Olivia Churchill
Latest news and stories
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Long Crendon-based Renewed Eco Shop launches Crowdfunder for community eco hub
Renewed Eco Shop is growing for the community and needs £7,000 to help them provide more refills and a community space to offer workshops, talks and events.
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OxLEP’s business podcast OxTalks returns for a second series
Hosted by seasoned broadcaster Howard Bentham, OxTalks aims to answer some of the biggest questions in business – from efficiency levels to staff motivation – to support and nurture business growth in Oxfordshire.
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Bromford secures next phase of affordable housing at Graven Hill
Graven Hill Village Development Company (GHVDC) re-appointed Bromford for this latest phase, which will include 50 homes, 31 of which will be affordable rent and 19 shared ownership at the 462-acre site.
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Oxfordshire-based travel communications specialist Lemongrass becomes B Corp
Lemongrass, an award-winning PR and content agency for travel brands with an eco office in Bicester has achieved B Corp status, demonstrating its commitment to being a more environmentally and socially responsible business in the travel sector.
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Homeless Oxfordshire partners with Crisis to educate audiences from across the UK
Homeless Oxfordshire and Crisis are collaborating with volunteering and eco-action platform OnHand for an educational webinar after new government figures show an 18% increase in people sleeping on the streets.
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RWK Goodman strengthens residential property team with new Oxford appointment
RWK Goodman has strengthened its residential property team with the appointment of Claire Rose. She joins RWK Goodman as a Partner in the Residential Property team based in its office in Oxford.
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Oxfordshire-based Ingleton Wood retains Top 50 consultancy ranking
Oxfordshire-based property and construction consultancy Ingleton Wood has cemented its Top 50 consultancy ranking in Building Magazine’s renowned league table for the fifth year in a row.
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Barton Bash enjoys biggest turnout with continued support from local housebuilder
Vistry Thames Valley donated £500 to the Barton Bash, a family fun day run by the Barton Community Association. Half of the money was put towards the most recent event in September, while the remainder will be used for the Christmas event on Sunday, 17 December.
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Grant scheme available for rural businesses and organisations in South Oxon and Vale districts
The scheme is designed to support capital projects for small businesses and community infrastructure that help to improve productivity and strengthen the rural economy and communities.
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South Oxon and Vale Councils affordable housing grants to help address urgent needs
More affordable, energy-efficient homes will be built in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse thanks to an improved affordable housing grants process.
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Sixes Social Cricket is to open in Westgate Oxford this November
Sixes Social Cricket, the world’s leading cricket batting experience, is launching a new venue in the heart of the city Oxford on 15 November.
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Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel appoints Head Chef trained by Jamie Oliver
Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel has appointed Anthony Pitcher as its new Head Chef to help put the venue on the map as a go-to dining destination in Oxford.
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Award winning recruitment agency Hooray opens Oxford branch
Hooray, an award-winning recruitment agency, has launched in Oxfordshire, bringing ethical recruiting to the county.
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Oxford Tube introduces several extra services for passengers
The Oxford Tube service has added extra services connecting parts of West Oxfordshire to London, and a new stop in High Wycombe.
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Rankings mark a successful year for Oxfordshire-based law firm Hedges
Oxfordshire-based law firm Hedges has once again been ranked highly in two of the UK’s most prestigious national guides to the best law firms in the country.
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The Didcot Powerhouse Fund celebrates second anniversary of supporting Didcot community
The Didcot Powerhouse Fund is entering its third year of grant-giving to the local community and, from December 2023, will be inviting applications for its 2024 round of grant-giving.