Scouts conquer the Southern 50, a tough hike through Oxfordshire, celebrating teamwork and orienteering. Scouts Complete Grueling Southern 50 Hike Across Oxfordshire Scouts did the Southern 50. Volunteers joined from all over England too. People hiked routes of 30km, 50km, or 50 miles. Dwayne Fields is the Chief Scout. He stated that teams showed great…
Becci Berry and daughters Jaz and Martha feature in “Talking Crop” podcast discussing farm, family and future plans. Oxfordshire Farming Family Shares Story on New Podcast Series Becci Berry appeared on the show Talking Crop. Her daughters Jaz and Martha joined her. Becci is known in British farming and is also a trustee for agriculture…
Eileen Williams, a vibrant 80-year-old, prepares to run the OX5 Run, supporting Oxford Hospitals Charity with passion. Oxford Resident, 80, Gears Up for OX5 Run at Blenheim Palace Eileen Williams is from North Oxford. She supports Oxford Hospitals Charity. Her support began back in 2008. She runs the OX5 Run often, and she also did…
First residents move into Winterbrook Meadows, a new Berkeley Homes site near the River Thames. New Oxfordshire Housing Site Welcomes its First Residents to Winterbrook Berkeley Homes built Winterbrook Meadows. It’s near the town center and the River Thames. The area has different homes and open spaces, including meadowland and a village green. Kids can…
Wick Green housing project denied on appeal. The Planning Inspectorate sided with the council, citing visual harm. Oxfordshire Village Housing Plan Rejected After Planning Appeal Hey, guess what I just read? Someone wanted to build two new houses in Wick Green, which is in Grove. The Planning Inspectorate said no to building them. James Gordon…
Charlotte Karmali finds joy working at Finemere Wood. She appreciates wildlife and leads a volunteer work party. Conservation Worker Says Woodland Work Brings ‘Just the Best Days’ Charlotte Karmali volunteers. She helps at Finemere Wood, near the Oxfordshire border, which is part of a wildlife trust. She started volunteering in 2010 and later became a…
Harrold’s Opticians in Banbury received a major renovation after 30 years, improving customer experience. Banbury Opticians: 30 Year High Street Location Gets a Modern Update Harrold’s Opticians started back in 1932. Sidney Harrold founded this family business. They offer eye and ear care. Now, they run eighteen locations. These stores exist around Oxfordshire and beyond.…
Final call for Oxfordshire charities to enter Oxford Bus’s Brand the Bus contest. Win a bus wrap worth £100,000! Oxford Brand the Bus Competition 2025: Last Chance to Enter Now! Oxford Bus and Thames Travel had a contest. Nominations closed on March 1st, where people could nominate their favorite charity. The winner gets their logo…
Plans to convert a barn into ten homes near Somerton raise concerns about traffic, services, and exceeding Class Q limits. Somerton Barn Conversion Plan for Ten Homes Faces Local Concerns Laxton Properties wants to change Oakwood House. It sits on Fritwell Road near Somerton, which is about six miles from Bicester. They want to convert…
Cherwell Council may raise councillor pay £180 yearly, following similar moves in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse. Cherwell Councillor Allowances Could Jump By £180 Annually Next week, Cherwell Council will discuss their budget. One item involves raising councillor pay yearly. The plan is to increase it from £5,040 to £5,220. South Oxfordshire councillors…