'Pothole queen' makes road fixes 'guarantee' to Oxfordshire amid 4,000 backlog

• Oxfordshire's new self-described "pothole queen" has made a guarantee to the county amid its road repairs crisis and ongoing 4,000 hole backlog.

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Bicester Advertiser - News (Bicester)today Fear for 'mad' closures as new Oxford fire station in £900M science park plans • Land allocation for a north Oxford fire station in a new 'innovation district' proposal has caused fears for Rewley Road and Kidlington stations.

Bicester Advertiser - News (Bicester)today LIVE: All cancellations and updates as Oxfordshire set for 36 degree heat • Live updates as a record-breaking heatwave hits the UK this week, with Oxfordshire set to experience 36°C temperatures.

Cherwell District Council - Latest news (Banbury, Bicester, Kidlington)today £250,000 investment approved to shape future growth across Cherwell • A quarter of a million pounds is set to be invested in economic development and regeneration across north Oxfordshire.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust - Newstoday Oxford Health District Nursing Service shortlisted for the 2026 HSJ Patient Safety Awards • We are delighted to announce that the District Nursing Service has been shortlisted for the Improving Medicines Safety Award at the HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2026, which recognises the critical work being done to address the complexities of delivering safe care amidst times of significant change and long-standing pressures.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust - Newstoday Research colleagues unite at Oxford Pride 2026 • This year, our Research and Development colleagues attended Oxford Pride 2026 to show support for the local LGBTQIA+ community, speaking to attendees about our research opportunities.

Oxford Mailtoday David Cameron wins planning battle for 'huge veg patch' in Cotswolds • Former Prime Minister David Cameron has won a planning battle for a huge Cotswolds vegetable patch at his Oxfordshire home.

Experience Oxfordshiretoday Take part in the FREE Hatter's Hunt at Westgate Oxford • Find the hidden plaques and claim your prize! • There are five mysterious plaques hidden around Westgate. • On this Alice in Wonderland themed trail designed by The Story Museum, you have to go down rabbit holes and solve the riddles to claim your prize!

Oxford Mailtoday Man rushed to hospital with major injuries after Oxford 'assault' • Thames Valley Police has revealed that a man was rushed to hospital last night with major injuries after an "assault" in Oxford.

Oxfordshire County Council - Newstoday Oxfordshire County Council Chief Executive awarded OBE in King’s Birthday Honours • Dr Martin Reeves, Chief Executive of Oxfordshire County Council, has been awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours in recognition of his outstanding service to local government. • Martin has led Oxfordshire County Council since March 2023, bringing with him more than 25 years’ experience in senior leadership roles across local government. • Prior to joining Oxfordshire, he served as Chief Executive of Coventry City Council for over 14 years, during which time the city saw its most significant transformation since the post-war period.

Oxfordshire County Council - Newstoday Proposals to support children and young people with SEND to be considered by Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet • Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet discussed plans to further improve support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) on Tuesday 16 June 2026. • This was in response to national education reform plans following the publication of the Schools White Paper ‘Every child achieving and thriving’ and the SEND consultation ‘Putting children and young people first.’ Councils must submit their SEND reform plan to the Department for Education by 19 June 2026. • Earlier this year, Ofsted recognised that there have been improvements in SEND services in Oxfordshire.

Experience Oxfordshiretoday Colonial Views of India: Photographs by Eugene Clutterbuck Impey • This is the first exhibition to focus on photographs and negatives in the Ashmolean, and as such features previously unseen photographs of India by Colonel Eugene Clutterbuck Impey (1830–1904). • A member of the East India Company, Impey arrived in India in 1851 and took part in military actions during the Indian Uprising of 1857. • After the British Crown took control in 1858 following the Uprising, he worked as a political agent until returning to Britain in 1878.

Experience Oxfordshiretoday Pat Suet-Bik Hui and the Three Perfections: Poetry, Calligraphy, Painting • Pat Suet-Bik Hui 許雪碧 (b. • 1943) is a US-based Hong Kong artist. • This exhibition showcases her work alongside others who engage with the tradition of the ‘three perfections’ 三絕, which brings together the three art forms of poetry, calligraphy, and painting.

Herald Series - News (Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage)today Audi driver fined after failing to comply with road markings • An Audi driver has been fined after failing to comply with road markings in Oxfordshire.

Herald Series - News (Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage)today Volunteers working hard to keep steam rail centre running for visitors • Volunteers have been working behind the scenes at Didcot Railway Centre to keep the tourist attraction running

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Mon 29 Jun · New Theatre Oxford · AllEvents OxfordWaitress Live at New Theatre Oxford

Tue 23 Jun · Oxfordshire, United Kingdom · Experience OxfordshireC.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien Tour

Tue 23 Jun · North Wall Arts Centre, North Wall Arts Centre, South Parade, Summertown,, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 7JN, United Kingdom · Experience OxfordshireSt Edward’s School: Leavers’ Exhibition

Tue 23 Jun · Experience OxfordshireWeber Barbecue School Cookery Courses 2026 at Webbs, Millets Farm

Tue 23 Jun · Experience OxfordshireAphasia support group

Tue 23 Jun · Experience OxfordshireArts and Crafts 2026 at the West Ox Arts Gallery in Bampton

Tue 23 Jun · Ashmolean Museum, Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street,, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2PH, United Kingdom · Experience OxfordshireAshmolean NOW: Soma Surovi Jannat

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