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From the 9th of November FCB will operate a two day a week service on Tuesday and Friday. As the schools are still open FCB will start the service from 8.23 and finish at 11.15 with a service that will take passengers home from the Market Place. This reduced service will run until the 2nd…

Help will be available to those who needs it this winter as the Oxfordshire community comes together to do its bit to control the virus and save lives.   That’s the message from local leaders who are urging residents and businesses to carefully follow the new lockdown guidelines from the government this week.   It’s…

In recent days there has been a lot of focus on councils and how they are assisting with supporting those financially impacted by Covid-19 particularly over the half term school holidays.  From the start of the pandemic, we have had a team working to support the most vulnerable in our communities.  The Community Hub continues…

From 31 October Oxford will be a COVID-19 high alert level area with new restrictions.  Meeting family and friends  Childcare  Educational settings  Travel  House moves and home maintenance  Weddings, civil partnerships and funerals  Gyms, swimming pools and exercise classes  Restaurants, cafés and pubs  Business and continuing to work  Shielding and protecting those most vulnerable  Duration…

Sadly, we are not able to hold the Remembrance Sunday parade, service and wreath laying ceremony this year, and we ask you NOT to come to the War Memorial on Remembrance Sunday morning. The church service will be accessible online. The Royal British Legion has suggested that people stand on their doorsteps to hold the…

Remembrance has been a major topic this year. I was born in March 1945, so every major anniversary of the end of WWII coincides with a significant birthday. For my 60th I represented the town at a Peace Festival in our twin town in Normandy where, together with the mayors of Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe and its…

Thanks to some funding from central government we’ve been able to purchase supermarket vouchers to give to those who are struggling financially as a result of COVID-19.   If you come across someone or a family that is struggling to afford food or other essential supplies, please put them in touch with Citizens Advice or…

Residents are being asked to look at original ways to make the most of their food waste this Halloween with a number of new ideas for seasonal recipes. Halloween and pumpkin consumption can be to blame for a big spike in the amount of household food waste. This means that October and November have the…

As Bonfire Night approaches, Oxfordshire County Council is reminding residents that the safest way to celebrate is to attend a professionally organised public event that is confirmed as COVID-19 safety compliant, following local and national guidance. However, as it will not be practical for everyone to attend organised public events, particularly this year, Oxfordshire County…