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Grainger achieves full lease-up at flagship Oxford build-to-rent scheme
Grainger plc has reached full lease-up at The Kimmeridge, Oxford’s first build-to-rent scheme, in just seven months. The milestone highlights strong demand for high-quality rental homes and marks a significant achievement for the UK’s largest listed residential landlord.
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NHS Dentist confirmed for Milton Park’s new Signal Yard hub
Milton Park’s new amenity hub, Signal Yard, has announced Damira Dental Studios as its first occupier. The NHS dentist will open in 2025, providing 6,000 patient places, as the vibrant community destination prepares for its official launch in 2026.
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Persimmon Homes donates 10,000 bricks to support ACE Training construction apprentices
Persimmon Homes Wessex has donated 10,000 bricks to ACE Training Centre in Kidlington, helping apprentices gain hands-on experience. The donation, marked by MP Calum Miller and Cllr Sean Gaul, supports the next generation of Oxfordshire’s construction professionals.
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Taylor Wimpey to launch 281 new homes at Harwell’s Valley Park
Taylor Wimpey will launch 281 new homes at Valley Park, Harwell, this September. Dahlia View follows the success of Primrose Gardens and is part of a 4,254-home development featuring schools, shops, sports facilities, and green open spaces.
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Harrow Estates secures 300-acre site for landmark Bicester development
Harrow Estates has acquired a 300-acre site in Bicester to deliver 1,500 homes, a 21-hectare Nature Conservation Area, and new community facilities, with works starting in 2027 on what will become a flagship, nature-led Oxfordshire development.
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Kings Education announces the launch of Kings Oxford School of Sciences
Kings Oxford will relaunch as the Kings Oxford School of Sciences in 2026. Timed with the college’s 40th anniversary, the new school will provide science-focused A-levels, degree pathways, and a programme to prepare students for top universities worldwide.
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Oxford’s Adaptix enters Swiss market with new VetSA3D distibution agreement
Oxford-based medical imaging specialist Adaptix Ltd has signed a Swiss distribution deal with Schenk Röntgenbedarf AG to supply its VetSA3D 3D X-ray system. The breakthrough technology delivers high-quality, low-dose imaging at reduced cost, supporting more accurate diagnoses.
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voco Oxford Thames sees rising demand for boat arrivals at weddings
Couples are increasingly choosing voco Oxford Thames for weddings with a twist: boat arrivals. Set on a private stretch of the River Thames, the venue’s exclusive water entrance is in high demand, offering an unforgettable start to the celebrations.
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Carousel Buses partners with The Henley College to launch new student routes
Carousel Buses has expanded its network with three new routes serving The Henley College, connecting towns including Princes Risborough, Chinnor, Beaconsfield and Marlow. The bespoke services, launched in partnership with the college, aim to make student journeys easier and more accessible.
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New Oxford private medical centre to create 100 jobs as part of £30m investment
Oxford is set to gain a new £30m private medical centre in 2025, creating over 100 permanent jobs. Operated by Welbeck Health Partners, the site will offer 12 specialist services including cardiology, dermatology, neurology and more.
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Beard partners with Abingdon & Witney College to support future construction talent
Beard Construction has joined forces with Abingdon & Witney College to provide Oxfordshire students with valuable on-site experience as part of the T-Level Technical Qualification in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction.
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Greyarc Investments unveils plans for redevelopment of Building 2700 into OxBio Hub
Greyarc Investments has revealed plans to transform Oxford Business Park’s former Oxfam HQ into OxBio Hub, a flexible, sustainable innovation campus designed for science and technology companies, providing lab-ready spaces, modern amenities and growth opportunities.
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Moa signs partnership with Gowan to develop groundbreaking weed control
Moa Technology has discovered amplifier molecules that could reduce herbicide use worldwide. With Gowan as its first partner, the breakthrough marks the start of a new, sustainable category of crop protection.
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OrganOx delivers record returns for BGF with landmark $1.5bn MedTech valuation exit
Oxford’s OrganOx has been acquired in a landmark $1.5bn deal, delivering BGF’s biggest-ever return and cementing its status as one of the UK’s largest MedTech exits to date.
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SugaROx secures £400k investment from Mosaic to advance precision biostimulants
ugaROx, an Oxfordshire-based venture leading the development of precision biostimulants, has secured a £400k investment from fertiliser giant The Mosaic Company, completing a £1 million seed round extension alongside existing investors.
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Construction specialists The M&M Group urge students to explore career opportunities
The M&M Group is urging Oxfordshire students receiving their A Level results to consider careers in construction, with diverse roles, full training and inspiring progression stories, as part of a group committed to sustainability and innovation.