Local news: Woodstock
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Design competition launched for £1bn innovation district at Begbroke
The winning design team will set the bold ambition and design intent for a project that will transform the area around the university’s Begbroke Science Park to the north of Oxford.
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Owen Mumford announces verified science based targets and plans for net zero
As part of its sustainability action plan, Owen Mumford has joined the Business Ambition for 1.5°c commitment and is one of the first 1000 global businesses to sign up.
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Planning application submitted for expansion of Begbroke Science Park
The plans will add a further 12,500 square meters of new lab and office space to the site, with one of the buildings used by the university and the other leased to the private sector.
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Road closure details for Women’s Tour cycling race in Oxfordshire
Road restrictions will be in place at the start point on Bicester’s Sheep Street and Market Square. There will then be rolling road closures along the route from approximately 11.00am.
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Run, jog or walk for charity as Blenheim Palace 7k Fun Run returns
There are three events to offer a race for all ages and abilities: a 7k race on a scenic route around the palace, a 4-mile wheel-friendly route, and a 1-mile race for under 15s.
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First affordable homes available at Park View
The affordable housing has become available at the Blenheim Estate development in Woodstock that will eventually have 150 affordable homes across all of its phases.
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Oxfordshire stage route revealed for 2021 Women’s Tour cycling race
The 147.6km route covers a large section of the county, heading as far south as Culham, before visiting Abingdon and Deddington on its journey north to a finish in Banbury.
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Legal & General to develop Begbroke science park with Oxford University
Legal & General will fund and deliver the new innovation district with the University of Oxford, extending the existing Begbroke Science Park across an adjacent 14-hectare site.
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The Feathers hotel in Woodstock sold off a guide price of £2.75m
The Grade ll listed 21-bedroom hotel, brought to the market by commercial property specialist Colliers, was acquired by a private purchaser for an undisclosed price.
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Countdown begins for the re-opening of Woodstock Pool
The pool has been closed since 2019 due to COVID-19 but is now being cleaned and restored for the first swimmers to take the plunge on 22 July.
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Planning Approval Granted for Britishvolt’s world-class Gigaplant
Manufacturer Britishvolt has received a huge boost by obtaining planning permission to regenerate the 92.2 hectare disused coal stocking yard in Northumberland
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Grant saves 12 rural bus services from axe until April 2022
Oxfordshire County Council will use £275k of its existing Local Authority Bus Subsidy Grant (LABSG) to support the services which would otherwise have faced withdrawal in August 2021.