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Clarion Weekly, 1 November 2024

Clarion Weekly, 1 November 2024

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

Clarion Weekly, 25 October 2024

Clarion Weekly, 25 October 2024

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

Together at last: Eynsham Park & Ride to be connected to the A40

Together at last: Eynsham Park & Ride to be connected to the A40

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!

Clarion Weekly, 18 October 2024

Clarion Weekly, 18 October 2024

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.

Oxford University’s Chancellor election: the runners and riders

Oxford University’s Chancellor election: the runners and riders

Just when you thought 2024’s election season was over… Much like Popes, the Chancellor of the University of Oxford has traditionally had a job until he (and until now, it has always been a he) dies or chooses to retire. Harold Macmillan did it for 27 years, Roy Jenkins

The first 100 days in Oxfordshire

The first 100 days in Oxfordshire

October 12 marked the first 100 days of a Labour government. 10o days ago, nationally, we were waiting to find out the size of the Labour majority, and to what extent the incoming Labour Party would be able to deliver their message of #Change. Remember that? Locally, in Oxfordshire we

Clarion Weekly, 11 October 2024

Clarion Weekly, 11 October 2024

This week's top stories Campaigners for Grandpont Nature Park have secured a judicial review into the proposed new Oxpens River Bridge for pedestrians and cyclists. The Friends of Grandpont group has so far raised £11,647 from a £35,000 target. They argue the bridge is “unnecessary and