News for Oxfordshire. Est. 2022. Email newsletter twice a week: https://oxfordclarion.uk For stories: news@oxfordclarion.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxfordclarion.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxfordclarion.bsky.social/post/3mwxeljkbe22pOxford Brookes student India Merlin Weisser has won the prestigious AJ Student prize, a national annual architectural award. "Exploring Principles of Care through an Intergenerational Women’s Co-operative" proposed intergenerational women’s housing along the Thames in Oxford. https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/winners-of-the-2026-aj-student-prize-announced03 Oct 2026 07:31 +0000at://did:plc:sehe5pdc7ptfh5ayttdusqpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwxeljkbe22phttps://bsky.app/profile/oxfordclarion.bsky.social/post/3mwx7esg4is2pOnce more for the weekend long read crowd.. [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Oct 2026 05:58 +0000at://did:plc:sehe5pdc7ptfh5ayttdusqpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwx7esg4is2phttps://bsky.app/profile/oxfordclarion.bsky.social/post/3mwvodo2w7k2pIn museum news, Charlbury's town museum has gained official 'accredited' status by the Arts Council. Accreditation means that a museum meets national standards of good practice for visitors, collections, and management. The status lasts for five years. https://charlburymuseum.org.uk/news/charlbury-museum-granted-accreditation/02 Oct 2026 15:20 +0000at://did:plc:sehe5pdc7ptfh5ayttdusqpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvodo2w7k2phttps://bsky.app/profile/oxfordclarion.bsky.social/post/3mwvn2eu4dk2hAn unusual battery-powered tram could be considered as a fast link from Oxford to Witney, Carterton and other nearby towns. Oxfordshire councillors have been inspecting the Coventry Very Light Rail system, whose tracks are laid just 30cm into the road surface – greatly minimising construction cost.02 Oct 2026 14:57 +0000at://did:plc:sehe5pdc7ptfh5ayttdusqpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvn2eu4dk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxfordclarion.bsky.social/post/3mwvkue7fic2pFollowing criticism of the Bodleian-OpenAI partnership, the library has published its new AI policy. The Bodleian commits to 'avoid reinforcing existing biases', a balance between openness and the protection of authors, and to advocate for public policy reform. https://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/sites/default/files/bodreader/documents/media/bodleian-libraries-ai-policy.pdf02 Oct 2026 14:18 +0000at://did:plc:sehe5pdc7ptfh5ayttdusqpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvkue7fic2phttps://bsky.app/profile/oxfordclarion.bsky.social/post/3mwvkc4gyzk2pTwo Oxford English dons have advised on Middle English dialogue for forthcoming horror film Werwulf, set in the 13th century. Dr Eleanor Baker and Professor Daniel Wakelin acted as consultants for director Robert Eggers. Werwulf will be released on New Year's Day. https://www.ign.com/articles/robert-eggers-werwulf-medieval-horror-details02 Oct 2026 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:sehe5pdc7ptfh5ayttdusqpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvkc4gyzk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/oxfordclarion.bsky.social/post/3mwvdjgorzs2nA little bit of Oxford is coming to New York on Sunday. The Christ Church Cathedral Choir, who sing in Oxford’s cathedral six times a week, are performing at the Carnegie Hall as the culmination of their US tour. The choir includes choristers as young as nine, as well as professional lay clerks.02 Oct 2026 12:07 +0000at://did:plc:sehe5pdc7ptfh5ayttdusqpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvdjgorzs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxfordclarion.bsky.social/post/3mwvbpti3qk2lA full-to-bursting edition of the Clarion Weekend newsletter featuring… 🚴‍♀️ Oxford’s new cycle network unveiled 🏪 City centre shop sale supported 🏗 New homes in Sandford and Chilton 🗳 Indies and Tories team up 🌳 A lovely bench under a tree Join over 5,000 subscribers! https://oxfordclarion.uk/clarion-weekend-2-october-2026/02 Oct 2026 11:34 +0000at://did:plc:sehe5pdc7ptfh5ayttdusqpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvbpti3qk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxfordclarion.bsky.social/post/3mwusffr5js2pICYMI. [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Oct 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:sehe5pdc7ptfh5ayttdusqpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwusffr5js2phttps://bsky.app/profile/oxfordclarion.bsky.social/post/3mwusaftpps26Reminder, if you are a newsletter subscriber, to check your spam filters at lunchtime. There are currently 5 stories we've sanitised in order to get past the filters but - well... (What is WITH the news this week?! This is an entirely new problem). [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Oct 2026 06:57 +0000at://did:plc:sehe5pdc7ptfh5ayttdusqpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwusaftpps26https://bsky.app/profile/oxfordclarion.bsky.social/post/3mwt7szvus226Plans have been unveiled for a network of cycle routes linking nearby towns and villages to Oxford, backed by