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Nearly 40 Oxfordshire flood reduction schemes receive grants
Oxfordshire County Council is awarding over £500k in grants to fund 39 schemes aimed at reducing flooding across the county. Chosen from more than 80 applications, the projects include drainage improvements, natural flood management, ditch works, flood sensors, and public awareness measures.
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Oxfordshire-based charity Yellow Submarine opens Life-Changing Bakery
Yellow Submarine, an award-winning Oxfordshire charity, has launched its new Life-Changing Bakery to provide vital work experience and life skills for adults with learning disabilities.
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Oxford United stadium plans recommended for approval ahead of key planning meeting
Oxford United’s plans for a 16,000-seat stadium in Kidlington have been recommended for approval, with a key Cherwell District Council planning committee meeting set for 14 August before referral to the Secretary of State.
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Oxfordshire towns gain direct matchday bus services to Kassam Stadium
Oxfordshire towns and villages will be directly linked to the Kassam Stadium for Oxford United’s 2024-25 Championship campaign through Oxford Bus Group’s Football Specials. Seven dedicated matchday services, including new OX1 and OX4 routes, will connect fans from Wantage, Grove, Burford, Witney, and more.
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Supported housing in Oxfordshire transforms lives of people with learning disabilities and autism
A £5m investment has provided over 20 adults with learning disabilities and autism in Oxfordshire the opportunity to live independently, with five renovated homes in Witney, Banbury, Bicester, Kidlington, and Horspath now offering 24-hour support to meet tenants’ needs.
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Adaptix and Vertec bring advanced Ortho350 orthopaedic imaging to UK market
Adaptix Ltd has partnered with Vertec Scientific Ltd to distribute its Ortho350 Orthopaedic 3D Imaging System in the UK. The system delivers high-resolution, low-dose 3D X-ray images, offering improved visibility of tissues and bone structures for more accurate diagnoses.
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SeeSaw Grief Support unveils refreshed brand and new logo
SeeSaw Grief Support, a charity based in Oxfordshire helping bereaved children and young people, has launched a refreshed brand and new logo. The update, developed with Fortitude Communications, aligns with the charity’s evolving digital-first approach and commitment to accessibility.
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Thames Travel invests £3m in ultra-low-emission buses for River Rapids route
Thames Travel has invested £3m in ten new ultra-low-emission buses for its River Rapids route between Oxford and Reading. The upgraded service will feature increased weekday and weekend frequencies and the return of the X40 to Abingdon Road for faster Oxford access.
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Mayor of Wantage launches care home’s new memory care floor for people with dementia
Elmbrook Court care home in Wantage has unveiled its redesigned Cedar memory care household, opened by Mayor Cllr Iain Cameron. Created in response to rising dementia cases, the Cedar floor provides a calm space for residents with higher sensory needs.
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Tribute exhibition for Ana Arroyave opens at Magdalen Road Studios in Oxford
A moving new art exhibition, Through Love, will open at Magdalen Road Studios on 5 September, celebrating the life of Oxford-born social worker Ana Arroyave, who died of a stroke in 2020. Created by her sister, artist Maria Arroyave, the exhibition features mixed media and collage pieces that explore grief and transformation.
