Partner Press Releases

HYBRID WORKERS EMBRACING BUS OPERATORS’ FLEXI TICKETS

Oxfordshire’s leading bus operators have issued a reminder flexible tickets are available for commuters who now travel to work part-time….

Last call for Restart Grant applications

The Restart Grant scheme supports businesses in reopening safely as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Even if your business has already…

Work starts to transform Broad Street into “Broad Meadow”, Oxford’s pedestrian-friendly temporary public square

Plans to create a temporary public square at Broad Street in the city centre this summer have been given the…

Outdoor Exhibition Celebrates Beautiful Blenheim

Blenheim Palace’s stunning landscape and parkland is being showcased as part of an outdoor photography exhibition celebrating the natural beauty…

Visitors Invited to Take a bow and hit the Bullseye at Blenheim Palace

Visitors of all ages are being encouraged to channel their inner Robin Hood and let off some steam with axe…

THAMES TRAVEL LAUNCHES BUS DRIVER RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN AS PART OF SERVICE EXPANSION IN SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE

Thames Travel has launched a new recruitment campaign that encourages people to consider bus driving as an alternative career to…

Enjoy the ‘Finest View in England’ With a Summer Picnic at Blenheim Palace

Visitors are being invited to enjoy National Picnic Week (19th-27th June) with a range of deliciously indulgent picnic hampers in…

Award-winning Photographer Reveals Blenheim’s Wild Side

Award-winning photographer Pete Seaward has created a stunning new display of wildlife photography for a new exhibition at Blenheim Palace….

Re-discovered 200-year-old Guide Reveals Lost Treasures of one of Britain’s Most Luxurious Roman Villas

present day. Although the mosaic is safe, exposed stonework, especially in rooms with stone piers for underfloor heating, is in…

PARK & RIDE SATURDAY NIGHT SERVICE RETURNS TO BOOST OXFORD VISITOR ECONOMY

The Saturday evening timetable on Oxford Bus Company’s park&ride400 service is returning in a boost to the re-emerging night-time economy….

Saplings From Europe’s Greatest Collection of Ancient Oaks on Sale at Blenheim Palace

A limited number of saplings grown from Europe’s greatest collection of ancient oaks have gone on sale to the public…

Oxford City Council to award nearly £80k of grants via The Good Exchange to support Oxford’s diverse residents and help the community to thrive

Oxford City Council is continuing its partnership with The Good Exchange, the online funding and fundraising platform, to offer £76,000…

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Blenheim to Recruit Record Number of Apprentices

Blenheim is offering 12 new apprenticeship opportunities in a wide range of roles from bricklaying to social media.   It’s…

Oxford City Council applies to create pedestrian-friendly temporary public square in Broad Street

Oxford City Council’s plans to create a temporary public square in the city centre this summer have taken a step…

Bus operators increase on-board capacity to welcome passengers back

Leading Oxfordshire bus operators have increased on-board capacity of vehicles following the government’s easing of social distancing rules. Capacities on…

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Make it a Year to Remember at Britain’s Greatest Palace

Blenheim Palace is hosting a series of exciting outdoor events and fun activities this summer. From open air movie nights…

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Bus operators launch new and improved mobile phone app

The Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel have launched a revamped mobile app, to make travel even easier for passengers….

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Fairytale Farm announces second unicorn event for half-term

Oxfordshire’s Fairytale Farm – located just outside Chipping Norton – will open for the coming school half-term holidays with its…

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Oxford businesses impacted by lockdown urged to apply for discretionary grants

Oxford City Council is urging businesses that have been severely impacted by lockdown closures to apply for the latest round…

Call out to hold events in Broad Street

Between the beginning of July and the end of September a potential wonderful opportunity has arisen to bring some life…

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Blenheim’s New Wild Bee B&Bs Welcome First Guests

Blenheim Estate is celebrating World Bee Day on Thursday, 20th May with news that two of its natural hives have…