Oxford Clarion

Oxford’s visitor numbers continue to outperform the UK average, according to latest footfall figures obtained by the Oxford Clarion. We compared Oxford city footfall data to figures reported by the British Retail Consortium representing the national picture – both for UK footfall in general, and High Street footfall specifically. On

So the voting is over and the dust is just beginning to settle. We are sure there will be sore heads and sleepy eyes today. We wish all candidates and activists a swift recovery, and as ever, we thank any and all candidates who put themselves up for election. Win

They call me the Count because I really love to count.... ha ha ha ha! We are not (quite) delirious with election fever. But the campaign is entering its closing stages. Soon, it’s all over… bar the counting. If Britain is a beacon for democracy, and the UK parliament

Not all heroes wear capes. Some have rulers. Or spatulas. Have you ever wondered about how you vote? Not the way you vote, of course, but the mechanics of it. In this latest long read, we demystify some of what goes on in election times, where a crowd of unsung

The winner of the General Election might be a foregone conclusion, but in Oxfordshire, it’s going down to the wire. Only two of the county’s seats – Oxford East and Oxford West & Abingdon – are (probably) safe. In the other five, from Henley to Banbury and all points in

The Clarion hasn’t endorsed an election candidate since 1907 and we’re not planning to start now. We know we have Conservative, Labour, LibDem and Green readers, plus independents of all stripes (albeit not always our biggest fans). Many of you will be voting with your heart for your