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RACE project to enhance Oxfordshire’s capabilities in autonomous vehicles
Building on the success of an earlier project funded by the government, this pilot project intends to improve the ability of RACE to host Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAV) trials.
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Oxford Metrics announces preliminary results to 30 Sept 2020
Headline revenue was £30.3m, down 14.3% on the previous year as pandemic has caused short-term sales delays, particularly in the USA.
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Temps can help fuel Oxfordshire’s post COVID-19 economic recovery
Historically, it may have been difficult to find the right people for temporary roles at senior levels. However, the employment market has been upended.
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Multi-award Sky Wave Gin to move to Bicester Heritage
The new premises will offer visitors to the UK’s Home of Historic Motoring the opportunity to experience the production of Sky Wave Gin’s range of premium craft gins.
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$10 million gift for new nanoscience research institute in Oxford
Based in a new building at the centre of Oxford’s Science Area site, it will house more than 40 faculty and 400 students, postdocs and research staff.
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Help available over winter for children and families affected by COVID-19
Help will be available over the winter for children, families in need, and individuals whose lives have been affected by COVID-19.
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Banbury-based Prodrive wins engine test facility award
The centre in Banbury was opened in 2019 and allows the company to accelerate the development of alternative-fuel powertrains and internal combustion engines.
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Morgan Motor Company to become the latest resident at Bicester Heritage
Morgan Motor Company is to become the latest resident at Bicester Heritage with the opening of an experiential hub at the former RAF Bicester site.
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Chevron Traffic Management completes company reorganisation
Chevron Traffic Management Ltd has completed a group reorganisation with recently acquired businesses merging to form a single harmonised traffic management business.
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The Jockey Club to organise Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials from 2021
The Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials is a pinnacle of the eventing calendar and normally takes place over four days in September each year.
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VSL & Partners named Oxfordshire’s top-performing property agency
The CoStar Quarterly Deals Awards named VSL top industrial leasing agent for the South East region for the largest transaction in Q3 2020.
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Westgate Centre car park to close at times of congestion
The Westgate Centre car park will be closed when it approaches full capacity to reduce congestion in Oxford city centre in the run-up to Christmas.
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Oxfordshire Libraries announces annual short story competition for 2021
The winner from each of the three categories will see their short story published as an e-book; available via the library website to be borrowed and read across Oxfordshire.
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Debenhams set to close putting jobs at risk and changing town centre landscape
The chain’s 124 shops will cease trading over the coming months unless administrators are able to do a deal for all or parts of the business as the process unfolds.
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Extreme E acquires logistics and distribution premises in Bicester
Extreme E has acquired logistics and distribution premises in Bicester, Oxfordshire, with the transaction handled by White Commercial.
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Free Oxford Park & Ride parking this festive season
Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council are providing free parking at Oxford’s five park-and-rides is from Saturday 05 December to Sunday 27 December.