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Pedal to the metal

10:20am Thursday 16th May 2013

A search for a second-hand chest of drawers ended up inspiring Carolyn Baxter to set up her own business, supplying vintage pedal cars for children's parties.

Making IT work

10:20am Thursday 16th May 2013

Soldier turned Carterton businessman is celebrating success after taking a leap of faith out of the military. Damion Pointin, 29, has just started to break after starting his own company.

Mini global sales boost

11:28am Monday 13th May 2013

Global sales of the Cowley-built Mini rose by more than three per cent in April, fuelled by major growth in its key British market.

Council aims to boost annual stallholder sales to £1.8m

David Robertson buys a bottle of wine from stallholder Martin Eldridge, who would like identical stalls at the market. Picture: OX59013 Denis Kennedy

1:00pm Thursday 9th May 2013

COUNCIL chiefs hope to reinvigorate markets across West Oxfordshire as Witney’s Market Square prepares for a £40,000 revamp.

'Highwayman' joins protest against publican's eviction

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10:30am Thursday 9th May 2013

HIGHWAYMAN Dick Turpin and angry publicans have demonstrated against high pub rents and beer prices ahead of a Witney publican’s eviction.

Westgate developer may scrap plans if council impose new charge

Westgate developer may scrap plans if council impose new charge

9:00am Thursday 9th May 2013

THE DEVELOPERS behind Oxford’s new Westgate Centre last night warned the scheme may become “unviable” because of a planned new charge.

Business fair offers advice on enterprise

Will Barton of West Oxfordshire District Council and Margaret Hewitt at Witney Business & Innovation Centre

3:20pm Wednesday 8th May 2013

MEMBERS of Witney’s Big Breakfast Club held a special meeting to promote a business support fair taking place next week.

Union stages protest against pub eviction

Publican Simon Moore

8:00am Wednesday 8th May 2013

CAMPAIGNERS against high pub rents and wholesale beer prices will stage a protest in Witney today as a publican is evicted.

Hotel gets £1.5m ‘top to bottom makeover’

CONFIDENT Jeremy Mogford at the Old Parsonage Hotel

7:00pm Friday 3rd May 2013

HOTEL and restaurant owner Jeremy Mogford is planning a £1.5m makeover at the Old Parsonage Hotel in Oxford.

Expanding Unipart sees profits rise to £28m

6:00pm Friday 3rd May 2013

OXFORD-BASED Unipart has seen its profits rise significantly last year.

Dozens to lose jobs as bakery closes

11:30am Friday 3rd May 2013

A BAKERY is shutting its doors in Oxford with the loss of more than 40 jobs.

Apprentice on cloud nine after award win

Gordon Coombes

4:20pm Thursday 2nd May 2013

A HIGH-FLYING apprentice at a Kidlington firm is celebrating after winning a major award.

F1 racers Williams revved up for expansion despite £5m loss

Sir Frank Williams

4:00pm Thursday 2nd May 2013

BOSSES at the company behind an Oxfordshire Formula 1 racing team are gearing up for further expansion, despite announcing significant losses.

Business award winners bask in glory

Helen Le Brocq and Liz McGaffry Payne of youth trust OYAP. Picture: Copyright Jon Banks/JB-photo.co.uk

1:30pm Thursday 2nd May 2013

BUSINESSES across North Oxfordshire have been celebrating their successes in the annual Cherwell Business Awards.

Bicester town centre revamp on target for July opening

9:50am Thursday 2nd May 2013

The £70m town centre redevelopment is on target to open in July, it was confirmed last night.

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