Lifestyle

What’s in a (mispronounced) name?

When you read the byline for this article, how did you pronounce my surname? Chances are, you worked through it phonetically, elongating the vowels as you went along.
Lifestyle Emma Heagney -

Journey to decentre of the earth: Wilful ignorance of men

When I went back to my high school last year to talk to prospective applicants, the number one thing I was asked was: “Are all your conversations, like, really smart?”
Lifestyle Nora Miles -

A solo diner’s paradise: Rincha Café review

As the sun shone over Oxford and my collections drew ever closer, I decided I needed a change of scenery from the panicked atmosphere of my college hall.
Lifestyle Prity Laloux -

A day at the races: Corpus Christi 2026 Tortoise Fair

Oxford is full of weird and wonderful traditions, and the Corpus Christi tortoise race certainly takes the cake for the latter.
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Oxford’s Best: Kebab Van

The quest continues to bring you Oxford's finest culinary offerings. This week Becca Webb investigates our best kebab van

Great people, shame about the sheep

Robin McGhee likes the Welsh but the glorious landscape leaves him cold. And very very wet

Sharing a cup and sharing a story

Brendan James discovers the real pain behind the statistics of human casualties in the West Bank

The doctor will see you now

Libby Derbyshire chats with TV doctor Christian Jessen about fans, his body dysmorphia and wanting to be a film director

Heading to the Shag-Cam

Tom Seaward puts his dignity on the line to help you flirt with the Bodleian's finest fitties

The Pussycat that got the cream

Becca Webb talks to Kimberly Wyatt, ex-Pussycat Doll, about talent shows, the Wireless Festival, and her famous legs

Oxford’s Best: Burger

Cherwell begins its quest to find Oxford's best food and drink. This week we're searching for the town's choice cheeseburger

A lesson in longevity

Cherwell watches Ionesco’s La Leçon at the Théâtre de la Huchette in Paris, where it has been performed nightly for more than 50 years

Video Milled the radio star

Helen Pye chats with Scott Mills about gay rights in Uganda, stalkers, fireworks and a few missed alarm clocks

Can I blag you a drink?

Cherwell puts their liver at risk and loses their dignity searching for seven days of cost-free inebriation

How about you, Ben Dover?

Helen Pye negotiates the racy world of Lindsay Honey

Restaurant Review: Gee’s

Our reviewer finds the Banbury Road converted greenhouse a haven of style and calm

Launch of can ban poster plan

Oxford City Council and police have launched a poster campaign to publicise the ban on drinking in the city centre. The posters will be...

The Fog of War

A rare gem of a film doing the tour of select cinemas across the country at the moment is Errol Morris’ The Fog of...

University Cricket – Surrey Fail to See the Light

An unbroken ninth-wicket partnership of 39 secured a draw for Oxford UCCE on day three of their game against Surrey. Chasing 350 to win...
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