Local news: Abingdon-on-Thames
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Oxfordshire landfill extension faces refusal after wave of complaints
Plans to extend operations at FCC Environment’s Sutton Courtenay waste facility until 2039 have been recommended for refusal by county council officers, following more than 1,000 complaints about odours and a summer marked by two fires at separate facilities.
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Giant 12-tonne vessel installed at Culham fusion research facility
Engineers at Culham Campus have installed a 12-tonne vessel as part of a major upgrade to the MAST Upgrade fusion machine, which will double its heating power and allow scientists to investigate conditions needed for future fusion power plants.
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Drivers warned of delays as two major roadworks commence in Abingdon next week
Drivers are being warned of likely delays in Abingdon as work at Peachcroft roundabout coincides with the A34 Lodge Hill junction scheme for around six weeks from 28 September.
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Ocean Film Festival brings ocean adventures to Abingdon
The Ocean Film Festival World Tour comes to Abingdon this October with a collection of short films celebrating ocean adventure, marine life and conservation, including the remarkable story of a 1973 Pacific crossing.
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English whisky secures protected status in landmark Geographical Indication decision
English whisky has been granted Geographical Indication status by Defra, giving the rapidly growing industry legal protection for the name and setting new standards for production, while Oxfordshire distilleries are among those positioned to benefit from the recognition.
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£14m Signal Yard development at Milton Park set for official launch
The £14m retail and hospitality destination at Milton Park will launch this month, bringing independent food, drink, health and leisure businesses together in a new social hub for workers, visitors and the wider Oxfordshire community.
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Abingdon dementia café helps families find friendship and support
A community memory café in Abingdon is helping people living with dementia and their carers find friendship, practical support and reassurance, with some attendees later moving into day care or residential care at Bridge House.
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Abingdon pupils celebrate strong GCSE results after making progress in specialist education
Students at The Unicorn School in Abingdon are celebrating strong GCSE and vocational results, highlighting the role of specialist, nurturing education in supporting young people with dyslexia and other learning differences to achieve their potential.
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1885 Burgers opens permanent restaurant at Milton Park’s new Signal Yard destination
Oxfordshire burger brand 1885 Burgers has opened its first permanent restaurant at Milton Park’s new Signal Yard, serving handcrafted burgers, loaded fries, sandos and breakfast options.
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Three innovative companies choose Milton Park for next stage of growth
Three growing companies spanning ecology, fusion energy and immersive technology have chosen Milton Park as their new base, strengthening Oxfordshire’s position as one of the UK’s leading centres for science, innovation and high-growth businesses.
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Australian life sciences firm IonOpticks chooses Milton Park for European headquarters
Australian life sciences company IonOpticks has established its first overseas headquarters at Milton Park, creating a new UK and European base that will bring faster support to researchers working in proteomics and medical science.
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Milton Park launches new Park Rangers to support growing Oxfordshire innovation community
Milton Park has introduced a new Park Rangers service designed to provide a more visible and customer-focused presence across the Oxfordshire innovation community, supporting thousands of employees, visitors and more than 280 businesses based at the site.