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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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Two new unitary councils proposed in Local government reform
Five councils across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire have joined forces to propose two new unitary authorities—Oxford and Shires Council and Ridgeway Council—as part of national plans to reform local government.
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Plans unveiled for Greater Oxford Council as local government faces major reform
Oxford City Council has unveiled proposals for a new Greater Oxford Council as part of a major local government shake-up, aiming to bring planning, transport and housing decisions closer to the communities they affect.
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Oxfordshire Freemasons support Westfield Health British Transplant Games in Oxford
The Oxfordshire Freemasons have joined the 2025 Westfield Health British Transplant Games as key supporters, sponsoring the vital volunteer programme. Held in Oxford this August, the Games celebrate transplant recipients, donors, and families.
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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.
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Network Rail Chief Executive to visit Oxford following revised Botley Road reopening timeline
Andrew Haines, Chief Executive of Network Rail, is set to visit Oxford on Friday 13 June to meet residents and local businesses and provide an update on the multi-million-pound Oxford Station Enhancement project
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Winston’s Wish urges summer walking challenge to support bereaved children
Winston’s Wish, the UK’s first children’s bereavement charity, is inviting locals to join the Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge this June – walking, jogging, or running distances from 10km to 100km through stunning Gloucestershire landscapes to raise vital funds and awareness for grieving young people.
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Oxford Bus Company champions community with chatty bus during mental health week
Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel relaunched their Chatty Bus initiative during Mental Health Awareness Week to tackle loneliness and isolation. Volunteers engaged passengers on the 5A service with friendly conversation between Oxford, Cowley Centre, and Littlemore.
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Oxfordshire sees surge in scouting with over 6% growth in youth membership
Scouting is thriving in Oxfordshire, with a 6.39% rise in youth participation from 2023 to 2025. The Scouts (ages 10–14) grew by 3.63%, while Explorers (ages 14–18) increased by 15.89%.
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Croudace Homes promotes site safety at Sires Hill Primary in Didcot
The initiative, part of the Willowbrook Park development, educated children on construction safety and supported the school with three new welly storage units to enhance outdoor learning.
