, and eco-gardening.
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New medical centre in Oxford to transform private healthcare access in 2026
Welbeck Health Partners is set to open a £30m private medical centre in Oxford by 2026, promising world-class care across 12 specialties including cardiology, urology, and orthopaedics, spearheaded by experienced healthcare leader Rachel Boxall.
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Big Splash Weekend brings free swimming lessons to Oxford families
Oxford’s Big Splash Weekend takes place on 07 – 08 June across four local leisure centres: Hinksey Outdoor Pool, Ferry, Leys, and Barton. The event features free swimming lessons, fun family swim sessions, and inflatable obstacle courses.