Witney & Upper Windrush

Residents are being encouraged to follow in the footsteps of local hairdressers and barbers and think about how they can help those that may be feeling lonely as Oxfordshire County Council marks Mental Health Awareness Week (9 - 16 May).Mental …

Work to boost healthier and greener forms of travel in Bicester and Witney have been completed.The two schemes have re-allocated road space to cyclists and pedestrians and measures are either permanent or have the scope to become permanent. The work …

Most motor vehicles have been prohibited from High Street and Market Place in Witney, in a bid to make the area safer and more pleasant for all users of the town centre.It follows a consultation by Oxfordshire County Council into whether to make …

People in west Oxfordshire are being asked to help identify where improvements are required in Witney and Ducklington to make cycling and walking safer and more accessible as part of a consultation run by Oxfordshire County Council.Councillor Duncan …

The roll-out of hundreds of electric vehicle (EV) charging points in council-owned car parks in Oxfordshire has begun.Following the installation of the first park and charge EV hub at Bicester’s Cattle Market car park in May, the locations of the …

A builder, formerly based in Witney, but now living in Oldbury in the West Midlands, has been sentenced by Oxford Crown Court to 20 months imprisonment for fifteen charges of fraud.  Ten months will be spent in prison and 10 months in the community …

People’s views are being sought about proposals to prohibit motor vehicles from using High Street and Market Place in Witney.Oxfordshire County Council is carrying out a consultation about whether to make the current temporary traffic restrictions …

Children aged six to 13 will soon be able to join in musical groups in a series of new sessions at venues across the county on Saturday mornings.The music groups are aimed at children who have been playing an instrument for at least a term and up to …

Bus passengers, particularly those with disabilities, will find it easier and safer to use services after work was carried out at several bus stops around Oxfordshire.Oxfordshire County Council has created ‘build-outs’ at bus stops in Acre Street in …