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November 14, 2024

More than 150 penalty points issued to taxi drivers in licence conditions clampdown

More than half of the taxi drivers stopped during a day’s enforcement operation were not compliant with their licence conditions.

Items of rubbish dumped in a field

November 1, 2024

Director fined after waste found fly tipped in country park

The director of a company that runs a Persian restaurant has been fined after a load of rubbish was found fly tipped in Shotover Country Park.

November 1, 2024

South Oxfordshire District Council calls for ‘failing’ Thames Water to be brought back under public control

South Oxfordshire District Council has issued a resounding vote of no confidence in Thames Water, unanimously calling for the ‘failing’ water provider to be brought back under public control.

An orange bike repair station in the ground with a stand a pump

October 21, 2024

Free repair stations make getting on your bike even easier

Cyclists in Didcot can now make fixes on the go following the introduction of some bike repair stations.

Exterior shot of new toilet block next to car park

October 11, 2024

Wallingford toilets now accessible for all

A toilet block has been given a major overhaul incorporating a new Changing Places accessible facility as well as water and energy saving features.

Two people dressed as animals performing on a stage

August 6, 2024

Didcot Garden Party begins with a barnstorming launch

Hundreds enjoyed a host of free activities as this year’s Didcot Garden Party started with ewe-some fun for everyone while bathed in sunshine. The courtyard at Cornerstone was the place to be on Saturday 27 July as this year’s summer of fun launched in the market town. The Carnival of Animals brought a host of […]

velocity staff posing with bikes and vans

May 21, 2024

Cash boost for local South Oxfordshire rural projects

More than £350,000 has been injected into projects that support businesses and community organisations in South Oxfordshire.

March 28, 2024

Some council car park fees to change from April 1

New fees for car parks in South Oxfordshire are being introduced from April 1.

March 25, 2024

Community placed at heart of decision making with new policy

A new initiative will put community at the centre of decision-making when South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils buy goods and services.

I picture of a man getting into a taxi

February 23, 2024

Driver counts cost of letting car be used as taxi without licence during Henley Regatta

A driver who let his car be used as a taxi during the Henley Regatta despite the vehicle  being unlicensed has been ordered to pay more than £1,500 in fines and costs. Raja Ilyas Hussain, 43, of Doolittle Avenue, High Wycombe, was found guilty of permitting his vehicle to be used as a hackney carriage […]