'Time capsule' mansion near Gloucestershire houses 400 years of one family's life Tuesday, March 17, 2026 chastleton oxford nationaltrust heritage architecture jacobean pleasuregarden longgallery historichouse conservation Nestled near Moreton-in-Marsh in Oxfordshire, Chastleton House stands as a remarkable testament to four centuries of one family’s legacy. Built in 1612 by Walter Jones, a successful lawyer turned country gentleman, this … Read More
Direct Trains Between Bristol and Oxford Resume as Trial Service Tuesday, September 2, 2025 bristol oxford trains rail transportation trial connectivity travel publictransport sustainable sport Direct train services between Bristol and Oxford have resumed as part of a new trial aimed at improving regional connectivity. The reinstated route offers passengers a convenient, nonstop option for travel between these two … Read More
Illnesses Before 55 May Double Dementia Risk, New Oxford Study Finds Thursday, July 17, 2025 dementia heartdisease diabetes mentalhealth stroke multimorbidity aging neurology prevention oxford A groundbreaking study from the University of Oxford reveals that developing chronic illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes before age 55 can significantly raise the risk of dementia in later life. Additionally, strokes … Read More
Sephora UK to Launch New 'Beauty Playground' at Westgate Oxford, Just an Hour from Gloucestershire Friday, June 13, 2025 sephora oxford beauty retail westgate ukexpansion cosmetics skincare makeup storeopening Sephora UK is set to open its fifth store of 2025, bringing a fresh “beauty playground” experience to Oxfordshire. Scheduled to open in late autumn at Westgate Oxford, this new location will be just an hour’s drive from … Read More
Oxford University’s Housing Plan on Cotswolds Stable Site Sparks Village Outcry Thursday, June 5, 2025 oxford cotswolds stables housing village development planning community rural opposition The University of Oxford faces growing opposition over its plans to convert a historic stable site into a new home in the Cotswold village of Kineton near Temple Guiting. The President and Scholars of Corpus Christi College … Read More
Traffic Chaos: A40 Crash Causes Major Delays Sunday, May 4, 2025 a40 crash northleach tailbacks cheltenham oxford traffic delays congestion motorists Motorists faced long delays today as a crash on the A40 at Northleach caused tailbacks in both directions. The incident, which occurred between Cheltenham and Oxford, led to extensive traffic congestion during the peak travel …