Sue Thomas
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Californian athleisure brand Vuori opens first UK discount boutique at Bicester Village
Californian performance apparel brand Vuori has opened its first UK discount boutique at Bicester Village, bringing its coastal-inspired activewear collection to Oxfordshire’s luxury shopping destination.
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Australian life sciences firm IonOpticks chooses Milton Park for European headquarters
Australian life sciences company IonOpticks has established its first overseas headquarters at Milton Park, creating a new UK and European base that will bring faster support to researchers working in proteomics and medical science.
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Milton Park launches new Park Rangers to support growing Oxfordshire innovation community
Milton Park has introduced a new Park Rangers service designed to provide a more visible and customer-focused presence across the Oxfordshire innovation community, supporting thousands of employees, visitors and more than 280 businesses based at the site.
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Cokethorpe School secures planning approval for new nursery in Oxfordshire
Cokethorpe School has secured planning permission for a new nursery for children from nine months old, creating additional early years places for Oxfordshire families ahead of its planned opening in late 2026.
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Banbury-headquartered Bibby Financial Services secures €250m HSBC funding facility to expand SME support
Bibby Financial Services, headquartered in Adderbury near Banbury, has agreed a €250 million funding facility with HSBC UK that will help expand its support for small and medium-sized businesses across Europe and Asia.
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Oxford Bus Company owner unveils new Go Thames Valley brand
Oxford Bus Company’s parent group has been renamed Go Thames Valley as part of a wider move to reflect its expanding regional transport network and prepare for upcoming local government changes across the Thames Valley.
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County council calls for new government grants to help keep homes cool during heatwaves
Oxfordshire County Council is calling on ministers to introduce a new Cool Homes Grant to help vulnerable households retrofit homes at risk of overheating as heatwaves become more frequent.
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Oxfordshire business coach launches new Financial Times guide for aspiring entrepreneurs
An Oxfordshire business coach and former entrepreneur has launched a new book in the prestigious Financial Times Guide series, sharing lessons from his own business journey to help aspiring founders build successful companies.
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Siblings sell long-established Kidlington nursery sold to expanding childcare operator
The family-run Kidlington nursery founded more than three decades ago has been sold to an expanding Oxfordshire childcare operator, ensuring the continuation of the setting’s legacy and early years education provision.
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230-year-old Oxfordshire law firm Hedges Law secures investment to shape future growth
Oxfordshire law firm Hedges Law has secured investment backing from Henley-on-Thames private investment office CKM3 as part of the launch of Oak Legal Group, a new professional services model aimed at supporting independent law firms through long-term growth.
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Plans for major Ozone Leisure Park redevelopment set for approval by City Council
Plans to transform Oxford’s Ozone Leisure Park with new leisure facilities, laboratories, a transport hub and the restoration of a historic Grade II listed pub are set to move forward, with planning officers recommending approval.
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Oxford MedTech founder wins top prize at NatWest Accelerator Pitch Competition final
An Oxford-based MedTech entrepreneur has secured the £70,000 top prize at the NatWest Accelerator Oxford Pitch Competition, as more than 400 founders, investors and business leaders gathered at Saïd Business School to celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Businesses claim Oxford traffic measures are damaging trade amid calls for transparency
Oxford business owners have accused Oxfordshire County Council of causing “harm” through traffic restrictions, claiming they were not consulted. New data shows falling footfall and reduced spend, intensifying debate ahead of planned traffic filters.
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EXOq innovation district plan near Kidlington sparks debate over green belt development
Plans for a major £900 million innovation district on Oxfordshire’s green belt have sparked strong opposition from campaigners and local groups, who warn of severe traffic impacts and accuse developers of a “betrayal” over land use commitments.
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Oxfordshire motion tech firm Vicon powers UK-first University-based virtual production studio
Oxfordshire-based motion capture specialist Vicon has delivered a UK-first hybrid virtual production system to Arts University Bournemouth, giving students access to industry-leading filmmaking technology through a landmark £1.25 million investment.
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Oxfordshire Business Awards mark 30 years with landmark celebration of regional enterprise
The Oxfordshire Business Awards (OXBA) marked their 30th anniversary with a sold-out celebration at Oxford Brookes University, bringing together 350 business leaders to recognise outstanding achievement across the county’s thriving enterprise community.