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Brainomix extends Series C funding to accelerate US expansion
Brainomix has raised £18.8m in Series C funding to expand its AI imaging platforms across the US. The Oxford spinout will accelerate hospital deployment of its Brainomix 360 Stroke and e-Lung technologies.
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Oxfordshire County Council expands enhanced SEND pathways with £1m annual boost
Oxfordshire County Council has approved funding for 20 new enhanced SEND pathways, increasing total annual investment to £3 million. The initiative supports children in mainstream schools through bespoke curriculums and targeted small-group provision.
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Heavenly Desserts Oxford to launch ‘Heaven at Home’ milk cake trays
Heavenly Desserts Oxford will launch new ‘Heaven at Home’ Milk Cake Trays on 10 March 2026. The take-home celebration range marks the brand’s first retail step, bringing its signature luxury dessert experience into customers’ homes.
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OxDevice Medical to consolidate operations at new Abingdon Science Park facility
OxDevice Medical will relocate to a new facility at Abingdon Science Park following investment from Kaleidex Group. The move will consolidate operations, expand cleanroom and laboratory capacity, and create a platform for future growth.
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New Crazy Bear Head Chef Andrei Voicu aims to celebrate British food and farming
Andrei Voicu becomes head chef at the Crazy Bear in Stadhampton, bringing Michelin-star experience and a passion for celebrating British food, seasonal produce and charcoal cooking inspired by Gordon Ramsay.
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Oxfordshire charities face sustainability test in 2026
More Oxfordshire charities closed than opened in 2025, according to new data. Sector leaders warn rising costs and fundraising pressures are testing sustainability, urging organisations to rethink partnerships, supporter engagement and risk management to remain resilient in 2026.
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Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts expands across Oxfordshire with new opening in Bloxham
A new Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts has opened in Bloxham, led by the Martin family. The launch marks the fourth PQA in Oxfordshire and reflects rising demand for performing arts education across the region.
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Flex Health Hub launches at Signal Yard to boost workplace wellbeing
A new clinically led wellness facility has opened at Signal Yard, Milton Park. Flex Health Hub combines physiotherapy, rehabilitation and fitness services, offering expert-led classes and tailored employer programmes to improve workplace wellbeing and support long-term health.
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Oxfordshire local government shake-up risks being a “great distraction,” thinktank warns
A thinktank has warned that Oxfordshire’s proposed local government restructure risks becoming a “great distraction” if not done properly – shifting focus from pressing issues like affordable housing, transport, and public services, leaving local residents unsure of who is responsible for key decisions.
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Alloyed secures £1m funding for next-gen 3D-printed superalloy components for jet engines
Alloyed has secured £1m from the ATI Programme to accelerate development of ABD-1000AM, a high-temperature nickel superalloy designed for additive manufacturing. The project, with ITP Aero and Cranfield University, aims to support next-generation jet engines using advanced 3D-printed components.
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Oxfordshire’s laboratory market sees mixed activity in 2025, according to data
Oxfordshire’s lab and office markets saw a mixed 2025, with total laboratory take-up of 620,200 sq ft driven largely by The Ellison Institute’s 450,000 sq ft acquisition at Oxford Science Park. Smaller deals slowed due to tighter funding, creating a two-tier demand pattern across the county’s science and office locations.
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First plans submitted for South Oxford Science Village with 3,000 new homes
The first plans for South Oxford Science Village have been submitted, proposing 3,000 homes, employment, and community facilities south of Oxford. Savills aims to create a sustainable, 21st-century neighbourhood that blends living, working, and leisure for future residents.
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Fishers Vale officially opens in Marston, delivering 40 fully affordable homes
Fishers Vale, a new affordable housing development in Old Marston, Oxford, has officially opened. The 40-home scheme includes 21 council homes and 19 shared ownership properties, designed with sustainability in mind and delivered through a partnership between OX Place, Oxford City Council, and Lucy Developments.
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Chatty Bus partners with charities to tackle loneliness across Oxfordshire
The Chatty Bus scheme is partnering with Age UK Oxfordshire and Oxford Hospitals Charity to host a series of events across Oxfordshire this year. Passengers can connect, share stories, and access local support, helping to tackle loneliness and social isolation in the community.
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Bidwells appoints Jamie Renison to its Commercial Agency team in Oxford
Bidwells has strengthened its Oxford Commercial Agency team with the appointment of Jamie Renison as Head of New Business. Bringing 25 years of experience in science and technology property, he will drive complex projects across the Oxford–Cambridge Growth Corridor.
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Gardner Leader strengthens employment team with two senior appointments
Gardner Leader has expanded its employment team with the appointment of Partner Michelle Morgan and Senior Associate Catherine Morris. The strategic hires bring extensive experience in corporate employment matters, litigation and HR advisory work, further strengthening the firm’s offering across the Thames Valley and beyond.