As we age, the risk of conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes increases. This September, book a free 30-minute NHS Health Check to "know your numbers," including blood pressure checks. healthchecksoxfordshire.org Here's Dr Ed to tell you more about your Health Check...

‘I’m really looking forward to meeting new people’ – meet the class of 2024! Making friends, new sports to try, exciting trips and new teachers – there’s so much to be excited about with a new school year! What are your children most looking forward to?

CANCELLED: National Highways: South-East's planned closure this weekend on Oxford Road (A4183 over the A34) has been cancelled due to a broken down vehicle having to be recovered in the early hours

❌WORKS CANCELLED❌ The planned full weekend closure of the #A4183 Oxford Road near #Abingdon and the associated #A34 northbound entry slip between 30/08 & 02/09 has been cancelled. Further info on these works & future dates can be found here: nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/sout…

ℹ️ EVENT The Cowley Road Carnival, is taking place tomorrow. #CowleyRoad will be closed from 8AM and it set to reopen at 9PM. For travel and more information visit: cowleyroadworks.org Expect delays and high levels of pedestrian activity. #OxonTravel

🚧ROAD CLOSED The Cowley Road #B480 is now closed for The @CowleyRoadCarnival event. The road is due to remain closed until 9PM. For more information visit: cowleyroadworks.org Plan your journey ahead, and enjoy the carnival. #OxonTravel

⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️ Thunderstorms across parts of England, Wales and Scotland Monday 0000 – 2359 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware⚠️

The Louder than Words - The B Corp Festival - is coming to Oxfordshire on 10 & 11 September. The event brings together businesses, activists and academics, all interested in how business can be a force for good. Find out more about the festival at festival.bcorporation.uk

Two sections of Oxford’s Thames towpath are set to close for essential repair work. The first closure will be in place between the Sir Geoffrey Arthur building and Marlborough Road on the Grandpont side. The anticipated start date is 9 September. news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/thames-towpath…

Welcome to the class of 2024! We hope all children across the county have a great first day of the school year! What are your children most excited about?

The Met Office has issued a warning for scattered but heavy showers overnight Wednesday in to Thursday. It covers most of the south including Oxfordshire. More detail here: metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnin…

Tamsin Ireland is east Bicester's new local area coordinator, supporting residents to find groups and organisations that may be able to help with life's everyday challenges. It follows the successful launch of the programme in Chipping Norton. Read more: news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/empowering-eas…

All young people need to stay in learning or training until age 18. This could be at school, college, or work with training like an apprenticeship. If you know someone 16+ who's unsure of their next steps, visit oxme.info/NEET to explore their options and get support.

Could you try Second-hand September – a challenge by Oxfam – where you buy only pre-owned items for the 30 days in September? Need some inspiration? ⤵️ climateactionoxfordshire.org.uk/articles/secon… #ClimateActionOxfordshire #YourChoicesMatter

We’re looking for your views on proposals for active travel improvements to enhance #WitneyHighSt and market square. Drop in to see more and say hello! 14 Sept. 10am-4pm Methodist Church, 40 High St 19 Sept. 4–8pm Methodist Church, 40 High St oxfordshire.gov.uk/witneyhighstre…

More than 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ requests to reduce speed limits to 20mph in towns and villages have now been approved in Oxfordshire. Yesterday, 25 applications were given the go ahead, including Banbury, Thame and Wallingford, taking the total number to 214. news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/number-of-20mp…

#oxford St Giles Fair diversions. St Giles will be closed 08/09/24 - 11/09/24 & buses will be on diversion. The 2, 2A, S2, S3, S4, S5, S7 services will pick up from Broad Street outside Trinity College. Buses are unable to service Keble Rd, Radcliffe Infirmary or Plantation Rd.

🚧ROAD CLOSED The St Giles Fair starts today in #Oxford on the #A4144. #StGiles will remain closed until Wednesday the 11th of September set to reopen at 8AM. For travel and more information visit: oxford.gov.uk/events-oxford/… #OxonTravel

Shape the future of local education with your unique experience, skills and insights. Become a school governor and play a crucial role in setting the strategic vision and providing challenge and support. Find out more about the role: governorsforschools.org.uk/about-the-role… @schoolgovnet