The Latest Breaking News from Oxford

Criticism of AstraZeneca Covid vaccine likely to have killed thousands, says Professor John Bell

An Oxford scientist who worked on the AstraZeneca vaccine says he thinks scientists and politicians “probably killed hundreds of thousands of people” by damaging the reputation of the jab.

Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2022

Covid news: Anti-vax mob targets UK opposition leader; Sweden eases travel curbs – as it happened

Police rescue Keir Starmer from protesters; Sweden move comes as country plans to remove Omicron restrictions on Wednesday

The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2022

Dungannon Swifts boss Dean Shiels was stunned by late offer for Oisin Smyth

Northern Ireland U21 midfielder joined Oxford United on Deadline Day

Belfast Live · Feb 6, 2022

Oxford United confirm signing of Dungannon Swifts captain Oisin Smyth

Midfielder has completed a move to the League One club on three-and-a-half year deal

Belfast Live · Jan 31, 2022

Coronavirus: Study finds lung abnormalities in long COVID patients with breathlessness

Researchers from Oxford, Sheffield, Cardiff and Manchester have identified abnormalities in the lungs of long COVID patients who are experiencing breathlessness. These abnormalities can't be detected with routine tests, the researchers have said.

The Times of India · Jan 31, 2022

Former Liverpool youngster scores four penalties in 'absolutely mental' League One game

Former Liverpool youngster Cameron Brannagan starred from the spot in Oxford United's 7-2 win over Gillingham

Liverpool Echo · Jan 30, 2022

Oxford Biomedica, Homology Medicines Enter Deal To Expand Viral Vector Offerings

London-listed cell and gene therapy Oxford Biomedica Plc (OTC: OXBDF) said it would form a viral vector manufacturing business with Homology Medicines Inc (NASDAQ: FIXX).

Benzinga · Jan 28, 2022

‘Our managers were like: it’s going to be a dud’: how Glass Animals became the biggest British band in the world

The Oxford quartet’s song Heat Waves is the most played globally on Spotify this week, and a curveball amid pop’s solo artists. Frontman Dave Bayley explains how it happened

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2022

Tate Myre's parents sue Crumbleys, Oxford HS teachers, counselors

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — The parents of Tate Myre, one of four Oxford High School students slain in the Nov. 30 shooting, have sued alleged shooter Ethan Crumbley and his parents, along with six school personnel from Oxford, including three teachers at the high school, their attorney announced Thursday.

Tribune News Service · Jan 27, 2022

Port Vale sign Joel Cooper on loan for rest of season

The 25-year-old has swapped Oxford United for Port Vale this transfer window

Belfast Live · Jan 27, 2022