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Gardner Leader achieves B Corp Certification as part of responsible business strategy
Regional law firm Gardner Leader has achieved B Corp Certification, marking a major milestone in its commitment to environmental and social responsibility across the communities it serves.
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Westgate Oxford kicks off 2026 World Cup celebrations with family-friendly football events and screenings
Westgate Oxford is celebrating the 2026 World Cup with free family activities, football challenges, crafting clubs, prize giveaways and live match screenings across its venues.
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Bidwells launches 1,054-acre Nuneham Estate to market in rare Oxfordshire offering
Set within the village of Nuneham Courtenay near Oxford, the 1,054-acre estate combines heritage assets, diversified income streams and significant long-term development potential in a rare rural setting.
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Westgate Oxford appoints Clare Martin as new Centre Director
Westgate Oxford has appointed Clare Martin as its new Centre Director. Having been part of the centre’s leadership team since 2018, she now takes on the role with a focus on retail, dining, leisure and strengthening community partnerships across Oxford.
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Oxford-based Reeds Solicitors launches new specialist Immigration practice
Reeds Solicitors LLP has launched a new Immigration department led by Nicola Maynard, expanding its national legal services to include visas, asylum, appeals and deportation support for individuals and businesses.
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Milton Post Office begins new chapter at Signal Yard after 20 years at Milton Park
The family-run Milton Post Office has opened its new permanent home at Signal Yard after more than 20 years at Milton Park, marking a significant milestone for both the business and the area’s evolving retail and community destination.
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West Oxfordshire leads the nation in first-time buyer demand
West Oxfordshire has emerged as the UK’s leading hotspot for first-time buyer demand, with a 45% year-on-year rise, significantly outpacing national trends as affordability pressures and housing supply constraints reshape the market.
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Roythornes Solicitors expands into Oxfordshire with new Abingdon office
Roythornes Solicitors, a leading agricultural law firm, has opened a new office in Abingdon, strengthening its support for farmers and landowners across Oxfordshire and the surrounding region.
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Bicester Motion unveils 10-year investment plan to drive growth and create skilled jobs in Oxfordshire
Bicester Motion has unveiled ambitious plans to expand its future mobility estate with new workspaces, affordable apartments and hotel facilities as part of a major 10-year investment vision for Oxfordshire.
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Oxford spinout Caudal Energy raises £4.3m in funding to scale predictable tidal power technology
Oxford spinout Caudal Energy has secured £4.3m in funding to accelerate development of its predictable tidal power technology, with commercial deployment targeted for 2028.
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Flex Health Hub celebrates official launch at Milton Park’s Signal Yard
Flex Health Hub has officially launched at Signal Yard, Milton Park, offering physiotherapy, rehabilitation, fitness classes and holistic wellbeing support for occupiers and the wider Oxfordshire community.
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Oxfordshire space tech firm completes successful trials of world’s smallest deployable optical ground station
Archangel Lightworks has successfully completed field trials of its TERRA-M system, proving the capability of what it describes as the world’s smallest deployable operational optical ground station for secure satellite laser communications.
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Wallingford-based Connect Catering recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026
Wallingford-based contract caterer Connect Catering has been named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 list, following an “Excellent” employee engagement score and standout results across wellbeing, retention and workplace culture measures.
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Water Eaton development to bring £24.6m investment and up to 400 affordable homes to Oxfordshire
Plans for up to 800 new homes at Water Eaton, including 400 affordable properties, have moved forward with a £24.6 million infrastructure investment package supporting schools, transport, sports facilities and community services across Oxfordshire.
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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.