Author: Anne-Marie Hicks

Cogges Manor Farm celebrates a significant milestone this month after ten years of being managed successfully as an independent charitable Trust. With support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and… Continue reading Cogges Manor Farm celebrates 10th anniversary as an independent charitable Trust

Two ponies paid Oxford Bus Company a special visit this week to celebrate the unveiling of a double-decker emblazoned in a riding charity’s branding. Abingdon Riding for the Disabled Association scooped second place in… Continue reading Oxford Bus Company launch another branded bus for a local charity

Thames Travel is re-launching its night bus services this weekend to support the return of the night-time economy.   The services will return on Fridays and Saturdays to help people… Continue reading Thames Travel re-launch weekend night bus services

AS THE New Theatre Oxford prepares to reopen its doors to audiences, they are taking the opportunity to thank those who have gone the extra mile during the pandemic. The… Continue reading New Theatre Oxford celebrates Oxfordshire’s Covid champions

AFTER 525 days of darkness on the stage, the New Theatre Oxford has announced it will reopen its doors to audiences from Monday, 23 August. The theatre will open with… Continue reading The show will go on – New Theatre Oxford announces reopening date

      Chiltern Railways and partners invest in green HybridFLEX train, delivering emission-free battery operation, reducing CO2 (25%), nitrous oxide (70%) and particulates (90%) Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris MP… Continue reading Chiltern Railways celebrates 25th anniversary with launch of greener and quieter HybridFLEX train

Residents between Bicester, Oxford, Abingdon and Banbury will now be able to pick their spot, ready to cheer on elite riders when this year’s Women’s Tour professional cycling race comes… Continue reading Route revealed for prestigious Women’s Tour cycling race (Oxfordshire stage)

The Oxford Bus Company has announced its Airline coach services to Gatwick Airport will return on Monday.   The service, which had been suspended since January due to the pandemic,… Continue reading Oxford Bus Company Airline Service to Gatwick airport return

Blenheim Palace is hosting a series of exciting outdoor events and fun activities this summer. From drive-in movie nights and knights in shining armour to wilderness camps and flying fairies,… Continue reading Make it a Summer to Remember at Britain’s Greatest Palace

Oxford City Council has teamed up with The Oxford Times, Experience Oxfordshire, Independent Oxford and City Sightseeing Oxford to launch a campaign to attract people back to the city centre… Continue reading Oxford City Council launches campaign to support city businesses

Members of Oxford’s Cultural Partnership will be asking audiences to continue to wear masks after 19 July to help protect staff, volunteers and audiences. The government has announced that from… Continue reading Oxford’s culture venues to continue to encourage mask wearing after 19 July

This year, many families will be enjoying the delights the UK has to offer over the summer holidays, allowing us all to uncover some local gems right on our doorstep.… Continue reading Escape to the River & Rowing Museum this summer – adventure on your doorstep

A ‘lost’ horse-drawn Victorian Merryweather fire engine that was part of Blenheim Palace’s private fire brigade is set to return to the Oxfordshire UNESCO World Heritage Site on Wednesday 14th… Continue reading ‘Lost’ Victorian Fire Engine Returns to Blenheim Palace

As Halloween creeps closer and the days shorten, a mysterious mist falls across the gardens at Blenheim Palace from 22-31 October 2021.   Join family and friends to wander from… Continue reading Halloween at Blenheim Palace – A Spooky, fun-filled after dark trail for all the family

Tourism in Oxford is bouncing back, as 2,000 visitors per week enjoyed open-top bus tours of the city in June. City Sightseeing Oxford, owned by Oxford Bus Company, carried 8,000… Continue reading City Sightseeing helping locals rediscover Oxford

A new study highlighting future opportunities to expand Oxfordshire’s railway and help deliver economic growth to the region has been published today (Wednesday 30 June).   The Oxfordshire Rail Corridor… Continue reading Future of Oxfordshire rail network mapped out in new study

30 June 2021   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Notes to Editors Media are welcome to attend a press call on Thursday 1 July at 10.30am on Broad Street, where Councillors… Continue reading Oxford City Council to officially transform Broad Street into Broad Meadow

Oxfordshire’s leading bus operators have issued a reminder flexible tickets are available for commuters who now travel to work part-time.   Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel’s flexi tickets provide… Continue reading HYBRID WORKERS EMBRACING BUS OPERATORS’ FLEXI TICKETS

The Restart Grant scheme supports businesses in reopening safely as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Even if your business has already reopened, you may still be eligible for a Restart Grant.… Continue reading Last call for Restart Grant applications