Local news: Kidlington
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Oxfordshire business coach launches new Financial Times guide for aspiring entrepreneurs
An Oxfordshire business coach and former entrepreneur has launched a new book in the prestigious Financial Times Guide series, sharing lessons from his own business journey to help aspiring founders build successful companies.
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Siblings sell long-established Kidlington nursery sold to expanding childcare operator
The family-run Kidlington nursery founded more than three decades ago has been sold to an expanding Oxfordshire childcare operator, ensuring the continuation of the setting’s legacy and early years education provision.
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Fire station closures remain possible as Oxfordshire reviews future service plans
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that the possibility of future fire station closures remains open, with Rewley Road and Kidlington among sites potentially affected by longer-term plans linked to the county’s changing emergency response model.
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Frieze Farm development raises fresh questions over North Oxford fire station plans
A proposed fire station allocation within the £900m Frieze Farm “innovation district” near Peartree Roundabout has reignited concerns over paused plans to close Rewley Road and Kidlington fire stations, prompting warnings that emergency cover in north Oxford could still be reduced.
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EXOq innovation district plan near Kidlington sparks debate over green belt development
Plans for a major £900 million innovation district on Oxfordshire’s green belt have sparked strong opposition from campaigners and local groups, who warn of severe traffic impacts and accuse developers of a “betrayal” over land use commitments.
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Planning powers taken from Cherwell Council as government places council in special measures
Cherwell District Council has been placed under special planning measures by the Government after more than 11% of its major planning decisions were overturned on appeal, allowing developers to submit major schemes directly to the Planning Inspectorate.
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Oxfordshire motion tech firm Vicon powers UK-first University-based virtual production studio
Oxfordshire-based motion capture specialist Vicon has delivered a UK-first hybrid virtual production system to Arts University Bournemouth, giving students access to industry-leading filmmaking technology through a landmark £1.25 million investment.
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Priory Grove in Oxford reaches 75% sold amid strong demand for new homes
Croudace Homes has announced strong sales momentum at its Priory Grove development in Oxfordshire, with 75% of homes now sold. Located at St Frideswide Farm just north of Oxford, the scheme has attracted a range of buyers to its mix of contemporary one- to four-bedroom homes.
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CPRE Oxfordshire launches centenary meadow restoration project in Kidlington
CPRE Oxfordshire launches its centenary project in Kidlington, restoring meadows and encouraging community involvement to protect and reconnect with the countryside.
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Major clean-up begins at illegal waste site in Kidlington
A major clean-up is underway in Kidlington to remove 21,000 tonnes of illegal waste, with authorities tackling organised crime and restoring the site.
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Award-Winning Oxfordshire pub The Swan Inn in Islip up for sale at £545k after closure
The Swan Inn in Islip, an award-winning Oxfordshire gastropub recognised in the Michelin Guide and for its AA rosettes, has closed following the departure of its head chef and is now on the market.
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Three Oxfordshire primary schools invest in energy-efficient classrooms
Three Oxfordshire primary schools have secured council-backed energy efficiency loans to install solar panels and LED lighting, helping reduce carbon emissions, cut costs and give pupils first-hand experience of sustainable technology in the classroom.