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Premium kitchen specialist Harvey Jones opens Bicester Village showroom
The 1,200 sq ft space features the heritage craftsmanship that Harvey Jones is known for, with high ceilings perfect for tall cabinetry, a pet parlour and a walk-in glass-walled pantry. Four large kitchens are displayed, including the Harvey Jones Original, Arbor, Hampton and the brand-new Slim Shaker.
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HIF1 and major infrastructure project for Didcot and surrounding areas given planning approval
Planning approval for the HIF1 Didcot and surrounding areas’ major infrastructure project was granted by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Angela Rayner, following a planning inspector’s report recommending that the scheme proceed to construction.
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Oxford City Council Leader responds to Government’s devolution white paper
Councillor Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council, has welcomed the Government’s proposal to introduce mayoral combined authorities at the regional level across England.
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Government unveils plans for local mayors for every region of England
The government has unveiled its English Devolution White Paper, introducing new powers for mayors aimed at driving growth, accelerating housebuilding, and improving transport.
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Battery technology specialists Agratas takes 23,000 sq ft premises at Milton Park
The scale-up business developing next-generation battery technologies – has signed nearly 23,000 sq ft of laboratory space in Science Vale UK – the cluster of innovation companies in Oxfordshire.
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Green light for The Oxford Trust’s Aspen Building to boost start-up laboratory space in Headington
Plans for The Oxford Trust’s Aspen Building, to be built at the Wood Centre for Innovation in Headington, have been resolved to be approved by Oxford City Council’s planning committee to provide science and tech companies with additional start-up and grow-on laboratory and office space.
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UK’s second largest publishing group doubles presence at Milton Park
The UK’s second largest book publishing group, Hachette UK, has announced a significant expansion of its Milton Park facilities in a move which doubles it’s presence at Milton Park and is expected to create up to 50 local job opportunities.
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Skyports and Bicester Motion break ground at UK’s first vertiport testbed
The vertiport will be a critical facility for testing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) flight operations, ground infrastructure, and air traffic management to enable the next generation of electric, low-noise aviation in the UK
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The Bat and Ball promises a modern take on the classic pub experience when it opens
The Bat and Ball will capture the traditional pub experience while offering an elevated menu of classic pub bangers that focuses on seasonality, sustainability, and affordability from Head Chef Rick Owens.
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Oxford East MP Anneliese Dodds applauds autonomous vehicle software firm Oxa
Anneliese Dodds MP praised the work of autonomous vehicle software firm Oxa during her visit to the venture capital-backed business based in her constituency of Oxford East last November.
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Penske Racing Shocks opens dedicated UK Formula One facility at Bicester Motion
Penske Racing Shocks, a premier supplier of damper technology for Formula One, is to open a dedicated UK service and support facility within the iconic Bicester Motion, the 444-acre future mobility estate in Oxfordshire, in the heart of Britain’s Motorsport Valley.
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The Oxford Trust secures new building for its Oxford Centre for Innovation
The Oxford Trust has agreed on a 10-year lease for Blue Boar Court in Oxford’s city centre to house its Oxford Centre for Innovation to support the growth and development of local science and tech start-ups.
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Oxford to host Westfield Health British Transplant Games in summer 2025
After hosting a successful European Transplant Games in 2022, Oxford will welcome the British Transplant Games for the first time next summer.
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Organisers announce star-studded lineup for inaugural Forever Now festival in 2025
AEG Presents, the organisers of the Forever Now festival in Milton Keynes, have announced 17 names for their mammoth new one-day festival for passionate music lovers of all ages.
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Oxford University and Ellison Institute of Technology enter a long-term strategic alliance
The alliance aims to develop the solutions and future leaders needed to tackle some of the greatest and most enduring challenges facing humanity with an investment of at least £130m from EIT
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New report by Active Oxfordshire shows physical activity eases strain on NHS services
Data from Active Oxfordshire revealed participants on its Move Together programme attended 51% fewer appointments at their local GP surgery and are less reliant on NHS out-of-hours services.