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Oxford academics drank from cup made from human skull until 2015, book reveals

Decades-long use of chalice at Worcester College highlights violent colonial history of looted human remains, says Prof Dan Hicks

The Guardian - UK

Chaos on the Thames as Women’s Boat Race restarted after dramatic collision

Race umpire and four-time Olympic champion Sir Matthew Pinsent was forced to pause proceedings

Evening Standard

The Boat Races 2025: Cambridge complete double over Oxford with crushing wins – as it happened

Cambridge maintained their dominance over Oxford in both the women’s and men’s races

The Guardian - UK

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2025 Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race Preview, Prediction & Odds

We take a look at the betting for both the men's and women's editions of the Boat Race on Sunday

The Independent UK

Boat Race looks to the future on 10-year anniversary of gender equality – but choppy waters lie ahead

Organisers are preparing to celebrate the centenary of women’s racing, but a spat over crew selection threatens to overshadow the progress that has been made

The Independent UK

A tower topped with a pangolin! The Oxford university building inspired by Tolkien … and the pandemic

A chubby, rhubarb and custard-coloured tower bedecked with anteaters and moles make a fun neighbour to the city’s dreaming spires. It’s left some locals lost for words

The Guardian - UK

Donald Trump had PTSD from assassination attempt when he picked JD Vance as vice president, says former aide Anthony Scaramucci

At first glance, Anthony Scaramucci and Dominic Sandbrook make an unlikely duo. One – known to friends and detractors as ‘The Mooch’ – is a silver-tongued businessman with quiffed hair and an Italian-American twanged voice, whose 11 day stint as Donald Trump’s communications director in 2017 in his first term…

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Boat Race 2025: Oxford and Cambridge crews announced

With eligibility dispute rocking the storied Boat Race, Oxford and Cambridge crews have been announced

Evening Standard

Popular Oxford Street retailer closing down marking latest blow to iconic London shopping street

Cool Britannia is closing its Oxford Street flagship store, marking another challenge for the high street amid retail struggles

Evening Standard

Two men killed in M40 crash near Oxford

The M40 has been closed since around 11pm on Monday following the fatal crash near Oxford

The Independent UK

Two men guilty over theft of £4.75m golden toilet from Blenheim Palace

It is believed the distinctive toilet has now been split up and disposed of, Oxford Crown Court was told previously.

Evening Standard

Two men found guilty over £4.8m Oxfordshire gold toilet heist

Michael Jones convicted of planning Blenheim Palace burglary and Frederick Doe of conspiracy to transfer criminal property

The Guardian - UK

Man guilty of burglary over theft of £4.75m golden toilet from Blenheim Palace

Jurors at Oxford Crown Court on Tuesday found Michael Jones, 39, from Oxford, guilty of burglary.

Evening Standard

Police admit arrest of anti-monarchy heckler in Oxford was unlawful

Symon Hill paid £2,500 by Thames Valley police over his arrest at proclamation of Charles III’s accession in 2022

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“I didn’t care about the guitar. I wanted to be a drummer my whole life. That was all I cared about”: Jack White tells Oxford Union he didn’t care about the guitar but needed to play it to achieve "validity"

He says it was the simplicity of the band that appealed to people

The Guardian - UK

Age and migration influence bird groups’ song repertoires, study finds

Researchers used 20,000 hours of recordings of great tits in Oxford to see how culture changes among populations

Evening Standard

Man accused of stealing gold toilet checked web headlines about raid – court

Oxford Crown Court heard that Michael Jones had searched for details about the burglary in the days following the raid at Blenheim Palace in 2019.

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Blenheim staff woken by breaking glass during gold toilet theft, court told

On Wednesday jurors sitting at Oxford Crown Court heard from the written statements of witnesses to the break-in.

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Evening Standard

BMW committed to UK investment despite £600m funding pause, says minister

BMW announced it is delaying investment into its Oxford plant over the weekend, pointing to ‘multiple uncertainties facing the automotive industry’.

The Guardian - UK

BMW pauses £600m upgrade to Oxford Mini plant as electric car demand falls

German carmaker will review plans for site which had been forecast to secure 4,000 jobs in EV production

Evening Standard

Lord Hague warns of ‘comfort blankets of cancellation’ in defence of free speech

The former Conservative leader made the comments as he was formally admitted as the 160th Chancellor of Oxford University on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

The Long Wave: Elmiene’s songs of hope in the shadow of war

The British singer-songwriter explores the loss of home and homeland as we share stories of Sudan. Plus, Drake bounces back after Kendrick diss

Evening Standard

Lord William Hague to be admitted as chancellor of Oxford University

The former Tory leader is due to make his first speech as the university’s chancellor since winning the election in November.

The Guardian - UK

Lewis Carroll collection given to his Oxford college in surprise US donation

Exclusive: Christ Church college taken aback to receive hundreds of the author’s letters, photos and rare items

The Guardian - UK

Cambridge risks losing ‘unbelievable talent’ amid PhD funding cut

Warning by vice-chancellor Deborah Prentice comes as ‘Silicon Valley’ planned between Oxford and Cambridge

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