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200 new homes for Carterton in £33.5m contract
The development on Milestone Road will see a mix of 2, 3 and 4-bedroom houses and apartments in the shared ownership, rent to buy, affordable rent and social rent space constructed over 4 and a half years.
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County Council set to introduce measures to get more people back on the buses
Expect cheaper fares for under-19s, new rural services, bus priority improvements and traffic filters to reduce journey times across Oxfordshire.
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County Councillors urged to demand more from private bus operators
Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet will be urged to demand more from private bus operators involved in a new partnership with the authority.
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Help shape how central Abingdon could be revitalised
Vale of White Horse District Council looking to identify parts of the market town that have seen better days and consider how they could have brighter futures.
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£2.5m in council tax energy rebate waiting to be claimed by Oxford residents
Those who are eligible for the rebate but who do not pay their bill by direct debit will need to fill in an online form to claim the £150 payment. Claims can only be made online, not by phone, email or in writing.
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Education minister ‘actively investigating’ £155m donation to Oxford’s Linacre College
The donation from Sovico Group – a Vietnamese company – is under investigation after concerns were raised in the House of Commons over the College’s memorandum of understanding with the company.
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Carole Bamford’s new pub with rooms The Fox at Oddington to reopen in July
The honey-coloured 16th-century building has been carefully renovated to create six beautiful bedrooms and a large restaurant serving traditional pub dishes made with local produce.
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Treehouse festival returns to Oxfordshire for the sixth year
The festival aims to build community and connection and is one of the UK’s most sustainable festivals, with plans to become Europe’s first B Corp festival next year.
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All-female board for local law firm Hedges with appointment of new Managing Director
Lucy Morrison has taken the reins from Nicola Poole as Oxford and Wallingford-based Hedges Law’s new Managing Director as part of a long-term succession plan and restructure that has resulted in an all-female board.
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New tenant and phase two construction for Albion Land’s Catalyst Bicester
Evolito, the company behind the world’s most advanced urban air mobility motors, has taken the first three units for its new HQ at Catalyst Bicester.
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Plan for new 2,200 home garden village and science park moves closer to completion
The Planning Inspector’s response on the plan for Salt Cross Garden Village paves the way for the it to be approved and sets the scene for the development to progress.
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The Star Inn in Sparsholt to reopen after extensive refurbishment programme
The historic Star Inn in Sparsholt will reopen on Wednesday 15 June after an extensive programme of refurbishment carried out by the team behind Newbury’s Michelin-starred restaurant, The Woodspeen.
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First-ever 500-seater Amphitheatre in Cotswolds to open
The Amphitheatre, situated between Stow-on-the-Wold and Adlestrop, will be home to an exciting new performing arts season from 14 June to 04 September.
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Women’s Tour cycling race is coming to Oxfordshire on Saturday
Residents across the county will be able to cheer on elite riders as the Women’s Tour cycling race comes to Oxfordshire on Saturday.
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New Navigator Service launched for seperating parents
OnlyMums & OnlyDads and Family Mediation and Mentoring LLP have collaborated to launch the online problem-solving service to support people in making informed decisions around their separation and divorce.
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The Bee House flexible workspace in Milton Park official opened
After much anticipation, David Johnston, MP for Wantage and Didcot offically opened the Bee House flexible workspace in Milton Park on World Bee Day (20 May 2022).