Olivia Churchill
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Oxfordshire Community Land Trust unveils its first affordable housing development
Oxfordshire Community Land Trust (OCLT) has announced the opening of its first affordable housing development with an open day and celebration for investors, supporters, contractors and tenants.
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Free ‘Science Wonder’ garden party to take place at Begbroke Science Park
The free Science Wonder’ garden party will take place in the walled garden at Begbroke Science Park on Saturday, 01 July, from 11.00am to 4.00pm.
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Thrive Homes launches a digital platform for vital safety and maintenance information
Thrive Homes has launched a digital platform to transform how its customers access vital safety and maintenance information for their building.
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Bicester-based transport and distribution company Darcica Logistics wins trio of awards
Bicester-based transport and distribution company Darcica Logistics, a member of Palletways UK’s express palletised freight network, has been recognised in the Oxfordshire Business Awards (OXBA) with a trio of awards.
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Turner Properties expands services with a new office in South Oxfordshire
Local estate agents Turner Properties have opened a new office at Milton Park in South Oxfordshire, extending their customer-first approach to estate agency throughout the region.
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Local care home celebrates 75 years with a sponsored walk
Rush Court, a local care home in Wallingford, has celebrated 75 years with a sponsored 75-mile walk, where residents, staff and family members have been walking laps around the grounds and gardens.
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Work starts on expanding St Edburg’s CE Primary School in Bicester
Bicester children are set to benefit from a purpose-built, single-storey building under construction as work starts on expanding St Edburg’s CE Primary School on the Kingsmere development in Bicester.
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Firefighters to join 20th anniversary of Oxford Pride celebrations
Firefighters from Oxfordshire County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service will join Oxford Pride celebrations, marking the 20th anniversary of the event on Saturday, 03 June.
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Hinksey Splash Park to remain closed this summer due to safety concerns
The children’s splash park at Hinksey Park will not open this summer, as the condition of the play surface and fountains are unsafe for children to use.
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Study finds railway route between Oxford, Witney, and Carterton would be feasible
A new feasibility study has set out the case for a railway route connecting Carterton, Witney, and Eynsham to Oxford. The preliminary strategic outline case for the Carterton-Witney-Oxford Rail Corridor (CWORC) was commissioned by Oxfordshire County Council following proposals from the Witney Oxford Transport (WOT) Group. The aim was to establish if there is a…
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Council grants now available for community food banks and larders
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils are offering financial support to community organisations as food prices continue to rise and increasing numbers of people turn to food banks for essentials.
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A colourful celebration of Pride this June at Cornerstone Arts Centre
Celebrate Pride this June at Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot with several events to embrace the LGBTQ+ community. From 9 to 15 June, there will be something for everyone to enjoy and embrace, from drag cabaret to free family-friendly arts and yoga.
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Summer season is set to start at Riverside splash pad with over £400k refurbishment
The countdown has begun for the start of the summer season at the Riverside outdoor pool and splash pad in Wallingford, with work underway to get the pool ready to open on Saturday, 27 May – ahead of the half-term holiday.
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Have a splashing good time at splash pads across the Vale this summer
Preparations are ramping up as the splash pads in the Vale of White Horse District are being prepared to be switched on for the summer.
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Oxford welcomes new Lord Mayor, Councillor Lubna Arshad
Councillor Lubna Arshad is the first woman of colour, the first Muslim woman of intersectional background, and the youngest Lord Mayor representing the city.
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Lemongrass Marketing wins Sunday Times Best Places to Work Award 2023
Lemongrass Marketing, a Travel PR and Content agency based in Bicester, has been awarded a Sunday Times Best Places to Work Award. The agency was selected from the results of an employee survey with questions specially designed by Employee Experience experts.