Katie Collier

Oxford High School GDST students achieved strong 2026 GCSE results, with 88% of grades at 9–7 and 50% at grade 9. However, performance was below the previous year's figures in some measures: grades 9–8 fell from 83.33% to 74%, while grades 9–7 declined from 94.12% to 88%. The school highlighted exceptional subject results and individual achievements, including students earning multiple grade 9s and progressing to the school's Sixth Form.

The Royal Air Force Red Arrows have canceled appearances at the Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow, Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week because prolonged poor weather in northeastern Canada delayed their return from a North American tour. The events will continue with substitute RAF aircraft, including Typhoon jets, a C-17 Globemaster and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flypasts. Wing Commander Sasha Nash apologized to organizers and communities, while stressing that safety will determine when the team can resume its display season.