Oxford

New £50k Disabled Facilities Grant

The maximum grant available for vulnerable people has increased from £30,000 to £50,000. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse…

People like Tara are proving to be a lifeline for vulnerable locals

When Community Safety Officer, Tara Clarke visits Oxfordshire residents’ homes, she might be the first person they’ve seen in four-months. Tara…

Fatal traffic accident in Bicester

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision on a notoriously ‘unsafe’ roundabout in Bicester. This roundabout…

More than 800 tune in to watch the South Oxfordshire Local Plan examination

More than 800 people have logged on to view the live proceedings of the public examination of the emerging South…

Visiting now allowed at weekends at Oxford University Hospitals

Following a successful trial of relaxing visiting restrictions during the week, OUH are now allowing visitors to hospitals at weekends…

Plans underway for the re-opening of leisure centres in Southern Oxfordshire

Current plans show a gradual, phased opening of leisure centres, with measures being put into place for both staff and…

Police urgently appeal for witnesses following a rape

Thames Valley Police has launched a rape investigation following an incident in Oxford on 15 July. The victim, a woman…

New e-book by local children – “Now is the time to rhyme!”

Library service users across Oxfordshire can now enjoy a new e-book of award-winning poetry from local children. When lockdown was…

Citizens Advice Oxfordshire are appealing for much needed funds.

Citizens Advice Oxfordshire helped over 700 people per day during the height of the pandemic. Citizens Advice is a service…

Child sexual exploitation warrants executed – Banbury & Chipping Norton

Thames Valley Police have today carried out warrants in Banbury and Chipping Norton in relation to child sexual exploitation. Approximately…