Shark house owner urges council to lift Airbnb ban
The owner of Oxford's 'Shark House' has urged planners to lift its Airbnb ban, arguing the 25-foot shark-topped property is public art and should be treated differently.
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Mum's trauma after nurse called her 'lazy' over C-section
Morgan Joins was left traumatised after overhearing a nurse call her 'lazy' for having a C-section while her newborn was on oxygen at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital.
Juliet Gardiner obituary: academic to full-time writer
Juliet Gardiner led Oxford's academic publishing courses in 2000 but resigned less than a year later when Headline offered a publishing advance, a move her colleagues urged her to take.
Hotelier and Sister Deny Murder of 100-Year-Old Mother
Jeremy Mogford and Sarah Pickering have pleaded not guilty to murdering their 100-year-old mother Pamela Mogford in February 2022. A trial is set for November.
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Charles Clinkard closes Summertown store in Oxford
Charles Clinkard, the 100-year-old British shoe chain, has closed its Banbury Road store in Summertown, Oxford, as the retailer shifts focus to online sales amid changing shopping habits.
Endeavour Hailed as Best Mystery Series of All Time on ITVX
The ITV detective drama 'Endeavour', a prequel to the Inspector Morse series, has been hailed as the best mystery series of all time by fans. Streaming free on ITVX, it boasts 90% critic and 92% audience approval on Rotten Tomatoes.
Robota Review: Machines on the March in Sci-Fi Classic
A review of Headlong's Robota at Oxford's Schwarzman Centre, adapting Čapek's 1920 robot play with timely AI debates. The production blends romance, philosophy, and humour, though first-half discussions can drag.
King Charles Opens Oxford Humanities Centre with Choir
King Charles officially opened the University of Oxford's Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, greeted by a school choir and donor Stephen Schwarzman.
Ramsey's Oxford United hit with transfer ban two weeks in
Aaron Ramsey has been dealt a huge blow just two weeks into his Oxford United reign as the club faces a temporary transfer ban over League One financial rules.
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UK's First Romantasy Bookshop Opens in Oxford (09.07.2026)
Bad Girl Books, the UK's first romantasy-only bookshop, opened in Oxford last weekend, featuring a dedicated 'unhinged' section and championing independent authors.
UK's first romantasy bookshop opens in Oxford
Bad Girl Books, the UK's first romantasy bookshop, opened in Oxford. Founder Starlin Marot raised £30,000 after TikTok pop-ups. Fans queued from 5am, celebrating a genre blending romance and fantasy, often dismissed as 'fairy smut'.
Man Arrested After Armed Police Respond to Bomb Threat in Oxford
A man in his 60s has been arrested on suspicion of communicating a bomb hoax after armed police responded to a threat at St Aldate's Police Station in Oxford. The cordon has been lifted and there is no wider risk to the public.
Lil Buck's 1776: Jookin Dance Reframes Independence at Oxford
Lil Buck, jookin street dancer, collaborates with young British dancers in '1776' at Oxford's Schwarzman Centre, reframing US independence and the broken promise of equality.
Brewery Hires Prisoners for Success with Crisp Lagers
Tap Social Movement, an Oxford brewery, bakery and bar chain, ensures a third of its employees are prisoners or prison leavers, combining crisp lagers with rehabilitation to break the cycle of re-offending.
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Council Wins Injunction Over England Flags
Oxfordshire County Council leader Tim Bearder secured a high court injunction against unauthorised flag displays, calling it a blueprint for other councils.
Award-Winning UK Fish Shop Shuts After 70 Years
The Goldfish Bowl in Oxford will permanently close on July 31, 2026, after nearly 70 years. Rising costs and council transport schemes were cited as reasons, leaving customers heartbroken.
Aaron Ramsey Named Oxford United Head Coach
Aaron Ramsey has been appointed head coach of Oxford United, marking his first permanent managerial role after retiring from playing earlier this year.
Aaron Ramsey Set for Shock Management Role at Oxford
Aaron Ramsey is in advanced talks to become Oxford United manager just weeks after retiring, marking his first step into club management with the League One side.
Oxfordshire Council's Flag Ban Sparks Patriotism Row
Oxfordshire County Council seeks High Court injunction to ban flags near highways, sparking debate on patriotism and free expression during World Cup.
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Europeans and Americans Agree on Distrust of Governments
Eric Jansson responds to a survey showing only one in 10 Europeans see the US as an ally, noting that Americans similarly distrust their own government, with only 2% trusting it always.
90-Year-Old Activist Pedals 104 Miles Down Thames
Robin Hanbury-Tenison, 90, is pedalling 104 miles down the River Thames on a water-bike to raise funds for a temperate rainforest research station in Cornwall.
Elizabeth Greenhall Obituary: Public Health Consultant Dies at 83
Elizabeth Greenhall, a consultant in public health who pioneered family planning services in Oxfordshire, including school-based 'Bodyzone' clinics, has died aged 83.
Oxfordshire Council Seeks Injunction Over Flag Campaign
Oxfordshire county council is seeking a high court injunction against the Raise the Colours group after spending £15,000 removing England flags tied to lamp-posts across the county.
Tommy Robinson Humiliated at Oxford Union Debate
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson faced humiliation at an Oxford Union debate as protesters outnumbered supporters, leaving him speaking to a nearly empty auditorium while anti-racism activists demonstrated outside.
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Tommy Robinson Oxford Debate Sparks Protests and Early Closures
Pubs closed early and protesters gathered in Oxford as far-right activist Tommy Robinson joined a debate titled 'The West Is Right To Be Suspicious Of Islam' at the Oxford Union.
Clashes as Oxford Union Hosts Tommy Robinson Event
Over a hundred protesters clashed with counter-protesters in Oxford as the Oxford Union hosted far-right activist Tommy Robinson for a debate on Islam.
Oxfordshire Council Seeks High Court Ban on Flags
Oxfordshire County Council applies for a High Court injunction to stop a flag-hanging campaign, citing safety risks, fear, and division in communities.
Oxford Protests Erupt Over Tommy Robinson Debate
Protests in Oxford escalate as Tommy Robinson debates Islam at the Oxford Union. Shops boarded up, police on scene. Anti-racist groups clash with supporters.
Cycling and Camping: Retracing Britain's Pioneering Spirit
Join a journey from Oxford to Walton-on-Thames celebrating the Camping and Caravanning Club's 125th anniversary, cycling through scenic routes and camping at historic sites.
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Oxfordshire Council Seeks High Court Injunction Over Flags
Oxfordshire County Council is taking legal action to stop unauthorized placement of England flags on public roads, citing safety risks and harassment, with fines up to £2,500.
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