Opinion
Explore thought-provoking perspectives from experts, commentators, and local voices. Our Opinions section offers insights, analysis, and commentary on the issues, trends, and ideas shaping our world today.
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Terror survivor talks to local RAPAID charity on anniversary of Westminster Bridge attacks
Marking the 7th anniversary of the Westminster Bridge attacks, Alex Chivers, co-founder of RAPAID, talked to terror attack survivor Travis Frain about how he picked himself up and became a force in the fight against terrorism and why he’s supporting the RAPAID charity.
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Celebrating the best of Oxfordshire: What makes Wallingford so special?
Local independent traders tell Deana Everingham of Berkeley Homes what makes the picturesque South Oxfordshire market town of Wallingford so special.
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Improving career progression and social mobility through apprenticeships
Apprenticeships have become an increasingly common route for people seeking alternative ways to access career progression and social mobility opportunities.
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Reducing divorce costs – a practitioners perspective
Fortunately, the days of having to go to court to get divorced are long gone. Courtrooms are now the exception rather than the rule.
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How Carbon labelling can aid shoppers in the fight against climate change
A team of experts have investigated how carbon labelling can influence businesses and consumers in reducing their carbon footprint.
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Placemaking: Why the public and private sectors should work together
In Oxford, the private and public sectors, including the local council, agents, landlords and colleges, have collaborated to help the town centre redevelop and inhabit vacant units.
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How will building no homes solve Oxford’s housing crisis?
High demand and scarce availability make our city among the least affordable places for housing in the country. And this affects everyone, even if you’ve paid off your mortgage.
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When being wrong is a good thing for science
A lot of effort is rightly directed towards building public trust in science, but in doing so, are skating over the very essence of science and how we make discoveries that affect the world?