Sue Thomas
Latest news and stories
-
Cornerstone to power small cell connectivity via street lighting in Oxford
Cornerstone, in partnership with Signify and Dense Air, is transforming Oxford into the UK’s first city to benefit from small cell technology integrated into street lighting. This innovative solution enhances mobile coverage and capacity while supporting 4G and 5G services.
-
Tungsten Park fully let as Oxford Flow signs a ten-year lease
Oxford Flow, a precision engineering firm specialising in valves for the industrial and energy sectors, has taken the final unit at Tungsten Park in Witney, Oxfordshire. The company signed a ten-year lease for Unit 10, spanning 23,695 sq ft, with landlord NFU Mutual.
-
Oxford North’s Careys Construction Campus celebrates first student graduates
Six students have graduated from the pilot Careys Construction Campus at Oxford North, a free three-week training course for those aged 17 and over. Supported by SOFEA and partners including Mace, E.ON, and local colleges, the course taught practical construction skills and led to job offers and interviews.
-
Oxford hotel market strengthens as city ranks joint-second in UK index
Oxford has climbed to joint second place in Colliers’ 2025 UK Hotel Market Index, reflecting strong hotel market fundamentals. The city posted a 9.27% rise in Average Daily Rate (ADR) in 2024 and ranked among the top five for Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) growth.
-
Persimmon Homes appoints new Managing Director for its Wessex business
Persimmon Homes has appointed Seb Spiller as Managing Director of its Wessex region, covering Wiltshire, Swindon, parts of Oxfordshire and Somerset. Seb, who has spent a decade at the company, previously served as Technical Director and Deputy MD, and began his career as a civil engineer at WYG (now Tetratech).
-
South West housebuilder Persimmon retains prestigious five-star rating
South West housebuilder Persimmon has earned a five-star rating in a national customer satisfaction survey for the fourth consecutive year. The rating, based on feedback from over 5,000 homebuyers, reflects that more than 90% would recommend the company to friends and family.
-
The Hornton Sports Bar opens at Whately Hall Hotel with 2-for-1 launch offer
The Hornton Sports Bar at Whately Hall Hotel has officially opened, offering a stylish new venue for sports fans in Banbury. Featuring large-screen TVs with Sky Sports and TNT Sports, a diverse drinks menu, and a lively atmosphere, the bar provides a prime spot for socialising.
-
Savills Oxford announces seven key promotions across offices
Savills Oxford has announced seven promotions across its business space, rural, development, planning, and residential sales teams, effective 01 March 2025. Three individuals become directors, with others advancing to associate and senior planner roles.
-
Careys expands its Construction Campus model with a new training hub at Oxford North
Oxford North will host Careys Construction Campus, offering free, hands-on construction training to address industry skill shortages. Launching in March 2025, the three-week program provides Level 2 ground working skills, a CSCS card, and a guaranteed job interview with Careys.
-
Grainger makes debut in Oxford with £68m build-to-rent development, The Kimmeridge
Grainger plc, the UK’s largest listed residential landlord, has launched The Kimmeridge in Botley, Oxford—a £68 million Build-to-Rent (BTR) development. The eight-storey scheme offers 150 high-quality apartments with premium amenities, addressing strong local rental demand.
-
Abingdon’s P2i expands nano-coating innovations with new strategic partnership
P2i, a specialist in nano-coating technology, has extended its manufacturing partnership with PP Control and Automation (PP C&A) to launch the new 18L machine. This next-generation system delivers ultra-thin, durable liquid protection for electronics while reducing size and production time.
-
Graven Hill launches new apartments amid rising demand in the new year
Graven Hill has launched six new one-bedroom apartments to meet rising demand for stylish, energy-efficient homes. Interest has surged in early 2025, driven by buyers eager to secure properties before upcoming Stamp Duty changes take effect on 01 April.
-
MEPC completes £40m sustainable Nebula development at Milton Park
MEPC has completed its £40m Nebula development at Milton Park, featuring seven sustainable R&D workspaces totalling nearly 80,000 sq ft.
-
Milton Park’s new fleet of branded buses enhances capacity and sustainability
Milton Park and Thames Travel have renewed their partnership, introducing thirteen new double-decker buses in Oxfordshire to enhance capacity and promote sustainable travel. The buses connect Milton Park to various locations, including Didcot Parkway and Oxford, offering quick and frequent services.
-
Next set of homes at Wellington Gate gets go-ahead from Vale District Council
The Vale of White Horse District Council has granted planning approval for a Persimmon Homes Wessex scheme to build 152 high-quality homes as part of the five-star developer’s seventh development phase.
-
Battery technology specialists Agratas takes 23,000 sq ft premises at Milton Park
The scale-up business developing next-generation battery technologies – has signed nearly 23,000 sq ft of laboratory space in Science Vale UK – the cluster of innovation companies in Oxfordshire.