Local news: Wallingford
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REC chief Neil Carberry appointed OBE for Services to UK Employment and Business
Neil Carberry, Chief Executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), has been awarded an OBE for his outstanding contributions to employment policy and the UK recruitment industry. A respected leader with past roles at the CBI, ACAS, and the Low Pay Commission, Carberry has long championed effective labour market strategies.
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Energy efficiency tops homebuyer priorities according to Knight Frank survey
A recent Knight Frank survey highlights a growing trend in the UK housing market: 60% of buyers now prioritise energy efficiency when choosing a new home. In response, Berkeley Homes has launched The Summerleigh Collection at Winterbrook Meadows in Wallingford, Oxfordshire.
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Hanning Homes acquires The Old Vicarage in strategic move into care sector
Christie & Co has completed the sale of The Old Vicarage care home in Moulsford, Oxfordshire, a 52-bedroom facility with extensive amenities and grounds. Previously owned by Friends of the Elderly, it was sold to Hanning Homes Ltd, marking the company’s entry into the care sector.
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Oxford Christmas Lights Bus spread festive cheer across Oxfordshire
Adorned with flashing Christmas lights and playing popular festive hits, the open-topped City Sightseeing Oxford bus delighted crowds this December with three sparkling tours.
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Construction completed on southwest section of Benson Relief Road
Residents and visitors in Benson are now benefitting from easier travel to the Cala housing development as construction work is complete on Oxfordshire County Council’s 250-metre-long section of the Benson Relief Road.
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First show home opens at Winterbrook Meadows, Wallingford this weekend
With a blend of traditional village values with contemporary design, Winterbrook Meadows features a collection of elegant 2-, 3-, 4- & 5-bedroom homes.
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New sustainability role at Grundon as Toni Robinson appointed Board
Oxfordshire-based Grundon Waste Management has appointed Toni Robinson as its first Risk & Sustainability Director, as Stephen Roscoe retires from his role as Compliance Director after a 35-year career with Grundon.
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Wallingford & Crowmarsh FC bowled over by Rural Sports Club Fund help
The Rural Sports Club Fund has enabled Wallingford & Crowmarsh FC to purchase a sports camera to help boost player development and team performance.
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Wallingford’s historic ABM Skittles Club prepares to celebrate 60 years
Wallingford’s historic ABM Skittles Club is inviting everyone to join it in a two-day Festival of Skittles as part of its diamond jubilee celebrations.
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Pool and splash pad at Wallingford Riverside set to open later this month
The pool and splash pad at Wallingford Riverside are set to open this month on Saturday, 25 May, in good time for the half-term.
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Oxfordshire ArtWeeks returns to Earth Trust in 2024 with pop-up gallery featuring eight artists
From ceramics, acrylics and oils to sustainable fashion and upcycled jewellery, Earth Trust is bringing together an exciting range of local artists for this year’s Oxfordshire ArtWeeks with a pop-up gallery in the centre’s beautiful converted 19th-century barn.
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Local businesses in Chalgrove unite to acquire an additional defibrillator for the village
An initiative spearheaded by a group of several local businesses in Chalgrove has culminated in the acquisition of an additional defibrillator for the village.