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Oxfordshire MPs back transport, skills and tourism growth at Visitor Economy Roundtable
Oxfordshire MPs Calum Miller and Charlie Maynard backed transport, skills and tourism investment at a Visitor Economy Roundtable. Industry leaders highlighted VAT pressures, infrastructure needs and rising costs, as tourism continues contributing £2.4 billion annually to the county’s economy.
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The Oxford Trust tops out Aspen Building in major step for Oxford science hub
The Oxford Trust has topped out its £7m Aspen Building in Headington, adding 17,000 sq ft of lab and innovation space ahead of completion in July 2026, strengthening Oxford’s science and tech ecosystem.
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Planning approved for OxBio Hub at Oxford Business Park
Planning approval has been granted for OxBio Hub, transforming the former Oxfam HQ into a flexible, lab-ready innovation campus at Oxford Business Park, with works beginning immediately.
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Deadline extended for 2026 Oxfordshire Business Awards entries
The Oxfordshire Business Awards has extended its 2026 entry deadline to 06 March. Organisers say the move will allow more businesses to showcase achievements ahead of the June ceremony celebrating 30 years of excellence.
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Brainomix extends Series C funding to accelerate US expansion
Brainomix has raised £18.8m in Series C funding to expand its AI imaging platforms across the US. The Oxford spinout will accelerate hospital deployment of its Brainomix 360 Stroke and e-Lung technologies.
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OxDevice Medical to consolidate operations at new Abingdon Science Park facility
OxDevice Medical will relocate to a new facility at Abingdon Science Park following investment from Kaleidex Group. The move will consolidate operations, expand cleanroom and laboratory capacity, and create a platform for future growth.
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Flex Health Hub launches at Signal Yard to boost workplace wellbeing
A new clinically led wellness facility has opened at Signal Yard, Milton Park. Flex Health Hub combines physiotherapy, rehabilitation and fitness services, offering expert-led classes and tailored employer programmes to improve workplace wellbeing and support long-term health.
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Alloyed secures £1m funding for next-gen 3D-printed superalloy components for jet engines
Alloyed has secured £1m from the ATI Programme to accelerate development of ABD-1000AM, a high-temperature nickel superalloy designed for additive manufacturing. The project, with ITP Aero and Cranfield University, aims to support next-generation jet engines using advanced 3D-printed components.
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Oxfordshire’s laboratory market sees mixed activity in 2025, according to data
Oxfordshire’s lab and office markets saw a mixed 2025, with total laboratory take-up of 620,200 sq ft driven largely by The Ellison Institute’s 450,000 sq ft acquisition at Oxford Science Park. Smaller deals slowed due to tighter funding, creating a two-tier demand pattern across the county’s science and office locations.
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Bidwells appoints Jamie Renison to its Commercial Agency team in Oxford
Bidwells has strengthened its Oxford Commercial Agency team with the appointment of Jamie Renison as Head of New Business. Bringing 25 years of experience in science and technology property, he will drive complex projects across the Oxford–Cambridge Growth Corridor.
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Gardner Leader strengthens employment team with two senior appointments
Gardner Leader has expanded its employment team with the appointment of Partner Michelle Morgan and Senior Associate Catherine Morris. The strategic hires bring extensive experience in corporate employment matters, litigation and HR advisory work, further strengthening the firm’s offering across the Thames Valley and beyond.
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Thomas White Oxford launches search for residential partner for Eastside homes at Oxford North
Thomas White Oxford is seeking a residential development partner to deliver up to 161 energy-efficient homes at the Eastside site within Oxford North. With outline consent secured and 50 per cent affordable housing planned, the scheme marks the next phase of the city’s flagship innovation district.
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Green light for landmark HQ redevelopment at Bicester Motion
Plans to restore and extend the former Station Offices at Bicester Motion have been approved by Cherwell District Council. The 1926 neo-Georgian buildings at the gateway to the Technical Site will become a landmark HQ workspace for motorsport and future mobility brands.
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The Oxford Trust appoints Michelle Webb as associate director of operations
The Oxford Trust has appointed Michelle Webb as associate director of operations, strengthening leadership across its innovation programme and two Oxford centres as expansion continues at the Wood Centre for Innovation.
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Bicester Avenue Garden Centre reveals major new nursery and play area plans
Bicester Avenue Garden Centre has unveiled plans for a new Canopy Children’s Nursery and an upgraded indoor play area, investing £100,000 to enhance family-friendly facilities ahead of 2026.
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Science minister backs Oxford North as cornerstone of UK growth strategy
Science Minister Lord Vallance has backed Oxford North as a cornerstone of the UK’s growth strategy, praising its role in driving innovation across life sciences, quantum computing and technology within the Oxford–Cambridge corridor.