01 - Weather ☂

Cool today and tomorrow, with showers on the weekend…

The weather in Oxford will continue to be cloudy and cool today and Friday. Over the weekend the temperature will rise slightly, but with it will come occasional showers.

Remember, the weather on our little island changes regularly - hit the link above for the most up-to-date forecast from the Met Office.

02 - Headlines to know 📰

Here’s what’s been happening in Oxford…

💷£1.3m funding to promote physical activity in Oxfordshire

Local charity Active Oxfordshire has received funding from the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board, Oxfordshire County Council, as well as city and district councils.

The £1.3m is set to touch more than 16,000 residents and further the charity’s ongoing work, as well as launch a programme for infants.

Full story on BBC News here

👨‍🎓👩‍🎓University of Oxford announces six recipients of honorary degrees

This year, at the Encaenia ceremony, the six honorary degrees will be given to:

• Warren East (engineer and businessperson)

• Sir Demis Hassabis (computer scientist, AI researcher and entrepreneur)

• Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (economist)

• Sir Michael Palin (actor, writer)

• Anoushka Shankar (musician, composer and producer)

• Professor Salim Yusuf (cardiologist and epidemiologist)

For ticket registration and more on the recipients click here

03 - Quiz question ❔

04 - Top live events this weekend 🎙

05 - Sports results & fixtures 🏉

Fixtures

⚽ Exeter City vs Oxford United

Saturday 27th April - 12.30pm

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Ps. the answer to the quiz question is…

Q. Which animals are shown in Oxford City’s coat of arms?

A. An ox crossing the water is surrounded by a crowned lion holding a Tudor rose. They are supported by an elephant and a beaver which are linked to the local sixteenth-century Knolleys and Norreys families.