Barratt and David Wilson Homes Southern donate £3k to Homeless Oxfordshire for vital housing and support services. Housebuilder Donates £3k to Homeless Oxfordshire Charity Homeless Oxfordshire started back in 1985. It was first called the Oxford Night Shelter. Now, they are the biggest housing provider for homeless people in Oxfordshire. They operate as a non-profit.…
Young writers near Woodstock can win prizes. Stories must be about museum items and under 500 words. Woodstock Museum Runs Writing Competition for Young Storytellers Hey, wanna hear about a cool contest? Kids can write stories for a prize. Kids aged seven to eleven can enter. They must live within ten miles of the Woodstock…
Local Oxford building supplier, Blanchford & Co, shuts its doors after 75 years trading. Oxford Blanchford Building Supplies Closes After 75 Years Blanchford & Co Ltd closed all four shops. The business was also known as Blanchford Building Supplies, and it had its main office in Headington, Oxford. They shut down on February 14, a…
Oxfordshire residents can enjoy charity events! Swimathon returns this year with distances for people, groups, and great causes. Charity Swim Time Oxfordshire Swimmers Urged Join Swimathon Event The big Swimathon is back this year! It happens March 28-30. It is a fundraising swim that takes place in pools around the area. People of all ages…
Wright seeks permission for a two bedroom custom home in Steventon, Oxfordshire despite local council objections. Oxfordshire Village Self Build House Nears Planning Permission Stage Hey, listen to this local news. Someone named Wright seeks to build a house. It’s a two-bedroom, custom design on School Close. The lot is located on a corner in…
Chef Adam Owen, 38, former Browns chef, passed away from alcohol intoxication. Former Oxford Chef Adam Owen Dies at Homeless Hostel, Inquest Finds Hey, I read something sad today. Adam Owen, age 38, passed away last year. It happened September 3rd, on a Tuesday. They held an inquest about it recently. It was at Oxford…
Berkshire scouts completed the Southern 50, a challenging 30km hike across four counties, showing teamwork and determination. Berkshire Scouts Conquer Southern 50 Challenge: Hike 30 Kilometers The Southern 50 marked its 45th year. Scouts hiked routes in four counties. These included Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, and Oxfordshire. The Southern 50 is a long UK hike that…
Volunteers will ride the X32 bus between Oxford and Didcot, offering friendly chats to combat loneliness. Chatty Bus Initiative Returns to Oxfordshire Next Week, February 24 The Chatty Bus is coming back on February 24. It runs on the X32 bus route. Volunteers will ride the bus to talk with people. The bus travels between…
The Oxford Mail, Oxford Times, and Oxford Print Centre are finalists for major newspaper awards. Oxford Mail, Oxford Times and Oxford Print Centre Nominated for Awards Hey, guess what? The Oxford Mail folks got some big news! The Oxford Mail, Oxford Times, and Oxford Print Centre are finalists, competing for awards in major newspaper contests.…
Photos show a damaged Range Rover after a crash. Firefighters extinguished burning trees. Bicester station seeks recruits. Bicester Firefighters Share Shocking Photos of Serious Car Crash Bicester Fire Station shared some pictures on Facebook. The Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service made the post. The photos showed a damaged Range Rover. It looked like the car…