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One of UK's biggest bridges built by HS2 near Oxfordshire
13 hours ago · The HS2 route travels for 61 kilometres through Buckinghamshire through The Chalfonts, Central Chilterns and to the south-west of Aylesbury and runs for 5.3 kilometres across north-east Oxfordshire.. The new green bridge at Turweston, near Brackley, will carry a country lane and footpath with space on either side to provide a …
Oxfordshire relief road labelled 'poor value for money'
13 hours ago · A controversial relief road has been criticised as being "poor value for money" by a parish council. Oxfordshire County Council’s plans to build the Watlington Relief Road (WRR) were originally submitted to an independent planning authority in January. The county council has repeatedly said the scheme is a "priority", as stated in a cabinet ...
Oxford's historic Covered Market set for 250th Christmas
5 days ago · Oxford's Covered Market (Image: Oxford Mail) On Friday, November 29, the market will host a late-night Christmas shopping session, with more than 30 traders set to remain open until 9pm. They will offer a variety of artisan gifts, decorations, and produce, with the market's bars also open for business. The market also recently launched the ...
Oxford's newest hotel The Store praised for 'tourism boost'
13 hours ago · 4. Tourism bosses have praised Oxford's newest hotel for establishing itself as a vital element of the city's "cultural heartland". And they have invited the hotel to become an "ambassador partner" to help boost the tourism trade. Experience Oxfordshire is a destination management organisation working with local businesses to boost the visitor ...
Oxfordshire farmers fears over Budget inheritance tax hike
Nov 13, 2024 · Farmers are in “real distress” over the fate of their businesses after the government’s tax hike on farms was announced in the Budget. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the government would cut inheritance tax relief for farmers, as part of the 2024 Budget. The Oxfordshire chairman for the National Farming Union (NFU) Alex Nelms said the ...
Muddy Stilettos reveal 10 best places to live in Oxfordshire
6 days ago · The best places to live in Oxfordshire: Burford. Dubbed ‘the gateway to the Cotswolds’ this buzzing town on the Oxon/Glos border by the River Windrush ticks all the boxes for the Cotswolds idyll. Charlbury. Nestled in the pretty Evenlode valley on the edge of the Cotswolds, this honey-tinged town benefits from its own train station as well ...
Oxfordshire residents invited to shape nature recovery plans
Oct 20, 2024 · A nature recovery plan for Oxfordshire is set to be shaped by the county's residents. People, businesses, landowners, and farmers are being invited to help decide on the priorities for restoring natural areas and wildlife across the county. In 2023, Oxfordshire County Council was named by the government as a key authority for leading nature ...
Storm Isha brings disruption across Oxfordshire and UK
Jan 23, 2024 · Storm Isha brought strong winds and heavy rain across Oxfordshire, leaving homes without power and a building partially collapsed. Wind speeds of more than 30mph were recorded in parts of the county on Sunday night and gales continued throughout Monday morning. The storm brought devastation across the UK as two people were killed by falling ...