Local news: North Oxford
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Oxford science festival brings hands-on experiments and planetary adventures to half-term
Families can handle fragments of asteroids and the Moon, explore robotics and try interactive science activities at Zone ONE, the flagship event of the 2026 IF Oxford Science and Ideas Festival, returning to Oxford North this October.
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Oxford’s Jericho Tavern to reopen after major refurbishment and revamp of live-music space
Oxford’s Jericho Tavern will reopen on 29 October following a major refurbishment, with an upgraded live-music and events space, a redesigned garden and a refreshed food and drink offering at the historic Walton Street pub.
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Oxford University plans for Wellington Square development approved despite Jericho objections
Plans to demolish a Wellington Square building and replace it with academic space and student accommodation have been approved by Oxford councillors, despite objections over the loss of mature trees, biodiversity and a much-loved community space.
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Oxford High students celebrate exceptional GCSE results in 150th anniversary year
Oxford High School students are celebrating an exceptional set of GCSE results, with 50% of grades awarded Grade 9 and 74% achieving Grades 8 or 9 as the school marks its 150th anniversary.
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North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club expands padel offering with three new floodlit courts
North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club has expanded its padel facilities to three permanent floodlit courts, opening the increasingly popular sport to more players in Oxford through member and pay-and-play bookings.
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Oxford High School celebrates 150 years with exceptional A-level results
Oxford High School is celebrating its 150th anniversary year with strong A-level results, including 40% of grades at A* and 73% at A*-A, as students prepare to study subjects including medicine, engineering, classics and history at leading universities.
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Oxford leisure centres help people experiencing homelessness feel part of the community
A scheme giving people experiencing homelessness free access to an Oxford leisure centre is helping participants become more active, tackle isolation and build confidence.
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Oxford gastroenterologist joins editorial board of world’s leading digestive health journal
Oxford gastroenterologist Professor James East has been appointed to the International Editorial Board of one of the world’s leading digestive health journals, ahead of the opening of Welbeck Oxford’s new £30m specialist healthcare centre later this year.
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Oxford’s legendary music venue The Jericho Tavern set for makeover
Oxford’s historic Jericho Tavern could be given a fresh new look, with plans submitted to transform the exterior of the Walton Street venue where Radiohead and Supergrass played early career gigs.
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Suffolk House redevelopment plans submitted for 149 student rooms in Summertown
A five-storey redevelopment of Suffolk House in Summertown has been submitted to Oxford City Council, proposing 149 student rooms, new retail space and improvements to South Parade.
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Frieze Farm development raises fresh questions over North Oxford fire station plans
A proposed fire station allocation within the £900m Frieze Farm “innovation district” near Peartree Roundabout has reignited concerns over paused plans to close Rewley Road and Kidlington fire stations, prompting warnings that emergency cover in north Oxford could still be reduced.
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EXOq innovation district plan near Kidlington sparks debate over green belt development
Plans for a major £900 million innovation district on Oxfordshire’s green belt have sparked strong opposition from campaigners and local groups, who warn of severe traffic impacts and accuse developers of a “betrayal” over land use commitments.