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US tech firm CloudHQ to develop £1.9bn data centre campus in Didcot
A £1.9 billion data centre campus is set to be developed near the former Didcot A coal-fired power station in Didcot by US tech firm CloudHQ, although the exact location of the data centre is yet to be disclosed.
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Broadband relief for Stanford in the Vale residents as village gets full-fibre broadband
Broadband relief for more than 1,300 rural residents and business owners in Stanford in the Vale is now a reality, with engineers set to complete work to extend a full-fibre connection to themfrom November.
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Bicester Motion secures £26.8m in development funding from Cain to deliver YASA’s HQ
Bicester Motion, the 444-acre future mobility estate in Bicester, has secured a £26.8 million development loan from Cain International, an alternative asset manager specialising in real estate investment solutions.
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Turtle Bay has launched its largest menu update in seven years
Turtle Bay, the popular Caribbean-inspired restaurant chain has launched its largest menu update in seven years. The new offering is available across all its 52 restaurant locations, including the Oxford branch.
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Local buyers snap up freehold unit in Stonesfield to reopen as a salon
The freehold unit, formerly ‘Salon Copenhagen’, has been vacant since April 2023 and the new buyers plan to reopen it as a Hair Salon, offering hair, nail, and beauty services after a full refurbishment.
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WNO arrives at New Theatre Oxford with two productions: Rigoletto and Il trittico
The Welsh National Opera is bringing two major productions – Verdi’s Rigoletto and Puccini’s Il trittico – to Oxford this week, continuing its mission to deliver large-scale opera, concerts, and outreach across Wales and major cities in the English regions.
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Russian war rocket transformed into musical instrument played at Oxbridge Gala Concert
A Russian war rocket that struck Ukraine two years ago, leaving behind destruction and pain, has since been hollowed out, with its explosive components replaced by the delicate bow of a cello.
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Oxford Theatre Guild brings Gothic fantasy to life with adaptation of Gormenghast
With the nights drawing in, the Oxford Theatre Guild is preparing something decidedly dark and gothic with a wild and ambitious adaptation of Mervyn Peake’s beloved fantasy trilogy, Gormenghast, as its autumn show at The Old Fire Station this month.
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RWK Goodman celebrates success in multiple legal directories
RWK Goodman has been named a leading law firm across multiple legal disciplines with 40 lawyers individually recognised by Chambers and Partners, and 25 lawyers named ‘leading’ partners and associates by The Legal 500.
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This is Going to Hurt author Adam Kay visits Starlight services at Oxford Children’s Hospital
Former doctor, comedian and one of the UK’s bestselling children’s authors, Adam Kay, and illustrator and fellow comedian Henry Paker, have visited Oxford Children’s Hospital, located at the John Radcliffe Hospital and part of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH).
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Independent Oxford Christmas Market returning for the third year
Independent Oxford and social enterprise Tap Social Movement are teaming up for the third year for a unique and quirky Christmas market, celebrating Oxfordshire businesses.
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Caprinos Pizza celebrates a decade of deliciousness
Caprinos Pizza is celebrating 10 years of delivering delicious pizzas, creating lasting memories with its loyal customers, and growing from its UK origins to a rapidly expanding international presence with 100+ stores globally.
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Matt Tsistrakis joins Escapade Silverstone’s ‘The Gallery’ as Head Chef
Escapade Silverstone’s ‘The Gallery’ – the closest restaurant to the circuit action has announced the appointment of Matt Tsistrakis as its Head Chef. Chef Matt Tsistrakis joins the hotel and unique leisure venue as Head Chef to lead the kitchen at the recently opened restaurant and bar, The Gallery, which offers the best view of…
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Oxford‘s leisure centres join charity drive to collect books for underprivileged children
From 07 to 31 October, the trust’s five centres across Oxford will host a charity book drive so the local community can donate good-quality children’s books, which can then be distributed to children across the UK who cannot afford their own books.
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Bicester Motion appoints Kier to build YASA’s new HQ at The Ranges
Bicester Motion, the 444-acre future mobility estate in Bicester, Oxfordshire has appointed Kier as its construction partner to deliver YASA’s new UK HQ at The Ranges, its new name for its innovation quarter.
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voco Oxford hotels take part in ‘Giving for Good’ programme for local charities
Staff of voco Oxford Thames and voco Oxford Spires took on a series of community and fundraising initiatives over the last month as part of IHG’s ‘Giving for Good’ programme, which runs throughout September.