Local news: Witney
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Azets survey shows that 94% of businesses are unprepared for Making Tax Digital
Azets says most businesses remain unprepared for Making Tax Digital, with many uncertain about software, reporting and compliance ahead of April’s changes.
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Cokethorpe School redefines transition to secondary school
Cokethorpe School is helping Year 7 pupils settle into secondary education through friendship, resilience and pastoral support.
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Guinness World Record adventurer inspires pupils at Cokethorpe School
World record adventurer Neil Laughton delivered an inspirational lecture at Cokethorpe School, sharing stories of Everest, extreme expeditions and resilience to encourage pupils to become “architects of their own lives.”
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The M&M Group appoints new Group Finance Director Tim Smith to support strategic growth
The M&M Group has appointed Tim Smith as Group Finance Director, joining the board as the business builds on record recycling rates and continued growth across its waste, environmental and remediation services.
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Parkers Properties raises thousands for local causes across West Oxfordshire
West Oxfordshire estate agent Parkers Properties is marking a year of community fundraising, supporting charities, village events and grassroots sport while raising thousands of pounds for local and international causes.
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T.H.Baker to open 17th store in Witney marking first Cotswolds location
T.H.Baker is opening its 17th store in Witney in January 2026, bringing fine jewellery, luxury watches and new retail jobs to the Cotswolds for the first time.
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Whitley Stimpson appoints senior tax expert Mike Shearan
Whitley Stimpson has strengthened its tax advisory team with the appointment of senior tax specialist Mike Shearan, who brings almost three decades of experience. The move forms part of the firm’s continued investment in both expert talent and trainee development.
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Oxfordshire County Council approves new road safety projects under Vision Zero programme
Four new road safety schemes have been approved by Oxfordshire County Council as part of its Vision Zero programme, aiming to eliminate fatalities by 2050 through speed reductions, junction changes, and improved pedestrian crossings across key routes in the county.
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Azets strengthens Oxfordshire and South R&D team with two strategic appointments
Azets has expanded its R&D tax relief team across Oxfordshire and the South, appointing two new managers and promoting a senior leader as part of its growth strategy to double R&D revenues by 2028.
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Prue Leith cuts ribbon at launch of Yellow Submarine’s life-changing bakery
Yellow Submarine has opened a new bakery in Witney to support adults with learning disabilities and autism. The launch, attended by Bake Off’s Prue Leith, will provide trainees with vital skills while expanding the charity’s award-winning range of bakes.
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Construction specialists The M&M Group urge students to explore career opportunities
The M&M Group is urging Oxfordshire students receiving their A Level results to consider careers in construction, with diverse roles, full training and inspiring progression stories, as part of a group committed to sustainability and innovation.
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Nearly 40 Oxfordshire flood reduction schemes receive grants
Oxfordshire County Council is awarding over £500k in grants to fund 39 schemes aimed at reducing flooding across the county. Chosen from more than 80 applications, the projects include drainage improvements, natural flood management, ditch works, flood sensors, and public awareness measures.