Local news: Bicester
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Graven Hill residents launch first spring planting in new community garden
Graven Hill residents have begun planting in a new community garden at Graven Hill Primary School, bringing volunteers and children together to grow crops while promoting sustainability, learning and community collaboration across the rapidly growing Bicester development.
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Bicester Motion appoints Ed Parker as director of asset management
Bicester Motion has appointed former JLL director Ed Parker as Director of Asset Management, strengthening its leadership team as the 444-acre Oxfordshire mobility estate continues to expand.
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Green light for landmark HQ redevelopment at Bicester Motion
Plans to restore and extend the former Station Offices at Bicester Motion have been approved by Cherwell District Council. The 1926 neo-Georgian buildings at the gateway to the Technical Site will become a landmark HQ workspace for motorsport and future mobility brands.
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Katherine Jenkins celebrates 25 years in music with Oxford date on 2026 UK anniversary tour
Katherine Jenkins will perform at Oxford’s New Theatre in October 2026 as part of her 25th anniversary UK and Ireland tour, celebrating a milestone career with a run of 18 special shows featuring her greatest hits.
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Bicester Motion strengthens estate team with two senior hires
Bicester Motion has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of an HR manager and estate manager as the 444-acre future mobility estate continues to grow.
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Bicester Avenue Garden Centre reveals major new nursery and play area plans
Bicester Avenue Garden Centre has unveiled plans for a new Canopy Children’s Nursery and an upgraded indoor play area, investing £100,000 to enhance family-friendly facilities ahead of 2026.
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Bicester-based PR leader Alex Liste wins national Senior Professional award
Bicester-based PR professional Alex Liste has won Senior Professional PR of the Year at the 2026 Roxhill Media Awards, recognising her leadership, sustainability work and commitment to responsible storytelling at Lemongrass Marketing.
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Noughts & Nibbles set to open new board game café in Bicester
A new board game café is coming to Bicester as Noughts & Nibbles prepares to open on Sheep Street in March 2026, offering classic and modern tabletop games alongside food, drinks and community-focused events.
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Bicester Village launches ‘Dish & Tell – Tastemakers’, a new year-long culinary series
Bicester Village has unveiled Dish & Tell – Tastemakers, a new culinary series pairing chefs with its restaurants for one-night-only supper clubs, launching on 19 February with Justin Tsang at Shan Shui.
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Asian-inspired restaurant itsu to reopen at Bicester Village after month-long refurbishment
Asian-inspired restaurant itsu is reopening at Bicester Village on 05 February following a month-long refurbishment, offering customers a refreshed dining experience and free gyoza for the first 100 visitors.
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Local bat numbers double as Graven Hill’s conservation plan thrives in Bicester
Graven Hill’s bat population has nearly doubled in a year thanks to a decade-long conservation strategy, new habitats, and expert monitoring. Waterman’s latest surveys show rising roost numbers and growing species diversity across the Bicester development.
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The Bicester Collection announces South Asia winners of Unlock Her Future Prize 2025
Six women innovators from across South Asia have been named winners of the Unlock Her Future Prize 2025, receiving funding and global support to develop ventures that advance key UN Sustainable Development Goals.