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Oxford Instruments NanoScience gains momentum in quantum computing
It announced its latest innovation in Cryofree® dilution refrigerator technology for quantum computing scale-up, the ProteoxLX, and a new collaboration in Asia.
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Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone Pilot supported by City Council Cabinet
Next week (16 March), Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet will have final sign off on the introduction of the scheme, as the highways authority.
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Oxford spends one of the highest amounts per transaction at the butchers
With an average of £31.74 per transaction, Oxford is ranked second place after Slough which came top of the ranking at £38.85 per transaction.
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Thames Travel unveils new Milton Park buses livery
Thames Travel has launched its newly branded Milton Park buses as part of a partnership with Milton Park following substantial improvements to bus connectivity
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Drive-in cinema set to return to Blenheim Palace
Following a fantastically popular summer 2020 season, drive-in cinema is set to return to the stunning grounds of Blenheim Palace from 06 May.
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First new retail and offices available at Graven Hill development in Bicester
The first new commercial units at the 550-acre Graven Hill Residential Development in Bicester are now being offered either to let or for sale on a long leasehold.
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City Council opens Culture Fund to help boost city’s cultural projects
The Culture Fund, which awards grants from £500 to £1,000 to cultural organisations and artists in Oxford, opened for its first round for applications this week.
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Exhibition launched on plans for A34 junction at Lodge Hill
Residents in the Abingdon area and users of the nearby A34 are set to benefit from major road improvements with plans to build a new south-facing slip road at Lodge Hill.
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The Oxford Trust to develop life science laboratories at Wood Centre for Innovation
The project will deliver laboratory facilities in response to the demand from science and tech start-ups and SMEs for lab space in Oxford’s Health and Life Sciences District.
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2021 Mogford Prize for Food & Drink Writing longlist announced
25 writers have been longlisted for the 2021 Mogford Prize which, yet again, attracted a significant number of entries from all over the world.
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Have your say on proposed cycling and walking changes for Jericho & Walton Manor
Residents in the Jericho and Walton Manor are being asked for their views on proposals to make it safer for cycling and walking in a consultation that opens on 05 March.
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Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone Pilot set for approval after final public consultation
If City and County Council’s Cabinets agree to the latest version of the pilot, Oxford will be one of the first places in the UK to introduce a Zero Emission Zone.
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Oxfordshire top of county recycling table for seventh year in a row
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Residents in Oxfordshire have helped the county top the table nationally when it comes to recycling and composting for the seventh year in a row. Residents in Oxfordshire have helped the county top the table nationally when it comes to recycling and composting for the seventh year in a row. Oxfordshire County Council…
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WuXi AppTec completes acquisition of Oxford-based OXGENE
This acquisition enables WuXi AppTec to offer its customers end-to-end support in the creation and development of cutting-edge cell and gene therapies for patients in need worldwide.
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Back to school on 08 March: What Oxfordshire’s parents need to know
Teachers and support staff in Oxfordshire’s schools are looking forward to all pupils returning to school next week, with all necessary COVID-safe procedures in place. Here’s just about all you need to know as students head back to school for face-to-face teaching.
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Oxford-based YASA helps Rolls-Royce’s all-electric aircraft power through milestone
For the first time, the plane powered along a runway propelled by its powerful 500hp [400kw] electric powertrain and the latest energy storage technology developed to set world speed records.