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The landmark Odeon Cinema building in Banbury Cross is up for sale
The Odeon Cinema in the centre of Banbury in Oxfordshire is up for sale with a price tag above £2 million. White Commercial is offering the property for sale as an investment and considers that the site has future development potential.
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Wantage-based community action group benefits from developer’s Community Champions scheme
A Wantage-based community action group with sustainability at the core is the latest beneficiary of Persimmon Homes’ Community Champions scheme.
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New exhibition to explore the art and history of British War Comics
The county’s military history museum is collaborating with Oxford-based Rebellion Publishing on a new exhibition that will offer visitors a chance to explore the history of British war comics.
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Vistry staff take on Tough Mudder challenge for charity
Staff from Vistry Group took on a tough – and muddy – challenge to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society – their chosen charity for the year.
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UK’s first full-size electric autonomous bus takes to the road at Milton Park
The UK’s first fully electric, full-size single-decker autonomous bus service has started operating between Didcot Parkway train station and Milton Park.
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Gusto Italian restaurants raise over £100k for “Young Lives vs Cancer” charity
In July 2022, Gusto selected “Young Lives vs Cancer” as its first Charity of the Year with the aim of raising £100,000 in 12 months. Now, thanks to the generosity of its customers and the endeavours of its team, Gusto has surpassed its target months ahead of schedule.
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Harwell-based SpaceTech business Open Cosmos raises $50m funding from impact investors
Open Cosmos – the leading space tech business making satellites that gather data to solve pressing global challenges – has raised $50m in Series B funding from three leading impact investors, ETF Partners, Trill Impact and A&G.
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Construction completes on new primary school at Graven Hill
The construction of the 420-pupil primary school development at Graven Hill has been completed, and the school has been handed over to the Warriner Multi Academy Trust to welcome children from 11 September 2023.
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Simply Business has launched its annual £25,000 Business Boost grant competition
Simply Business has launched its annual Business Boost grant competition, which will award a £25,000 cash prize to give a UK small businesses a helping hand in the face of economic challenges – including the cost of living, energy bill increases, inflation and supply challenges.
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Gees Restaurant & Bar brings back the Express Lunch Menu
Gees Restaurant & Bar has announced the return of their highly anticipated Express Lunch Menu offering a lighter dining option for those looking for a quick lunch break, casual midday indulgences, and energising business meals.
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Oxford student named champion of the British Society for Nanomedicine
University of Oxford student and Doctor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery Eeshani Bendale has become the first Ayurvedic physician to be named a Champion of the British Society for Nanomedicine.
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Oxford City Council confirms LSD Promotions as organiser of this year’s Christmas market
Oxford City Council has confirmed LSD Promotions will be the organiser for this year’s Christmas market on Broad Street after the previous organisers withdrew.
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Plans for hundreds of new homes agreed in redevelopment of Oxford’s Blackbird Leys
Plans to build hundreds of affordable homes, retail spaces and community facilities as part of the redevelopment of Oxford’s Blackbird Leys have been given the green light by Oxford City Council’s planning committee.
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Michelin-star chefs join Wilding Oxford, with wine-forward dining on the menu
Wilding, an Oxford-based neighbourhood restaurant, wine bar and shop, has announced the arrival of its two new head chefs, Michael Carr and Ben Wood, each bringing many years of Michelin-star cooking experience to the pass.
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Hedges announces latest round of hires including a Head of Summertown Office
Hedges has announced its latest round of new hires comprising family law specialists Alexandra Baggallay and Ian Davies, and Head of Summertown Office, Daniel Boyle.
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OLA Pupils achieve top grades in excellent 2023 GCSE performance
Our Lady’s Abingdon (OLA) is celebrating another strong year of GCSE results, with an outstanding 95% of results graded 9-4, 48% graded 9-7 and 46% achieving at least one grade 9 in 2023.