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Oxford MedTech business OrganOx receives £4.6m investment from BGF
Oxford MedTech business, OrganOx has announced that it has received a £4.6m investment for its Unique human liver support system technology from BGF and active investor in growing businesses.
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More Black British students than ever starting at Oxford University
Oxford University has announced that more Black British students than ever started undergraduate studies at Oxford in 2019 up from 2.6% in 2018 to 3.1% in 2019.
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Oxfordshire County Council publishes draft 2020/21 budget
Oxfordshire County Council published 2020/21 budget proposals and this includes a Council Tax by 1.99% to pay for investment in social services, schools and roads.
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Final draft proposals published for Oxford Zero Emission Zone
Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council have published final draft proposals for Oxford Zero Emission Zone to be introduced later this year.
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Layla Moran calls for City Council to “step up”
Layla Moran, MP for Oxford West and Abingdon, has called for Oxford City Council to “step up” after an investigation reveals the extent of homes left vacant nationwide.
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Over 6,500 visitors to Bicester Heritage’s first scramble of the year
Over 6,500 visitors to Bicester Heritage’s first scramble of the year, braving a cold winter’s morning to see a remarkable diversity of classic vehicles.
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UKAEA announces fusion supply chain events for 2020
UKAEA announces UK fusion suppliers events for 2020 – a series of events for companies interested in commercial opportunities from the UK fusion programme.
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Debenhams store in Witney is to close on 15 January
Debenhams store in Witney is to close on 15 January as part of plans that will see 50 of its worst-performing stores close over the next three years.
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Oxford West & Abingdon MP Layla Moran says she identifies as pansexual
Oxford West & Abingdon MP Layla Moran says she identifies as pansexual and that she is in a relationship with former Lib Dem press officer Rosy Cobb.
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Oxford Nanopore Technologies raises £109.5m in investment and share sales
Oxford Nanopore Technologies raises £109.5m in investment and share sales with £29.3m of new capital and £80.2m from sale of secondary shares.
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MBE for Di Batchelor of Abingdon & Witney College
Di Batchelor Principal of Abingdon & Witney College has been awarded an MBE in the 2020 New Year Honours for Services to Further and Adult Education.
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Vale of White Horse Council targets to become carbon neutral by 2045
Vale of White Horse District Council targets for the council to become carbon neutral by 2030 and aspires for the district to become carbon-neutral by 2045.
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Oxford City Council launches public consultation on strategy and budget
Oxford City Council has launched a public consultation on its corporate strategy and budget proposals and anyone who lives or works in Oxford can have their say on the proposals.
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Oxford North project approved following ‘call in’
Oxford North project approved following ‘call in’ to Oxford City Council’s planning review committee at a meeting held on Monday 16 December 2019.
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Are unelected bodies deciding Oxfordshire’s future?
Independent group publishes a report highlighting concerns about influential role unelected bodies have in proposals for future development in Oxfordshire.
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Abingdon & Witney College up for hat-trick of apprenticeship accolades
Abingdon & Witney College shortlisted as national finalists in three major categories of 2020 Annual Apprenticeship Conference (AAC) Apprenticeship Awards.