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Is the Christmas vac actually the worst holiday of the year?
In very simple terms,
yes: the Christmas vacation is arguably the worst of the year. It is
usually the shortest— 39 days this year. It may...
No home, no vote, no option
“Same old, same old as far as I’m concerned,” said
46-year-old Shamen Hazzard, a rough sleeper in Oxford, dismissing the prospect
of voting in this year’s...
Oxford City Council launch new provision to tackle homelessness
Oxford City Council have announced a new provision designed to tackle homelessness. The scheme, known as the ‘Somewhere Safe to Stay’ service, will provide...
Plea for £1.5 million to fight homelessness
A new city-wide partnership was launched last week to reduce rough sleeping in Oxford.
Designed to be “innovative and inclusive,” the Oxford Homeless Movement...
Counter homelessness initiative launched in South Oxfordshire
Soha House are jointly funding the ‘Housing First’ project with South Oxford District Council, which focuses on providing housing for homeless people with complex...
Homelessness is not just for Christmas
Attention must be given to the problem of homelessness all year round if the issue is to be tackled.
Project SOUP to host fundraising dinner
Proceeds from the "soup dinner" will be split between three homeless charities
Council opens new hub to tackle homelessness
The hub will be used by multiple groups focused on reducing homelessness, including St Mungo's and Crisis
Barcodes for the homeless: insulting or ingenious?
Tara Sallis and Sophie Kilminster debate the implications of giving barcodes to the homeless
Wadham evict three homeless people
The individuals had been occupying land owned by Wadham at the end of Savile Road since last month, using materials from the College to build shelters