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'Very serious situation' - HS2 in Oxfordshire update
19 hours ago · HS2 Ltd has published an update outlining the progress in building the 140-mile line between London and the West Midlands. It said 38 of the 55 miles of twin-bore tunnels have been excavated, and 58 per cent of engineering work to prepare the ground for the railway’s cuttings, embankments, stations and landscaping has been completed.
The biggest Oxfordshire planning applications coming in 2025
4 days ago · Every year, Oxfordshire sees countless planning applications for developments large and small. In 2024, there were lots of major housing schemes, plans for offices in the city centre and house extensions. Looking ahead to 2025, it's difficult to …
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How the reopening of Oxford Botley Road was delayed again
5 days ago · (Image: Network Rail) A Network Rail spokesman said at the time: "Work is continuing on the ground at Botley Road and our focus remains on finding the best way forward to deliver the benefits of this major programme for Oxford. “We are working with the Department for Transport and local authority partners as we undertake a full review of the programme and will …
Floods batter Oxfordshire as new stadium plans advance
Dec 26, 2024 · A man in his 20s died after entering the River Thames near Donnington Bridge. This was later discovered to be Alexander Rogers, a 20-year-old university student who resided at college accommodation in Merton Street. Thames Valley Police were called to a fear for welfare incident in Donnington ...
A new year’s message from Oxfordshire political leaders
5 days ago · Oxfordshire MPs and local government leaders have sent messages looking ahead to 2025, and wishing readers a happy new year. “This has been a big year for Oxford. The Cowley Road Carnival made its comeback, Oxford became the electric bus capital of the UK, and Oxford United got promoted. “It ...
Oxford bridge set to reopen after three-year closure
Dec 14, 2024 · A well-used bridge which has been closed for over three years is set to reopen. Oxford's Gasworks Pipe Bridge, which links the Isis towpath with Friars Wharf and St Ebbe's in Oxford city centre, was shut in March 2021 over fears it could collapse. The city and county councils agreed to close it ...
Oxfordshire flooding: Day four warnings issued
Sep 26, 2024 · The Met Office has issued another yellow weather warning for rain across Oxfordshire. On day 4 we will bring you updates on traffic and flooding
Oxfordshire anger expressed over unspent Section 106 money
Nov 7, 2024 · Liam Walker, Conservative county councillor, West Oxford District councillor and shadow member for transport management, told us: "I think Oxfordshire residents, particularly those in areas that have seen a huge increase in new houses built, will be furious to discover that the county council is sitting on such a huge amount of money. "This is cash from development …