Local news: Bicester
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Bicester Motion unveils designs to conserve Hangar 113 for the next century
Bicester Motion has announced plans to restore Hangar 113, a historic 1937 RAF building, securing its future as a sustainable office and events space while preserving its heritage and supporting the estate’s mission to champion innovation and mobility.
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Tom Fletcher’s festive hit There’s a Monster in Your Christmas Show comes to Bicester this December
Tom Fletcher’s There’s a Monster in Your Christmas Show will bring festive magic to Bicester Leisure Centre from this December, featuring a new Christmas song, playful characters, and an appearance from Elf in an interactive musical for the whole family.
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Shan Shui Bicester Village unveils new brand and elevated dining experience
Shan Shui Bicester Village unveils a glamorous brand refresh, new menu, and lifestyle range inspired by vintage Shanghai. Expect bold flavours, elegant cocktails, and artisanal retail products — a celebration of Asian heritage reimagined for today’s discerning diners.
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Graven Hill marks end of summer with Hoedown celebration attracting hundreds
Graven Hill residents celebrated the end of summer with a lively Hoedown featuring music, dancing, and family fun. The community-led event brought hundreds together to enjoy food, entertainment, and a shared sense of connection.
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Azets strengthens Oxfordshire and South R&D team with two strategic appointments
Azets has expanded its R&D tax relief team across Oxfordshire and the South, appointing two new managers and promoting a senior leader as part of its growth strategy to double R&D revenues by 2028.
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Oxford–Cambridge electric air-taxi project takes off from Bicester Motion
A new chapter in sustainable aviation is taking flight at Bicester Motion as the OxCam AAM Corridor project launches to test electric air-taxi travel between Oxford and Cambridge. Led by Skyports, the initiative brings together top UK aviation experts to pioneer regional Advanced Air Mobility.
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Fortnum & Mason opens its first UK store outside London at Bicester Village
Fortnum & Mason will open its first UK store outside London at Bicester Village this October, with a boutique of iconic favourites and a new “On the Go” kiosk serving handmade crumpets with indulgent toppings.
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BBOWT launches £300,000 appeal to protect ancient woodland in Buckinghamshire
BBOWT has launched a £300k appeal to protect Hamgreen Wood, a rare ancient woodland between Bicester and Aylesbury. The site provides vital habitat for Bechstein’s bats and the black hairstreak butterfly, making it one of the region’s most valuable reserves.
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Graven Hill to host part exchange event for homebuyers this September
Graven Hill is hosting a Part Exchange Event this September, showcasing how its scheme can simplify moving. Visitors can explore new homes, meet experts, and discover exclusive incentives while experiencing Oxfordshire’s greenest and most connected housing development.
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Harrow Estates secures 300-acre site for landmark Bicester development
Harrow Estates has acquired a 300-acre site in Bicester to deliver 1,500 homes, a 21-hectare Nature Conservation Area, and new community facilities, with works starting in 2027 on what will become a flagship, nature-led Oxfordshire development.
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Found Festival to return in 2026 after successful debut at Claydon Estate
Found Festival has confirmed its return to Claydon Estate in August 2026 after a successful debut. Early bird tickets are available at frozen 2025 prices, with a new tiered system introduced to ensure accessibility for all festivalgoers.
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First phase of The Ranges completed for innovative automotive and aviation companies
Bicester Motion and construction partner Kier have completed the first phase of The Ranges, a £26.8m development for innovative automotive and aviation companies, delivering a 90,000 sq ft headquarters for YASA, a Mercedes-Benz subsidiary.