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News for Oxfordshire. Est. 2022.
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We suspect it was a joke, based on the rest of our output!
November 22, 2025 at 12:36 PM
We suspect it was a joke, based on the rest of our output!
Anyone encountering a dead bird is asked not to touch it but to report it to the Defra helpline. The government announced measures for keepers of domesticated birds, including backyard chickens, earlier this month. www.gov.uk/government/n...
November 22, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Anyone encountering a dead bird is asked not to touch it but to report it to the Defra helpline. The government announced measures for keepers of domesticated birds, including backyard chickens, earlier this month. www.gov.uk/government/n...
Also reposting this one final time as it is #Caturday, just in case anyone hasn't seen it yet..
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Walter de Staplecat, Simpkin IV, Teabag, Balthasar and Benny D Cat take the stage as we meet the college cats of Oxford. And, of course, Magdalen’s Ozymandias. Read on for our photo special. (Includes a cat map.) oxfordclarion.uk/college-cats...
College cats of Oxford
Once upon a time, we featured an image of Magdalen's kitten, Ozymandias, in our newsletter. We figured it might be a gentle contrast to our regular diet of planning and local politics.
The grey ball ...
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November 22, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Also reposting this one final time as it is #Caturday, just in case anyone hasn't seen it yet..
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Huh, we wrote to the lovely people at Oriel asking if they had a cat. They did not mention this..... That is DEFINITELY a miss.... That's incredible!
November 21, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Huh, we wrote to the lovely people at Oriel asking if they had a cat. They did not mention this..... That is DEFINITELY a miss.... That's incredible!
Someone has just emailed us about them! We're intrigued!
November 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Someone has just emailed us about them! We're intrigued!
The union said “the company has failed to honour agreements on overtime payments, staff resourcing and wage discrepancies for different grades”. GWR and Chiltern services to Oxford are not affected.
November 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The union said “the company has failed to honour agreements on overtime payments, staff resourcing and wage discrepancies for different grades”. GWR and Chiltern services to Oxford are not affected.
The dogs can join the queue for articles after tortoises....
a group of dogs pulling a bicycle with a person standing behind them
Alt: a group of dogs pulling a bicycle with a person standing behind them. (No, we don't know either)
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November 21, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The dogs can join the queue for articles after tortoises....
Ady Higgs, ODS Dog Warden: "We're absolutely thrilled. Every day I see how much these dogs mean to people. It's a privilege to be there when they're lost or in need. We work really hard to make sure every animal gets the care and respect it deserves so this award means a lot."
Dog warden info 👇
Dog warden info 👇
Dogs and the Dog Warden service – Oxford City Council
Dogs and the Dog Warden service includes how to report lost or stray dogs, what you can do about dog fouling and other advice for dog owners.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Ady Higgs, ODS Dog Warden: "We're absolutely thrilled. Every day I see how much these dogs mean to people. It's a privilege to be there when they're lost or in need. We work really hard to make sure every animal gets the care and respect it deserves so this award means a lot."
Dog warden info 👇
Dog warden info 👇
The PawPrints Awards celebrate the work of public-sector teams who go above and beyond to promote animal welfare and responsible pet ownership, including care of sick or injured animals and behavioural training for staff, and promoting responsible ownership.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The PawPrints Awards celebrate the work of public-sector teams who go above and beyond to promote animal welfare and responsible pet ownership, including care of sick or injured animals and behavioural training for staff, and promoting responsible ownership.
www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article...
www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article...
PSA: Plan your journey in to Oxford 👇https://www.oxfordtraveloptions.co.uk
Oxford Travel Options | Smarter Ways to Travel Around Oxford
Oxford Travel Options lets you discover alternative travel solutions for Oxford and the surrounding area, from bus routes and bike paths to lift shares and route planning.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
PSA: Plan your journey in to Oxford 👇https://www.oxfordtraveloptions.co.uk
Councillor Alex Hollingsworth, Cabinet Member for Planning and Culture commented:
“It's Christmas in Oxford, and this year is shaping up to be another fantastic year. I encourage everyone to come along, soak up the festive atmosphere, and support our brilliant local businesses this Christmas.”
“It's Christmas in Oxford, and this year is shaping up to be another fantastic year. I encourage everyone to come along, soak up the festive atmosphere, and support our brilliant local businesses this Christmas.”
November 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Councillor Alex Hollingsworth, Cabinet Member for Planning and Culture commented:
“It's Christmas in Oxford, and this year is shaping up to be another fantastic year. I encourage everyone to come along, soak up the festive atmosphere, and support our brilliant local businesses this Christmas.”
“It's Christmas in Oxford, and this year is shaping up to be another fantastic year. I encourage everyone to come along, soak up the festive atmosphere, and support our brilliant local businesses this Christmas.”
The sculpture, by Amin Gulgee, features a rendering of a foundational Quranic verse about knowledge and learning. It has been installed at OCIS as a symbol of cultural diplomacy with the UK, and long-term academic collaboration between Pakistan and Oxford.
November 21, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The sculpture, by Amin Gulgee, features a rendering of a foundational Quranic verse about knowledge and learning. It has been installed at OCIS as a symbol of cultural diplomacy with the UK, and long-term academic collaboration between Pakistan and Oxford.