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Communists and Labour Party join Oxford Unity March against far-right

About 80 people assembled at Manzil Way Garden in East Oxford on 17th October 2026 ahead of the Unity March, which later made its way through the city centre and concluded with speeches outside the We...

Kagan and Soai win Nobel chemistry prize for chiral synthesis research

Professors Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai received this year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for discovering non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organi...

Bershka to open first Oxfordshire store at Westgate Oxford next week

Bershka is preparing to open its first Oxfordshire outlet at the Westgate Oxford shopping centre next week. Westgate Oxford initially said the store would begin trading on Thursday, October 29. Cent...

Oxfordshire and Oxford council websites offline as global issue is investigated

Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City Council have temporarily taken their websites offline while examining a known technical problem affecting websites worldwide. Oxfordshire County Council's m...

Family-run Oxford hotel listed for £2.5m sale as owners seek retirement

The Red Mullions Guest House in Headington, Oxford, has been placed on the market for £2.5 million after nearly 20 years of ownership and operation by the current proprietors. The owners said they in...

Wildlife rescue charity buys Sutton Courtenay land for dedicated hospital

Oxfordshire Wildlife Rescue has announced plans to construct a purpose-built wildlife hospital in South Oxfordshire after acquiring land in Sutton Courtenay. Founded by Luke and Ruth in 2018, the cha...

Five Oxfordshire establishments hold zero food hygiene ratings

Five food businesses across Oxfordshire are recorded with a zero food hygiene rating, the lowest score possible under the Food Standards Agency's scheme. Those listed are Baweja Superstore, Peppers B...

Thames Water lenders select Lord Hutton as chair in rescue bid to avoid nationalisation

A group of lenders to Thames Water has announced plans to install Lord John Hutton as independent chair of the struggling utility company should its rescue proposal be approved. The London & Valley W...

Oxford University places below Leeds and Surrey in new 2026 ranking

Oxford University has been ranked tenth in a newly published 2026 assessment measuring which higher education institutions in the United Kingdom are most equipped to support the development of future ...

Oxa Autonomy narrows annual losses to £52.5m

The autonomous vehicle technology developer Oxa Autonomy, headquartered in Oxford, has reported a reduction in its annual deficit for the most recent financial year. The company recorded a loss of £5...

48 leaders sleep out in Oxford parks raising £43,000 for homelessness

Oxfordshire business leaders and local figures gathered at University Parks on October 8th for an overnight fundraising initiative addressing homelessness. The annual event drew 48 participants, with...

Oxford Saïd opens £70m Global Leadership Centre at Osney Power Station

A £70 million development has opened at the historic Osney Power Station, providing Saïd Business School with expanded facilities for its executive education offerings. The Global Leadership Centre r...

Bicester Ride-On Toy Business Reaches National Brand Excellence Final

A business based in Bicester has reached the final stage of a prestigious national awards competition. Ride On Time, which provides children with ride-on toys designed for educational play, was among...

Thames Valley entrepreneur launches AI platform to help SMEs find IT support

A Thames Valley entrepreneur has launched an AI-driven solution designed to help companies select and oversee their technology support requirements. The platform, CompareIT.co.uk, is presented as the...

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Communists and Labour Party join Oxford Unity March against far-right

About 80 people assembled at Manzil Way Garden in East Oxford on 17th October 2026 ahead of the Unity March, which later made its way through the city centre and concluded with speeches outside the We...

Kagan and Soai win Nobel chemistry prize for chiral synthesis research

Professors Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai received this year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for discovering non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organi...

Oxfordshire council websites offline amid critical global security issue

Both Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City Council have removed their websites from service while investigating a technical problem described as a known global issue. The National Cyber Security...

Labour PM Andy Burnham’s premiership raises questions over his mandate

A political mandate is essential for leaders exercising significant authority because it strengthens both legitimacy and the perceived right to govern. It also serves as an important measure of democ...