Local news: Didcot
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Developers secure approval for first primary school at Didcot’s Valley Park
Persimmon Homes and Taylor Wimpey have been granted approval for the first primary school at its major Valley Park scheme in Didcot, representing an exciting milestone in delivering a high-quality educational facility as part of the 4,254-unit development.
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Oxford Christmas Lights Bus spread festive cheer across Oxfordshire
Adorned with flashing Christmas lights and playing popular festive hits, the open-topped City Sightseeing Oxford bus delighted crowds this December with three sparkling tours.
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HIF1 and major infrastructure project for Didcot and surrounding areas given planning approval
Planning approval for the HIF1 Didcot and surrounding areas’ major infrastructure project was granted by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Angela Rayner, following a planning inspector’s report recommending that the scheme proceed to construction.
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Battery technology specialists Agratas takes 23,000 sq ft premises at Milton Park
The scale-up business developing next-generation battery technologies – has signed nearly 23,000 sq ft of laboratory space in Science Vale UK – the cluster of innovation companies in Oxfordshire.
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SNG partners with Didcot Town Football Club to strengthen local ties
Sovereign Network Group (SNG), a leading housing association, has announced a 12-month partnership with Didcot Town Football Club.
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Didcot Powerhouse announces theme for 2025 grant applications set to open soon
The Didcot Powerhouse Fund is inviting community organisations to apply for 2025 grants from Monday, 02 December, and has shared some useful information about the next steps and grant criteria on its website.
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Valley Park development in Didcot gets planning approval for next phase
One of the builders behind the Valley Park site in Didcot has secured permission to construct the next batch of homes at the development.
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US tech firm CloudHQ to develop £1.9bn data centre campus in Didcot
A £1.9 billion data centre campus is set to be developed near the former Didcot A coal-fired power station in Didcot by US tech firm CloudHQ, although the exact location of the data centre is yet to be disclosed.
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Caprinos Pizza celebrates a decade of deliciousness
Caprinos Pizza is celebrating 10 years of delivering delicious pizzas, creating lasting memories with its loyal customers, and growing from its UK origins to a rapidly expanding international presence with 100+ stores globally.
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Local young actors to join the professional cast of Cinderella on stage at Cornerstone Arts Centre
Sixteen local budding young actors have been selected to be part of the cast of Cinderella coming to Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot this Christmas.
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Wildlife charity to hold election hustings for Didcot and Wantage
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) is holding election hustings for voters in Didcot and Wantage to hear from candidates vying to win seats in their local constituency at the upcoming general election.
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Plans for next phase of giant 1,800-home housing estate submitted
Applicant Croudace Homes and the University of Reading have submitted the plans to build 64 houses in the north east of Didcot as part of the Willowbrook Park housing estate.