Oxford

People in Oxfordshire are being urged to use the right NHS service as hospitals in the county continue to be very busy.It comes following ongoing high attendances at the John Radcliffe and Horton General hospitals, which provide emergency and urgent …

Residents of Oxfordshire can look forward to the return of pre-pandemic opening hours at the county’s libraries from Monday, 6 September.During the pandemic, hours were reduced to allow additional safety measures to be monitored by staff. As these …

Oxfordshire’s countdown to the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow continues this month with the arrival of a zero carbon tour bus to the county.The 100 per cent electric bus is coming to Bicester on the morning of Tuesday 7 September, before travelling …

Young people aged 16 to 18 in Oxfordshire are being reminded that the COVID vaccine is available to them after a whopping 227 per cent rise in cases among 17 and 18-year-olds in the space of just a week.The rise in cases – with 396 cases recorded in …

Fire services across Britain could see a technological revolution in the coming years involving the launch into service of fire engines powered by hydrogen thanks to the start of a new research project.The project will see a hydrogen fuel …

A new fleet of fully electric buses could be coming to Oxford after Oxfordshire County Council's proposals made the final shortlist in a government scheme. It would mean that up to 166 brand new electric buses could be introduced. If Oxford is …

Residents of Oxford will now be given a further opportunity to offer their views in a new, targeted consultation on proposals to introduce low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) in east Oxford.Councillor Tim Bearder, Cabinet Member for Highways …

People in Oxfordshire are being encouraged to keep up the good work as the county reports a drop in COVID-19 cases across most age groups.All areas of the county have reported a decline in cases, although numbers still remain high in all districts. …

People who live or work in Oxfordshire are urged to have their say on the county’s household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs).Oxfordshire County Council has started a consultation process to find out the views of residents, businesses and other …