Oxford Clarion

Council biodiversity reports might not seem the most thrilling reading. But underneath the dry pages of figures is a promising story of rewilding and recovery. The Vale of White Horse and South Oxfordshire District Councils recently released new biodiversity reports, which (perhaps surprisingly) offer an encouraging look at the regions’

All the fallout from last week’s elections, plus trains to Bristol, college beehives, a new blue plaque and Europe Day. And two photo specials! Read on… This week’s photo stories Can you spot yourself in either of the two mass events in the city on Sunday? Our ace

Six thousand runners of all speeds took on the Oxford Town and Gown 10k in aid of Muscular Dystrophy UK on Sunday. Our photographer Roger Close was out on the course. The day started with a guided warm up, and a 3k junior race. A fast, flat course on closed

They came on balance bikes, cargo bikes, tandems, bikes with stabilisers, bikes with doll seats, and just plain bikes. But they filled the city with energy, and joy, and the tinkling of bicycle bells. Organised by cycle campaign group Cyclox, Kidical Mass claimed the streets of Oxford for the afternoon

Election fever! Our editorial fingers have barely stopped moving since the small hours. This week’s newsletter is brought to you by coffee, adrenaline and sheer bloody-mindedness. Read on for the latest… This week’s top stories The Green Party was the big winner in the Oxford City Council elections

It’s a short week, but a long one. (Can we really call it a “midweek” newsletter on the first working day of the week?) All the Oxfordshire news you need in our election week roundup… This week’s top story Elections for Oxford City Council, West Oxfordshire and Cherwell