Sue Thomas
Latest news and stories
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The Oxford Trust appoints two new trustees to its board
The Oxford Trust appoints two new trustees, bringing expertise in entrepreneurship, healthcare, and science education to support innovation and engagement.
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Over 120 landlords attend West Oxfordshire Renters’ Rights Act event
Over 120 landlords attended a Witney briefing on the Renters’ Rights Act, as major reforms to tenancies, evictions and compliance rules signal one of the biggest changes to the UK rental sector in decades.
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Grainger appoints Fiona Muldoon as non-executive director
Grainger plc has appointed Fiona Muldoon as a Non-Executive Director, strengthening its board with significant experience in finance, governance and risk.
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Applications open for £100k NatWest Accelerator Pitch in Oxford
Entrepreneurs can apply for the £100,000 NatWest Accelerator Pitch in Oxford, offering funding, coaching and support for early-stage businesses.
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Oxford BioTherapeutics partners with Bristol Myers Squibb to advance next-generation cancer therapies
Oxford BioTherapeutics has partnered with Bristol Myers Squibb to develop T-cell engager therapies for solid tumours using its OGAP®-Verify platform. The deal includes upfront funding, milestones, royalties, and marks OBT’s third major pharma collaboration in a year.
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Vail Williams partner joins new Oxford office sector committee
Guy Parkes has joined the new Oxford committee of the British Council for Offices, created to support regional office market development and strengthen industry engagement.
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Oxford’s much-loved Pens Plus stationery retailer put on the market as owners prepare for retirement
Pens Plus, one of Oxford’s best-known specialist stationery retailers, is being offered for sale as its current owners prepare to retire after continuing the shop’s long-established tradition.
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Westgate Oxford hosts young talent for Made in Oxfordshire competition
Westgate Oxford has just honoured this year’s winners of its industry-led challenge, ‘Made in Oxfordshire’, which sees three local schools invited to compete in a ‘Dragons’ Den’-style pitch.
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Azets survey shows that 94% of businesses are unprepared for Making Tax Digital
Azets says most businesses remain unprepared for Making Tax Digital, with many uncertain about software, reporting and compliance ahead of April’s changes.
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Community rail projects in Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire win three national awards
Three community rail projects across Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire have been nationally recognised for helping young people, LGBTQIA+ communities and families engage more confidently with rail travel through practical and creative initiatives.
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Oxfordshire femtech firm develops smart IUD to advance women’s health research
Verso Biosense, based at Milton Park, is developing a smart IUD that collects real-time uterine data, with researchers hoping it will improve fertility treatment and deepen understanding of women’s health conditions.
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Oxfordshire superconducting magnet company makes landmark quantum computing delivery
Scientific Magnetics has completed its 20th superconducting magnet shipment for quantum computing, strengthening its role in the sector.
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Low Carbon Hub launches share offer for community-owned battery project
People are being invited to invest in a battery project at Ray Valley Solar Park that will store surplus electricity and expand community-owned clean energy in Oxfordshire.
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Persimmon Homes retains five-star customer rating for fifth consecutive year
Persimmon Homes has retained its five-star customer satisfaction rating for a fifth year, with updated surveys recognising build quality and aftercare across developments including sites in Oxfordshire.
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Oxford North wins CoStar award for South East’s most impactful development
Oxford North has been named the South East’s most impactful commercial development by CoStar, with judges recognising its economic contribution, innovation and role in shaping one of the UK’s leading science and technology districts.
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Automotive events specialist AMCI Europe to open European HQ at Bicester Motion
AMCI Europe will relocate to Bicester Motion, opening a new headquarters designed for automotive events, training and client engagement within Oxfordshire’s expanding mobility hub.