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County Council to consider next step in potential Oxfordshire solar farm purchase
Oxfordshire County Council will decide whether to progress due diligence on the potential purchase of a solar farm, a move it says could generate renewable energy, reduce emissions and deliver long-term financial returns.
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Chipping Norton Pride to celebrate fourth year in 2026 with ‘Love Out Loud’ theme
Chipping Norton Pride will return on 25 July with its fourth annual celebration, bringing live entertainment, market stalls and an evening programme to the town under this year’s ‘Love Out Loud’ theme.
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Play2Give celebrates £10,000 milestone with Sobell House hospice bathroom transformation
Play2Give has celebrated donating more than £10,000 to Sobell House Hospice, funding refurbished patient bathrooms to improve comfort and dignity.
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230-year-old Oxfordshire law firm Hedges Law secures investment to shape future growth
Oxfordshire law firm Hedges Law has secured investment backing from Henley-on-Thames private investment office CKM3 as part of the launch of Oak Legal Group, a new professional services model aimed at supporting independent law firms through long-term growth.
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Maggie’s marks 30 years of cancer support with celebrity campaign
National cancer charity Maggie’s is celebrating its 30th anniversary with support from well-known broadcasters and performers, while highlighting the growing need for free cancer support services, including at its Oxford centre.
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Plans for major Ozone Leisure Park redevelopment set for approval by City Council
Plans to transform Oxford’s Ozone Leisure Park with new leisure facilities, laboratories, a transport hub and the restoration of a historic Grade II listed pub are set to move forward, with planning officers recommending approval.
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Plans revealed for Art Deco-inspired makeover of New Theatre Oxford facade
Revised plans for Oxford’s New Theatre reveal proposals to restore its historic frontage with Art Deco-inspired signage, improved lighting, extended canopy and refurbished original features.
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Gardner Leader strengthens Real Estate team with two new partner appointments
The regional law firm has strengthened its Real Estate team with the appointment of Charlotte Botham and Belinda Sinnott as partners, supporting continued growth across Oxford, the Thames Valley and the South East.
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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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Campaigners escalate complaints over alleged misuse of £1.5m funding for Oxford bridge project
Friends of Grandpont Nature Park has escalated a complaint over the use of more than £1.5m of Homes England funding for Oxford’s Oxpens River Bridge project, claiming the money is being used incorrectly.
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Oxford traffic filters papers predicted ring road traffic increase and £1.1m surplus ahead of September launch
As Oxford prepares to introduce its long-delayed traffic filters on 14 September, cabinet papers from 2022 reveal what councillors expected the scheme to achieve.
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Suffolk House redevelopment plans submitted for 149 student rooms in Summertown
A five-storey redevelopment of Suffolk House in Summertown has been submitted to Oxford City Council, proposing 149 student rooms, new retail space and improvements to South Parade.
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Oxfordshire leaders seek fresh devolution deal after Thames Valley plan collapses
Oxfordshire leaders have written to Labour leadership contender Andy Burnham seeking an ambitious devolution settlement after the collapse of proposals for a Thames Valley strategic authority.
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County Council approves plans for major investment in three Oxfordshire schools
Three Oxfordshire schools are set to benefit from major investment plans, including the expansion of Oxford’s Mabel Prichard Special School, a new teaching block at Grove CE Primary School and permanent classrooms for Faringdon Community College.
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Oxford Bus Company supports Thame Pride as community celebration returns
Oxford Bus Company supported this year’s Thame Pride with its rainbow-branded bus, event sponsorship and community engagement, highlighting its ongoing backing for Pride celebrations across Oxfordshire.
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David Clulow opens new flagship eyewear store at Westgate Oxford
Eyewear retailer David Clulow has opened a redesigned flagship store at Westgate Oxford, featuring luxury eyewear brands, advanced eye testing facilities and an experience-led optical retail concept.