The Oxford Magazine
Latest news and stories
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Gees Restaurant & Bar to close temporarily for £1m refurbishment and expansion
The landmark Glasshouse on Oxford’s Banbury Road will close temporarily until May 2022 for a £1 million refurbishment and expansion to become Gees Restaurant, Bar, Gallery & Secret Garden.
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Councils announce updated proposals for transport network in Oxford
Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City Council have announced proposals to support a sustainable and reliable zero carbon transport network in Oxford.
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Electric Assisted Vehicles EAV completes funding round to scale up production
The Oxfordshire-based eCargo and urban micro-mobility manufacturer will use the funds to accelerate growth plans based on rising market demand.
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Didcot charity Play2Give founder celebrates two decades of fundraising
Over 40 good causes and thousands of individuals in need have benefited from Andrew Baker’s two decades of fundraising and dedicated charitable work.
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New Contemporary and Modern Art Gallery opens in Oxford’s North Parade
Expanding on their space in West Oxfordshire, the new gallery will open in February 2022 with a group exhibition titled ‘Here We Go’.
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Bellway launches showhomes with garden pods in Oxfordshire
The garden pods at Poppy Fields provide the perfect place to work, study, or relax without compromising valuable space within the home.
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University of Oxford and BARBRI launch the Widening Participation scholarship
Aimed at improving diversity and access to the legal profession, the scholarship will be available to the university’s law students from the Autumn 2022 term.
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Council and NHS staff across Oxfordshire thanked for their efforts during the pandemic
Council and NHS leaders are taking the opportunity to thank staff across local authorities and the health and social care system for their tireless efforts throughout the pandemic.
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Oxford North’s Canalside Park and new street application submitted
With outline planning permission for Oxford North’s overall masterplan granted in March 2021, TWO has made the application for the outstanding reserved matters, which includes information such as layout, access, scale and appearance.
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Oxford City Council moves face-to-face customer services to Westgate Library
In April 2021, the City Council reopened face to face customer services at St Aldates Chambers. This will continue but will now relocate to the Westgate Library, where Oxfordshire County Council offer a similar service.
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Archaeologists excavate Roman town and cemetery on HS2 route near Oxfordshire
Archaeologists working on the HS2 route excavated the Roman town in Fleet Marston, near Aylesbury and the late Roman cemetery containing around 425 burials in Buckinghamshire.
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Blackwell’s is up for sale for the first time in 143 years
The family-owned academic bookseller has been privately owned for 143 years, and this is the first time the owners have considered selling the business after calling off plans to hand ownership to staff.
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Work progressing to transform Boswells building into a luxury hotel
Oxford’s iconic Boswells store building is on course to become a new 4-star luxury hotel, following the demolition of the inside of the historic building.
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Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) pilot set to launch this month
All petrol and diesel vehicles, including hybrids, will incur a daily charge unless eligible for a discount or exemption. However, zero emission vehicles such as electric cars can enter the pilot area free of charge.
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Lionel Richie cancels 2022 European tour including Nocturne Live
Lionel Richie has cancelled his 2022 ‘Hello’ summer tour dates, including his scheduled headline appearance at Nocturne Live at Blenheim Palace this summer.
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A collection of new homes unveiled in Deddington
The 14 traditional Cotswold style homes come in a mix of two, three and four-bedroom layouts incorporating timeless design and high-quality interiors.