Oxford news

Follow @Oxford_UK_News

• Seagull attack closes Oxford University building

  16-04-2025 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An Oxford University building was forced to close after a seagull broke a glass roof by repeatedly dropping a stone onto the Blavatnik School of Government.
  
  Read more

• 'Please forgive me': Graduate returns Oxford University books 20 years overdue

  06-05-2025 15:35 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A former Oxford University student has returned three books 20 years after loaning them out as an undergraduate.
  
  Read more

• New Coronation Street star first auditioned for a popular character 20 years ago

  06-05-2025 15:25 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Coronation Street newcomer Jonathan Howard, who plays Carl Webster, has revealed how he first auditioned for a role on the cobbles nearly 20 years ago.
  
  Read more

• Live: Traffic incident causing severe delays at key interchange

  06-05-2025 15:15 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A vehicle has broken down on the M40 and A34 interchange causing delays
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Alison Hammond shares 'emotional' moment with Little Mix star on new BBC series

  06-05-2025 15:03 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Alison Hammond has spoken about an interview with Little Mix star Perrie Edwards, which she described as the most emotional moment from her new BBC series Big Weekend.
  
  Read more

• All the landmarks across the UK lighting up to mark VE Day this evening

  06-05-2025 14:59 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of landmarks across the UK will be lit up to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day this evening, May 6.
  
  Read more

• Burglar with 'unenviable criminal record' has sentencing delay again

  06-05-2025 14:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The sentencing of a man at Oxford Crown Court with an 'unenviable criminal record' has again been delayed.
  
  Read more

• Life-sized silhouettes being displayed at Blenheim Palace to mark VE Day

  06-05-2025 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A series of life-sized silhouettes are on show at Blenheim Palace to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• 'Huge surprise' as pizza business wins esteemed award

  06-05-2025 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A pizza business in Bicester has shared its excitement after it won a Muddy Stilettos award.
  
  Read more

• Former J.P. Morgan manager to open new business in city

  06-05-2025 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A former J.P. Morgan and Schroders manager is set to open a new business in Oxford.
  
  Read more

• Book of Condolence: Tributes for woman who died in village

  06-05-2025 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Oxford Mail has opened a Book of Condolence after a woman died in Kidlington on Friday (May 2).
  
  Read more

• Woman 'scared' after morning attack sees her phone 'thrown on floor'

  06-05-2025 13:26 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A woman was left "scared" after a morning attack in Witney, Oxfordshire saw her phone thrown to the ground and police involved.
  
  Read more

• Football legend Tony Adams selling Cotswolds mansion for £4.25m

  06-05-2025 12:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Former Arsenal and England footballer and Strictly Come Dancing star Tony Adams is selling his Cotswolds mansion for £4.25 million.
  
  Read more

• Discussion to address needs of young people affected by domestic abuse

  06-05-2025 10:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A discussion on the needs of young people affected by domestic abuse will take place in Chipping Norton today.
  
  Read more

• Hollyoaks star reveals unusual job 15 years after exit from Channel 4 soap

  06-05-2025 10:27 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Kevin Sacre played Jake Dean on Hollyoaks between 2002 and 2010, but no2 has a more unique job 15 years on from his soap exit
  
  Read more

• Property expert reveals 3 red flags to look out for on your next flat viewing

  06-05-2025 10:25 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A property expert has shared a few red flags to look out for when viewing a flat, including if style is covering up practical issues
  
  Read more

• Energy firm to give households 2 hours of free electricity every week this summer

  06-05-2025 10:25 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  OVO Energy will be giving households on its OVO Beyond rewards programme two free hours of electricity every week in the summer
  
  Read more

• The easiest countries to relocate to on a working visa in 2025: See the 10 spots

  06-05-2025 10:21 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  From Latvia to Poland, here are the 10 easiest countries to relocate to on a working visa in 2025
  
  Read more

• Coronation Street stars' exits from ITV soap confirmed as things set to 'implode'

  06-05-2025 10:19 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Farrel Hagerty and Joe Layton, who play Lou and Mick Michaelis, will depart Coronation Street this summer, it has been revealed.
  
  Read more

• Lorraine Kelly issues health update following 'preventative' surgery

  06-05-2025 10:18 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  ITV presenter Lorraine Kelly has said she is home after having keyhole surgery on Saturday (May 3) to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes.
  
  Read more

• Winter Fuel Payment cut update after rumours of Government review

  06-05-2025 10:09 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Changes made last year mean that only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment
  
  Read more

• Concern as huge ‘python’ spotted at city beauty spot

  06-05-2025 08:40 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An Oxford dog walker was left concerned after a huge "python" was seen at a beauty spot.
  
  Read more

• Young man who violated ex-partner's restraining order avoids jail

  06-05-2025 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A young man from Bicester, 20, has had his sentence deferred and avoided jail for breaching a suspended sentence by contacting his ex-partner.
  
  Read more

• Oxfordshire Scout given King's Award at Windsor Castle

  06-05-2025 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An Oxfordshire Scout has attended a special event at Windsor Castle to receive the King's Scout Award.
  
  Read more

• King's Award for Enterprise in Innovation for Oxfordshire business

  06-05-2025 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Mixergy, based in Cassington, has received a King's Award for Enterprise in Innovation.
  
  Read more

• Huge turn out for tractor run in Cotswolds countryside

  06-05-2025 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Bluebell Tractor Run organised by the Moreton Show to raise money for Cancer Research UK has had another successful year.
  
  Read more

• Fire service pays out more than £60k in compensation since 2020

  06-05-2025 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service paid out more than £60,000 in compensation claims over the last five years, according to recent data.
  
  Read more

• CEO of sports pitches operator joins Oxford law firm as director

  06-05-2025 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The CEO of Powerleague has become a non-executive director at Blake Morgan.
  
  Read more

• 80th anniversary of VE Day celebrated in Kidlington

  06-05-2025 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Marlborough Lodge in Kidlington has held an event to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
  
  Read more

• 20-acre solar park completed on Blenheim Estate

  06-05-2025 06:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Blenheim Estate has completed a 20-acre solar park on land to the north-east of Woodstock.
  
  Read more

Follow @Oxford_UK_News on Twitter!