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Persimmon Homes submits plans for 172 new homes at Valley Park in Didcot
Persimmon Homes Wessex has submitted plans for 172 new homes as part of the fourth phase of the Valley Park development in Didcot. The proposal includes 61 affordable homes for a local housing association, a playground, and access to green infrastructure.
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Westgate Oxford reveals summer 2025 meet and greet schedule for children’s characters
Westgate Oxford is offering free summer fun for families with a series of character meet and greets featuring Bluey, Paddington™, Gabby’s Dollhouse, and the first-ever appearance of baby pig Evie.
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Barnwood Limited strengthens pipeline in Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor
Barnwood Limited has reported a strong start to 2025, underpinned by project completions and a robust pipeline along the revived Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor. The firm has delivered £40m in Oxfordshire projects over the past two years and anticipates continued growth.
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Oxford United’s new stadium to deliver jobs and local growth
Cycas Hospitality which will operate a 180-room Radisson hotel at Oxford United’s proposed new stadium has voiced strong support for the project citing its potential to create up to 80 permanent hotel jobs and benefit the local economy.
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Barton Leisure Centre hosts Big Open Day with free activities and gym access
On Saturday, 12 July, Barton Leisure Centre will host a Big Open Day packed with free activities for all ages. Highlights include swimming taster sessions led by qualified instructors, family fun swims, and inflatable pool courses.
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Persimmon Homes to host events for first-time buyers in Oxfordshire and Wiltshire
Persimmon Homes Wessex is hosting four events on 26 July across Oxfordshire and Wiltshire to support first-time buyers. Attendees can tour showhomes in Wantage, Didcot, Warminster, and Trowbridge, with financial advisors available for guidance.
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First-time buyers settle into new Taylor Wimpey home at Valley Park
Davide Surdi and Federica Calza have become the first residents of Taylor Wimpey’s Valley Park development in Didcot. Previously renting in Bracknell, the couple opted for a new-build Eynsford house due to its modern style, quality materials, and minimal maintenance.
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Taylor Wimpey Site Manager Matt Harris wins Quality Award for Didcot site
Matt Harris, Senior Site Manager at Taylor Wimpey’s Valley Park in Didcot, has received a prestigious 2025 Quality Award from the NHBC’s Pride in the Job programme.
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Christie & Co announces sale of The Rose & Crown pub in Charlbury
The traditional seventeenth-century pub in Charlbury, celebrated for its community spirit and accolades such as CAMRA’s ‘Oxfordshire Pub of the Year,’ was sold by long-time owner Nikki Page. It now joins Oak Taverns, a family-run pub company based in Thame.
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Sauber Motorsport opens Technology Centre for Audi F1 Project at Bicester Motion
Sauber Motorsport has launched a new Technology Centre at Bicester Motion, marking a major milestone in its transition to the Audi F1 factory team ahead of the 2026 Formula One season.
