The latest news from the city.
The Independent Cafe, set in a former bishop's residence at 85-87 St Aldate's near Christ Church Cathedral, is a cosy, family-friendly spot for coffee, sandwiches and light meals. It is open daily with ample indoor and outdoor seating, no reservations and a 5/5 food hygiene rating.
Walters of Oxford is a long-established formal menswear shop on Turl Street, offering suit and formalwear hire, menswear sales and academic gowns. This post covers what they stock, prices, reviews and opening hours.
A guide to Oxfordshire's 2026 pantomime season, with Snow White at the Oxford Playhouse and The Snow Queen at The Theatre Chipping Norton as the main draws, plus smaller productions in Thame, Henley, Witney, Wantage and Didcot.
The Illuminated Orchestra brings 'The Best of Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated' to Dorchester Abbey near Oxford on Thursday 12 November, with early and late sessions. A look at the programme, the tickets and the medieval abbey.
Oxford's Christmas Light Festival runs from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November 2026, with a Victorian market on Broad Street, a Rose Hill light parade, a free Cutteslowe Park light trail and community events in Cowley, East Oxford and The Leys.
A guide to The Trout Inn in Lower Wolvercote, a Grade II listed pub on the Thames with a long literary history, including Brideshead Revisited and Inspector Morse, plus opening hours, booking conditions and what to expect inside.
The Gang of Three, a political comedy-drama by Robert Khan and Tom Salinsky, plays at the Oxford Playhouse from 27 to 31 October. All performances are currently sold out, with a post-show talk on Wednesday 28 October.
The Covered Market is Oxford's oldest retail space, home to more than 50 independent shops, cafés and food outlets. This post covers its history, its best-known stalls, and the practical details to know before visiting.
The Snowman in Concert returns to Oxford's Sheldonian Theatre on Monday 21 December, with the Mozart Symphony Orchestra playing Howard Blake's score live to the film. Three performances at 13:30, 15:30 and 17:30, tickets £12 to £34, suitable for ages 5+.
Multi-award-winning comedian and NHS doctor Michael Akadiri brought his new show 'Don't Call Me Uncle!' to The North Wall Arts Centre on 15 October. A look at the show's premise, his medical background, his awards and credits, and where the tour heads next.
