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Oxfordshire County Council starts planning to replace Kennington bridge

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July

2019

Oxfordshire County Council has announced that the A423 Kennington Bridge is to be replaced at an estimated cost of around £40m. Inspections for planned maintenance work to replace the bearings to … Read more on this story
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Stark warning to Facebook sellers as Benson man is arrested and car seized

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July

2019

Expect to get caught. That’s the warning to anyone in Oxfordshire thinking of selling fake and smuggled tobacco via social media sites, such as Facebook. The warning follows the arrest of a Benson … Read more on this story

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15 years of citizenship ceremonies marked at Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford

July

2019

A celebration took place at The Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, today to mark 15 years since the first citizenship ceremony was held in Oxfordshire. We asked some of those attending what citizenship meant to them. The ceremonies acknowledge the …

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Radical changes that improve the lives of families are set to be introduced in Oxfordshire

July

2019

A pioneering approach that has radically changed the way children’s social care operates, brought families together and reduced the number of children on child protection plans by 55 per cent in 30 months in Hertfordshire is set to be adopted by …

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Social workers who consistently impress Ofsted’s inspectors in the spotlight

July

2019

Frontline children’s social workers who care for children and families in need in Oxfordshire will be joined by senior managers and councillors from the county council and Thames Valley Police in a special week of work from Monday, July 8. Yvonne …

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Children invited to join Space Chase at Oxfordshire libraries

July

2019

Oxfordshire County Council libraries are calling for children to sign up to read any six books this summer as part of our free Space Chase, Summer Reading Challenge 2019. The Summer Reading Challenge asks 4-11 year olds to borrow and read any six …

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Oxfordshire parents switching to cloth nappies to reduce plastic waste…. Plastic Free July

July

2019

It’s Plastic Free July; Oxfordshire’s parents are helping to reduce the amount of plastics that are used and thrown away, with a huge resurgence of interest in alternatives to disposable nappies. They are being supported by an Oxfordshire County …

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Oxfordshire County Council charged-up after winning electrical goods recycling award

July

2019

Oxfordshire County Council’s electrical goods waste-busting project has received recognition in the MRW National Recycling Awards. The ceremony took place at Hilton Park Lane in London. Nearly two-tonnes of TVs, radios, toasters, and other …

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Pilot project could restrict traffic outside Oxfordshire schools in a bid to reduce air pollution

June

2019

A project which seeks to improve air quality by restricting traffic flow outside schools could be piloted by Oxfordshire County Council. ‘School Streets’ has already been successfully trialled in other parts of the country and now primary schools …

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Eynsham park and ride and A40 bus lane planning application submission

June

2019

Consultants acting on behalf of Oxfordshire County Council have submitted a planning application for a proposed park & ride site, located on the A40 north-west of Eynsham. The application also includes an eastbound bus lane from the park and ride …

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Don't be late for a very special exhibition...

June

2019

The Oxfordshire Museum and The Story Museum have teamed up for a very special exhibition celebrating all things Alice. Visitors to The Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock this summer are in for a treat as it opens Wonderland: A wander through the …

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More illegal tobacco seized in Banbury

June

2019

A tip-off to Trading Standards led to nearly 3000 suspected smuggled and counterfeit cigarettes being seized from an off-licence in Banbury on Sunday. The raid follows a number of high-profile actions taken by Oxfordshire County Council Trading …

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OVO Energy Women’s Tour 2019. Flying the flag for Oxfordshire

June

2019

The OVO Energy Women’s Tour pro cyclists received a warm welcome from thousands of Oxfordshire residents and school children on Wednesday 12 June. Henley’s Market Square was packed with a lively crowd for the start. Many people arrived early, …

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OVO Energy Women’s Tour professional cycling race, coming to Oxfordshire - Wednesday 12 June

June

2019

Oxfordshire is expecting economic and health benefits from hosting the prestigious OVO Energy Women’s Tour professional cycling race, which will pedal through the county on Wednesday 12 June 2019. Starting in Henley-on-Thames, stage three will …

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School children inspired by OVO Energy Women's Tour

June

2019

School children across Oxfordshire have been inspired to cycle safety, get healthy, and be creative in readiness for the OVO Energy Women’s Tour coming to Oxfordshire this Wednesday, 12 June. Alexa Lee, aged 10, from Appleton Church of England …

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Shared Lives matchmaker Becky out of luck in the romance stakes

June

2019

Social worker Becky Lee is the perfect matchmaker at work, but when it comes to finding her own love match she’s all out of luck. Becky, 37, captured the hearts of viewers after appearing not once, but twice, on a reality TV dating show. While …

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Help at hand for residents applying to the European Union Settlement Scheme

June

2019

Support is being offered to EU, EEA or Swiss citizens applying for settled or pre-settled status in the UK. From Monday (June 10) Oxfordshire County Council will assist residents completing the ID verification process to the European Union …

