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Oxford City Council selects third housebuilding partner at Barton Park
The appointment means that the city council is on track to deliver the final phase of the 885 homes planned for the site at Barton Park, 40% of which will be let at social rent.
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Warburtons to invest in new distribution facility in Banbury
The £56 million investment will see the development of three new distribution depots in Widnes, Bognor Regis and Banbury, and two new bakery plants in Stockton and Burnley.
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New study highlights opportunities to expand Oxfordshire’s railway network
The Oxfordshire Rail Corridor Study (ORCS) looks in detail at the county’s predicted growth in jobs and housing over the next two decades and how the rail network can best support it.
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OxLEP announces Energy Systems Accelerator pilot project
Based at Osney Mead in Oxford and funded by the government’s Getting Building Fund, the pilot will be a world-leading multi-disciplinary hub championing green innovation.
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Abingdon-based Conrad Energy acquires operational battery asset near Bedford
The acquisition continues plans at this Independent Power Producer (IPP) to place supporting the transition to a low carbon economy at the heart of their strategic plans.
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Cricket club gets electronic scoreboard from council grant
The club received more than £1,500 after pitching for funding from the Community Facilities Grant Scheme at West Oxfordshire District Council.
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Popular north Oxfordshire school holiday hubs to reopen in time for summer
Families in north Oxfordshire will once again be able to book children, aged five to eleven years old, onto council-run school holiday hubs this summer.
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New rapid EV chargers to be installed across Oxford for electric cabs
Oxford City Council is installing the EV chargers across the city, to support electric cabs and local residents ahead of the Zero Emission Zone Pilot this August.
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Cowley Road Carnival Day 2021: Celebrate Carnival @ Home on 04 July
The Cowley Road Carnival spirit is undimmed as celebrations go ahead on 04 July with ‘Virtual Carnival’ from noon to 6.00pm and the ‘After Party’ on Mixcloud from 6.00pm till late.
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New ECI report provides a roadmap towards Oxfordshire’s zero-carbon future
Created by the University of Oxford’s Environmental Change Institute (ECI), the report challenges Oxfordshire’s key decision-makers to embrace several new recommendations.
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Medical devices company Owen Mumford achieves B Corp certification
The Woodstock based company was awarded B Corp certification after demonstrating strict compliance to the rigorous requirements of this globally-recognised mark.
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E-scooter trial to expand across city of Oxford
The county council has announced that the e-scooter trial with its partner Voi Technology will expand to include a large area of the eastern and southern parts of the city.
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Gigabit-capable, full-fibre broadband coming to Oxfordshire
Residents are set to benefit from faster internet with a significant number of Oxfordshire towns being confirmed for an upgrade to gigabit-capable, full-fibre broadband.
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Arrival chooses STMicroelectronics as semiconductor provider for its EVs
STMicroelectronics will provide Arrival with leading-edge semiconductor technologies, including automotive microcontrollers and power and battery-management devices.
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New UK collaboration ICE-Batt to optimise battery technology
The project aims to improve the energy density, power density and low-temperature performance of battery technologies through the application of innovative carbons.
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Over 2000 runners take part in Oxford Town and Gown 2021 10k race
More than 2000 runners took part in the 40th Muscular Dystrophy UK Oxford Town and Gown 10k race, which took place on Sunday 27 June.