Monday 27th April 2026

Anisha Mohammed

Oxford outperforms UK tourism as university attractions hit record highs

Visitor numbers to Oxford’s major attractions have risen sharply, outpacing national trends and reinforcing the city’s position as one of the UK’s most resilient tourism hubs.

Magdalen College Choir to admit girls for first time in 500-year history

Magdalen College has announced that girls will be admitted as choristers for the first time in the Choir’s history, marking a momentous change for one of the University of Oxford’s longest-standing choral traditions.

‘Emergency Brake’ on student visas leaves Oxford students facing uncertainty

Students at the University of Oxford are facing uncertainty after the UK government imposed an “emergency brake” on new study visas for nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan.

Oxford cycle courier Pedal & Post closes after fourteen years of operation

Pedal & Post, a cycle courier company based in Oxford, has ceased trading after more than a decade of operating in the city, following the loss of a major client.

Why you shouldn’t finish your reading list

On being accepted into Oxford, everyone warned me about the reading lists. “You’ll be reading eight hours a day,” they said. At the time, it sounded almost romantic.

Reuters Institute report highlights growing AI impact on global journalism

"The annual Journalism, Media and Technology Trends and Predictions report finds that fewer than four in ten senior news executives are confident about journalism’s prospects this year."

Oxford comes together to mark Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day

The city of Oxford came together to mark Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day this week, with a service at the Oxford War Memorial on...

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