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End of an era as Autistic Family Support Oxfordshire announces planned closure after 48 years
Autistic Family Support Oxfordshire has announced plans to close on 31 March 2026 after 48 years, citing a significant funding shortfall. The charity has supported more than 4,000 families and warns services will end unless new funding is secured.
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Oxford Bus Group seeks next crop of talented apprentice engineers
Oxford Bus Group is recruiting three apprentice engineers across multiple depots, offering paid training, qualifications and hands-on experience with zero-emission technology.
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Oxford SmartZone freezes key bus ticket prices across the city
Oxford SmartZone has confirmed a price freeze on several popular bus tickets, offering passengers continued affordable and flexible travel across Oxford despite limited fare changes coming into effect later this month.
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Plumbers head to Africa after £1,000 donation from Valley Park developer
Apprentice plumbers are heading to Tanzania after a £1,000 donation from Persimmon Homes Wessex, supporting vital sanitation work and skills development through a Projects Abroad programme linked to the Valley Park development in Didcot.
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Three Oxfordshire primary schools invest in energy-efficient classrooms
Three Oxfordshire primary schools have secured council-backed energy efficiency loans to install solar panels and LED lighting, helping reduce carbon emissions, cut costs and give pupils first-hand experience of sustainable technology in the classroom.
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Oxford career changer urges jobseekers to consider probation work
An Oxford man who once lectured in Africa is urging career changers to consider probation work, as new polling shows most jobseekers want roles that make a positive difference to others.
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Oxfordshire residents invited to take part in 21-mile heart charity walk this February
Oxfordshire residents are invited to take part in a 21-mile charity walk this February to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation, combining scenic county routes with vital support for heart research.
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Oxford North volunteers create sensory garden and transform Wolvercote community spaces
Volunteers from Oxford North and its partners have created a new SEND sensory garden at Wolvercote Primary School and revitalised Wolvercote Young People’s Club, delivering lasting community benefits through more than 500 hours of place-based volunteering.
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Fortitude Communications partners with ARCh on book donation campaign to inspire young readers
Oxford-based Fortitude Communications has launched a book donation campaign with Assisted Reading for Children to support literacy, following research showing children’s enjoyment of reading has fallen to its lowest level in 20 years.
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Nearly £5.5m invested in cleaner and better buses across Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire’s bus network is set for a major upgrade after nearly £5.5 million was secured through new vehicle improvement grants, supporting electric buses, cleaner transport and enhanced passenger facilities across the county.
