Enjoy the ‘Finest View in England’ With a Summer Picnic at...
Visitors are being invited to enjoy National Picnic Week (19th-27th June) with a range of deliciously indulgent picnic hampers in the magnificent setting of Britain’s greatest palace.
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Haddonstone Announces New £300k Site Expansion
After a busy year of trading, Haddonstone are thrilled to announce their new site expansion. The new building, which is estimated to cost £300,000, is due to be completed this summer and will double the current size of the TecStone shop floor, giving Haddonstone approximately 12-14 tonnes per day of manufacturing space, compared to the […]
Thames Travel launches bus driver recruitment campaign as part of service...
Thames Travel has launched a new recruitment campaign that encourages people to consider bus driving as an alternative career to that they are currently engaged in.
The Oxford Bus Group: Stakeholder Update June 2021
Wow, a lot has happened since our last Stakeholder newsletter last September! When we last wrote to you, we were looking forward to supporting our community’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manor Café at Howbery Is Fully Open
Our Manor Café has opened its indoor seating areas and added new umbrellas to its patio area. We are also continuing to offer a takeaway service.
Can I Claim? Business Travel (Yes It Still Exists!)
As the business world opens up and we start to attend more meetings in person, here’s a reminder of some of the travel expenses we can claim on our tax return.
Autonomous shuttles coming to Harwell Campus
An autonomous shuttle controlled by 5G and satellite connectivity will transport members of the public around the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, with a second shuttle to be introduced later. The electric shuttles, which do not have a steering wheel, will operate 24/7 to capture data in different light and weather conditions.
Witney MP Support Business
Witney MP Robert Courts visited leading local manufacturer the Rooflight Company to tour the company’s factory in Shipton-under-Wychwood and meet its senior leadership team as the MP continues to champion local businesses.
B4 Community Working Together: Carbon Colour provide new signage for Stagecoach’s...
As part of Stagecoach Oxfordshire’s Depot improvement plan, Robert Betterton, Stagecoach’s Fleet Engineer needed a local reputable firm to assist with the design and production of new signage for depots in Oxford, Banbury and Witney. As B4 members, Robert looked to the B4 community for support and found Carbon Colour and Managing Director, Nigel Allen. […]
DJS Antibodies moves to newly converted lab space at The Oxford...
Biotech start-up, DJS Antibodies, is the second company to move into the newly converted class II laboratory space at The Oxford Trust’s Wood Centre for Innovation.
Park & Ride Saturday night service returns to boost Oxford visitor...
The Saturday evening timetable on Oxford Bus Company’s park&ride400 service is returning in a boost to the re-emerging night-time economy.
Unipart wins five-year Jaguar Land Rover contract
Unipart Logistics has secured a five-year contract to run the new, custom-built Jaguar Land Rover Global Parts Logistics Centre at Appleby Magna in Leicestershire, which will open in 2022.
Bus operators increase on-board capacity to welcome passengers back
Leading Oxfordshire bus operators have increased on-board capacity of vehicles following the government’s easing of social distancing rules. Capacities on all Oxford Bus Company, Thames Travel and City Sightseeing Oxford services have increased. All forward facing seating will now be available for passengers, meaning as demand for travel increases buses will be able to transport […]
Oxfordshire Council partners with Alchera Technologies on £500k project to drive...
Oxfordshire County Council has partnered with Alchera Technologies to develop a system fit for the introduction of connected and autonomous vehicles as well as other new transport options, such as electric vehicles.
Boost to Oxford rail travel following £69m funding confirmation
Oxford station is set to be transformed thanks to a £69m funding boost to improve capacity and journey times and develop plans for a new platform and entrance which will mean more trains will be able to serve the station in the future.