News
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Abingdon-based Planet IT celebrates 20 years of innovation and growth
Abingdon-based Planet IT, that provides outsourced IT support and supplies to organisations locally, nationally and globally, has celebrated its 20th anniversary with a glittering party at Oxford Town Hall.
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Gusto Italian continues festive tradition of adding £1 charitable donation to guest’s bills
Gusto Italian on High Street in Oxford will continue its tradition of adding a voluntary £1 to every guest’s bill until 31 January, with 100% of the proceeds being donated to Young Lives vs Cancer through the support of the Tim Bacon Foundation (TBF).
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Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel appoints new Director of Sales
The boutique hotel has appointed Isabela Dumbrava to design and implement new creative strategies for the hotel, overseeing all marketing and help put the venue on the map as a go-to destination in Oxfordshire.
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Family-run Il Principe deli and takeaway on Cowley Road is celebrating 20 years
After serendipitously discovering the empty storefront at 82 Cowley Road, Domenico Iorio and his family are celebrating the 20th anniversary of Il Principe, their independent Italian Delicatessen and Takeaway on Cowley Road, this December.
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Local men’s mental health service releases Christmas single to support of men in crisis
The Cornermen – an Oxfordshire-based men’s mental health and suicide prevention service – has released a Christmas single to raise awareness and funds for the vital work it does supporting men in crisis, averaging five interventions a day in the local community.
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Hampton Court Palace Festival announces first acts for 2024 edition
Hampton Court Palace Festival has announced Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Paloma Faith, Sheryl Crow, Deacon Blue, Sam Ryder and a live edition of The Rest is History podcast as the first acts on a stellar programme for the 2024 summer festival.
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The Rosalind Franklin Institute appoints Professor Paul Matthews as new director
The Rosalind Franklin Institute, based at Harwell Campus near Didcot, has appointed Professor Paul Matthews as its new Institute Director.
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John Bishop announces 2024 tour with confirmed dates for Oxford
John Bishop has announced a 57-date live tour in 2024, entitled Back At It, with confirmed dates for New Theatre Oxford.
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Faringdon marathon runner takes part in diet study following unexpected diabetes diagnosis
Faringdon-based marathon runner Tony Pidgeon participated in the University of Oxford DIAMOND study into whether a low-calorie and low-carbohydrate diet can lead to remission for type 2 diabetes.
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Laing O’Rourke secures contract to deliver Oxford North’s Red Hall and first laboratory buildings
Laing O’Rourke has secured the contract to deliver phase 1a of Oxford North’s £700 million new innovation district comprising the Red Hall and the first two laboratory buildings.
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RWK Goodman appoints new Private Client Consultant in Oxford
Susan Floyd joins RWK Goodman as a Consultant in the Private Client team based in the company’s office in Oxford.
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Residents to begin moving into their newly completed homes at Bridges Cross
Residents, including council tenants, shared owners, and homeowners, will begin moving into their newly completed homes at Bridges Cross – a 36-home OX Place development on Speedwell Street.
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Oxford-based Brainomix is expanding presence in US with AI-powered stroke care solutions
Brainomix, an Oxford-based leading AI-powered medtech solutions company, is expanding its presence in the US with the introduction of its full suite of FDA-cleared modules in its Brainomix 360 platform for stroke care.
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Diary notes: Henley Festival set to return in 2024
Henley Festival – the UK’s only black-tie music and arts festival – will return to the beautiful riverside in Henley-on-Thames from Wednesday, 10 July to Sunday, 14 July 2024.
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Unicorn School to double pupil numbers with acquision of former Premier Inn building
The Unicorn School in Abingdon is set to double its pupil numbers with the acquision of the former Premier Inn hotel and Beefeater restaurant building on Marcham Road.
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Last call for Oxfordshire organisations to join Oxford’s inaugural public art trail
Organised by the Sobell House Hospice, this giant art installation initiative will culminate in a magnificent visitor trail that will run for six weeks from 06 July 2024.