People, stories and perspectives connected to Oxford and beyond.
Through first-person accounts, interviews and Q&As, Voices explores the experiences, ideas and perspectives of people who shape, contribute to or offer a distinctive insight into life in Oxford and beyond.
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UK Strategic Defence Review to drive growth in property, tech and innnovation
The UK’s new Strategic Defence Review outlines a major shift in national defence policy to meet rising global threats and advances in warfare technology. With £15bn in nuclear and missile programmes, AI innovation, and 1,000 new skilled jobs, the plan will significantly impact the South East.
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Why Oxford is a top choice for retirees seeking an active and cultural lifestyle
A growing number of retirees are downsizing to suburban and semi-rural areas near cities rather than traditional countryside or coastal spots. Nearby towns like Woodstock, Wantage, and Dorchester on Thames offer offer a good compromise between access and tranquillity.
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From vision to reality: Why 2025 is a pivotal year for Oxford United’s future
Despite making tremendous strides last year towards our goal of securing a permanent, sustainable home, 2025 could be one of the most important years in the history of this great football club.
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Beyond Walls: What’s driving the rise in downsizing in Oxfordshire?
For many, the decision to downsize to a smaller and lower maintenance property is linked to a new chapter in life, but the current tough economic climate is also driving more people to consider downsizing for financial reasons.
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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?