News
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German-based ZF invests in Oxbotica to deploy passenger shuttles globally
In a strategic partnership agreement with Oxbotica, the global automotive technology company will take a seat on the company’s advisory board with a 5% share.
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Oxford Half Marathon 2021 results – who were the winners?
Oxford Half Marathon 2021: Who were the race winners, what were their times, and how many runners were there, plus other race highlights?
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More than £450k grant funding awarded for new affordable housing in Henley
The funding by South Oxfordshire District Council from developer contributions (S106) has gone to the Henley and District Housing Trust to develop three properties for Social Rent.
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South Oxon Council launches grant funding for local community groups
Organisations delivering key services for residents and maintaining the natural environment, can apply for funding to help them continue to make a difference in South Oxfordshire.
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Oxford-based Activate Learning appoints new chief executive
Gary Headland DL from the Lincoln College Group (LCG) will succeed Sally Dicketts CBE as Chief Executive in April 2022. Sally is stepping down after 18 years at the helm.
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Oxford-based cocktail subscription service wins two awards for its products
The Cocktail Society won the awards for its Oak-Aged Sloe Negroni and Salted Caramel Espresso Martini at the world’s largest food and drinks awards; The Great Taste Awards.
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Covered Market launches The Un-Covered Market audio tour
The City Council commissioned Oxford-based multi-media artist Charlie Henry to create a participatory installation that embraces the history and communities who use the market.
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Boost for Bicester’s economy with more investment at Axis J9 Bicester
Albion Land, the developers, aims to provide space for young businesses with a stronger mix of manufacturing, technology and logistics businesses on the business park.
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Williams Racing commits to becoming climate positive by 2030
Building on progress in the global motorsport industry in recent years, Williams Racing goes further than any other race team in committing to becoming climate positive by 2030.
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Stewart Milne Group to sell its timber systems business in Witney
The company is selling its market-leading timber systems business in Witney to focus on investing in the growth of Stewart Milne Homes across Scotland and North-west England.
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Oxford Uni spin-out Brill Power launches ‘intelligent’ battery management systems
Brill Power’s breakthrough technology will transform the cost and performance of energy storage systems by increasing battery life by up to 60% and enhancing storage capacity by up to 129%.
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Oriel College installs plaque calling Cecil Rhodes a ‘committed colonialist’
The explanatory panel about the former prime minister of the Cape Colony has been placed outside Oriel College at the University of Oxford during Black History Month.
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Oxfordshire-based Forensic Access Group acquires Faraday Forensics
This is the latest acquisition by the business, as part of an ambitious growth strategy aimed at creating a leading international forensic and criminal justice services organisation.
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Willmott Dixon to deliver Oxford’s leisure centre decarbonisation programme
The extensive decarbonisation programme, will see four of the city’s leisure centres reduce their emissions by converting from fossil fuels to water and air source heat pumps.
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British daily meat consumption drops by 17% over a decade, Oxford study finds
Researchers found that between 2008 and 2019, the average daily meat consumption per capita dropped from 103.7g to 86.3g – a decrease of 17.4g a day, or just under 17%.
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Chipping Norton based firm Sci-Net in growth drive
Sci-Net – which designs and delivers ERP, CRM and cloud infrastructure solutions – is strengthening its industry position with a strategic acquisition, the launch of new premises and a raft of new hires.