Well done to whoever thought having only one side of the street open and just a 2m wide passageway was a good idea during these roadworks.
(This isn't to say that it's not years overdue and very welcome to ensure the road here is fit for buses, but did it require Tunnel of Doom 2.0?)
Hi,
we’re four guys, and we’ve put together Westminster’s restaurant scene in an app called Vota. The concept is simple: you see two places side by side (for example Famille vs. Kachina Southwestern Grill), you choose the place you’d rather go to, and the ranking updates instantly. The more people vote, the more accurate the list gets over time. There are still a few duplicates here and there, but I’m continuously cleaning up the data.
Here’s the iPhone version, with categories that actually fit Westminster’s food scene:
https://apps.apple.com/app/vota-restaurant-ratings/id6744969212
And here’s the Android version (finally live):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vota.app
P.S. I’m not from Westminster (I live in Gothenburg). I’m not collecting data, not selling anything, and the app does not use AI-generated content. I’m posting in a few different subreddits because we now support more regions, and I genuinely want honest feedback from people who actually know the area.
Has anyone else received a PCN for driving in Oxford on 27 Sept when they had a valid permit to do so? I’m wondering if the introduction of the new scheme has messed things up and issued lots of charges unfairly
I've been swimming regularly at Hinksey Outdoor Pool over the last couple of summers, and it's been good for me, even if I'm not a huge fan of the actual swimming! Now that Hinksey has closed for the season, I'm thinking of trying the university pool at Iffley Road. I should keep swimming through the winter, but I'm feeling a bit nervous about trying somewhere unfamiliar.
I swim breaststroke at a fairly leisurely pace and I'm slightly intimidated by the idea of swimming alongside lots of very fast, serious swimmers. At Hinksey I was too fast for the Slow lane, but generally one of the slowest in the Medium lane, and I don't like getting in people's way.
I wondered if anyone who uses Iffley Road Pool could help with a few questions:
Any advice or reassurance from regular swimmers would be very welcome!
What’s going on around st Micheal street loads of emergency vehicles and helicopters in town
Any good matcha spots?
I like Blank Street Coffee but it’s unavailable here so I usually go to Black Sheep Coffee.
I’ve tried
- Coconut Matcha Cloud from Society Cafe
- Iced Matcha Latte from Kado Cafe
- Yi fang
- Costa Coffee
- Gail’s
Hello! I’m a visiting student looking to be buy a bicycle for cheap for a few months. Anyone know where I can go to buy one or if anyone wants to sell one in the Oxford area? Walking distance only preferred. Thanks.
First residents move into new social rent homes at Chestnut Tower
Residents are moving into 61 homes for social rent at the new Chestnut Tower in Blackbird Leys, marking a major milestone in the widespread regeneration of the area.
The new homes in the nine-storey development are being allocated through Oxford City Council’s housing register, and are designed to help local people who have been waiting for a secure and genuinely affordable place to live.
Cowley Community Roadshow at Templars Square
More than 100 organisations, charities, community groups and public services are coming together on Wednesday 4 November at Templars Square for the Cowley Community Roadshow hosted in partnership with Oxford City Council.
Taking place from 1pm-4pm, the free event will be an opportunity to meet organisations face-to-face, ask questions and discover the support and services that are available across Oxford.
Seek helpful advice at our renters face-to-face clinic
Feeling harassed by your landlord? Do they come in unannounced or have you had your rent increased? Want advice on your tenancy rights?
Our renters face-to-face clinic can give you advice. Book an appointment by calling 01865 252267 or 01865 252211. It takes place on Wednesdays from 9am-12pm at Rose Hill Community Centre.
Bike removals for Oxford Half Marathon
A reminder that as part of preparations for the Oxford Half Marathon, all bike racks along Jowett Walk, Mansfield Road, and Broad Street will be suspended from 6am on Saturday (10 October). Any bicycles still attached to these racks at that time will be removed.
Any bicycles that are removed will be securely stored for 35 days. After this period, unclaimed bikes will be donated or recycled. Anyone wishing to reclaim a removed bicycle should contact stuart.grisbrooke@odsgroup.co.uk.
The bike racks will be reinstated by 7am on Monday (12 October).
ODS launches safety campaign as dangerous driving puts frontline crews at risk
ODS is launching a new workforce safety campaign following a number of near miss incidents involving domestic and commercial recycling and waste crews.
The campaign, known as DROPs (Driving Recklessly on Pavements), aims to remind motorists to slow down, be patient around working vehicles, and recognise that the people collecting waste and recycling are carrying out essential frontline services and deserve to do so safely.
ODS crews continue to report dangerous driving behaviour while working on streets across the city, including motorists mounting pavements, attempting to squeeze past collection vehicles in narrow roads, and making last-second overtakes. Watch the footage: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7RKpQp2IPW0
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Hello!
If anyone with knowledge of the bus routes tomorrow for the marathon can help? I've looked everywhere online and I can't find any information about which buses are running, what their routes are, where to get them etc.
For context, I usually get the 700 from Headington/Marston to go to summertown. All of Banbury road will be closed tomorrow as well as Marston ferry so I'm assuming I'll need to get a bus into town and then maybe a bus up Woodstock road? Where will the buses for Woodstock road be picking up?
Thank you in advance X
Another look at the demolition work being carried out to the old Odeon cinema on Oxford's George St, with an 'over the fence' view of the demolition site. Filmed Friday 9th October 2026.
I have 2 tickets to Madra Salach in the bullingdon on Sunday night and can no longer make it. Face value without the booking fee so £35 total if anyone wants them.
Cheers
So. Friends friend accused me of touching a female inappropriately.
What happened is 2 days ago my housemate had her birthday party.
Her friend a couple, started accusing me of touching her inappropriately and saying I judged her character just because i told them not to sleep in my room.
Just because i said not to sleep in my room they got aggressive and then all of a sudden the girls boyfriend started saying i touched her inappropriately.
And was threatening me.
I am stressed and i am feeling suicidal now. I dont know what to do. We all are international students here in oxford.
I feel worthless and stressed about the situation.
I dont want to end my life but still it is haunting me and making my life difficult.
I havent slept since then and scared to go close to any girl now.
Can anyone advice me what steps i can take to prevent them from spreading this misinformation about me.
Thank you
Going to the O2 Academy on Saturday for The Wanted show. I'm not local so just wondering what the vibe is with this venue? It looks pretty intimate, can you leave the show and go out for a smoke etc? Whats the deal?
Hey folks. Anyone know if there are any pilates studios or ladies only gyms / classes in or near Headington area ? According to google there isnt much :/ just ur standard Anytime fitness and The gym group. Just thought id ask locals as im fairly new to oxford!