Local news: Kidlington
-
High-tech electric motors by Oxford-based YASA to power Lamborghini Temerario V8 supercar
Oxford-based YASA’s groundbreaking axial flux electric motors will power the state-of-the-art Temerario hybrid V8 supercar by iconic Italian luxury sports car manufacturer.
-
ARCh honours volunteers with over 100 years of combined service to children’s literacy
ARCh volunteers work one-on-one with children in primary schools across the county, helping them to discover a love of reading and develop their confidence, self-esteem and resilience.
-
Oxford United’s planning application for its new stadium to be considered in early 2025
Following requests from Oxfordshire County Council and Cherwell District Council for additional information and studies, Oxford United can confirm it now expects the planning application for its new stadium proposal to be considered in early 2025.
-
Science Wonder Garden Party is back for 2024 with free family science event and activities
Families from Kidlington, Begbroke, Yarnton and the surrounding Oxfordshire area are warmly invited to get up close and hands-on with science activities at this year’s free Science Wonder Garden Party at Begbroke Science Park.
-
Concerns raised that new Cherwell administration may block football stadium development
Concerns have been raised that the new Lib Dem-Green authority in Cherwell District may contribute to “blocking” the “progress” of developing Oxford United Football Club’s new football stadium at a site called The Triangle in Kidlington.
-
Oxford United unveils new community initiative as part of new stadium proposals
The Dreaming Spires project includes work experience, apprenticeship and employment opportunities for students and young professionals, plus mental health support programmes, mentoring and education.
-
Local care home celebrates another top 20 finish in national rankings
Churchfields Care Home, part of Premium Care Group, has been recognised as one of the top 20 care homes in the UK at the carehome.co.uk awards, based on over 90,000 reviews from care homes across the country.
-
Electric car club pilot scheme extended until September 2024
The trial features electric vehicles (EVs), which can be hired on an hourly or daily basis from district and city council-owned car parks in Bicester, Banbury, Kidlington, Eynsham, Henley, Wallingford, Abingdon, Witney and Oxford.
-
Oxford United aims to build first all-electric stadium in UK
As part of the club’s pledge to deliver a state-of-the-art stadium, the club would use a low-carbon energy supply to create an ‘all-electric’ stadium, with power also generated by solar panels.
-
Oxford United making ‘great progress’ preparing planning application for new stadium
Oxford United is making ‘great progress’ preparing a planning application for its new stadium. The team aims to establish a new venue at The Triangle, situated south of Kidlington Roundabout, as its current licence agreement for the Kassam Stadium expires in 2026.
-
Local IT firm supports disadvantaged children with a trip to the circus
School children and their families were treated to a night at the circus last week thanks to the ongoing support of a local IT firm.
-
Community invited to view latest proposals for Begbroke Innovation District
Local residents, businesses and community stakeholders in Begbroke, Kidlington and Yarnton are invited to a special exhibition to view the latest proposals for the proposed world-class Begbroke Innovation District before the submission of an outline planning application at the end of July.