Sue Thomas
Latest news and stories
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Bee House celebrates anniversary as demand grows for flexible innovation space at Milton Park
Bee House at Milton Park has celebrated its fourth anniversary on World Bee Day, marking four years of supporting more than 225 businesses through flexible workspace, collaboration and innovation in Oxfordshire.
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Oxfordshire’s visitor economy reports mixed trading picture amid economic uncertainty
Oxfordshire’s visitor economy is showing signs of growth alongside mounting economic pressures, with a survey revealing mixed trading conditions, shorter booking windows and growing concerns over global uncertainty.
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Priory Grove in Oxford reaches 75% sold amid strong demand for new homes
Croudace Homes has announced strong sales momentum at its Priory Grove development in Oxfordshire, with 75% of homes now sold. Located at St Frideswide Farm just north of Oxford, the scheme has attracted a range of buyers to its mix of contemporary one- to four-bedroom homes.
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Oxford North innovation district launches fitted labs and 100-seat auditorium
Oxford North, the city’s state-of-the-art flagship global innovation district, has launched its new fully fitted lab and office accommodation, alongside a state-of-the-art 100-seat auditorium.
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North South Wines expands headquarters at Bicester Motion
B Corp-certified wine distributor North South Wines has expanded its headquarters at Bicester Motion, relocating to a larger facility as the Oxfordshire-based business continues its rapid growth.
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Densix and Pure Capture Innovations join Wood Centre for Innovation in Oxford
Start-up companies Densix and Pure Capture Innovations have joined The Oxford Trust’s Wood Centre for Innovation in Headington, expanding the innovation centre’s growing community of science and deeptech businesses to ten companies.
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County Council agrees deal to bring Castle Quarter lease back into public ownership
Oxfordshire County Council has agreed to purchase the long-term lease of Oxford’s Castle Quarter. The move is expected to support future regeneration in a key city centre location between the station, Westgate and Oxford’s historic core.
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The Oxford Trust announces Matt Francis as its next chief executive officer
The Oxford Trust has announced the appointment of Matt Francis as its next chief executive officer, succeeding Steve Burgess after a transition period in September 2026.
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Bicester-based sustainable marketing agency Webmart wins King’s Award for Enterprise
Webmart has been awarded a King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development, recognising its long-standing commitment to sustainability, carbon reduction and social impact across the marketing and print industry.
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Oxfordshire Business Awards 2026 announces finalists ahead of 30th anniversary celebration
The Oxfordshire Business Awards (OXBA) has announced its 2026 finalists ahead of its 30th anniversary Awards Dinner. The event will celebrate outstanding businesses from across the county, recognising excellence in innovation, leadership, and community impact.
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Work progresses on Oxford’s new science and innovation campus OxBio Hub
OxBio Hub in Oxford reaches a key construction milestone, with works progressing on a major new science and innovation campus offering flexible lab and office space.
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Aerodynamics specialist Sabe relocates HQ to Bicester Motion
Sabe relocates its headquarters to Bicester Motion, joining a growing cluster of high-performance engineering and innovation businesses.
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Beard Construction reports strong year as Oxford office appoints new lead
Beard Construction’s Oxford office reports strong growth and appoints a new lead, marking a successful year of major projects and community impact.
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Bidwells launches full-service residential property agency in Oxford
Bidwells has launched a new residential agency in Oxford, bringing sales, lettings and new homes together as demand grows. The move comes amid rising house prices, increasing rents and a projected need for thousands of new homes.
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Wallingford’s Connect Catering celebrates national award recognition
Connect Catering in Wallingford celebrates national recognition, with team member Sally Allen shortlisted at the 2026 Contract Catering Awards.
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Wild Bioscience scales climate-resilient crop development at Milton Park after £45m investment
Wild Bioscience expands at Milton Park with £45m backing, scaling facilities and leadership to accelerate climate-resilient crop development.