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Student sets up ‘Bridge of Charity’ outside station

An Oxford DPhil student has set up ‘Bridge of Charity’, an initiative where donated bags of food and basic necessities are hung on the...

Local businesses adapt as Oxford spending falls by 60%

Consumer spending data shows that Oxford is one of the worst-hit areas by the fallout of coronavirus and stay at home measures. As a...

University losses to cost economy £6bn and 60,000 jobs, while Treasury resists bailout

The COVID-19 pandemic and consequent recession will lead to a steep reduction in student numbers, causing a £2.5bn funding “black hole” with dramatic impacts...

Oxford students set up COVID-19 support website for Zimbabwe

Five Oxford students are part of a global group of Zimbabwean students and young professionals who have founded the Zimbabwe Covid-19 Support Hub. The...

Emails reveal Government ministers “losing patience” over freedom of speech issues

Oxford University’s public condemnation of UNWomen Oxford UK Society’s decision to 'no-platform' Amber Rudd came after communication with the Department of Education and internal...

Oxford East MP appointed shadow chancellor

Anneliese Dodds, Oxford East MP, has been appointed shadow chancellor in today’s reshuffle of the shadow cabinet under new Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer....

New Oxfordshire service supports children’s mental health

Oxfordshire Discovery College is a new mental health service supporting children and young people. It was created in response to research findings that rates...

Government funds three Oxford COVID-19 projects

Three University of Oxford research projects will receive shares of a £20million government investment to combat coronavirus. Six UK projects will benefit from this...

Greggs opens shop on Cornmarket Street

Greggs, the largest bakery chain in the UK, opened this week on Cornmarket in Oxford. There was a queue out the door and across...

University College upsets residents with new building plans

University College has submitted a planning application for new buildings and renovations in North Oxford, prompting numerous resident concerns. Neighbours have expressed complaints...

Rhodes Trust aims to renovate headquarters

The Rhodes Trust has applied for permission to renovate its headquarters to become a “world-class convening centre.” The planning permission will be considered by...

Dinah Rose QC appointed as new Magdalen president

Dinah Rose QC has been appointed the new President of Magdalen College. She will succeed Professor Sir David Clary FRS in September 2020. She will be...

University plans to announce its commitment to Oxford Living Wage

Oxford University plans to announce its commitment to pay the Oxford Living Wage to its staff from August 2020. The Living Wage in Oxford...

Oriel accused of “gagging” welfare claims

A former welfare officer at Oriel College told Cherwell she was paid £5000 and signed an NDA to “sever ties” with the college after...

Ahmed’s Bar B-Q shortlisted for Kebab Awards

Ahmed’s Bar B-Q has been shortlisted for Kebab Van of the Year in the British Kebab Awards 2020.  Located on Oxford High Street outside Old...

Pete Buttigieg, Rhodes Scholar, performs strongly in Iowa

Pete Buttigieg has emerged successful in the Iowa caucus, the first vote by the Democratic Party for its Presidential candidate. It has been announced that...

Oxford’s heartfelt farewell to EU

On the evening of Brexit, pro-EU groups organised send-off events in central Oxford, involving songs, speeches, and candlelit vigils.  A candlelit ceremony outside the Town...

Pro-EU candlelit vigil held on Brexit Day

A ‘Proud to be European’ event will be held by pro-European Oxford groups this Friday, to mark the date of the UK’s exit from...

Westgate car park blocked by school climate strikers

Striking school pupils frustrated drivers by blocking the entrance to Westgate Centre car park in a climate change protest last Friday. The Oxford Youth Strike...

1000s attended ‘Uncomfortable Oxford’ history events in 2019

‘Uncomfortable Oxford’, a project encouraging awareness of Oxford’s ‘legacies of inequality and imperialism’, has experienced rapid growth since its creation in 2018. Almost 3000...

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