county and city councils – and unusually, the University of Oxford. The Oxford Greenways would connect 200,000 residents to the city on traffic-free paths. https://oxfordclarion.uk/oxford-greenways-a-cure-for-congestion/01 Oct 2026 15:55 +0000at://did:plc:sehe5pdc7ptfh5ayttdusqpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwt7szvus226https://bsky.app/profile/oxfordclarion.bsky.social/post/3mwsyk6bn4c2oCampaign group Friends of Stratfield Brake have announced they intend to lodge another appeal against Oxford United’s new stadium near Kidlington. Their previous application for a judicial review was turned down last week at the High Court. https://www.friendsofstratfieldbrake.org/2026/10/01/legal-update-appeal/s01 Oct 2026 13:45 +0000at://did:plc:sehe5pdc7ptfh5ayttdusqpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwsyk6bn4c2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/oxfordclarion.bsky.social/post/3mwsvtlc6rs2xThe Oxford Preservation Trust has announced the shortlist for its 2026 awards – from the oldest continually inhabited building in England, via iconic college gates, to modern sculpture and new eco-homes. We take a look in a long read. See how many you recognise! https://oxfordclarion.uk/heritage-old-and-new-oxfords-2026-awards-line-up/01 Oct 2026 12:56 +0000at://did:plc:sehe5pdc7ptfh5ayttdusqpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwsvtlc6rs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxfordclarion.bsky.social/post/3mwsul3lrvs2tHigh Street games shop Hoyle's reopened this morning after a brief refurbishment timed to take advantage of Oxford's new traffic filters. Countywide bus services stop 100 metres away, while Hoyle's sustainability commitments include bike courier deliveries. https://hoylesoxford.com/pages/doing-business-the-right-way01 Oct 2026 12:34 +0000at://did:plc:sehe5pdc7ptfh5ayttdusqpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwsul3lrvs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/oxfordclarion.bsky.social/post/3mwsqdigxuk2lSt Edburg’s primary school in Bicester has been given two awards recognising its commitment to inclusion and children’s rights. It has been named a Flagship School by the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) and has also received the Gold Award from UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting School programme.01 Oct 2026 11:18 +0000at://did:plc:sehe5pdc7ptfh5ayttdusqpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwsqdigxuk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxfordclarion.bsky.social/post/3mwsqa7hxlk2f150 new houses are proposed for Sandford-on-Thames, on the southern edge of Oxford – but getting there by bike will mean waiting at four light-controlled crossings within 400m, dismounting on a narrow section of pavement, and crossing the fast and busy entrance to Heyford Hill Sainsbury’s.01 Oct 2026 11:16 +0000at://did:plc:sehe5pdc7ptfh5ayttdusqpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwsqa7hxlk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxfordclarion.bsky.social/post/3mwsmtkr3dk2lOxford's Christmas Light Festival www.oxlightfest.com is returning, and Oxford City Council is calling for community organisations across the city to take part. Deadline to register to take part is 16 October. Details: https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1914/call-out-for-city-communities-to-lead-festival-of-light-for-annual-seasonal-event01 Oct 2026 10:15 +0000at://did:plc:sehe5pdc7ptfh5ayttdusqpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwsmtkr3dk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxfordclarion.bsky.social/post/3mwsddkvahs2cPeople who smoke in Oxfordshire are being encouraged to take part in Stoptober and make use of free local support, as the county prepares for a national change designed to help protect future generations from the harms caused by smoking. https://news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/stoptober-support-available-as-oxfordshire-prepares-for-smokefree-generation/01 Oct 2026 07:25 +0000at://did:plc:sehe5pdc7ptfh5ayttdusqpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwsddkvahs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/oxfordclarion.bsky.social/post/3mwrbrocbp22cApparently this is the week for NSFW stories (RIP our newsletter). Oxford’s STI rate is 66% higher than Cambridge’s, recording 674 diagnoses per 100,000 residents. Oxford ranked 5th overall; Manchester took the top spot. Thank you to the follower who spotted this. [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Sep 2026 21:25 +0000at://did:plc:sehe5pdc7ptfh5ayttdusqpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwrbrocbp22chttps://bsky.app/profile/oxfordclarion.bsky.social/post/3mwrazeuwis2cFriday's newsletter currently has 3 (three) NSFW stories and counting. We are spending our Wednesday evening attempting to sanitise them so they don't get blocked by your email clients. Friday lunchtime we'll find out how effective all your spam filters are.... https://static.klipy.com/ii/71b2873e478b9d8d0482ea3ec777ba7f/67/23/jPyAfvWe.gif?hh=498&ww=498&mp4=uwieJ4vczveHgOJtqm5&webm=GBWvUzultA6zC30 Sep 2026 21:11 +0000at://did:plc:sehe5pdc7ptfh5ayttdusqpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwrazeuwis2chttps://bsky.app/profile/oxfordclarion.bsky.social/post/3mwr7p53xts2cThe UN Older People’s Day will be celebrated in Oxford on October 7th at the Town Hall, with an event organised by older people for older people, to consult, inform & involve residents of 50 years and over on issues which are relevant and of concern and interest to them.30 Sep 2026 20:48 +0000at://did:plc:sehe5pdc7ptfh5ayttdusqpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwr7p53xts2chttps://bsky.app/profile/oxfordclarion.bsky.social/post/3mwqtbiilqs24The Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock has won a Sandford Award for its heritage learning programme. The award is UK and Ireland’s quality mark for heritage learning, independently assessed for sites with engaging, inspiring and inclusive learning experiences. https://news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/the-oxfordshire-museum-scoops-national-heritage-learning-award/30 Sep 2026 17:05 +0000at://did:plc:sehe5pdc7ptfh5ayttdusqpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwqtbiilqs24https://bsky.app/profile/oxfordclarion.bsky.social/post/3mwqsz34gzk24Earth Trust, the environmental charity based at Wittenham Clumps has installed three new cycle shelters, with green roofs and one with e-bike charging facilities, as part of improving sustainable transport to and around the site.30 Sep 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:sehe5pdc7ptfh5ayttdusqpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwqsz34gzk24https://bsky.app/profile/oxfordclarion.bsky.social/post/3mwqe4egh7s2uTwo local pubs have elbowed their way back into CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide this year. The Chequers on the High returns after dropping out in 2026, while the Red Lion in Northmoor is back after a change of tenancy. https://oxforddrinker.camra.org.uk/2026/09/camra-celebrates-good-beer-guide-winners-as-new-edition-published/30 Sep 2026 12:34 +0000at://did:plc:sehe5pdc7ptfh5ayttdusqpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwqe4egh7s2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxfordclarion.bsky.social/post/3mwqcxqqwas2uReuben College, Oxford’s newest (established in 2019), has appointed its second ever president. David Gavaghan, a computational biologist, will succeed Lionel Tarassenko. He will take up the position on 1 September next year. https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2026-09-29-next-president-of-reuben-college-announced-professor-david-gavaghan30 Sep 2026 12:13 +0000at://did:plc:sehe5pdc7ptfh5ayttdusqpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwqcxqqwas2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxfordclarion.bsky.social/post/3mwqct3vhlk2uOxford University has retained its first place in the Times Higher Education rankings for a record 11th year. It won subject firsts in medical & health and computer science, and was ranked 2nd for social sciences and engineering. https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2026-09-30-oxford-named-best-university-in-the-world-for-record-11-years-in-a-row-030 Sep 2026 12:11 +0000at://did:plc:sehe5pdc7ptfh5ayttdusqpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwqct3vhlk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxfordclarion.bsky.social/post/3mwqaypnerc2m42 new homes are proposed for the village of Chilton, just over the A34 from the Harwell Campus. Two previous applications on the same site have been turned down at appeal. Developers Southern Strategic Land call it “a well-considered and comprehensive extension to the existing village”.30 Sep 2026 11:38 +0000at://did:plc:sehe5pdc7ptfh5ayttdusqpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwqaypnerc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxfordclarion.bsky.social/post/3mwqagy6lpk2mA campaign by a group of Bicester students to ban school uniform in pornographic content has reached the national press and attracted almost 7,000 signatures. The Cooper School’s Little Feminist Bookclub believe children “are being sexualised by the depiction of school-aged identities”.30 Sep 2026 11:28 +0000at://did:plc:sehe5pdc7ptfh5ayttdusqpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwqagy6lpk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxfordclarion.bsky.social/post/3mwptyzg7a32yOxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service are collecting children's bikes to support local school bike libraries, on 10 October from 10am-12pm at the Slade Park Fire Station Donated bikes will go to bike libraries at St Francis, St Ebbe's and St Frideswide Primary schools.30 Sep 2026 07:46 +0000at://did:plc:sehe5pdc7ptfh5ayttdusqpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwptyzg7a32yhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxfordclarion.bsky.social/post/3mwptoaqd6d2yWomen Against The Far Right & Oxfordshire Stand Up To Racism (OSUTR) will hold a vigil on 3 October to counter a planned demonstration of the Oxfordshire Patriots. The groups condemn what they say is a far right group hijacking suffering of victims of child sexual exploitation in the name of racism.30 Sep 2026 07:40 +0000at://did:plc:sehe5pdc7ptfh5ayttdusqpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwptoaqd6d2y