Local news: Bicester
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Oxfordshire fire service proposals would bring full-time firefighters to five towns
Oxfordshire County Council will consider proposals to station full-time firefighters in Bicester, Chipping Norton, Faringdon, Witney and Henley during the day, as part of plans to improve emergency response and strengthen community safety.
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Bicester recycling centre plans outline £6 million replacement for Ardley site
Oxfordshire County Council is developing plans for a £6 million recycling centre near Bicester Park and Ride to replace the ageing Ardley site. The proposed facility would include modern recycling services and a reuse shop, with completion targeted for 2030.
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Swallows Nurseries & Gardens in Oxfordshire put up for sale for £1.1 million
Swallows Nurseries & Gardens, an established nursery, garden centre, café and visitor destination in Mixbury, has been put on the market for £1.1m, offering a new owner the chance to take on the Oxfordshire business.
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New buses and expanded services launched across Bicester and North Oxfordshire
New buses and expanded routes have been introduced across Bicester and North Oxfordshire, including a regular daytime service to Chesterton and improved connections between Heyford Park, Bicester and the John Radcliffe Hospital.
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London Basque cheesecake brand La Maritxu to open first Oxfordshire site at Bicester Village
London Basque cheesecake brand La Maritxu will open its first site outside the capital at Bicester Village on 01 October, bringing its signature cheesecakes, seasonal flavours and an exclusive chocolate and orange creation to Oxfordshire.
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Beryl Cook’s iconic characters to take over Bicester Village
Beryl Cook’s exuberant characters will spill across Bicester Village this autumn as a mile-long installation marks the artist’s centenary, alongside a new three-year partnership supporting creative education for Oxfordshire schools, colleges and community groups.
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Islip Bridge closure could add millions of miles to Oxfordshire journeys, resident warns
A three-month closure of Islip Bridge could add as much as 2.2 million miles to journeys, according to an Oxfordshire resident who has questioned whether the wider costs of the disruption were properly assessed.
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Almost half of eligible taxpayers miss first Making Tax Digital filing deadline
Almost half of those required to file under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax missed the first quarterly deadline, according to analysis from accountancy firm Azets, which has offices in Oxfordshire.
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Islip Bridge to close for 10 weeks as major traffic and safety works begin
Islip Bridge will close to all motor traffic for almost two months from 28 September as Oxfordshire County Council carries out major safety and traffic improvements, with diversions and changes to the H5 bus service.
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Bicester Motion submits plans for £1bn expansion and 7,600-job mobility innovation cluster
Bicester Motion has submitted plans for the first phase of a proposed £1bn, 10-year expansion in Oxfordshire, including 1.44 million sq ft of commercial space, 200 homes and thousands of potential jobs.
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Californian athleisure brand Vuori opens first UK discount boutique at Bicester Village
Californian performance apparel brand Vuori has opened its first UK discount boutique at Bicester Village, bringing its coastal-inspired activewear collection to Oxfordshire’s luxury shopping destination.
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Graven Hill opens Gateway Park with permanent home for Pioneer Memorial
A new landscaped park has opened at Graven Hill in Bicester, creating new green space for residents while providing a permanent new home for the Pioneer Memorial honouring the area’s military heritage.