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Savills appoints Gemma Chandler as new head of Oxford office
Savills has named Gemma Chandler as the new head of its Oxford office from January 2026. She succeeds Richard Binning as the firm prepares to celebrate 30 years in the city.
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From application to approval: a recap of Oxford United’s Stadium journey
Oxford United secured planning permission for a new 16,000-capacity stadium near Kidlington, following months of delays, a record-breaking council meeting and final sign-off from the Secretary of State. Here’s a recap of the key moments that led to approval.
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Formula 1 supplier Brick Kiln secures £4m Growth Lending investment
Formula 1 composites specialist Brick Kiln has secured £4m in Growth Lending funding to complete a management buy-out, expand production capacity and invest in innovation, strengthening its role as a trusted supplier to elite motorsport teams.
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City Sightseeing Oxford launches magical elf trail this Christmas
City Sightseeing Oxford is spreading festive cheer with a new Christmas elf trail, encouraging families to solve riddles, explore the city and enjoy festive rewards alongside its popular Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour.
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Ground broken on first new primary school at Valley Park Didcot
Work is now underway on the first new primary school at Valley Park, Didcot. The net-zero carbon school will include a nursery, outdoor learning spaces and modern facilities, supporting families in the expanding new community.
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Oliver Bonas relocates to larger store at Westgate Oxford
Oliver Bonas has relocated to a new 2,954 sq ft store at Westgate Oxford, expanding its range of clothing, accessories and homeware just in time for the Christmas shopping season.
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T.H.Baker to open 17th store in Witney marking first Cotswolds location
T.H.Baker is opening its 17th store in Witney in January 2026, bringing fine jewellery, luxury watches and new retail jobs to the Cotswolds for the first time.
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Silverstone’s Lap of Lights launches with Stacey Solomon attending opening night
Stacey Solomon attended the launch of Lap of Lights at Silverstone Circuit, calling the festive experience “magical” for families. The Christmas light trail runs from 12 December to 03 January 2026, with weekend tickets already close to selling out.
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Bidwells appoints Ross Kent to head Private Estates and drive Rural Agency growth
Bidwells has named Ross Kent as Group Partner and Head of Private Estates, Oxford. With more than 15 years’ rural estate management experience, he will lead strategic growth across private estates and rural agency services in the region.
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Westgate Oxford partners with Retail Trust to support and protect retail workers this festive season
Westgate Oxford has joined forces with the Retail Trust to protect retail staff this festive season, offering free wellbeing and de-escalation training. Centre-wide messaging will encourage shoppers to show kindness and help restore respect to the high street.
