Local news: North Oxford
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Gardner Leader achieves B Corp Certification as part of responsible business strategy
Regional law firm Gardner Leader has achieved B Corp Certification, marking a major milestone in its commitment to environmental and social responsibility across the communities it serves.
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Immerse yourself in books at Wolvercote Literary Festival this June
Book lovers, aspiring writers and young storytellers are invited to enjoy a free day of talks, workshops and author events at Wolvercote Literary Festival this June
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Residents urged to check water quality before swimming at Wolvercote Mill Stream this Bank Holiday
Oxford residents planning to swim or paddle at Wolvercote Mill Stream this Bank Holiday are being urged to check water quality alerts first, as the popular north Oxford bathing spot remains officially rated “poor”.
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Priory Grove in Oxford reaches 75% sold amid strong demand for new homes
Croudace Homes has announced strong sales momentum at its Priory Grove development in Oxfordshire, with 75% of homes now sold. Located at St Frideswide Farm just north of Oxford, the scheme has attracted a range of buyers to its mix of contemporary one- to four-bedroom homes.
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Oxford North innovation district launches fitted labs and 100-seat auditorium
Oxford North, the city’s state-of-the-art flagship global innovation district, has launched its new fully fitted lab and office accommodation, alongside a state-of-the-art 100-seat auditorium.
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Water Eaton scheme outline consent approved to deliver 800 homes and major infrastructure
Outline consent has been granted for an 800-home sustainable development at Water Eaton, including 400 affordable homes and major infrastructure investment.
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Welbeck Oxford to create more than 200 jobs ahead of opening later this year
Welbeck Oxford has completed the first stage of recruitment as the new private healthcare provider prepares to create more than 200 jobs ahead of opening later this year.
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Oxford North wins CoStar award for South East’s most impactful development
Oxford North has been named the South East’s most impactful commercial development by CoStar, with judges recognising its economic contribution, innovation and role in shaping one of the UK’s leading science and technology districts.
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Taylors opens flagship gourmet Deli & Café at Oxford North Innovation District
Taylors has launched its flagship café at Oxford North, offering £1.00 hot drinks to mark the opening. The 80-seater venue at The Red Hall becomes the company’s ninth Oxford location, strengthening the district’s growing retail and community offering.
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Thomas White Oxford launches search for residential partner for Eastside homes at Oxford North
Thomas White Oxford is seeking a residential development partner to deliver up to 161 energy-efficient homes at the Eastside site within Oxford North. With outline consent secured and 50 per cent affordable housing planned, the scheme marks the next phase of the city’s flagship innovation district.
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Oxford North volunteers create sensory garden and transform Wolvercote community spaces
Volunteers from Oxford North and its partners have created a new SEND sensory garden at Wolvercote Primary School and revitalised Wolvercote Young People’s Club, delivering lasting community benefits through more than 500 hours of place-based volunteering.
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Taylors to open flagship gourmet deli and café at Oxford North innovation district
Oxford deli company Taylors is set to open a flagship café at Oxford North in March 2026, bringing gourmet food, coffee and event catering to the innovation district’s Red Hall and expanding its city presence to nine locations.