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

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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 … Read more on this story
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OVO Energy Women’s Tour professional cycling race, coming to Oxfordshire - Wednesday 12 June

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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 … Read more on this story

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Bicester’s hospital campaigner - Les Sibley - becomes Chairman of the County Council

May

2019

Almost a quarter of a century of service as a councillor in Bicester by Les Sibley has culminated in him taking on the important role of Chairman of Oxfordshire County Council. It was in May 1995 that Councillor Sibley was first elected to …

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Park and rides set to enter a new era

May

2019

Parking and riding could get even easier thanks to a new agreement between the county and city councils that is to be considered next week. From September Oxford City Council could take over the operational management – through its trading arm …

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Oxfordshire social workers are on the front line of the fight against drugs gangs

May

2019

Children’s social workers face many difficult and challenging situations in their line of work – but none more so than trying to prevent young people from being exploited by drugs gangs. Gangs and organised crime networks across the country …

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Thousands of pupils step up to join national Walk to School Week

May

2019

More than 60 primary schools across Oxfordshire will be taking part in national Walk to School Week as the campaign to promote exercise, improve road safety and reduce congestion steps up. Thousands of pupils will be getting active from May 20-24 …

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Top public health advisor gets on her e-bike and encourages others to walk or cycle to work

May

2019

The person responsible for improving Oxfordshire’s public health is leading by example by swapping her usual transport to work for an e-bike to promote active and healthy travel. Val Messenger, Oxfordshire’s Interim Director of Public Health, …

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Oxfordshire firefighters are mirror images in new diversity recruitment campaign

May

2019

Four firefighters are starring in an eye-catching diversity recruitment campaign for Oxfordshire County Council Fire and Rescue Service. In attention-grabbing illusions, Thame firefighters Kevin Morgan (pictured immediately below) and Ashley …

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Celebrating 40 years with the Registration Service in Oxfordshire

May

2019

Over the past 40 years Julia Barnes has registered more than 20,000 births and deaths and conducted about 8,000 marriages. And the popular member of Oxfordshire County Council’s Registration Service has no plans to retire any time …

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Oxfordshire’s Fire and Rescue Service goes electric to reduce emissions

May

2019

The drive to reduce carbon emissions and clean up the air has stepped up a gear as Oxfordshire County Council takes delivery of a new fleet of electric cars and vans. As the largest council in Oxfordshire, the county council has already taken a …

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Oxfordshire communities and local businesses gearing up for OVO Energy Women’s Tour cycle race

May

2019

Oxfordshire communities and local businesses are making plans to welcome the prestigious OVO Energy Women’s Tour cycle race, which will pass through the county on Wednesday 12 June. A carnival atmosphere is expected along the route between …

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‘Adorable’ Archie set to influence baby name choice for Oxfordshire parents

May

2019

Staff at Oxfordshire County Council’s Registration Service are expecting a surge in boys named Archie following the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s first child. Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was proudly paraded to the world by …

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Ilse has been fostering for a decade and recommends it – as council searches for new foster carers

May

2019

If you want to know what being a foster carer is like, ask Ilse – she’s been doing it for a decade! May 13 to May 26 is Foster Care Fortnight – and Oxfordshire County Council is on the lookout for more people like Ilse who may be interested or …

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Winners revealed in Oxfordshire Libraries’ short story competition

May

2019

A love story triggered by a provocative car sticker and a tale of magic and suspense involving a necklace with spiritual powers have been chosen as the winners of Oxfordshire Library Service’s Short Story Competition 2019. Burford School …

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Celebrating Matisse’s famous cut-outs in exhibition at The Oxfordshire Museum

May

2019

French painter, sculptor and designer Henri Matisse is celebrated in an exhibition opening at The Oxfordshire Museum on Saturday. The museum in Woodstock presents Matisse: Drawing with Scissors, from The Southbank Centre, London, featuring 35 …

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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

Featured news

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

More illegal tobacco seized in Banbury

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

County council wants more than 40 new children’s social workers

County council shows its true colours with rainbow crossing

Road closure details for OVO Energy Women’s Tour in Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire roads to be resurfaced over the Summer

Ansaf Azhar named as county council's new Director of Public Health

Multi-million pound transport improvement plans go on show

Rob MacDougall appointed new Chief Fire Officer

New alcohol service gives middle-aged drinkers somewhere to turn

Former Banbury shop owner guilty of illegal tobacco wrongdoing

Bicester’s hospital campaigner - Les Sibley - becomes Chairman of the County Council

Park and rides set to enter a new era

Oxfordshire social workers are on the front line of the fight against drugs gangs

Thousands of pupils step up to join national Walk to School Week

Top public health advisor gets on her e-bike and encourages others to walk or cycle to work

Oxfordshire firefighters are mirror images in new diversity recruitment campaign

Celebrating 40 years with the Registration Service in Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire’s Fire and Rescue Service goes electric to reduce emissions

Oxfordshire communities and local businesses gearing up for OVO Energy Women’s Tour cycle race

‘Adorable’ Archie set to influence baby name choice for Oxfordshire parents

Ilse has been fostering for a decade and recommends it – as council searches for new foster carers

Winners revealed in Oxfordshire Libraries’ short story competition

Celebrating Matisse’s famous cut-outs in exhibition at The Oxfordshire Museum

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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

Featured news

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

More illegal tobacco seized in Banbury

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

County council wants more than 40 new children’s social workers

County council shows its true colours with rainbow crossing

Road closure details for OVO Energy Women’s Tour in Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire roads to be resurfaced over the Summer

Ansaf Azhar named as county council's new Director of Public Health

Multi-million pound transport improvement plans go on show

Rob MacDougall appointed new Chief Fire Officer

New alcohol service gives middle-aged drinkers somewhere to turn

Former Banbury shop owner guilty of illegal tobacco wrongdoing

Bicester’s hospital campaigner - Les Sibley - becomes Chairman of the County Council

Park and rides set to enter a new era

Oxfordshire social workers are on the front line of the fight against drugs gangs

Thousands of pupils step up to join national Walk to School Week

Top public health advisor gets on her e-bike and encourages others to walk or cycle to work

Oxfordshire firefighters are mirror images in new diversity recruitment campaign

Celebrating 40 years with the Registration Service in Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire’s Fire and Rescue Service goes electric to reduce emissions

Oxfordshire communities and local businesses gearing up for OVO Energy Women’s Tour cycle race

‘Adorable’ Archie set to influence baby name choice for Oxfordshire parents

Ilse has been fostering for a decade and recommends it – as council searches for new foster carers

Winners revealed in Oxfordshire Libraries’ short story competition

Celebrating Matisse’s famous cut-outs in exhibition at The Oxfordshire Museum

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