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Storm Darragh: Schools close and trees sawed in Oxford
Dec 9, 2024 · Storm Darragh has caused further damage across Oxfordshire including the closure of schools. The adverse windy weather first struck the county late on Friday night and remained throughout the weekend before calming down today (Monday, December 9).
Hundreds of dinosaur footprints found in Oxfordshire quarry
6 days ago · Researchers have discovered nearly 200 dinosaur footprints dating back 166 million years buried under mud in an Oxfordshire quarry. The dig was carried out at Dewars Farm Quarry near Bicester by teams from the Universities of Oxford and Birmingham.
Oxfordshire: opinion split over plans to abolish districts
Dec 18, 2024 · Opinions among Oxfordshire councillors have split over the government’s devolution white paper which outlines plans to abolish district councils.
Severe A34 and M40 crashes take place on Oxfordshire roads
6 days 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.
Oxfordshire flooding as Storm Bert causes havoc in county
Nov 24, 2024 · There has been disruption to public transport and motorists in Oxfordshire as well as surrounding counties with miles of delays caused by an overhanging tree on the M40 near High Wycombe earlier this evening which has since been cleared.
Oxford could join combined authority under devolution plans
Dec 16, 2024 · READ MORE: Two Oxfordshire police officers hit by car and hospitalised. In a statement, councillor Susan Brown, leader of Oxford City Council, welcomed proposals to introduce mayoral combined authorities across regions in England.
Oxfordshire streetlights issue 'used as political weapon'
Dec 12, 2024 · Calls for women and night shift workers to have their say on proposals to turn off streetlighting in Oxford and Oxfordshire have been agreed.
Oxfordshire flooding: Storm Bert brings more havoc to towns
Nov 25, 2024 · The storm saw Oxfordshire battered by strong winds and heavy rain, with rainfall continuing overnight into Monday and causing river levels to rise. As a result, the Environment Agency had 22 flood warnings in force around the county where flooding was expected, and a further 32 alerts where flooding was possible.