News
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YHA building demolition and Network Rail planned railway and Botley Road closure
Following two community drop-in sessions, Network Rail has provided an update on the Oxford rail station upgrade works, referred to as the Oxfordshire Connect programme.
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National Trust launches its annual blossom campaign and expects “Mexican wave of colour”
The National Trust has launched its annual blossom campaign, which aims to bring the beauty of blossom to more people and to celebrate the start of spring.
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voco Oxford Spires appoints former MasterChef contestant as Executive Chef
Former MasterChef: The Professionals contestant Claudio Costea joins voco Oxford Spires as Executive Chef, having previously led food and beverage at its sister hotel, voco Oxford Thames, for the ten years.
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Woodstock Road Chemist in Oxford sold to first-time buyer pair
Christie & Co, a specialist business property adviser, has announced the sale of Woodstock Road Chemist in Oxford to local pharmacists making their first move into pharmacy ownership.
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Spratt Endicott conveyancing team shortlisted for a prestigious award
Spratt Endicott Solicitors have been shortlisted for the Conveyancing Law Firm of the Year – South award.
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The Italian Job Fundraiser – Mile of Minis returned to Oxford last weekend for its 2nd year
Over 100 MINIs of all shapes and sizes came together at the MINI UK Plant in Cowley to kick start a fun driving day out for classic and modern Mini car owners and their families, set in the Oxfordshire countryside.
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Cheaper park & ride travel fare offer extended for extra six months
A park & ride travel fare offer which makes parking and bus travel more cost-effective at Oxford’s park and rides has been extended by six months until 30 September.
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Bellway launches The Quilter show home at Phoenix Park in Thame
Bellway has recently launched its new show home, The Quilter at Phoenix Park, designed to reflect the serene neighbourhood of Thame and the impressive practicalities of The Artisan Collection, it’s premium selection of homes.
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Royal International Air Tattoo enlists Feast It to elevate its catering offer
The Royal International Air Tattoo has enlisted Feast It to elevate the catering offer at its three-day show in the Cotswolds this summer.
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Galliard & Probitas launch £50m Shiplake Meadows retirement village in Lower Shiplake
Galliard Homes & Probitas have launched Shiplake Meadows – a £50m (GDV) six-acre sustainable retirement village in Lower Shiplake – two miles from Henley-on-Thames.
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Local law firm Hedges launches essay competition for school students in Oxfordshire
Hedges, one of Oxfordshire’s longest-serving law firms, has launched its annual essay competition for students in Oxfordshire interested in a career in law to win a week-long internship at the law firm this summer.
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Mock The Week star Alasdair Beckett-King takes his first tour on the road
Alasdair Beckett-King has taken his first tour, The Interdimensional ABK, on the road, and he’ll be performing at Oxford Glee Club on 13 April 2023.
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BMW planning £500m investment to secure future of MINI production in Oxford plant
Sky News has revealed that BMW, the German car manufacturer, is applying the finishing touches to plans for hundreds of millions of pounds of investment into its Oxford plant
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Charities in Oxfordshire have a chance to win share of £25,000 prize pot
Charities in Oxfordshire have a chance to win a share of a £25,000 prize pot offered nationally by expert charity insurer Ansvar as part of its Community Campaign.
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Milton Park companies secure over 7% of UK’s life sciences equity investment
New research commissioned by Milton Park reveals that £2.14 billion of equity investment was generated across 272 companies based in the science, technology and business community over the past decade.
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Community invited to feed into latest proposals for Begbroke Innovation District
Local residents, businesses and community stakeholders have a further chance to give their views on the emerging masterplan for the proposed Begbroke Innovation District.