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Stunning photo of sun rising over Oxford's dreaming spires
WEB1 day ago · Beneath a glowing red sky the silhouettes of ancient colleges stand out as another day begins. Ian Marriott’s outstanding capture wins our photo of the week title but many other images could have won the accolade because standards were so high this week, as Oxford Mail Camera Club members enjoyed our latest theme - sunrises and sunsets.. READ MORE: Level crossing in town reopens
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Construction begins on 25 new apartments in Watlington
WEB1 day ago · Beechcroft's contracts manager, Lewis Digby, said: "Our ground workers started work on site in August and it is progressing well. Beechcroft's contracts manager, Lewis Digby (Image: Beechcroft) "We anticipate being able to launch the new show home in early 2025.". The new apartments will feature a communal lounge and a guest suite for visiting family and friends.
Oxford road to reopen after A34 closure frustrates drivers
WEB2 days ago · READ MORE: Five firefighters rescue person trapped in city pub’s disabled loo. Donnington Bridge. (Image: Google Street View) Having been closed by SGN for gas works since Tuesday, September 17, some thought that Oxfordshire County Council should have reopened to ease traffic.. An anonymous city motorist previously said: “It’s the worst I have ever seen and there has been a complete lack ...
Revealed: Top 10 best places to live in Oxfordshire
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Residents have had their say on the top 10 best areas to live in Oxfordshire. Luxury lifestyle site Muddy Stilettos asked its readers to vote for the best local village, town or city to call home in 2024 using its Top 260 Places to Live guide. From towns to villages, each of the initial 260 ...
Storm Isha brings disruption across Oxfordshire and UK
WEBJan 23, 2024 · Widespread power outages hit areas of southern Oxfordshire on Monday morning (Image: Newsquest). In southern Oxfordshire, widespread power outages hit rural areas near Didcot, Wantage and Abingdon on Monday morning.. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) said it was “working hard” to restore power following the storm.
Oxfordshire towns and villages named in top places to live
WEBOct 22, 2023 · The four other places on the list are the villages of Whitchurch-on-Thames, Warborough and Goring, and East Oxford, part of the wider city of Oxford.. Thame, The Miltons, Jericho and Kingham have missed out on …
Oxford Baroness says Botley Road closure is discriminatory
WEBAug 9, 2024 · Botley Road was shut in April 2023 as part of the redevelopment of Oxford's railway station, a £116 million project. The road - the main route into Oxford from the west - had been supposed to reopen temporarily from October 2023 to March 2024 but delays forced Network Rail to re-think and announce the …
Oxfordshire flooding: 38 alerts and 5 warnings in place
WEBFeb 22, 2024 · The number of flood warnings has increased from three this morning.. The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds and rain for today.. Oxfordshire County Council said: “We still have widespread flood alerts in Oxfordshire along with three flood warnings. Occasionally heavy rain is in the forecast for today. The authority added that recent rainfall “has led river levels ...