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Scottfraser recognised in Best Estate Agent Guide Awards 2023
Scottfraser has been recognised in Best Estate Agent Guide Awards 2023 following a rigorous assessment of every estate and letting agent in the country for property marketing, customer service and results.
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“Plan B is critical” for Oxford United FC despite stadium talks progress
Oxford United FC has been told that “a plan B is critical” over its 2026 stadium deadline despite Oxfordshire County Council agreeing to progress talks.
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Oxfordshire County Council approves extra funding to tackle fuel poverty
People in Oxfordshire struggling with fuel poverty in poor energy-efficient homes will soon benefit from a new £6.4 million county council programme.
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M Feller and Daughter Butchers in Oxford Covered Market set to close
The family-run business has decided to exercise a break clause in its lease to give the owners a rest and to focus on a lifestyle change.
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Next steps in Oxford’s Local Plan 2040 set for cabinet approval
Oxford City Council is preparing to launch a new round of public consultation as the next steps in developing the Oxford Local Plan 2040 looks set for approval by the council’s cabinet.
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Proposals for a giant reservoir near Abingdon face continued opposition
Renewed efforts by water companies to move forward with proposals for a giant reservoir near Abingdon are again facing opposition in Oxfordshire.
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County cabinet approves continued stadium discussions with Oxford United FC
Any final decision regarding leasing of the land will be taken in public by a future cabinet meeting based on whether the council’s objectives have been met.
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Darcica Logistics now offers customers zero-emission sustainable deliveries in Oxford
With Oxford’s zero emission zone (ZEZ) set to expand further, companies wanting to deliver goods through the pallet network into the city centre can meet the city council’s ZEZ requirements through Bicester-based Darcica Logistics.
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Government backs new Oxford to Cambridge Pan Regional Partnership
Backing for the pan-regional partnership unlocks access to up to £2.5m in government funding for the partnership to support its priorities in delivering sustainable growth and environmental enhancements for the region.
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University of Oxford scientist honoured in annual Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists
Professor Susan Perkin, a Professor of Physical Chemistry at the University of Oxford, has been honoured in the annual Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK
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Bellway to support buyers with a new mortgage offer
Bellway is offering to pay £1,000 per month off the mortgages for up to two years for those who buy homes at select developments before 31 March 2023.
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UK’s first electric autonomous bus service set to launch at Milton Park
The Mi-Link project features a 16-seat, single-decker minibus with a range of sensors and optical cameras with state-of-the-art artificial intelligence to control all steering, acceleration and braking without human intervention.
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Are we so different?: A photographic exhibition of people in Oxford taken 100 years apart
The Museum of Oxford, in collaboration with Photo Oxford Festival, has opened an exhibition of photographs of people in Oxford taken 100 years apart.
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Help is at hand for people finding it hard to pay for food and energy bills
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have reopened the Household Support Fund scheme to help households meet the costs of life’s essentials.
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West Oxfordshire residents will need photo ID to vote at local elections
For the first time, residents in West Oxfordshire District will need to show a photographic ID to vote in person at this year’s local elections, which are being held on 04 May.
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Consultation in the pipeline for an exciting new vision for Banbury town centre
Work on this comprehensive consultation and engagement programme called Banbury Vision 2050 is the first phase of the long-term regeneration planned for Banbury.