Local news: Abingdon-on-Thames
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Exscientia selects Milton Park for new laboratories
The expansion will see the firm occupy 20,151sq ft of laboratory and office space at 155 Brook Drive, which is part of the Science Vale Enterprise Zone.
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Abingdon-based cybersecurity business Sophos acquires USA-based Refactr
Refactr’s entire team of developers and engineers have joined Sophos, which will continue to develop and offer Refactr’s platform to their existing and growing base of partners and organizations.
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Abingdon-based Nexeon secures £1.5m funding for battery research project
The Silicon Anode Battery for Rapid Electrification (SABRE) project will develop battery cells with higher energy density in response to the demand for increased EV driving range.
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MAST Upgrade team recognised with a prestigious award
The Major Project Award from the Royal Academy of Engineering was presented in recognition of delivering a major engineering project which has a substantial impact on society.
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Tokamak Energy signals major expansion with over 160 new jobs
More than 160 skilled new roles for scientists and engineers will be created at the company’s headquarters at the Milton Park scientific hub near Oxford over the next three years.
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Oxfordshire stage route revealed for 2021 Women’s Tour cycling race
The 147.6km route covers a large section of the county, heading as far south as Culham, before visiting Abingdon and Deddington on its journey north to a finish in Banbury.
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Abingdon-based Conrad Energy acquires operational battery asset near Bedford
The acquisition continues plans at this Independent Power Producer (IPP) to place supporting the transition to a low carbon economy at the heart of their strategic plans.
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Gigabit-capable, full-fibre broadband coming to Oxfordshire
Residents are set to benefit from faster internet with a significant number of Oxfordshire towns being confirmed for an upgrade to gigabit-capable, full-fibre broadband.
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100 new homes coming soon at Redrow’s The Lawns development in Oxford
A selection of one, two, three, four and five-bedroom homes will soon become available on Kennington Road when Redrow Thames Valley launches phase two of The Lawns development.
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District councils make their revised management structure permanent
The decision formalises the structure that has been operating successfully at the councils for many months, and it demonstrates a strong commitment to working in partnership with others.
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Abbey Meadow outdoor pool ready to reopen in July
Vale of White Horse District Council has been working hard with its leisure contractor GLL to get the pool open and allow local residents and visitors to enjoy the popular riverside pool this summer.
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Science Minister opens new high-tech divertor lab at Tokamak Energy
The lab, which is housed at the company’s headquarters at Milton Park, is a key development as the company continues to pioneer commercial fusion energy.