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PCSOs Bishop and Tedstone of the Oxford North East Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at Headington Market on Saturday (13 December 2025) from 11am to 12noon to discuss any issues you may have: www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk/Alerts/A/360...
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December 10, 2025 at 9:03 AM
PCSOs Bishop and Tedstone of the Oxford North East Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at Headington Market on Saturday (13 December 2025) from 11am to 12noon to discuss any issues you may have: www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk/Alerts/A/360...
The planning appeal relating to a proposed first-floor side extension at 1 Derwent Avenue was dismissed by the Inspector yesterday, mainly because the proposal is incapable of being implemented, but also because of appearance: acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/ViewCase.asp...
Reference: APP/G3110/D/25/3374851
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December 9, 2025 at 8:02 AM
The planning appeal relating to a proposed first-floor side extension at 1 Derwent Avenue was dismissed by the Inspector yesterday, mainly because the proposal is incapable of being implemented, but also because of appearance: acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/ViewCase.asp...
Clarification: This notice on the door of Headington Co-op confirms that the Post Office will close down on Wednesday 31 December 2025 at 1pm, but staff say that the Co-op supermarket itself will close permanently three days later on Saturday 3 January 2026.
December 7, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Clarification: This notice on the door of Headington Co-op confirms that the Post Office will close down on Wednesday 31 December 2025 at 1pm, but staff say that the Co-op supermarket itself will close permanently three days later on Saturday 3 January 2026.
Oxford Lord Mayor Louise Upton introducing the switching-on of the Headington Christmas tree lights today, with Anneliese Dodds MP and Father Christmas looking on
December 6, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Oxford Lord Mayor Louise Upton introducing the switching-on of the Headington Christmas tree lights today, with Anneliese Dodds MP and Father Christmas looking on
Still time to see Santa and the switching on of the Headington Christmas tree lights
December 6, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Still time to see Santa and the switching on of the Headington Christmas tree lights
The Oxford Mail reports that although the Co-op in Headington will close on 3 January 2026, there is apparently "interest in a new post office branch nearby": www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2567789...
MP says new Post Office could open after one shuts next year
An Oxford MP has said a new Post Office could open after one shuts in the new year.
www.oxfordmail.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The Oxford Mail reports that although the Co-op in Headington will close on 3 January 2026, there is apparently "interest in a new post office branch nearby": www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2567789...
Recommended for approval by County Cabinet Member for Transport on 11 Dec 2025: new cycle parking in St Andrew’s Road & Wilberforce Street (item 9(a)) and an experimental traffic regulations order relating to a school street at Sandhills (item 6(b)) mycouncil.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
Agenda for Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Transport Management on Thursday, 11 December 2025, 10.00 am
We're the local authority for Oxfordshire, committed to delivering top quality services and value for money on behalf of the county's 600,000+ residents.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Recommended for approval by County Cabinet Member for Transport on 11 Dec 2025: new cycle parking in St Andrew’s Road & Wilberforce Street (item 9(a)) and an experimental traffic regulations order relating to a school street at Sandhills (item 6(b)) mycouncil.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
Appeal for witnesses to a public order offence at the Roundway, Risinghurst on Wednesday 26 November 2025 at around 1.15pm: www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk/Alerts/A/360...
December 4, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Appeal for witnesses to a public order offence at the Roundway, Risinghurst on Wednesday 26 November 2025 at around 1.15pm: www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk/Alerts/A/360...
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We have packing parties sorted, starting today, thanks to friends at All Saints Headington! Get the festive feel, pack gift boxes for #christmas2025
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December 3, 2025 at 6:13 AM
We have packing parties sorted, starting today, thanks to friends at All Saints Headington! Get the festive feel, pack gift boxes for #christmas2025
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The Oxford Mail reports that administrators have now formally put Blanchford’s into liquidation, meaning that a rescue of the company is no longer possible. The people and businesses owed money are expected to receive just 5.8p in the pound www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2566301...
Builder's merchant put into liquidation after 87 years
An Oxfordshire builder's merchant is now in liquidation after 87 years.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:03 AM
The Oxford Mail reports that administrators have now formally put Blanchford’s into liquidation, meaning that a rescue of the company is no longer possible. The people and businesses owed money are expected to receive just 5.8p in the pound www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2566301...
Oxford City Council is planning to convert Maltfield House in Northway (formerly a children’s home) into 15 houses for social rent: www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article...
Oxford City Council announces partnership to build new homes in Headington – Oxford City Council
Oxford City Council has awarded a contract to Kidlington-based construction company Kingerlee.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Oxford City Council is planning to convert Maltfield House in Northway (formerly a children’s home) into 15 houses for social rent: www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article...
