Sue Thomas
Latest news and stories
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Oxford researchers receive £122m funding to improve health & care for NHS patients
The funding, over the next five years, was awarded to Oxford’s two National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centres (BRC).
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Founder of Oxford-based underwear business wins sustainability award
The awards are part of the ‘Plan it with Purpose’ initiative run by small business support platform Enterprise Nation in partnership with Aviva and TSB Bank.
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Gusto Italian to open its new restaurant in Oxford later this year
The new 10,000 sq ft restaurant and bar will open in the historic Mitre Hotel building on Oxford High Street before Christmas, with an expansive downstairs dining room, an upstairs private dining room and a cosy cocktail bar.
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Work is progressing on Oxford’s Broad Street transformation
The plans include sitting areas with planters and is being delivered as one of the County Council’s priorities to provide green spaces in busy urban areas.
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Work underway in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell to connect homes and businesses to ultrafast broadband
Gigaclea is expanding its commercial build for residents in the village as part of plans to take its full-fibre network to underserved market towns and communities in south Oxfordshire.
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Government announces new £50m cyber academy in Shrivenham
The new Defence Cyber Academy will develop sovereign and international courses and support the UK’s endeavours in developing the national cyber profession – launching in 2022.
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County Council adopts updated approach to highway maintenance & asset management
The update approach will lead to a greater focus on improvements to footways, cycleways and facilities that better allow people to share the available space.
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Tribunal orders management company to refund £84k rent in unlicensed HMO
While the tribunal accepted that the failure to obtain a licence was “by omission rather than deliberate”, it found that the cluster flats needed one and were, therefore, in breach of Oxford’s additional HMO licensing scheme.
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Updated proposals for Oxpens go on show to the public
The proposals for more homes, jobs, riverside public space and hotel will go on show at Oxford Town Hall as developers take the next step towards submitting a planning application.
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Test Match Special Live heads to Oxford for a special Ashes celebration
Cricket fans are in for a real treat as the legendary Test Match Special show hits the road for an all-new live UK theatre tour – including an unmissable date in Oxford on 06 April 2023.
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Tributes to Queen from civic leaders across Oxfordshire
Civic leaders across Oxfordshire have paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, who died peacefully at Balmoral just hours after medics had publicised concern for her health.
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OX Place delivers 26 new affordable homes in Cutteslowe
Located off Harefields, Cannon Court is a single L-shaped three-storey building with 11 council homes at social rent, three homes at affordable rent and 12 homes for shared ownership.
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Green light for Oxford station and railway redevelopment with £78.6m funding
The investment will help provide an enlarged station, boosting the number of passengers the station can serve and improving accessibility to the station.
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Oxford’s beloved Jam Factory is set to close after 16 years
Despite their best efforts, the team could not reach an agreement with the landlords and will close the doors for the last time on 17 September 2022 with hopes of reopening elsewhere.
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Have your say on proposals to introduce six trial traffic filters in the city
Traffic filters are part of Oxfordshire County Council’s central Oxfordshire travel plan and are supported by Oxford City Council.
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Grants available to help improve the quality of life for people and communities
Voluntary and community organisations in South Oxfordshire can now apply for up to £75,000 of Capital funding for projects that help improve people’s quality of life.