Sunday 14th June 2026

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Oxford Union election count suspended amid electoral fraud allegations

he Oxford Union’s Trinity Term 2026 election count has been suspended after the Returning Officer identified substantial evidence of interference, before any ballot boxes were opened. 

Mansfield College redevelopment plans approved by Oxford City Council

Oxford City Council unanimously approved Mansfield College’s development plans on Tuesday, 26th May. The project, known as the Estate Transformation Project, will be delivered by architects Feilden Fowles. Mansfield told Cherwell that the development would “provide students and the College with up-to-date facilities they need for generations to come”.

Oxford Union town hall TT26: Meet the candidates 

With polls set to open for Oxford Union elections tomorrow, Friday 12th June, Cherwell spoke to the candidates running to be President in Hilary Term 2027. Milo Donovan and Prajwal Pandey discussed their vision for the society, the challenges facing the Union, and how they would respond to recent controversies surrounding speaker invitations and free speech.

Oxford law academic cancels lecture series on sex and gender following protests

Dr Michael Foran, Associate Professor of Law and Fellow of Keble College, has cancelled the remaining lectures in a series on sex, gender identity, and the law, following protests at two of the events.

Oriel threatens library closure

Students show "flagrant disregard" for library regulations

Comedian booed off stage at ball

Mitch Benn walks off after objects are thrown onto the stage at Jesus-Somerville ball

Controversial Cardinal cancels

"Period of ill heath" blamed for Sean Brady no-show

£5 million gift to Oxford

Donation made to establish links with the Far East

Tories and Labour triumph in Oxford

Election results leave out Lib Dems

Violent week in Oxford

Rise in aggressive attacks in city centre

Ox Hub moves in

Charity group bids for lease of Turl Street venue

Small entertainer still at large

Student punched by stubbly juggler in a top hat at St Hugh's ball

"Oxford is still not Detroit"

OUSU and Christ Church urge caution after vicious attack on student

Rad-ical changes planned for Infirmary

Extensive developments likely to go ahead on historic site

Disabled drop-out on the rise

An investigation finds high drop-out rates for disabled students and evidence of poor provision in many colleges

Dead body found in Isis

The body of a young man was discovered today by Folly Bridge

Come Dine With Cherwell

New series seeks participants!

Mark Mills re-elected to City Council

Liberal Democrat candidate Mark Mills has been re-elected as Oxford City Councillor for the Holywell ward

Nick Clegg speaks exclusively to Cherwell

Nick Clegg tells Cherwell his views about the student vote, electoral reform and 'Cleggism'

So good you voted twice

Students illegally voted in home and University constituencies

Hertford Democracy Saved

'Lords style' second chamber for PPEists voted down

"Whoever wins, you’re the ultimate losers!"

Brasenose College holds mock Leaders Debate

‘Cover-up’ Cardinal to visit Oxford

Society to host talks with Cardinal Brady

Benet’s head ejected for Brown heckle

Academic ejected for shouting "We're broke!"

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