News
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The Story Museum shortlisted for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2022
The 2022 shortlist champions organisations exemplifying creativity and resilience and focuses particularly on those engaging the next generation of audiences in innovative ways.
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Proposal underway for a new rail freight terminal near Bicester
A Channel Islands-based company is preparing plans for a Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) on land immediately south and adjacent to the Chiltern Main Line.
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Nearly £600k allocated towards a new pavilion in Kingston Bagpuize
The parish council applied for the support fund to build the new facility, which is expected to cost £635,000. The remainder of the funds for the building will be met by the parish council.
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Cornerstone showcases art inspired by nature for Oxfordshire Artweeks
Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot is celebrating Oxfordshire Artweeks 40th anniversary by hosting an exciting exhibition by two local artists.
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City Council announces temporary closure of Oxpens car park
The car park will close temporarily for 13 weeks from 16 May 2022, so the disused car park decking can be dismantled.
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New exhibition at SOFO Museum to explore stories of children and military lives
The exhibition explores the experience of children of serving military personnel and also children who have been affected by conflict, historically and contemporarily.
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New artwork highlights railways’ role in the standardisation of time
Artist Savinder Bual has created a film installation which will go on show at Didcot Railway Centre before being streamed online.
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Oxford’s Metro Bank to celebrate Spring Fling with live music at its Queen Street store
Live music will be provided by The Indie Rollers, an acoustic duo specialising in pop, Irish songs, rock and soul, and Metro Man – the Bank’s mascot – will also make an appearance.
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Oxfordshire planning consultancy Edgars promotes five planners
This is part of its continued growth strategy focused on delivering inspiring futures and places for its clients while nurturing and training its talent.
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Tritax Symmetry submits planning application for new Siemens Healthineers facility
The 48-acre site on land north of the A41 and east of Junction 9 of the M40, known as Symmetry Park, Oxford North, has been chosen following an extensive site search.
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Blenheim Palace launch free shuttle service with Oxford Bus Company
It forms part of a major drive by Blenheim Palace to provide sustainable transport solutions as part of its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2027.
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Adactus launches customer service software for independent hospitality and small business
The Thame based technology specialist has adapted and developed its tried and tested software for smaller businesses, launching a range of easy-to-use products on a fixed monthly fee.
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New business fund set to launch to support ambitious Cherwell-based businesses
The new scheme – the Cherwell Business Adaptation Fund – will be delivered by the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP) Business team on behalf of the council.
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Lothbury’s plans for Oxford’s Clarendon Centre approved by City Council
Opened in 1984 as a shopping centre in central Oxford, the Clarendon Centre is undergoing a change of use to develop an academic and living hub.
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12,500 people attend Oxford’s 2022 May Morning celebrations
The estimate from Oxford City Council used drone footage to work out how many people attended the traditional celebration of the coming of Spring.
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Road closures in place as thousands expected to attend May Morning 2022
The City Council is working with partners to prepare the city for thousands of people to attend May Morning 2022 for the first time in-person since 2019.