Milton Park News & Stories
Browse news and stories about Milton Park in Abingdon – a dynamic business, science and technology community in Oxfordshire and one of the largest in Europe. Milton Park is a collaborative working environment and a welcoming community that fuels innovation and sustainable growth for more than 250 businesses and 9,000 people.
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British interiors brand OKA relocates headquarters to Milton Park innovation hub
British interiors brand OKA has returned to Milton Park in Oxfordshire, relocating its headquarters to a custom-designed 12,971 sq ft office that reflects its design-led heritage. Founded in 1999, OKA has grown from a mail-order business to a national brand with 13 stores.
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Oxfordshire’s largest flexible office space at Bee House nears full capacity with Oodle arrival
Oodle Car Finance has taken up space at Bee House in Milton Park bringing the building’s occupancy level to 92%ahead of the building’s third birthday this May.
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MEPC completes £40m sustainable Nebula development at Milton Park
MEPC has completed its £40m Nebula development at Milton Park, featuring seven sustainable R&D workspaces totalling nearly 80,000 sq ft.
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Milton Park’s new fleet of branded buses enhances capacity and sustainability
Milton Park and Thames Travel have renewed their partnership, introducing thirteen new double-decker buses in Oxfordshire to enhance capacity and promote sustainable travel. The buses connect Milton Park to various locations, including Didcot Parkway and Oxford, offering quick and frequent services.
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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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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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MEPC appoints Curo Construction to deliver £14m Signal Yard vision at Milton Park
With works already underway, the project will see the redevelopment of the former Park Centre into a vibrant community and social hub that will act as the focal point of Milton Park’s amenity provision.
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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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Timelapse footage shows construction progress on Milton Park’s Nebula development
Milton Park has released timelapse footage showing the construction progress on Nebula, its £40 million research and development (R&D) scheme at 190–192 Park Drive.
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Science Minister breaks ground for £40m Nebula development at Milton Park
Science Minister Andrew Griffith MP took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for Nebula, a £40 million research and development (R&D) scheme at Milton Park
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Milton Park is celebrating first year anniversary of its schools engagement programme
Milton Park is celebrating a successful first year of its schools-engagement initiative, Explore Milton Park, which has inspired 1,000 young students to consider a future in STEAM careers.
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‘Milton Wonder’ sapling planted at Milton Park on HM King’s birthday.
A historic ‘Milton Wonder’ sapling has been planted by the Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire to commemorate His Majesty’s Coronation on the day of his 75th birthday.
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Explore Milton Park inspires nearly 1,000 Didcot students to consider careers in STEAM
Nearly 1,000 local students from Didcot schools have participated in a range of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) activities facilitated by Milton Park
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MEPC appoints Barnwood Limited to build £40m Nebula scheme at Milton Park
MEPC has appointed construction firm Barnwood Limited to build its £40m, 80,000 sq ft Nebula scheme at Milton Park, comprising seven new research and development units on the eastern edge of the park.
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UK’s first full-size electric autonomous bus takes to the road at Milton Park
The UK’s first fully electric, full-size single-decker autonomous bus service has started operating between Didcot Parkway train station and Milton Park.
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Milton Park opens its doors to local students from St Birinus Boys’ School
Volunteers at Milton Park, a leading science, business and technology community in Oxfordshire, were joined by students from St Birinus Boys’ School last week as part of its ‘Explore Milton Park’ school engagement programme.