Oxfordshire weekly round-up: 13 July
Oxford Ionics Oxford Ionics says its chip is the first of its kind that could be mass-produced A story about the unveiling of a chip that experts have said could be “pivotal” to creating effective quantum computers was among our most read articles this week in Oxfordshire. A variety of local issues were featured on […]
Brit Awards to have live audience as part of Covid event trials
Getty Images Jack Whitehall, pictured hosting the 2020 ceremony, will return as host The Brit Awards will go ahead with a live audience next month, as part of the government’s research into how live events might work after the pandemic. The ceremony will take place at London’s O2 Arena on 11 May and will be […]
Fashion show to take place at i360 tourist attraction
Stuart Trevor Stuart Trevor opened one of his first fashion shops in Brighton A charity fashion show hosted by a designer who has clothed iconic rock bands is taking place at a Sussex landmark. Stuart Trevor has created outfits for The Who, The Kings of Leon, The Libertines and Kasabian. His sustainable fashion show will […]
UK government to pay older farmers to retire
CactuSoup Ministers hope the scheme will create opportunities for a younger, more eco-savvy, generation to own farmland Older farmers in England will be paid to retire under a UK government scheme to bring new blood into the trade. The average farmer could receive a lump sum payment of £50,000 – capped at £100,000 for farmers […]
Oxfordshire fire service to limit automatic alarm callouts
A fire service has announced it will soon stop attending automatic fire alarm alerts unless a building is deemed to be high risk. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (OFRS) said that from 10 October, “unless there are clear signs of fire”, it would only respond to automatic alarms in high-risk buildings. It said while fire […]
Oxford-based artworks recreated for film
Campion Hall The three replicas will be put on display at Campion Hall It has been revealed that the Peruvian backdrop to the third Paddington film was inspired by somewhere much closer to home. Paddington in Peru arrived in cinemas on 8 November, and follows the famous bear in the blue duffel coat and red […]
‘Our wedding changed more times than I can count’
BBC Couples hoping for a wedding attended by more than 30 guests are pinning their hopes on the government removing all restrictions on 21 June Couples due to get married after Covid restrictions ease from 21 June are facing an anxious wait as cases of the Delta variant rise in the UK. How is the […]
Want to live a long life? Start prioritising your friends
Getty Images Healthy relationships ensure longevity (Credit: Getty Images) Your social network may influence your health as much as your exercise routine. David Robson, the author of a new book about our relationships, explores the evidence and reasons for this surprising link. If you have paid attention to the latest thinking on wellbeing and longevity, […]
Young Broughshane actress stars in Irish film
Banjoman Films, supported by Screen Ireland Claudia plays the role of Grainne Rafferty in King Frankie A young aspiring actress with Down’s syndrome has achieved her “lifelong dream” by appearing in her first movie. Claudia Beatty, from Broughshane, County Antrim, appeared in King Frankie, which was released in cinemas last month. The 18-year-old’s mum, Cheryl […]
‘Come on Scotland’ and lockdown easing delay
Anticipation of the national squad’s first Euro 2020 match dominates the front pages in Scotland. The Daily Record says “football is really coming home” as Hampden will host Scotland in a major tournament for the first time at 14:00 on Monday. The Scottish Sun says Scotland supporters will be “dreaming of glory” after a 23-year-long […]