Matt Elofson

Digital Content Editor at Oxford Mail

Digital Content Editor at @TheOxfordMail the @theheraldseries @bicesternews & @witneygazette All views my own American transplant to West Midlands UK

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Truck 'rolls over' in three-vehicle crash as A-road closes

2 months ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Matt Elofson

As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times.
Why the Oxford Mail has joined Bluesky and how you can follow us

Nov 28, 2024 | oxfordmail.co.uk | Matt Elofson

The Oxford Mail has decided to join Bluesky, as millions make the move to the social media platform. (Image: Getty) The Oxford Mail has decided to join Bluesky, as millions make the move to the social media platform. Earlier this week, we began posting on Bluesky and have seen our following grow - and you can follow us there too. The official Oxford Mail account username is @theoxfordmail.bsky.social.
Fifth of year 6 children in West Oxfordshire obese, new figures reveal

Nov 18, 2024 | oxfordmail.co.uk | Matt Elofson

A fifth of 10 to 11-year-olds in West Oxfordshire are obese or severely obese, new figures show. (Image: PA) A fifth of 10 to 11-year-olds in West Oxfordshire are obese or severely obese, new figures show. The professor in charge of children's health in England called obesity a "ticking time bomb", but warned the NHS cannot solve the problem alone.
Fertility rate rises slightly in Oxford bucking national trend

Nov 3, 2024 | oxfordmail.co.uk | Matt Elofson

The fertility rate in Oxford increased slightly last year, new figures show – despite the birth rate in England and Wales hitting a new record low. (Image: PA/RADAR) The fertility rate in Oxford increased slightly last year, new figures show – despite the birth rate in England and Wales hitting a new record low.
More than £100,000 grants awarded to community transport groups

Oct 24, 2024 | oxfordmail.co.uk | Matt Elofson

Nine organisations are to share more than £100,000 to help them provide vital community transport in Oxfordshire. Oxfordshire County Council is awarding the grants totalling more than £106,540, ranging from £2,730 to £21,000, to fund drivers, operating costs, recruiting and training volunteers and promotion. Councillor Andrew Gant, Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet member for Transport Management, said: “Oxfordshire’s community transport sector is a lifeline to many people.
Witch’s House returns for west Oxfordshire half term

Oct 20, 2024 | oxfordmail.co.uk | Matt Elofson

3 1/1 The Witch’s House is back at Cogges Manor Farm in West Oxfordshire for the upcoming October half term. People can visit this year's Manor House transformation, inspired by Roald Dahl's strange stories, from 10am to 4.30pm from October 25 to November 4. Halloween inspired outfits are encouraged, particularly for visitors on Halloween, October 31.
Aldi stores in Oxfordshire donate 11,000 meals to charity

Sep 30, 2024 | oxfordmail.co.uk | Matt Elofson

Aldi stores in Oxfordshire donated 11,000 meals to families in need during the recent summer school holidays. All of its Oxfordshire stores supported local charities and foodbanks during a period of increased demand by redistributing surplus food via community giving platform, Neighbourly.
Spike in number of households receiving Universal Credit in Oxford, new figures show

Sep 22, 2024 | oxfordmail.co.uk | Matt Elofson

The number of households receiving Universal Credit in Oxford hit by the Government's benefit cap has soared, new figures show. (Image: PA/RADAR) The number of households receiving Universal Credit in Oxford hit by the Government's benefit cap has soared, new figures show.
Oxford house prices increased more than South East average in July

Sep 22, 2024 | oxfordmail.co.uk | Matt Elofson

House prices increased by 3.1 per cent – more than the average for the South East – in Oxford in July, new figures show. (Image: Radar) House prices increased by 3.1 per cent – more than the average for the South East – in Oxford in July, new figures show. The rise contributes to the longer-term trend, which has seen property prices in the area grow by 4.1 per cent over the last year. The average Oxford house price in July was £475,247.
Disposable incomes in Oxford mirrors rest of country over recent decades

Sep 15, 2024 | oxfordmail.co.uk | Matt Elofson

Disposable incomes in Oxford have grown at the same rate as the UK since 1997, new figures show. (Image: PA/RADAR) Disposable incomes in Oxford have grown at the same rate as the UK since 1997, new figures reveal. A think tank has called for greater investment in local authorities to tackle regional inequality.