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KFC and kebab takeaway fined for breaking coronavirus regulations

KFC and Bodrum Kebab takeaway on Cowley Road have been hit with fines from the Oxford City Council after breaking COVID-19 restrictions. Both businesses...

Coalition of societies to work for racial equality in Oxford

Student societies have joined a city-wide Coalition to support the rights of marginalised people in Oxford. The Oxford Coalition of Black Communities and Communities...

Oxford awarded £1 million to fight homelessness

Oxford City Council and charity Aspire have made a successful bid for government funding to tackle homelessness and move people who had been sleeping...

Police patrols and pub inspections: City prepares for students’ return

At yesterday evening’s Virtual Town Hall, Oxford’s universities, students’ unions, the City and County Councils, and the police presented their COVID-safety plans for students’...

Social distancing patrols in Oxford after rise in coronavirus cases

Oxford City Council is enforcing local patrols and inspections to ensure residents adhere to social distancing rules. A spike in cases has led to...

Oxford may face local controls after “unsettling” rise in COVID cases

Oxford could face local lockdown measures after a surge in coronavirus cases. Oxfordshire County Council said “measures that would slam the brakes on Oxford’s...

New car bans planned for Oxford city centre

Oxford is set to implement two temporary bus gates, restricting cars from entering certain parts of the city centre. Backed by both Oxford City Council...

University College’s expansion approved by Oxford City Council

University College’s proposal to build 150 student rooms in Banbury Road has been granted planning permission by Oxford City Council, the college has confirmed. The...

Boswells to be converted into a boutique hotel

The iconic Oxford building that used to house Boswells department store is to be transformed into a new hotel and restaurant. The family-run department...

Oxford’s electric bus plan may be scuppered by costs

Oxford has bid to become Britain’s first all-electric bus city. However, the plan may be scuppered by costs, says the Council. In February, Oxford City Council...

80,000 sign petition and Oxford City Council call for Rhodes removal

A petition demanding the removal of a statue of Cecil Rhodes on an Oriel College building on the High Street has hit 80,000 signatures...

Oxford City Council prepares for safe return to work

Oxford City Council has recently begun to prepare the city for employees returning to work. Last week, the Council announced that it would commit...

Campaigners contest Local Plans, claiming University will retain affordable housing for own use

Oxford and Cherwell Local Plans are being contested by Green Belt campaigners, including 25 councillors, campaigners, and Layla Moran MP. The Oxford Local Plan – recently...

Pembroke College and Oxford City Council provide over 15,000 meals for homeless

Pembroke College is collaborating with Oxford City Council to bring meals to over 120 homeless people who are being housed in student accommodation and...

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