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Here are Oxford’s oldest post box (a Victorian Penfold pillar box dating from 1866/7 at Park Town) and its newest one (a Charles III pedestal box of 2025 at the Roundway in Headington
November 28, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Here are Oxford’s oldest post box (a Victorian Penfold pillar box dating from 1866/7 at Park Town) and its newest one (a Charles III pedestal box of 2025 at the Roundway in Headington
The Headington Christmas tree lights at the Headington crossroads will be switched on by the Lord Mayor on Saturday 6 December 2025, preceded by carols, mince pies, and soft drinks from 4.30pm. Full details on this poster
November 27, 2025 at 11:08 AM
The Headington Christmas tree lights at the Headington crossroads will be switched on by the Lord Mayor on Saturday 6 December 2025, preceded by carols, mince pies, and soft drinks from 4.30pm. Full details on this poster
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New signs will warn motorists about frogs and toads crossing from Risinghurst gardens to the CS Lewis Nature Reserve in spring. The Frog & Toad Patrol group has been given four warning signs by Oxford City Council, funded by local councillor Chewe Munkonge’s ward budget.
November 26, 2025 at 10:07 AM
New signs will warn motorists about frogs and toads crossing from Risinghurst gardens to the CS Lewis Nature Reserve in spring. The Frog & Toad Patrol group has been given four warning signs by Oxford City Council, funded by local councillor Chewe Munkonge’s ward budget.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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Motorsport engineer and former racing champion Adrian Reynard opened the Reynard Wing at Oxford Brookes University’s Headington Hill [Hall] Campus last week, praising its new engineering facilities as the “best in the world”: www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brooke...
Motorsport pioneer unveils new ‘world class’ engineering facilities at Oxford Brookes University - Oxford Brookes University
A legendary name in motorsport has praised Oxford Brookes University’s new state-of-the-art engineering facilities as the “best in the world” during an official opening ceremony.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Motorsport engineer and former racing champion Adrian Reynard opened the Reynard Wing at Oxford Brookes University’s Headington Hill [Hall] Campus last week, praising its new engineering facilities as the “best in the world”: www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brooke...
The landlord of the former Mazaya in Windmill Road has repossessed the premises
November 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The landlord of the former Mazaya in Windmill Road has repossessed the premises
Muddy Stilettos has named Headington as one of the eight best places to live in Oxfordshire: bucksoxon.muddystilettos.co.uk/best-places-...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Muddy Stilettos has named Headington as one of the eight best places to live in Oxfordshire: bucksoxon.muddystilettos.co.uk/best-places-...
The Medina Foods Market has pulled its hygiene rating up from zero to 4: ratings.food.gov.uk/business/156...
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November 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The Medina Foods Market has pulled its hygiene rating up from zero to 4: ratings.food.gov.uk/business/156...
Ramen Koncept is evidently going to be opening in the former Craft Burger premises in Windmill Road
November 20, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Ramen Koncept is evidently going to be opening in the former Craft Burger premises in Windmill Road
A Legal Agreement dated 18 November 2025 (353 pages) has been added by SODC to the approved planning application relating to the land stretching from Northway to Barton north of Bayswater Brook. The 40 sheets of maps (screen pages 181–220) give great detail: data.southoxon.gov.uk/ccm/support/...
Planning Application P22/S4618/O
South Oxfordshire District Council Abbey House, Abbey Close, Abingdon OX14 3JE
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November 20, 2025 at 8:19 AM
A Legal Agreement dated 18 November 2025 (353 pages) has been added by SODC to the approved planning application relating to the land stretching from Northway to Barton north of Bayswater Brook. The 40 sheets of maps (screen pages 181–220) give great detail: data.southoxon.gov.uk/ccm/support/...
Another new set of lockers at the Shell/Little Waitrose in Headington: InPost
November 19, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Another new set of lockers at the Shell/Little Waitrose in Headington: InPost
A building control application submitted today shows that the former NatWest Bank in Headington is being refurbished for an estate agent: public.oxford.gov.uk/online-appli...
November 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
A building control application submitted today shows that the former NatWest Bank in Headington is being refurbished for an estate agent: public.oxford.gov.uk/online-appli...
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We pity anyone trying to walk/wheel on the pavements of Windmill Road. A lot of submissions this week!
#badlyparkedcars
#antisocialparking
#banpavementparking
#pavementsareforpeople
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#badlyparkedcars
#antisocialparking
#banpavementparking
#pavementsareforpeople
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November 14, 2025 at 10:52 PM
We pity anyone trying to walk/wheel on the pavements of Windmill Road. A lot of submissions this week!
#badlyparkedcars
#antisocialparking
#banpavementparking
#pavementsareforpeople
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#badlyparkedcars
#antisocialparking
#banpavementparking
#pavementsareforpeople
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Wooldridge & Simpson began work today on the former NatWest building, which has been vacant since the bank closed on 7 February 2023. The delivery motorbikes that used this area for parking seem to have moved outside Ladbroke's
November 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Wooldridge & Simpson began work today on the former NatWest building, which has been vacant since the bank closed on 7 February 2023. The delivery motorbikes that used this area for parking seem to have moved outside Ladbroke's