Oxford Clarion

This week’s top stories The headlines this week were dominated by Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first budget, and Oxfordshire is no exception. In a special report, we looked at the implications for our city and county – taking in flooding, Airbnbs, Botley West Solar Farm, independent schools, and much more. All

This week’s top stories The ‘white elephant’ park and ride in Eynsham is to be connected to the A40 by early 2027. After a year’s delay, the Government finally approved the funding for the A40 improvements between Eynsham and Oxford – including the connecting road to the pre-existing car

The 850-space Park & Ride at Eynsham, five miles west of Oxford, is finally to be connected to the A40. Although the car park had been built and was under security surveillance, the link road remained unbuilt – leading to national press headlines such as “You can't park there!

This week’s top stories The Odeon cinema on George Street is to be demolished and replaced with a StayCity aparthotel and community space. Oxford City Council gave planning permission for the new development on Tuesday, with hopes voiced that the aparthotel could help tackle Oxford’s short-term let problem.