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Sleeping Behind Oxford's Gates: Nights in the Colleges
travel8 days ago

Sleeping Behind Oxford's Gates: Nights in the Colleges

During Oxford’s long university holidays, many of the city’s 39 colleges open guest rooms to overnight visitors, offering private quads, gardens and centuries-old dining and library spaces. Stays cost roughly £100–£175 per night for a double en-suite and can be booked via UniversityRooms.com or directly with the colleges (Brasenose, Queen’s and Christ Church are highlighted). The experience provides a rare, inside glimpse of Oxford life beyond tours, with porter lodges, dawn walks, and historic halls as the backdrop.

via BBC|
#accommodation#colleges#oxford
environment1 month ago

Winter storm bites north Mississippi with outages and closures

Winter storm dumped snow and freezing rain across northern Mississippi, causing widespread damage and outages—peaking at about 12% of customers—as well as school closures in Oxford/Lafayette County and other districts. Officials warned conditions could worsen before improving, with FEMA declaring an emergency for Mississippi and power infrastructure damaged across counties from Oxford to Natchez, creating dangerous travel and requiring days to restore service.

via mississippitoday.org|
#environment#ice-storm#mississippi
Man Charged in Oxford and Heathrow Robbery Cases
crime2 months ago

Man Charged in Oxford and Heathrow Robbery Cases

A man was charged after masked individuals stole a £450,000 watch and over £1 million in cryptocurrency from a vehicle in Oxford, forcing a victim to transfer funds and taking phones and valuables. Abdul Malik Cali, 24, was arrested at Heathrow and charged with conspiracy to commit robbery, with other arrests made in connection to the case.

via BBC|
#arrest#crime#cryptocurrency
West Hanney Man's Brain Tumour Developed Over a Decade
health8 months ago

West Hanney Man's Brain Tumour Developed Over a Decade

Charlie Broadhurst from West Hanney was diagnosed with a grade II astrocytoma brain tumor that had grown undetected for over a decade, despite earlier scans suggesting sinus issues. After a seizure in 2022, he underwent surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, and now has regular scans to monitor his condition. His story highlights the importance of brain tumor research and awareness.

via BBC|
#astrocytoma#brain-tumor#cancer-research
32 U.S. Students Win 2025 Rhodes Scholarships, Including Harvard and Georgetown Scholars
education1 year ago

32 U.S. Students Win 2025 Rhodes Scholarships, Including Harvard and Georgetown Scholars

Five Harvard students from the Class of 2025 have been selected as American Rhodes Scholars, marking the sixth consecutive year Harvard has had the most winners among U.S. universities. The students will pursue postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford. This year, 865 students from 243 colleges were endorsed for the scholarship. The selected students expressed excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to study at Oxford.

via Harvard Crimson|
#academic-honors#education#harvard