Bus operators appeal for funding extension to avoid further withdrawals
Oxfordshire’s leading bus operators have issued an urgent appeal for further government recovery funding – to avoid significant cuts to services.
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New office building offers stunning countryside views
A new office building offering a countryside location on the edge of Oxford has come to the market.
Blenheim on Track to Train 100 Apprentices
As part of National Apprenticeship Week (7th-13th February) Blenheim has announced it is on track to achieve its goal of training 100 apprentices within 10 years.
Blenheim’s Tree Planting Scheme a ‘Shining Example’ Says Forestry Commission
Blenheim Estate’s commitment to create nine new woodlands and plant more than 270,000 trees has been hailed as a ‘shining example’ by the Forestry Commission.
Earn while you learn: a modern apprenticeship in a solicitor’s office
Miya Honeyborne talks about her experience as an apprentice with Boardman Hawkins & Osborne LLP.
Hedgehogs roll on from birds in Howbery’s biodiversity programme
The Howbery Business Park team is quilled to be focusing on making its grounds hedgehog friendly this year, as part of its ongoing commitment to the Nurture Biodiversity Scheme. It’s Howbery’s third year of six formally working on biodiversity initiatives, rolling on from previous initiatives focusing on bumblebees and birds. To support hedgehogs, the Howbery […]
Oxford Brookes sets out plans to enhance STEM and creative industries...
The University provides an update on proposals for its Headington Hill site which will boost collaborative learning, research and partnership working across technology, engineering and the arts.
Oxford Bus Company employees benefit from Oxford Living Wage
Oxford Bus Company has renewed its commitment to paying the Oxford Living Wage. The Company has been accredited as an Oxford Living Wage Employer by Oxford City Council for the third year running.
Jenny Harvey Immigration celebrates its 5th anniversary
B4’s Editor, Richard Rosser, interviews Jenny Harvey of JHI Ltd.
How to Digitise Your Archives – And Is It Worth It?
Whether you’re a publisher, a library, corporate or private client, you almost certainly have hundreds, if not thousands, of historic archives that are hugely valuable, that require digitising to help preserve historical content or to build an online platform for viewing. Digitising an archive to make works available online sounds easy, but the reality […]
Park&Ride bus travel and parking ticketing combo launched
Regular visitors to Oxford travelling on the park&ride will now benefit from a combined bus and parking season ticket for the first time.
Digital Marketing Trends for 2022
2022 is here and after the last 2 years of pandemic, it is safe to say that marketing approaches have been turned on their heads! While many are coming back down to rest on their feet, we are seeing some pretty major changes in the way marketeers are approaching this year. So, here are our […]
Do SMEs Need Cyber Security?
Recently the Panasonic Corporation reported a major data breach. Hackers had successfully gained access to the Japanese company’s internal network. On top of this the European Medicines Agency has reported that some of the data on the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine that was stolen during a cyber-attack in early December 2020 was released online illegally shortly after the attack.
Stagecoach celebrates local heroes
This weekend, Stagecoach and Oxford Tube celebrated the county’s local heroes who worked tirelessly to support their local community during the pandemic.
New high-spec, garden office launched by offsite company, Green Unit
Offsite construction company, Green Unit, launches its newest modular product range, the STUDIO, which is a high-spec, garden office and studio space. Using their expertise in modern methods of manufacturing and offsite construction, Green Unit has developed the STUDIO which sits alongside its ARC modular building offering as a compact, efficient garden room for all-year-round […]