News
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OxLEP’s business podcast OxTalks returns for a second series
Hosted by seasoned broadcaster Howard Bentham, OxTalks aims to answer some of the biggest questions in business – from efficiency levels to staff motivation – to support and nurture business growth in Oxfordshire.
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Oxford’s Harrison’s Fish & Chip Co. selected as a finalist in brand new The Peter Hill Award
Harrison’s Fish & Chip Co., a much-loved chippy on Botley Road in Oxford, is celebrating having been recognised as a finalist in a brand new national fish and chip shop award, ‘The Peter Hill Award’!
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Bromford secures next phase of affordable housing at Graven Hill
Graven Hill Village Development Company (GHVDC) re-appointed Bromford for this latest phase, which will include 50 homes, 31 of which will be affordable rent and 19 shared ownership at the 462-acre site.
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Family set to launch Neapolitan Panuozzo Bar Il Corno in Oxford’s Covered Market
Located in one of the market’s central units and named after the traditional Neapolitan amulet worn to bring good luck and prosperity, Il Corno will offer its guests two of the most characteristic street foods from the popular Neapolitan cuisine – panuozzi and taralli.
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First acts Announced for Blenheim Palace’s Nocturne Live concert series in 2024
The much-loved, multi-million-selling Australian pop group Crowded House, nine-time Grammy-winning US singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow, and Mercury and Brit-nominated duo Turin Brakes are the first acts to be announced for next summer’s Nocturne Live concert series.
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Oxfordshire-based travel communications specialist Lemongrass becomes B Corp
Lemongrass, an award-winning PR and content agency for travel brands with an eco office in Bicester has achieved B Corp status, demonstrating its commitment to being a more environmentally and socially responsible business in the travel sector.
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Homeless Oxfordshire partners with Crisis to educate audiences from across the UK
Homeless Oxfordshire and Crisis are collaborating with volunteering and eco-action platform OnHand for an educational webinar after new government figures show an 18% increase in people sleeping on the streets.
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Explore Milton Park inspires nearly 1,000 Didcot students to consider careers in STEAM
Nearly 1,000 local students from Didcot schools have participated in a range of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) activities facilitated by Milton Park
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RWK Goodman strengthens residential property team with new Oxford appointment
RWK Goodman has strengthened its residential property team with the appointment of Claire Rose. She joins RWK Goodman as a Partner in the Residential Property team based in its office in Oxford.
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Oxfordshire-based Ingleton Wood retains Top 50 consultancy ranking
Oxfordshire-based property and construction consultancy Ingleton Wood has cemented its Top 50 consultancy ranking in Building Magazine’s renowned league table for the fifth year in a row.
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Breakthrough Properties holds groundbreaking events for Trinity House in Oxford
Breakthrough Properties has held groundbreaking events in October to herald the start of the construction of Trinity House by Breakthrough in one of the leading academic and innovation clusters in Oxford.
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Oxfordshire cheese producer awarded Best British Cheese at 2023 World Cheese Awards
Sinodun Hill by Oxfordshire-based cheese producer Norton and Yarrow Cheese has been awarded Best British Cheese at the 2023 World Cheese Awards at the Trondheim Spektrum indoor arena in Trondheim, Norway.
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Barton Bash enjoys biggest turnout with continued support from local housebuilder
Vistry Thames Valley donated £500 to the Barton Bash, a family fun day run by the Barton Community Association. Half of the money was put towards the most recent event in September, while the remainder will be used for the Christmas event on Sunday, 17 December.
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Oxford to celebrate its communities with light & creativity in 2023 Christmas Light Festival
From 17 to 19 November, artists and local communities will come together to make a weekend of very special events. With workshops, exhibitions, light trails and interactive displays in the city centre and local neighbourhoods, everyone can get involved.
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Grant scheme available for rural businesses and organisations in South Oxon and Vale districts
The scheme is designed to support capital projects for small businesses and community infrastructure that help to improve productivity and strengthen the rural economy and communities.
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South Oxon and Vale Councils affordable housing grants to help address urgent needs
More affordable, energy-efficient homes will be built in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse thanks to an improved affordable housing grants process.