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Behind the scenes of inter-college cross-country Cuppers event

Participation in Cross Country Cuppers in the previous year provided the organiser with a simple introduction to the event: competing was straightforward, but organising it required a much broader und...

Kidlington teenager Shambavi Hariharan crowned national under-18 girls’ chess champion

Shambavi Hariharan, aged 15, has won the under-18 girls' title at the 2026 Delancey UK Chess Challenge Terafinal. The Oxford High School pupil, who is from Kidlington, competed at Blenheim Palace acr...

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Behind the scenes of inter-college cross-country Cuppers event

Participation in Cross Country Cuppers in the previous year provided the organiser with a simple introduction to the event: competing was straightforward, but organising it required a much broader und...

Kidlington teenager Shambavi Hariharan crowned national under-18 girls’ chess champion

Shambavi Hariharan, aged 15, has won the under-18 girls' title at the 2026 Delancey UK Chess Challenge Terafinal. The Oxford High School pupil, who is from Kidlington, competed at Blenheim Palace acr...

Oxford aquatics manager Chris Hawkes shortlisted for Aquatics Tutor of the Year

Oxford swimming leader Chris Hawkes has been named a finalist for Aquatics Tutor of the Year at the STA Aquatic Excellence Awards. Hawkes serves as regional aquatics manager and has been shortlisted ...

Children with dyspraxia build confidence on Oxfordshire cycling course

Young cyclists with motor coordination difficulties have completed a programme intended to strengthen confidence and encourage greater independence. The Learn to Ride a Bike course was organised by O...

Banbury care home resident returns to Oxford United stands after eight years

Colin, a resident at Care UK's Highmarket House in Banbury, has watched Oxford United in the stands for the first time in eight years. The visit to the Kassam Stadium was arranged by care home staff ...

Oxford United’s signed poppy shirts from Reading derby win up for auction

Match-worn Oxford United shirts from a notable derby victory are available through a series of auctions, with proceeds set to benefit the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal. The playing shirts were ...

Oxford City defender Ludwig Francillette lands Perfect Pet sponsorship

Perfect Pet has been announced as the business sponsor of Oxford City FC defender Ludwig Francillette. The French centre-half has established himself as a popular figure at the MGroup Stadium, having...

Rail Fleet Services sponsor Oxford City FC signing Archie Crowther

Oxford City FC has added Rail Fleet Services to its sponsorship network in a deal that also links the company with the club's newest player, Archie Crowther. Crowther arrived from Alvechurch last wee...

Major police presence outside Oxford station ahead of Oxford United v Reading

A substantial police presence has been reported outside Oxford railway station ahead of an Oxford United fixture against Reading FC at the Kassam Stadium. The match is due to kick off at 7.45pm on We...

Dogs, drones and extra police powers for Oxford United v Reading clash

Oxford United are due to host Reading FC at the Kassam Stadium on Wednesday, November 4, with the League One match scheduled to begin at 7.45pm. Thames Valley Police has arranged a major policing ope...

Modern facilities explain the rise of ever-younger sporting champions

Several leading athletes continue to compete at elite level well into their late thirties and early forties. Novak Djokovic, aged 39, remains capable of defeating leading players and winning titles, ...

Horspath Cricket Club raises £3,000 for Mind and Oxfordshire Mind

A fundraising cricket event organised by Horspath Cricket Club generated £3,000, which was divided equally between Mind and Oxfordshire Mind. The money was presented at the clubroom, where Olivia Whi...

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Behind the scenes of inter-college cross-country Cuppers event

Participation in Cross Country Cuppers in the previous year provided the organiser with a simple introduction to the event: competing was straightforward, but organising it required a much broader und...

Kidlington teenager Shambavi Hariharan crowned national under-18 girls’ chess champion

Shambavi Hariharan, aged 15, has won the under-18 girls' title at the 2026 Delancey UK Chess Challenge Terafinal. The Oxford High School pupil, who is from Kidlington, competed at Blenheim Palace acr...

Oxford aquatics manager Chris Hawkes shortlisted for Aquatics Tutor of the Year

Oxford swimming leader Chris Hawkes has been named a finalist for Aquatics Tutor of the Year at the STA Aquatic Excellence Awards. Hawkes serves as regional aquatics manager and has been shortlisted ...

Children with dyspraxia build confidence on Oxfordshire cycling course

Young cyclists with motor coordination difficulties have completed a programme intended to strengthen confidence and encourage greater independence. The Learn to Ride a Bike course was organised by O...