Sue Thomas
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County Council set to introduce measures to get more people back on the buses
Expect cheaper fares for under-19s, new rural services, bus priority improvements and traffic filters to reduce journey times across Oxfordshire.
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£180k goes to community projects South Oxon’s Councillor Community Grants scheme
Over 100 voluntary and community organisations received grants to fund projects ranging from food banks and defibrillators to sports equipment and wellbeing activities.
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Raymond Blanc and British Apples and Pears create Jubilee celebration cake
The showstopping celebratory cake incorporates three delicious varieties of our national fruit – British apples – English Bramley, Lilibet and Royal Gala.
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First Electric Vehicle EV chargers go live in Vale district council car parks
The chargers – which have been installed as part of the county-wide Park and Charge scheme – are ready to use by EV owners in the council-run car park in Cattle Market, Abingdon.
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City council urges residents not to miss out on £150 council tax energy rebate
If you pay your council tax by Direct Debit, you will receive the rebate automatically. If you don’t, you’ll need to apply online. Don’t miss out – make sure you apply.
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Oscar Nemon Studio Museum open this Saturday with two special displays
The Oscar Nemon Studio Museum and Archive on Oxford’s Boars Hill is open this Saturday with two special displays for 2022.
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Oxbotica completes first driverless car test on open publicly-accessible roads
The all-electric AppliedEV vehicle, driven by Oxbotica, operated in Oxford with no onboard driver, marking the next step in commercialising AV technology.
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The Levine Building at Trinity College in Oxford has been completed and officially opened
The modern classical building, is a cluster of 4 buildings, each with its own scale, character, and use, and is designed to sit comfortably within the College’s rich built and landscape heritage.
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Oxfordshire County Council responds to recent fatalities involving cyclists
In a statement on the Council said it is: “…committed to doing all in its power, to prevent any recurrence of the recent tragic accidents involving cyclists.
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Riverside Park gets ready to open to residents and visitors this summer
The popular facility will be open for the entire season this year, with the campsite opening on Friday, 27 May and the pool and splash pad ready for visitors from Saturday, 28 May.
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Proposal underway for a new rail freight terminal near Bicester
A Channel Islands-based company is preparing plans for a Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) on land immediately south and adjacent to the Chiltern Main Line.
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Tritax Symmetry submits planning application for new Siemens Healthineers facility
The 48-acre site on land north of the A41 and east of Junction 9 of the M40, known as Symmetry Park, Oxford North, has been chosen following an extensive site search.
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Could Didcot be the home of the new Great British Railways headquarters?
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils will be entering a bid for Didcot to be the home of the new Great British Railways headquarters. The government competition is asking for local authorities outside of London to enter for the opportunity to have the new Great British Railways headquarters built in…
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Apply for an Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) pilot discount or exemption
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Registrations are now open for eligible vehicle users to apply for a discount or exemption for Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) pilot shown in the map above. Registrations are now open for eligible vehicle users to apply for a discount or exemption for Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) pilot. Those qualifying for a…
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Nine businesses take space in The Oxford Trust’s innovation centres
The early-stage science and technology start-up businesses have taken space, as Oxford continues to see strong demand from businesses needing R&D labs, technical workspace and flexible office space.
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