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Swan Street footbridge in Oxford closed for safety reasons with no reopening date

A footbridge in Oxford has been closed to the public with immediate effect due to safety concerns. Oxfordshire County Council has shut Swan Street footbridge, which spans Osney Stream in the Osney Is...

Didcot gas leak repaired and train services resume

A gas leak in the vicinity of Didcot Parkway Railway Station has resulted in significant rail disruptions. The incident occurred in Oxfordshire on Wednesday, September 23, leading to widespread train...

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Swan Street footbridge in Oxford closed for safety reasons with no reopening date

A footbridge in Oxford has been closed to the public with immediate effect due to safety concerns. Oxfordshire County Council has shut Swan Street footbridge, which spans Osney Stream in the Osney Is...

Didcot gas leak repaired and train services resume

A gas leak in the vicinity of Didcot Parkway Railway Station has resulted in significant rail disruptions. The incident occurred in Oxfordshire on Wednesday, September 23, leading to widespread train...

Botley Road reopens after three years but Oxford station at capacity for East West Rail

Botley Road in Oxford has resumed operations following a closure lasting more than three years, though not all aspects of the associated rail improvement scheme have progressed as anticipated. The ro...

£2m investment brings new buses and first regular daytime service to Chesterton

A transport initiative valued at £2 million has delivered fresh vehicles and expanded connections throughout sections of Oxfordshire. Go Thames Valley has rolled out the newest enhancements in Bicest...

Oxford councillor wants Platform 5 renamed Platform 9¾ to boost Harry Potter tourism

A proposal has been put forward to rename Oxford railway station's planned Platform 5 after the Harry Potter series. Rose Hill and Littlemore ward member David Henwood has suggested that Platform 5 b...

Man pronounced dead at Didcot Parkway station, death not suspicious

A fatality was reported at Didcot Parkway Railway Station in Oxfordshire on Sunday, September 20, after emergency services responded to an incident at the location. British Transport Police confirmed...

Chinnor road pilot could slash carbon emissions by 30 tonnes

A road improvement scheme in Chinnor is set to significantly reduce carbon output through the adoption of innovative low-emission construction materials and techniques. The initiative on the B4445 ro...

Oxford locals cheer as Botley Road bridge reopens after three and a half years

The reopening of Botley Road in Oxford on Sunday, September 20, drew crowds of local residents who gathered to witness the first vehicles traversing the route since its closure three and a half years ...

Toucan crossing proposed for Harwell to improve road safety

Oxfordshire County Council is considering the introduction of a new signalised crossing point to enhance safety for those walking or cycling in the vicinity. The local authority has put forward plans...

Plans for toucan crossing and cycle path on Bicester Road open to consultation

A consultation has been launched regarding proposals to enhance safety on roads in the local area. The plans centre on Bicester Road in Gosford and Water Eaton, encompassing the installation of a tou...

Oxford acapella group celebrates Botley Road reopening after three and half year closure

A musical ensemble has unveiled a track commemorating the restoration of Botley Road in Oxford. The composition, titled the Botley Road Bridge Song, has been produced to mark the thoroughfare's reope...

Work begins on Oxpens River Bridge connecting Oxford neighbourhoods

Preparatory activities have commenced on a fresh structure designed to facilitate movement for pedestrians and cyclists in Oxford. The Oxpens River Bridge project will establish a direct link between...

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Swan Street footbridge in Oxford closed for safety reasons with no reopening date

A footbridge in Oxford has been closed to the public with immediate effect due to safety concerns. Oxfordshire County Council has shut Swan Street footbridge, which spans Osney Stream in the Osney Is...

Didcot gas leak repaired and train services resume

A gas leak in the vicinity of Didcot Parkway Railway Station has resulted in significant rail disruptions. The incident occurred in Oxfordshire on Wednesday, September 23, leading to widespread train...

Botley Road reopens after three years but Oxford station at capacity for East West Rail

Botley Road in Oxford has resumed operations following a closure lasting more than three years, though not all aspects of the associated rail improvement scheme have progressed as anticipated. The ro...

£2m investment brings new buses and first regular daytime service to Chesterton

A transport initiative valued at £2 million has delivered fresh vehicles and expanded connections throughout sections of Oxfordshire. Go Thames Valley has rolled out the newest enhancements in Bicest...