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Oxfordshire recorded second wettest year on record in 2024
1 hour ago · While the Met Office said UK weather was variable, it added the long-term trends show evidence of how the global climate is warming. The UK figures come after the World Meteorological Organisation confirmed worldwide, 2024 was set to be the hottest year ever recorded, breaking the previous record which was set just a year before in 2023.
Severe A34 and M40 crashes take place on Oxfordshire roads
16 hours ago · With some of the busiest roads in the country, Oxfordshire had some awful incidents with many on the A34 and the M40 during 2024. The city itself also experienced dramatic incidents which had a rippling impact on communities and householders. In January, a crash in Iffley Road resulted in a car ...
How the reopening of Oxford Botley Road was delayed again
4 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 provide an update on timescales ...
Muddy Stilettos names best places to live in Oxfordshire
Oct 24, 2024 · READ MORE: Oxford University locked in battle to keep skeleton of Ice Age warrior. Oxford has sensationally been snubbed. (Image: Unsplash) Witney and Woodstock represent West Oxfordshire with both noted in the ranking for their food options.. The closest to Oxford that the list comes is Wolvercote which is even praised for its close proximity to …
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 ...
Angry Oxford residents demand old road layout reinstated now
Nov 8, 2024 · Residents said the bus lane reversal has caused 'gridlock, pollution and increased risk of serious harm' (Image: Matt Broadway) But 37 households - the majority of people living in the experiment zone between Woodstock Road and Squitchey Lane - have signed the letter to Oxfordshire County Council's cabinet member for transport management, Andrew Gant, demanding the measures are reversed.
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 sites to improve our roads ...