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Summertown Stars announce a new partnership with Isis Removals and Storage
A junior football team in Oxford has adopted a new look this season after its coaches formalised a new partnership with a city-based removals firm – ISIS Removals and Storage.
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Oxa unveils autonomous Ford E-Transit van and minibus
Oxa, a global leader in autonomous vehicle technology, has announced that its autonomous Ford E-Transit van and minibus are now driving on UK and US roads, powered by Oxa Driver software. This marks a significant leap forward in the commercialisation of self-driving technology. The Ford E-Transit, Europe’s best-selling large electric van, now driven by Oxa…
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Faulty Towers immersive dining experience to return to Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel
By popular demand, the Faulty Towers immersive dining experience is returning to Oxford this winter. The dining experience will be hosted by Hawkwell House on Saturday, 30 November, and guests can live out the Faulty Towers experience.
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Gigaclear’s Rural Sports Fund boost for Chipping Norton RFC
The £100,000 Gigaclear Rural Sports Club Fund aims to support teams based in rural communities across the broadband company’s full-fibre network, which spans 26 counties.
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A trio of life science and biotech occupiers move into Bee House at Milton Park
Over two years from opening Oxfordshire’s largest co-working and flexible office space, Milton Park has announced a trio of life science biotechs, Physiomics, Outrun Therapeutics and Oxehealth, as the latest occupiers to move into Bee House.
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Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel launch personalised travel alerts app feature
The Oxford Buses app now includes ‘personalised travel alerts’, which allows users to receive bespoke real-time updates on their favourite bus stops and services.
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Valley Park development in Didcot gets planning approval for next phase
One of the builders behind the Valley Park site in Didcot has secured permission to construct the next batch of homes at the development.
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Escapes to preview highly anticipated film, Layla, for free at Curzon Oxford
Escapes, supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding, is giving everyone the opportunity to see its latest independent film, Layla, for free on the evening of Monday, 11 November.
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Marston’s and The Royal British Legion Launch Poppy Glasses for 2024 Poppy Appeal
From 26 October, pint and half-pint glasses will be available to purchase from 1,175 Marston’s pubs across the UK, including 15 located in and around the Oxfordshire area.
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Community effort brings new library to life at Carterton Primary School
Students, staff, and special guests gathered for a ceremony at the school in Carterton, including Jo Cotterill, the celebrated children’s author and Patron of Reading for the school, who cut the ribbon and declared the library “open for business.”
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National Trust’s Stowe Gardens sees busiest day ever due to popularity of memorial artwork
The National Trust’s Stowe Gardens witnessed its busiest day ever on Sunday, 13 October, when 4,000 people visited in one day, driven by the For Your Tomorrow memorial installation.
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Oxfordshire charities supporting young people invited to apply for £75,000 funding
Ansvar Insurance has launched a search for three outstanding charities that focus on helping children and young people to support, offering a generous donation of £75,000 to each over the next three years.
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Milton Park recognised for green innovation with Environmental Sustainability Award
Milton Park has been named one of the country’s most sustainable innovation communities as a result of its initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and maximise biodiversity.
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Six by Nico Oxford transports you to the Land of Oz with its next menu
Six by Nico has introduced its latest six-course instalment to Oxford. Inspired by the iconic story, customers will begin their journey on the yellow brick road, travelling through a bewitching menu where each bite leads you closer to the Emerald City.
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People in Oxfordshire urged to have their say on local nature recovery
Oxfordshire residents, landowners, businesses, farmers and other organisations are being offered the chance to help shape the priorities for recovering areas of nature and wildlife across the county.
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Proposals to redevelop Oxford’s Odeon Cinema site into premium Wilde Aparthotel approved
Oxford City Council has approved proposals by Marick Real Estate to redevelop the site of the Odeon Cinema on 38-40 George Street into a premium aparthotel to be operated by Dublin-based operator Staycity Group, under its premium Wilde brand.