Sue Thomas
Latest news and stories
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UPDATED: Paperchase at Westgate centre in Oxford is closing
The Paperchase stores at Westgate Shopping Centre in Oxford and Bell Street in Henley-on-Thames could be at risk of closure after their parent company fell into administration.
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New battery plant in Oxfordshire to create around 300 jobs
According to ITV news, the technology and engineering business is building a large factory in Kidlington, which it plans to open in April.
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Oxford City Council’s 2023/24 budget to help tackle cost of living crisis
The budget funds a wide range of services to help tackle the cost of living crisis as well as multi-million-pound investments across Oxford, including new council homes and the rebuilding of East Oxford Community Centre.
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Ellison Institute submits planning application for new facility at Oxford Science Park
The facility has been designed by Foster + Partners and is devoted to reimagining and redefining cancer treatment whilst enhancing overall human health and global health policy.
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Planning permission granted for latest phase of Oxford Technology Park development
Cherwell District Council’s Planning Committee has approved plans for a new phase of development at Oxford Technology Park – the fourth phase of construction on the 20-acre science and technology park.
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The Oxford Science Park aquires the Hinshelwood Building to expand capacity
The transaction is part of The Oxford Science Park’s ongoing investment programme, providing the support infrastructure for growing companies as they address global health and environmental challenges.
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Oxpens planning applications submitted for new homes, jobs, hotel & public space
The scheme will turn an under-utilised 15-acre brownfield site into an extension of the city centre – a new residential, commercial and leisure quarter for Oxford.
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Oxford Castle & Prison wins gold in Tourism South East’s Beautiful South Awards
Oxford Castle & Prison has won gold for the second year running in the ‘Small Attraction of the Year’ Category at Tourism South East’s annual ‘Beautiful South 2022/23’ Awards.
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Scottfraser recognised in Best Estate Agent Guide Awards 2023
Scottfraser has been recognised in Best Estate Agent Guide Awards 2023 following a rigorous assessment of every estate and letting agent in the country for property marketing, customer service and results.
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Darcica Logistics now offers customers zero-emission sustainable deliveries in Oxford
With Oxford’s zero emission zone (ZEZ) set to expand further, companies wanting to deliver goods through the pallet network into the city centre can meet the city council’s ZEZ requirements through Bicester-based Darcica Logistics.
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University of Oxford scientist honoured in annual Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists
Professor Susan Perkin, a Professor of Physical Chemistry at the University of Oxford, has been honoured in the annual Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK
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Bellway to support buyers with a new mortgage offer
Bellway is offering to pay £1,000 per month off the mortgages for up to two years for those who buy homes at select developments before 31 March 2023.
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UK’s first electric autonomous bus service set to launch at Milton Park
The Mi-Link project features a 16-seat, single-decker minibus with a range of sensors and optical cameras with state-of-the-art artificial intelligence to control all steering, acceleration and braking without human intervention.
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Prep works for station upgrade continue, but no update on Botley Road closure plans
Despite the horrendous weather last week, the Network Rail teams have been out and about continuing the preparation work around the station area, but there are no revised plans for Botley Road closure in sight just yet.
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Oxford’s pioneering community-led housing initiative at risk of not hitting funding target
Its first-ever Community Share Offer has, in just 9 weeks, raised over half of its target investment but is now at risk of not hitting 100% of its funding target before the offer closes on 28 February 2023.
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County Council issues updated budget proposals for 2023/24
The revised proposals, to be presented to the council’s cabinet on 24 January, includes more funding than previously announced and it also identifies significant further pressures on services due to inflation and growing demands.