Health & Wellbeing
Leisure centres in Oxford getting ready to reopen on 12 April
Public leisure centres in Oxford are getting ready to welcome back customers from 12 April, when lockdown restrictions on leisure centres are expected to be lifted.
Hinksey Outdoor Pool reopening but expect bracing temperatures in first week
The much-anticipated return of outdoor swimming Hinksey Outdoor Pool is set to Monday 29 March, although the first week will be a bracing temperature while final repairs are made.
Hinksey Outdoor Pool set to open for spring swimming on 29 March
The well-loved heated outdoor pool is set to open for spring swimming on 29 March in line with the Government rules on reopening outdoor leisure facilities.
Residents urged to be on guard against coronavirus vaccine scammers
Oxfordshire residents are being urged to be on their guard against scammers using the promise of a coronavirus vaccine to con them out of money.
Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine approved for use in UK
The Government has ordered 100 million doses – enough to vaccinate 50 million people – and the first doses are due to be given on 04 January amid rising coronavirus cases.
What are the new tier four restrictions in Oxfordshire?
Just about all you need to know about what you can do, or otherwise, in the new tier four local restrictions in place across Oxfordshire.
Ada Velonis of Marmalade + Kindness on mindful cooking and the products getting her through lockdown
By sharing seasonal recipes, each featuring a unique self-development tip, she hopes to inspire readers to find the time to create, reflect and celebrate the present moment.
Oxford universities to roll out rapid COVID-19 tests so students can travel home safely for Christmas
Oxford Brookes University and the University of Oxford are offering students free and fast COVID-19 tests so that they can travel home safely this Christmas to friends, families and the community.
Oxford scientists develop extremely rapid diagnostic test for COVID-19
Scientists from Oxford University’s Department of Physics have developed an extremely rapid diagnostic test that detects and identifies viruses in less than five minutes.
Oxford University reports 61 COVID-19 cases in Freshers’ Week
Oxford University’s testing service has confirmed 61 positive tests for COVID-19 in Freshers’ Week bringing the total number to 91 since 30 August.
Unwind at home with this soul-soothing playlist
Unwind at home with this soul-soothing playlist and transform your “me time” into a moment of deep relaxation with this Spotify playlist. Get comfy and press play.
This Wellbeing Thing by Rosalia Barresi
This Wellbeing Thing by Rosalia Barresi is about recipes that are good for mental well-being with thirty quick and easy to make recipes, but with a twist.
