Oxfordshire business news, local share prices and information from the Oxford Mail.

Oxford Innovation expands

11:01am Thursday 18th March 2010

A company which specialises in running innovation centres is set for nationwide expansion after a major takeover deal. SQW, which owns Oxford Innovation, has bought regional technology park operator Fasset for an undisclosed sum.

Cash for Glide

11:00am Thursday 18th March 2010

An award-winning biotech company which is developing a needle-free injection has received a major cash boost of £2.7m from investors, including the Oxford Technology venture capital trust.

UK launch of Woodsman motorcycle

10:58am Thursday 18th March 2010

The Wychwood Brewery, Witney, hosted the UK launch of the new Woodsman model from Royal Enfield motorcycles.

Bringing taste of Italy to Jericho

10:50am Thursday 18th March 2010

TWO Oxford graduates have joined forces to open a wine bar with a difference.

The fall of Varsity Express

9:00am Thursday 18th March 2010

Two announcements that might affect the travel plans of Oxfordshire residents occurred this month. First, passengers seeking information about their flight with Varsity Express from Edinburgh to Oxford were told when it would take off — never.

Opening doors

9:00am Thursday 11th March 2010

Many of Oxford’s charms are hidden away behind high walls and some are seldom, if ever, open to the public. On March 30, Oxford Preservation Trust will hold a meeting in the Divinity School at the Bodleian Library to entice owners and managers of anything or anywhere in the city, that might be of any interest to anyone, to participate in this year’s Oxford Open Doors — an event which over the past couple of years has done much to let us all see more.

Traditional pigs 'make perfect pie'

8:40am Thursday 11th March 2010

A HERD of traditional Oxfordshire pigs is behind the success of a new giant pork pie which has sold out at local farmers' markets.

Brookes 'is good for Oxfordshire'

8:40am Thursday 4th March 2010

Cuts are coming, regardless of who wins the election, but Oxford and Oxfordshire will continue to benefit economically from the activities of Oxford Brookes University, according to its vice-chancellor.