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Cornbury Music Festival bids farewell and 2022 festival is last ever
After nearly 20 years, the curtain has come down on the much-loved one-of-a-kind, lovingly crafted open-air party in the beautiful Great Tew Park Estate in the heart of the Cotswolds.
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Infinitesima secures strategic investment to ramp production of Metron3D
The Metron3D system features the company’s proven Rapid Probe Microscope (RPM) technology together with modules from leading industry suppliers to enable maximum performance and reliability.
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Dyson Styling Tour comes to The Cotswolds’ Big Feastival from 26 to 28 August
This immersive beauty experience will feature Dyson’s complete portfolio of hair care technology products alongside personalised recommendations, demonstrations, and support from Dyson experts.
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Canalside public park and street at Oxford North given green light
The reserved matters application (RMA) for Oxford North’s Canalside public park and residential street has been resolved to be approved by Oxford City Council’s planning committee.
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Padel – the UK’s fastest growing sport comes to Bicester
Described as a hybrid game of squash and tennis, and simple to learn and play by all ages, Padel is launching at David Lloyd Bicester.
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Summer concerts at Stonor Park enjoyed by thousands
Thousands of music fans descended on Stonor Park in Oxfordshire at the weekend to enjoy three fantastic summer concerts staged by the Bedford-based promoter LPH Concerts & Events.
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Oxfordshire councils unable to agree on Oxfordshire Plan 2050
The plan to create a joint vision for where and how many houses will be built in the county was one of the commitments made by the six Oxfordshire authorities.
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Microchip designer EnSilica establishes new global HQ at Milton Park
EnSilica will occupy 5,800 sq ft of space at 100 Park Drive, comprising offices, meeting rooms, laboratory space, social areas and kitchen facilities.
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A bumper weekend of dance, live and classical music awaits at Stonor Park
The weekend will feature the hottest in modern dance music with Café Mambo Ibiza on Friday, one of Scotland’s best-loved bands Texas on Saturday and the return of Stonor Park Proms on Sunday.
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Chiltern Edge School at risk of closure now rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED school inspectors
The school, located in Reades Lane, Sonning Common and serving pupils from South Oxfordshire and Caversham, received the ‘Good’ rating at its first inspection as an academy.
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Local resident names a new Care UK home in Thame
Sarah Brown, a NHS worker and local resident, came up with the winning name, ‘Cuttlebrook Hall’, for the new Care UK home on Stock Road in Thame, which will open in December 2023.
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County councillor questions bus access in Broad Street pedestrianisation proposals
The County Council’s cycling champion has described the new shared space proposals for Broad Street, Oxford, as “brave and symbolic” while arguing they do not go far enough.
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Bicester “rubbish” location for rail freight hub according to county councillor
The blistering address from the county’s cabinet member for climate change delivery & environment, supported the County Council’s response, raising concern over the proposals.
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No more extra funds to see through Didcot’s HIF1 project
Measures will be taken to manage costs rather than find extra money if inflation further affects the major new roads project in Didcot.
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Summer holiday activities for young people in Oxford
Despite the current budget challenges, Oxford City Council is working with community groups to provide summer holiday activities for young people in Oxford this summer.
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Broad Street to undergo transformation with temporarily pedestrianisation
Following the success of Broad Meadow last year, Oxford City Council is set to temporarily pedestrianise a larger area of Broad Street in a new 18-month trial.