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Social enterprise announces sponsorship of women’s cycling race in Oxfordshire

June

2019

Oxfordshire councils’ commitment to health and wellbeing has received a major boost; three-year sponsorship of the OVO Energy Women’s Tour pro cycling race by GLL, one of sport and leisure’s leading charitable social enterprises. The race, coming …

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MINI joins health drive with free Mini NHS Health Checks for staff

June

2019

MINI Plant Oxford is getting behind the drive for people to stay fit and healthy by hosting a series of Mini NHS Health Checks for staff. Workers at the Cowley plant will be encouraged to undergo a free health ‘road test’ during sessions held …

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Improving air quality in Oxfordshire with cleaner city buses

June

2019

Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council are seeking to introduce a new Low Emission Zone (LEZ) for buses to be a minimum of Euro 6 standard – to improve air quality by reducing toxic emissions as part of the councils’ Zero Emission Zone …

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Oxfordshire County Council starts planning to replace Kennington bridge

Stark warning to Facebook sellers as Benson man is arrested and car seized

Featured news

15 years of citizenship ceremonies marked at Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford

Radical changes that improve the lives of families are set to be introduced in Oxfordshire

Social workers who consistently impress Ofsted’s inspectors in the spotlight

Children invited to join Space Chase at Oxfordshire libraries

Oxfordshire parents switching to cloth nappies to reduce plastic waste…. Plastic Free July

Oxfordshire County Council charged-up after winning electrical goods recycling award

Work to start on Bicester’s new 600-pupil school

Festival to celebrate Oxfordshire's pioneering partnership working

Oxfordshire fire crews issue water safety advice

Didcot car cut shows Oxfordshire drivers why ‘it’s not worth the risk’

Read all about it: win prizes that are out of this world

300 MINI workers sign up for free Mini Health Check at Cowley plant

British Empire Medal for Faringdon watch manager Dave Arlott

Key route into Oxford to undergo major repairs starting in July

Celebrating caring Oxfordshire couple during Shared Lives Week

NHS announces Oxfordshire will be part of new joined-up health and care system

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service among the best following inspection

Big increase in road repairs as council injects millions into improvements

Pilot project could restrict traffic outside Oxfordshire schools in a bid to reduce air pollution

Eynsham park and ride and A40 bus lane planning application submission

Don't be late for a very special exhibition...

More illegal tobacco seized in Banbury

OVO Energy Women’s Tour 2019. Flying the flag for Oxfordshire

OVO Energy Women’s Tour professional cycling race, coming to Oxfordshire - Wednesday 12 June

School children inspired by OVO Energy Women's Tour

Shared Lives matchmaker Becky out of luck in the romance stakes

Help at hand for residents applying to the European Union Settlement Scheme

Social enterprise announces sponsorship of women’s cycling race in Oxfordshire

MINI joins health drive with free Mini NHS Health Checks for staff

Improving air quality in Oxfordshire with cleaner city buses

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Oxfordshire County Council starts planning to replace Kennington bridge

Stark warning to Facebook sellers as Benson man is arrested and car seized

Featured news

15 years of citizenship ceremonies marked at Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford

Radical changes that improve the lives of families are set to be introduced in Oxfordshire

Social workers who consistently impress Ofsted’s inspectors in the spotlight

Children invited to join Space Chase at Oxfordshire libraries

Oxfordshire parents switching to cloth nappies to reduce plastic waste…. Plastic Free July

Oxfordshire County Council charged-up after winning electrical goods recycling award

Work to start on Bicester’s new 600-pupil school

Festival to celebrate Oxfordshire's pioneering partnership working

Oxfordshire fire crews issue water safety advice

Didcot car cut shows Oxfordshire drivers why ‘it’s not worth the risk’

Read all about it: win prizes that are out of this world

300 MINI workers sign up for free Mini Health Check at Cowley plant

British Empire Medal for Faringdon watch manager Dave Arlott

Key route into Oxford to undergo major repairs starting in July

Celebrating caring Oxfordshire couple during Shared Lives Week

NHS announces Oxfordshire will be part of new joined-up health and care system

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service among the best following inspection

Big increase in road repairs as council injects millions into improvements

Pilot project could restrict traffic outside Oxfordshire schools in a bid to reduce air pollution

Eynsham park and ride and A40 bus lane planning application submission

Don't be late for a very special exhibition...

More illegal tobacco seized in Banbury

OVO Energy Women’s Tour 2019. Flying the flag for Oxfordshire

OVO Energy Women’s Tour professional cycling race, coming to Oxfordshire - Wednesday 12 June

School children inspired by OVO Energy Women's Tour

Shared Lives matchmaker Becky out of luck in the romance stakes

Help at hand for residents applying to the European Union Settlement Scheme

Social enterprise announces sponsorship of women’s cycling race in Oxfordshire

MINI joins health drive with free Mini NHS Health Checks for staff

Improving air quality in Oxfordshire with cleaner city buses

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