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Oxford Brookes ranked amongst world’s top universities for 16 subjects
The University gained world recognition in 16 subjects this year, three more than the previous year. And it’s Hospitality & Leisure Management subject retains a spot in the top 20 globally.
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Yes, you can have get-togethers in Oxford city parks for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
The City Council is offering the use of the city’s parks for residents who wish to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by holding picnics with groups of friends and family.
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Residents express frustration at Visa delays for Ukrainian refugees
Residents of North Moreton in the South Oxfordshire district have expressed their frustration with visa delays for Ukrainian refugees, after preparing homes for 45 refugees, but only housing one adult and two children so far.
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South and Vale councils step up to support Ukrainian refugees in their districts
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils are redeploying staff across their organisations to ensure Ukrainian refugees moving to the districts get the support and help they need.
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Wallingford North is Oxfordshire’s fourth 20mph pilot scheme
Wallingford North has become the fourth 20mph pilot scheme to be unveiled in Oxfordshire, as part of plans to reduce the speed on the majority of the county’s 30mph roads.
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Living safely with COVID as pandemic moves to next phase in Oxfordshire
People are being advised to continue taking the simple steps taken during the pandemic to help us live safely with the virus as testing ends and Oxfordshire moves into next phase of COVID response.
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Work on Oxford City Council decarbonisation projects nearing completion
The project to reduce the carbon emissions from public leisure centres, has seen a significant proportion of the heating provided by gas boilers replaced with heat pumps that transfer heat from the air or water.
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Dates for the diary with 2022 local elections in Oxfordshire on the horizon
People looking to cast their vote in the local election must be registered to vote before midnight on 14 April. Electors can apply for a postal vote by 5.00pm on Tuesday 19 April or by 5.00pm on Tuesday 26 April for a proxy vote.
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Fleet of 159 state-of-the-art electric buses set to serve Oxford and surrounding areas
This comes after a bid for government funding was approved, and Oxfordshire County Council awarded £32.8 million from the Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme.
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Planning application submitted for Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme
The Environment Agency has submitted the planning application to build the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme. This is a significant step towards reducing flood risk to homes, businesses and transport links in Oxford.
