Sue Thomas
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Taylors to open flagship gourmet deli and café at Oxford North innovation district
Oxford deli company Taylors is set to open a flagship café at Oxford North in March 2026, bringing gourmet food, coffee and event catering to the innovation district’s Red Hall and expanding its city presence to nine locations.
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Fusion energy spinout MuWave secures funding for next-generation microwave technology
Fusion energy spinout MuWave has raised £450,000 from UKI2S to develop high-power microwave technology. The UKAEA spinout will commercialise gyrotron systems vital to fusion energy, with wider applications across space, geothermal and medical industries.
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Oxford Drug Design reports major milestone in AI-driven cancer therapy
Oxford Drug Design has announced a key milestone in the development of a potential first-in-class cancer therapy. Using its AI-driven platform, the Oxford-based company demonstrated strong anti-tumour activity in advanced colorectal cancer models, including cases resistant to existing treatments.
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Milton Park appoints Benedicts and CBRE as joint leasing agents
Milton Park has appointed Benedicts alongside CBRE as joint leasing agents for the 2.8 million sq ft innovation community, following a strong year of growth and rising demand from life sciences, quantum and emerging technology companies.
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172 new homes approved for next phase of development at Valley Park Didcot
Reserved matters approval has been granted for 172 new homes at Valley Park in Didcot. The next phase of the major development will include affordable housing, new infrastructure and strong community links, with construction expected to begin within weeks.
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Vistry and Abri to deliver 129 affordable homes at Kingsgrove Wantage
Vistry and Abri are partnering to deliver 129 new affordable homes at Kingsgrove in Wantage. The fully affordable development, supported by Homes England funding and built using modern timber construction, is set to begin this spring.
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Taylor Wimpey launches January homebuyer events across Southern Counties
Taylor Wimpey is welcoming househunters to a series of January events across the Southern Counties, offering property tours, bespoke buying support and free mortgage advice at selected developments.
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The M&M Group appoints new Group Finance Director Tim Smith to support strategic growth
The M&M Group has appointed Tim Smith as Group Finance Director, joining the board as the business builds on record recycling rates and continued growth across its waste, environmental and remediation services.
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Stevenage and Milton Keynes now rival Oxford and Cambridge as supercluster growth spreads
New research shows Stevenage and Milton Keynes now rival Oxford and Cambridge for economic growth, as business leaders call on government to fast-track East West Rail approvals to unlock a £78bn growth opportunity across the supercluster.
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Savills appoints Gemma Chandler as new head of Oxford office
Savills has named Gemma Chandler as the new head of its Oxford office from January 2026. She succeeds Richard Binning as the firm prepares to celebrate 30 years in the city.
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City Sightseeing Oxford launches magical elf trail this Christmas
City Sightseeing Oxford is spreading festive cheer with a new Christmas elf trail, encouraging families to solve riddles, explore the city and enjoy festive rewards alongside its popular Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour.
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Ground broken on first new primary school at Valley Park Didcot
Work is now underway on the first new primary school at Valley Park, Didcot. The net-zero carbon school will include a nursery, outdoor learning spaces and modern facilities, supporting families in the expanding new community.
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Oxford Bus Company announces festive timetables and Christmas Day airline service
Oxford Bus Company has confirmed festive timetables from Christmas Eve to 02 January, including a special Christmas Day airline coach service between Oxford and Heathrow Airport.
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T.H.Baker to open 17th store in Witney marking first Cotswolds location
T.H.Baker is opening its 17th store in Witney in January 2026, bringing fine jewellery, luxury watches and new retail jobs to the Cotswolds for the first time.
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Westgate Oxford partners with Retail Trust to support and protect retail workers this festive season
Westgate Oxford has joined forces with the Retail Trust to protect retail staff this festive season, offering free wellbeing and de-escalation training. Centre-wide messaging will encourage shoppers to show kindness and help restore respect to the high street.
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LEGO Group to open first Oxford store at Westgate Oxford next spring
The LEGO Group is opening its first Oxford store at Westgate Oxford next spring, offering immersive play experiences, exclusive sets and hands-on fun for fans of all ages. Recruitment for Brick Specialists begins in the new year.