The Latest Breaking News from Oxford

Land of the free movers: how jookin street dancer Lil Buck’s 1776 reframes independence

In a collaboration with young British dancers, supported by Oxford’s new Schwarzman Centre, the Memphis dancer tackles US history’s ‘broken promise’ of equality in a performance filled with spark

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28

‘Not a culture war’: the council that won its case over England flags on lampposts

Leader of local authority in Oxfordshire faces backlash over injunction ‘to maintain neutral, safe space for residents’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27

Protesters clash outside Oxford Union ahead of Tommy Robinson debate

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The Independent UK · Jun 18

More than 100 protesters gather at Tommy Robinson and Laurence Fox Oxford Union event

The debating society sparked controversy when it announced it would be hosting the debate

The Independent UK · Jun 17

Tinnitus Quest Builds Momentum with Oxford Research Study, New Funding Call, and Second Tinnitus Hackathon

OXFORD, England, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tinnitus Quest, an international patient-driven nonprofit dedicated to accelerating research into treatments to silence tinnitus, today announced the launch of a new round of research funding aimed at uncovering bold, innovative ideas to silence tinnitus. The funding call builds on the momentum generated…

AAP · Jun 17

Cycling in the tracks of Britain’s camping pioneers from Oxford to Surrey

Britain’s Camping and Caravanning Club started as a cycle camping club 125 years ago. I cycle from its birthplace to one of its oldest campsites to see if its free-wheeling spirit survives

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17

Cate Blanchett promises ‘creative rumpus’ in new role: Oxford professor

Oscar-winning actor hails ‘electrifying opportunity’ to present lectures and seminars in contemporary theatre

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16

Oxford Union to host Tommy Robinson for debate despite outcry

The Oxford Union has advertised a debate on social media titled The West Is Right To Be Suspicious Of Islam to take place on June 17.

Evening Standard · Jun 13

Mick Jagger treats drinkers to surprise performance during Oxford pub visit

Mick Jagger treated punters to a surprise performance during a recent visit to an Oxford pub.

The Independent UK · Jun 11

“Almost nobody seemed to realise it was him. There were no crowds and you could really tell just how much fun he was having”: Mick Jagger turns up and sings at an Oxford pub folk session

Plus there’s a plethora of Foreign Tongues limited edition vinyl

MusicRadar · Jun 11