Work is set to begin on a brand new 600-pupil school for Bicester as Oxfordshire County Council continues to plan to meet demands for the school places in the county in coming years. The Whitelands Academy is being built within the Kingsmere …

Repairs and improvements on Oxfordshire’s roads continue with more than 34,000 potholes repaired over the last year, a 45 per cent increase on the previous year - and there’s more major repairs to come over the summer. This year and last the …

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 …

During May six Oxfordshire County Council’s Household Waste Recycling Centres will be closing for two days to carry out a deep clean and essential maintenance at the sites. This is part of the council’s planned approach to maintenance, and is …

Moving into a purpose-built autism bungalow has been like winning the lottery for Ed Barker. Since transferring to the accommodation in Bicester 11 months ago, Ed’s family and care team have watched as his confidence has returned and his …

Bucknell Road in Bicester could be closed for the next 24 hours as Thames Water work to repair a split water pipe. The closure is likely to affect people driving to and around the area this evening and into tomorrow and the advice is to plan your …

Plans to create significant new provision for Oxfordshire children with special educational needs (SEND) are to be put before councillors with a £15m investment, set to create 300 new places and involve a major rebuild for Northfield School in …

Drivers are being encouraged to ‘check their wheels’ after Trading Standards Service at Oxfordshire County Council discovered dangerous, part worn tyres on sale in Bicester. Following a tip-off about potentially unsafe tyres at Bicester Tyres Ltd …

The nights are drawing in and Bonfire Night approaches! There are absolutely stacks of brilliant displays across the length and breadth of the county, plenty to choose from!  Organising a fireworks display? Let us know and we’ll list it here. …