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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.
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Whitley Stimpson appoints senior tax expert Mike Shearan
Whitley Stimpson has strengthened its tax advisory team with the appointment of senior tax specialist Mike Shearan, who brings almost three decades of experience. The move forms part of the firm’s continued investment in both expert talent and trainee development.
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Grove Business Park reaches major milestone as Phase One construction progresses
Phase One construction at Grove Business Park has reached a milestone with Logica 1 and 2 nearing internal fit-out. The redevelopment will add three new science-focused buildings by 2026, supporting up to 2,500 future jobs.
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TAE Technologies and UKAEA partner to commercialise advanced fusion technology
TAE Technologies and UKAEA have launched TAE Beam UK, a Culham-based venture to commercialise advanced neutral beam systems for fusion and accelerator technologies for wider applications, boosting the UK’s fusion sector and international energy collaboration.
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Oxfordshire selects ODS to deliver UK’s largest cross-pavement EV charging programme
Oxfordshire has chosen ODS to install up to 500 Gul-e EV cable channels, supporting residents without driveways. The project provides safe kerbside home charging and forms part of the county’s wider plan to expand local EV infrastructure.
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Salience Labs accelerates AI innovation with new photonic switch facility at Milton Park
Salience Labs has expanded to Milton Park to advance its photonic switches for AI data centres. Its new R&D facility supports faster, more energy-efficient data processing through optical technology, strengthening its growth plans within a thriving innovation community.