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Watchfinder & Co. to open boutique in Bicester Village this month
Watchfinder’s arrival in Bicester Village will provide watch lovers with immediate access to over 150 highly sought-after luxury timepieces – all meticulously inspected, authenticated and prepared.
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Historic Oxford pubs – Turf Tavern & Jude the Obscure – launch exciting new menus
The Turf Tavern in the city centre offers great British pub food, done well and fresh from the kitchen, while Jude the Obscure on Walton street has a new tapas-style menu with a wide range of dishes ideal for social sharing.
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Council leader to consider annual report on which councillors attend meetings
The suggestion was put forward following a question over how many councillors had failed to attend any meeting of full council since May this year.
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New exhibition exploring legacy of British Empire opens at Weston Library
Also available globally through the Museum of Colour’s digital platform, These Things Matter shows how everyday communications maintained the British Empire and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
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Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox and the John Lewis Christmas advert
Always a highlight in the run-up to the holiday season, this year’s most anticipated Christmas TV advert featured Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox and a stellar line-up of artists.
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Traffic filter day-pass plans branded “ludicrous” by a county councillor
A public consultation has led to some changes including offer 100 day passes per year to residents and businesses affected by the traffic filters.
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Truck Festival raises over £120K for local charities and organisations
The Oxfordshire-based event raised over £100K from its staple Feel Good Food Tent and £20k through the Truck Trust, which was launched to grow the festival’s annual fundraising and charitable donations.
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Apology after thousands of callers gave up waiting for council to pick up the phone
The councillor who oversees Oxfordshire County Council’s customer call handling has apologised after thousands of people gave up while waiting in September.
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Amano Enzyme establishes new European hub at Milton Park
The bespoke laboratory, comprising cutting-edge R&D equipment, will enable the company to further expand into strategic focus areas, such as plant-based food and drinks.
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Velocity teams up with local traders to offer zero carbon delivery for shoppers in Oxford
The Oxford-based cycle courier business is working with local traders to offer a zero carbon delivery service for customers shopping locally this Christmas and beyond.
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Council considers discounted housing for key workers in bid to solve staffing crisis in care
Oxfordshire Council County is considering offering discounted key worker housing as an incentive to solve the staffing crisis in Oxfordshire’s social care sector.
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Thrive Homes acquires over 500 homes in Eastern England from L&Q
Following a period of stock rationalisation by L&Q, Thrive Homes was identified as the best suited buyer for the housing portfolio in Cherwell, Chiltern, East Hertfordshire, South Northamptonshire, Hitchin, and Wycombe.
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New energy support scheme to help community buildings stay open
The £100k fund will support local community building owners with their energy bills so they can keep their buildings open to the most vulnerable this winter.
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Oxfordshire councillors urged not to hold special meeting with SEND parents
Oxfordshire’s director for children’s services argued that preparing for such a meeting would take already-stretched council staff away from attempts to improve services.
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Cotswold Meat Company acquires Slatters Butchers in Chadlington
The acquisition comes as the Cotswold Meat Company celebrates its first year of trading under new owner Nick Passmore.
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New school at Graven Hill celebrates development milestone
The steel frame superstructure was signed by a local child at a celebration event this week, and a traditional bolt tightening also took place to recognise the significant milestone in the delivery of the primary school.