Local news: Didcot
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Gigabit-capable, full-fibre broadband coming to Oxfordshire
Residents are set to benefit from faster internet with a significant number of Oxfordshire towns being confirmed for an upgrade to gigabit-capable, full-fibre broadband.
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Councillors approve plan for two data centres at Didcot A power station site
However, the plans, approved by Vale of White Horse’s planning committee on June 23, still have to go before South Oxfordshire District Council’s planners on June 30.
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Free bike rental for travel to and from Milton Park at Didcot Parkway cycle hub
The new cycle hub opened in March 2021 which can accommodate circa 600 bikes. The rental bikes are available from the same, secure location and are free for the first 48 hours of use.
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Fusion Processing selected for new self-driving minibus trial at Milton Park
Oxfordshire County Council signed an agreement to procure an electric, self-driving minibus for use by staff working at Milton Park near Didcot.
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Autonomous shuttle trial coming soon to Harwell Campus
The autonomous shuttle controlled by 5G and satellite connectivity will transport members of the public around the campus, with a second shuttle to be introduced later.
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Harwell-based AVS to build infrastructure for Virgin Orbit space launches
The Transportable Ground Operating System (TGOS) to support Virgin Orbit’s launch activities from Spaceport Cornwall is a significant step in the journey to bring space launch to Britain.
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Harwell Campus expands to support strong life science sector
The campus is forging ahead with its 5m sq. ft masterplan to consolidate Harwell as one of the fastest-growing sites dedicated to science and technology in the UK.
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Plans submitted for two data centres on the Didcot power station site
The centres will be located at Didcot A – where the former combined coal and oil plant was situated before it was decommissioned and demolished.
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Global infusion technology leader launches UK operation in Oxford
The UK operations will improve its support of the Sapphire infusion pump customers, which include NHS Trusts, private hospitals and homecare providers.
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Magdrive secures £1.4m seed funding for new propulsion system
Based at the European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre at Harwell Campus, Magdrive is developing a revolutionary plasma thruster for the new space age.
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Funding and support available for energy storage companies
The Faraday Institution and Cambridge Cleantech have teamed up to help SMEs bring their innovative energy storage products to market.
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Government funding for space innovation businesses in Oxfordshire
Several Oxfordshire-based companies have been awarded a share of over £7 million of funding to put the UK at the forefront of the latest advances in space innovation.