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News Charity Golf Day To Support Bereaved Young People
A charity golf day will be held at Frilford Heath Golf Club on Thursday 30th April to raise funds for bereaved children and young people across Oxfordshire. The event, organised by SeeSaw, will feature 18 holes on a championship course with a shotgun start. Participants will be provided with coffee and breakfast rolls on arrival, […]
News Foodbank Partners With Zero-Emission Firm
Witney and West Oxfordshire Foodbank has teamed up with a local zero-emission business to help manage rising food costs as demand for its services continues to grow. The charity, which supports more than 5,000 people each year, is now working with M&M Zero to collect and transport food purchases from supermarkets to its base at […]
News Fire Service Consultation Extended Until January 2026
Residents and businesses are being given more time to help shape the future of Oxfordshire’s fire and rescue service after Oxfordshire County Council extended its public consultation deadline to the end of January 2026. The consultation, which was due to close on 20 January, is seeking views on proposals designed to ensure fire stations, resources […]
News Free Park And Ride Buses Extended In Oxford
Free park and ride bus journeys in Oxford will continue until the end of March 2026, Oxfordshire County Council has announced. The offer was introduced on 29 October for an initial three-month period to support the council’s temporary congestion charge. The charge is in place while Botley Road remains closed, delaying the start of the […]
News Blenheim Palace Donates Christmas Tree to Oxford Station
A festive 8ft Christmas tree donated by Blenheim Palace has been installed at Oxford station, decorated with rail-themed baubles created by pupils from St Barnabas’ C of E Primary School. Children helped hang their ornaments on the tree before performing Christmas carols for passengers passing through the station concourse. Oxford station’s Duty Station Manager, Warren […]
News Hawkwell House Hotel Earns Green Key Environmental Award
Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House has been awarded the Green Key Award for the first time, recognising the hotel’s commitment to high environmental standards and responsible tourism. The 77-bedroom boutique hotel in Iffley achieved the accreditation following detailed documentation and regular audits carried out by the internationally recognised Green Key programme, which is operated in the […]
News Music Tech Sessions Return to Rose Hill Junior Youth Club
Young people in Oxford’s Rose Hill will have the opportunity to create their own music using technology at special sessions taking place on Thursday 6 November. The workshops, organised by Oxfordshire County Council’s music service, are aimed at children in school years 4 to 6 and girls aged 11 to 16. They build on the […]
News Oxford Round Table Fireworks to Light Up South Park This November
The Oxford Round Table’s Annual Charity Fireworks Display will return to Oxford’s South Park on Saturday 8th November 2025, marking the 57th year of the much-loved community event. Recognised as Oxfordshire’s largest charity fireworks spectacular, the event raises funds for local charities, groups and good causes, with over £1 million donated since its inception. This […]
News Record 13,000 Runners Turn Out for Oxford Half Marathon
Oxford streets were filled with the pounding of sneakers as a record 13,000 runners took part in the Oxford Half Marathon on Sunday, 15th October. This surge in participation solidifies the event’s position as one of the UK’s most popular half marathons. Kicking off from Broad Street near Trinity College and concluding at Park Road, […]
News Oxfordshire’s Final Call for 20mph Zone Applications
Communities in Oxfordshire are being reminded of an impending deadline if they hope to instate 20mph speed limits in their localities. The window for applications is swiftly closing, as Oxfordshire County Council caps off a successful 20mph programme initiative that began in February 2022. With the first two phases of the project already oversubscribed, localities […]
News Marston Cycle Path in Oxford Reopens Ahead of Schedule
Oxford’s well-trodden Marston cycle lane, which provides a vital link between Marston and the city centre, has reopened. Notably, the refurbishment efforts have culminated two weeks earlier than originally planned. Essential repair works were carried out on the Fignon Cycle bridge due to the previous structure’s deteriorating state, which posed potential dangers to both cyclists […]
News Oxford Welcomes New Wine Destination: The Oxford Wine Cellar
Oxford welcomes a chic new addition to its dining and wining scene as The Oxford Wine Cellar takes its prime spot in the heart of the city. Situated on the iconic intersection of the High Street and King Edward Street, the freshly refurbished venue now houses one of the city’s most extensive wine collections, promising […]
