Local news: Abingdon-on-Thames
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Robust performance for Oxford Instruments in half-year results to 30 September 2020
The leading provider of high technology products and systems for industry and research made the announcement in its half-year results for the six months to 30 September 2020.
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OpTek Systems expands into new HQ space at Abingdon Business Park
OpTek Systems which provides laser processing solutions has expanded into the new Foxcombe development in Abingdon Business Park, having outgrown their existing facilities on the Park.
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All systems go for UK’s £55M fusion energy experiment at Culham
Clean energy from fusion is a step closer with the launch of the MAST Upgrade tokamak – the UK’s £55M fusion energy experiment.
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Eco-builders Green Unit announce strategic partnership with Beard Construction
Abingdon-based eco-builders Green Unit have announced that it has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with Beard Construction.
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Milton Park in Abingdon welcomes three new companies
Three new companies have recently joined Milton Park’s community – one of the Oxfordshire’s biggest science and technology parks.
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UK Gov contracts with Abingdon Health for COVID-19 rapid antibody tests
The UK government has entered into a contract with Abingdon Health, on behalf of the UK-Rapid Test Consortium, for the supply of COVID-19 rapid antibody tests.
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Oxford MP Layla Moran appointed Lib Dem’s foreign affairs spokesperson
Layla Moran, Oxford West and Abingdon since 2017, has been appointed foreign affairs spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats.
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Abingdon Business Park secures healthcare company at Blacklands Way
Royal London Asset Management has successfully completed the final letting of its Blacklands Way development at Abingdon Business Park in Oxfordshire.
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First new ventilator to roll off production line in Abingdon this weekend
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] The first devices from the Government’s ventilator challenge will roll off a production line in Abingdon this weekend, ahead of delivery to the NHS next week, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove has announced today. The news comes as some of the biggest names in British manufacturing race to step up…
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Oxfordshire bookshops shortlisted for 2020 Independent Bookshop awards
Abingdon-based Mostly Books and Bicester-based Coles Books have been shortlisted as regional finalists for the 2020 Independent Bookshop of the Year awards
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Oxford scientists recognised in prestigious 2020 Blavatnik Awards
Three Oxford scientists have been named laureates and finalists of the 2020 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the United Kingdom.
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MBE for Di Batchelor of Abingdon & Witney College
Di Batchelor Principal of Abingdon & Witney College has been awarded an MBE in the 2020 New Year Honours for Services to Further and Adult Education.