Oxfordshire Weekly Round-up: 23 March – 29 March 2024
A story about hedgehogs covered in cement being rescued was among the most read in Oxfordshire this week. Various local issues featured on the BBC News website, BBC Radio Oxford, and South Today. Here are five stories to keep you up to date.
UK Space Agency to Expand with Four New Bases
The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is set to open four new bases across the UK, including a new headquarters at Harwell Science Campus in Oxfordshire from June. Regional bases will also open in Cardiff, Edinburgh, and Leicester this year, while existing offices in London and Swindon will be retained. The expansion aims to enhance links with the private sector and boost recruitment.
Soft Cell Join Blenheim Palace Concert Line-up
Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire will host Nocturne Live over four days in the summer, featuring a concert series with artists such as Chaka Khan, Sheryl Crow, Soft Cell, Sugababes, Heather Small, and Shaznay Lewis. The event will take place from 13-16 June at the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
British Fashion Icons Take Over Palace
World-famous designers and labels, including Dame Vivienne Westwood and Stella McCartney, are being displayed in a historic residence at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire for The Icons of British Fashion exhibition. The exhibition will run until 30 June.
Skatepark Reopens After Nearly £158,000 Upgrade
The Wheeled Sports Park in The Leys park in Witney, Oxfordshire, has officially reopened after an upgrade emphasizing inclusivity. The update was funded by £100,000 from Witney Town Council and a £57,975 grant from the FCC Communities Foundation.
Cement-Covered Hedgehogs Rescued from Building Site
Two hedgehogs have been cleaned and treated after becoming covered in dry cement at a building site.
