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Council threatens legal action against ‘erratic’ paragliders after foal death

A foal died of its injuries last month after being distressed by a powered paraglider flying low over Port Meadow. Oxford City Council has appealed to the public for...

Hundreds protest Supreme Court trans ruling in Oxford

Several hundred protestors took to the streets of Oxford today in response to the...

New rail service to link Oxford and Cowley

A new campaign group has been established aiming to restore a passenger rail service...

Oxford scientists receive £1 million for motor neurone disease research

My Name’5 Doddie Foundation announced the launch of a multimillion-pound Discovery Network on 31...

New IRA claims responsibility for Oxford bomb threat

Scotland Yard confirms that the republican terrorist group used a recognised codeword to claim responsibility for the Army Careers parcel bomb

What does OUSU really do for Oxford students?

With Oriel JCR having recently voted to disaffiliate from OUSU, Cherwell asks what role Oxford's student union plays

Disgruntled Oxford residents form Tenants’ Union

Tenants gather at Town Hall to discuss solutions to common Oxford letting woes

Teddy Hall student impaled on fence

A Teddy Hall first year is in recovery after injuring his leg climbing over Christ Church Meadow fence

Investigation: Animal Testing

‘Vivisection’ or life-saving research? Cherwell looks at the national debate surrounding the ethics of animal testing

Fresher taken back to college by the police

Exeter classicist chants “fuck the police” on trip back from Bridge

“Foolish and dangerous” drinking craze continues

Student NekNominations grow wilder despite condemnation from both the University and OUSU

Merton JCR bans The Sun from common room

Britain’s most popular newspaper will be removed from Merton’s common room, as voted for by a majority

Magdalen bed bugs cause chaos

Bed bug infestation requires evacuation of a whole floor of first year accommodation

Reclaim the Night march again

Women in Oxford to march against sexual violence

Exeter students launch hall boycott

JCR votes to stop attending hall in protest against high living costs

Osborne’s cuts challenged by Oxford consultancy

Oxford Economics says further spending cuts are unnecessary

Hertford’s Principal spotted on BBC programme

Will Hutton in spoof interview on Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe

Oxford Students Blogging Brazil for the BBC

Oxford students’ blog about Brazilian society and culture hosted by BBC Online

Gove blames “Blob” for declining school standards

The Secretary of State for Education criticises the effect of union bureaucracy on state schools

JCRs campaign to fly rainbow flag

Students show support for LGBTQ history month

Bomb scare hits St Giles

Suspect package shuts down part of central Oxford for four hours, as seven bomb threats affect the UK

Bomb scare on St Giles: Live

A suspicious package was sent to the army recruitment offices on St. Giles'. The New IRA has now claimed responsibility

Continued Foul Weather: Live Blog!

Cherwell Weather guides you through the latest of the floods, rain, wind and other less sexy weather types

Vodka a major cause of death in Russia

Oxford researchers have produced a study showing vodka to be a major cause of early death in Russia

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