Local news: Abingdon-on-Thames
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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.
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Canadian General Fusion to build its Fusion Demonstration Plant at Culham
General Fusion will enter into a long-term lease with UKAEA, following the construction of the new facility that will be used to demonstrate it’s proprietary Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF) technology.
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Fusion Processing selected for new self-driving minibus trial at Milton Park
Oxfordshire County Council signed an agreement to procure an electric, self-driving minibus for use by staff working at Milton Park near Didcot.
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Waitrose Unpacked scheme expands to include more products
The concept has helped save hundreds of tonnes of unnecessary plastic and packaging since it was launched in the Waitrose Botley Road shop in summer 2019.
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Our Lady’s Abingdon appoints Daniel Gibbons as next head
He is currently Deputy Headteacher at Downside School in Somerset, a co-educational Catholic independent boarding and day school for children aged up to 18 years.
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Culham experiment could remove hurdle in developing fusion energy
Initial results from an experiment at the UKAEA demonstrates the success of a world-first concept that could remove one of the major hurdles in developing fusion energy.
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Milton Park unveils plans for the Bee House flexible co-working building
The refurbishment of 140 Eastern Avenue will create one of Oxfordshire’s newest and largest flexible co-working building with a capacity for 550 people.
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Johnson Matthey opens Milton Park Battery Technology Centre
This is a further strategic development in the commercialisation of eLNO® battery technology, its portfolio of leading nickel rich advanced cathode materials.
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Our Lady’s Abingdon offers exam-free entry for 2021 and 2022 pupil intake
The school has taken the decision to adapt its admissions approach to ensure that no child is disadvantaged in applying due to a loss of education time.